Thomas becomes 11th Dolphin elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
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February 9, 2023
Thomas becomes 11th Dolphin elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Pro Football Hall of Fame tonight announced linebacker Zach Thomas has been elected as part of the nine-man Class of 2023 to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Thomas is the 11th player or coach from the Miami Dolphins to earn the game’s greatest honor.
Thomas was one of the greatest linebackers in NFL history. His career spanned 13 seasons – 12 of them with Miami – and his 1,734 career tackles rank fifth in NFL history (since records began in 1987). His seven Pro Bowl selections are the most all-time by a Dolphins defender and he was named first-team All-Pro five times.
“I am truly honored and humbled to be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” Thomas said. “Growing up in Texas, I dreamed of playing football at any level. To have played at Texas Tech and then be drafted