Davie, Fla. ? Junior Seau wanted to look sharp on his first day with the Miami Dolphins, wearing a blue pinstripe suit, a red tie and black size-15 sandals.

Sandals?

“These toes are so beat up,” he said with a smile. “Maybe that’s why they kicked me out of San Diego — I never made the dress code.”

In truth, the Chargers parted with Seau because he’s 34 and on the downside of a sparkling career. The Dolphins eagerly provided a new home, acquiring the 12-time Pro Bowl linebacker Wednesday in exchange for a late-round 2004 draft pick.

Seau’s relationship with the Chargers soured after 13 seasons with his hometown team, and they gave him permission last month to seek a trade. Describing himself as fired, unemployed and humbled, he quickly settled on Miami as his first choice.

He likes the Dolphins because they play on grass in warm weather and have a talent-laden, albeit underachieving roster with championship potential.

“Junior Seau needed the Miami Dolphins more than the Miami Dolphins needed Junior Seau,” he said, clutching a Miami jersey with his familiar No. 55.

Maybe so, but the Dolphins were delighted with the acquisition. Seau gives them eight returning Pro Bowl players, including seven on defense — a staggering total for a team that missed the playoffs and hasn’t been to the Super Bowl since 1984.

Coach Dave Wannstedt resisted the temptation to describe Seau as the player who can get Miami over the hump. But he lauded Seau’s talent, passion and professionalism.

“Opportunity knocked,” Wannstedt said. “It’s a great day for the Dolphins.”

The Chargers will receive a fifth- or sixth-round draft choice next year, depending on how much Seau plays this season.

Vikings’ Moss sued

Minneapolis — Randy Moss is being sued by the traffic officer who says the Minnesota Vikings’ receiver bumped her with his car. The lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks more than $50,000 for emotional distress, assault and negligence. The officer, Amy Zaccardi, also wants an apology.

Moss pleaded guilty to careless driving and obstructing traffic last December and was fined $1,200 and ordered to perform 40 hours of community service. He was arrested Sept. 24 in downtown Minneapolis and spent the night in jail, accused of using his car to bump Zaccardi, who was directing traffic.

The receiver wrote a letter apologizing to his teammates, motorists, and fans — nearly everyone except Zaccardi.

Lawyer Robert Boedigheimer said the officer deserves an apology “and she will get it — one way or another.”

The 27-year-old Zaccardi still suffers from injuries she received that day and can no longer do the same job, he said.

Dayne’s status uncertain

East Rutherford, N.J. — The New York Giants aren’t in a rush to trade disgruntled halfback Ron Dayne, even though they might have the chance to deal him during the upcoming draft. General manager Ernie Accorsi said Wednesday in his annual predraft news conference that the Giants see the former Heisman Trophy winner as a good insurance policy should starting halfback Tiki Barber get hurt.