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Miami Dolphins make practice squad moves   Download PDF version

September 19, 2023

Miami Dolphins make practice squad moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have released safety Joshua Kalu from the practice squad and signed defensive tackle Byron Cowart and safety Verone McKinley III to the practice squad.

Cowart has played in 36 career games with 14 starts for two different franchises – New England (2019-20) and Indianapolis (2022). He’s recorded 41 tackles (19 solo), 1.0 sack and one pass defensed. Cowart originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (159th overall) by New England in the 2019 NFL Draft. Cowart played collegiately at Maryland (2018) and Auburn (2015-17).

Kalu joined Miami’s practice squad on Aug. 31, 2023 and has spent five seasons in the NFL, including four with Tennessee (2018-20, 2022) and one with the N.Y. Giants (2021). He’s appeared in 44 career games with five starts, totaling 50 tackles (31 solo), one interception, six passes defensed and two forced fumbles. He also has 18 career special teams tackles (15 solo). Kalu has played in four playoff games with the Titans. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Tennessee on May 11, 2018 after playing collegiately at Nebraska.

McKinley has played in 10 career games with two starts, all for the Dolphins in 2022. He’s totaled 16 tackles (10 solo), one interception and one pass defensed. McKinley originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 13, 2022. He was a three-year starter (2019-21) at Oregon, where he earned first-team All-American honors as a junior in 2021.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Byron Cowart DT 6-3 300 5/20/96 5 Maryland ’19 Tampa, Fla. FA, ‘23
Verone McKinley III S 5-10 190 6/29/99 2 Oregon ’22 Carrollton, Texas FA, ‘22
Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

September 16, 2023

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed defensive tackle Da’Shawn Hand to the active roster and waived safety Verone McKinley III. The team also elevated linebacker Cameron Goode and defensive end Chase Winovich to the active roster for Sunday’s game.

Goode made his NFL debut last week in the win at the L.A. Chargers. He spent the 2022 season on Miami’s practice squad after he was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round (224th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He lettered five times (2017-21) and was a three-year starter at California, where he earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors as a graduate student in 2021. In his collegiate career, Goode totaled 170 tackles (97 solo), 21.0 sacks, two interceptions, 12 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Hand signed with Miami on Aug. 6, 2023. He’s appeared in 31 career games with 11 starts, having played for Detroit (2018-21) and Tennessee (2021-22). Hand has 54 career tackles (39 solo), 3.0 sacks, two passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (114th overall) by Detroit in the 2018 NFL Draft. Hand played collegiately at Alabama.

McKinley has played in 10 career games with two starts, all for the Dolphins in 2022. He’s totaled 16 tackles (10 solo), one interception and one pass defensed. McKinley originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 13, 2022. He was a three-year starter (2019-21) at Oregon, where he earned first-team All-American honors as a junior in 2021.

Winovich has played in 53 career games with 11 starts, spending three seasons (2019-21) with New England and one (2022) with Cleveland. He’s recorded 87 career tackles (60 solo) with 12.0 sacks, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and one interception. Winovich originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (77th overall) by New England in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Michigan.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Cameron Goode LB 6-3 245 4/15/98 1 California ’22 Spring, Texas D7a, ’22
Da’Shawn Hand DT 6-3 297 11/14/95 6 Alabama ’18 Woodbridge, Va. FA, ‘23
Chase Winovich DE 6-3 251 4/19/95 5 Michigan ’19 Jefferson Hills, Pa. FA, ‘23
Tagovailoa named AFC Offensive Player of the Week   Download PDF version

September 13, 2023

Tagovailoa named AFC Offensive Player of the Week

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The NFL announced that Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Sunday’s win at the L.A. Chargers.

It’s Tagovailoa’s second AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor after he also won the award for his performance at Baltimore in Week 2 of the 2022 season.

Tagovailoa completed 28-of-45 passes (62.2 pct.) for 466 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, posting a 110.0 passer rating. His 466 passing yards were the fifth-most in a game in Dolphins history and fourth-most all-time by any NFL player in a Week 1 game.

He had three touchdown passes, each of which gave Miami the lead. His final touchdown pass to wide receiver Tyreek Hill came with 1:45 left in the game, giving the Dolphins the 36-34 victory.

Tagovailoa delivered 11 passes to Hill, whose 215 receiving yards were third-most in a Week 1 game in NFL history.

Tagovailoa is now the fourth quarterback in NFL history to have multiple games of at least 450 passing yards and three touchdown passes in their first four seasons, joining Marc Bulger, Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes. He’s just the fifth quarterback in NFL history with multiple road games of at least 450 passing yards and three touchdown passes, joining Joe Montana, Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes and Boomer Esiason.

Miami Dolphins elevate Goode for Sunday’s game   Download PDF version

September 9, 2023

Miami Dolphins elevate Goode for Sunday’s game

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have elevated linebacker Cameron Goode to the active roster for Sunday’s game.

Goode spent the 2022 season on Miami’s practice squad after he was drafted by the Dolphins in the seventh round (224th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He lettered five times (2017-21) and was a three-year starter at California, where he earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors as a graduate student in 2021. In his collegiate career, Goode totaled 170 tackles (97 solo), 21.0 sacks, two interceptions, 12 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Cameron Goode LB 6-3 245 4/15/98 1 California ’22 Spring, Texas D7a, ’22
Miami Dolphins sign Ferguson to contract extension   Download PDF version

September 6, 2023

Miami Dolphins sign Ferguson to contract extension

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed long snapper Blake Ferguson to a contract extension through the 2026 season.

Ferguson was a sixth-round pick (185th overall) by Miami in the 2020 NFL Draft. He’s played in 50 career games for the Dolphins, totaling seven special teams tackles (four solo) and one special teams fumble recovery. He also appeared in last year’s AFC Wild Card game at Buffalo. Ferguson is a two-time Salute to Service Award nominee (2021, 2022). He played collegiately at LSU, where he became the first long snapper in program history to be named a permanent team captain.

Miami Dolphins make practice squad moves   Download PDF version

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed wide receiver Robbie Chosen to the practice squad and released defensive end Randy Charlton from the practice squad.

Charlton signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 12, 2023. He played his final two seasons (2021-22) at Mississippi State, where he appeared in 25 games with 22 starts and totaled 4.0 sacks each year. He began his career at UCF, where he lettered three seasons (2018-20) and played in 33 games with 11 starts. Charlton is from Miami and played at Miami Southridge High School.

Chosen first signed with the Dolphins on April 17, 2023. He’s played seven NFL seasons with the N.Y. Jets (2016-19), Carolina (2020-22) and Arizona (2022), totaling 111 games played and 86 starts with 375 receptions for 4,956 yards (13.2 avg.) and 29 touchdowns. Chosen also has 16 career rushing attempts for 98 yards (6.1 avg.). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the N.Y. Jets on May 6, 2016. Chosen is a Fort Lauderdale native and played at South Plantation High School.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Robbie Chosen WR 6-3 185 5/9/93 8 Temple ‘16 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. FA, ‘23
Miami Dolphins sign 8 to practice squad   Download PDF version

August 31, 2023

Miami Dolphins sign 8 to practice squad

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed the following eight players to the practice squad: tight end Nick Bowers, running back Darrynton Evans, offensive lineman Chasen Hines, safety Joshua Kalu, defensive tackle Rashard Lawrence, tackle James Tunstall, wide receiver Raleigh Webb and defensive end Chase Winovich.

Bowers played in five games with Las Vegas in 2021. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Raiders on May 5, 2020.  Bowers spent the 2022 season on Cincinnati’s practice squad and was with the Bengals this past offseason and training camp. He played collegiately at Penn State.

Evans has played in 12 career games for two teams, spending two seasons with Tennessee (2020-21) and one with Chicago (2022). He’s totaled 30 career carries for 125 yards (4.2 avg.) and five receptions for 71 yards (14.2 avg.) and one touchdown. He also has 10 kickoff returns for 223 yards (22.3 avg.) and two special teams tackles. Evans originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (93rd overall) by Tennessee in the 2020 NFL Draft after playing collegiately at Appalachian State.

Hines was a sixth-round pick (210th overall) by New England in the 2022 NFL Draft but has not appeared in an NFL game. He played collegiately at LSU, where he appeared in 35 games with 17 starts. He was a member of LSU’s 2019 national championship team.

Kalu has spent five seasons in the NFL, including four with Tennessee (2018-20, 2022) and one with the N.Y. Giants (2021). He’s appeared in 44 career games with five starts, totaling 50 tackles (31 solo), one interception, six passes defensed and two forced fumbles. He also has 18 career special teams tackles (15 solo). Kalu has played in four playoff games with the Titans. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Tennessee on May 11, 2018 after playing collegiately at Nebraska.

Lawrence is entering his fourth NFL season, having played his first three years (2020-22) with Arizona. He’s played in 25 career games with 13 starts, totaling 30 tackles (21 solo) and one forced fumble. Lawrence originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (131st overall) by Arizona in the 2020 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at LSU.

Tunstall originally signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 12, 2023 before being waived on Aug. 28. He earned second-team All-AAC honors after starting 13 games at left tackle in 2022 for Cincinnati. He also played one season each at Stony Brook (2019) and at Connecticut (2018). As a sophomore at Stony Brook in 2019, Tunstall earned first-team FCS All-American honors.

Webb played in 12 games for two different teams as a rookie in 2022, appearing in two contests with Baltimore and 10 with New England. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Baltimore on May 6, 2022. Webb played collegiately at The Citadel, where he earned first-team All-Southern Conference honors in 2019.

Winovich has played in 53 career games with 11 starts, spending three seasons (2019-21) with New England and one (2022) with Cleveland. He’s recorded 87 career tackles (60 solo) with 12.0 sacks, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and one interception. Winovich originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (77th overall) by New England in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Michigan.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Nick Bowers TE 6-4 260 5/26/96 2 Penn State ’20 Kittanning, Pa. FA, ‘23
Darrynton Evans RB 5-10 203 7/9/98 4 Appalachian St. ’20 Oak Hill, Fla. FA, ‘23
Chasen Hines OL 6-3 320 4/3/00 2 LSU ’22 Marshall, Texas FA, ‘23
Joshua Kalu S 6-0 203 8/28/95 6 Nebraska ’18 Houston, Texas FA, ‘23
Rashard Lawrence DT 6-2 308 8/27/98 4 LSU ’20 Monroe, La. FA, ‘23
James Tunstall T 6-7 310 10/29/99 R Cincinnati ’23 Indian Head, Md. FA, ‘23
Raleigh Webb WR 6-2 212 12/28/97 2 The Citadel ’22 Acworth, Ga. FA, ‘23
Chase Winovich DE 6-3 251 4/19/95 5 Michigan ’19 Jefferson Hills, Pa. FA, ‘23
Miami Dolphins sign Ingold to contract extension   Download PDF version

August 31, 2023

Miami Dolphins sign Ingold to contract extension

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed fullback Alec Ingold to a contract extension through the 2026 season.

Ingold joined the Dolphins on March 17, 2022. He played in all 17 games with 14 starts for Miami last year, totaling six carries for eight yards (1.3 avg.) and one touchdown along with 15 receptions for 105 yards (7.0 avg.). He also had two solo special teams tackles. In his career, Ingold had appeared in 58 games with 25 starts, totaling five touchdowns. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Oakland on May 3, 2019 after playing collegiately at Wisconsin.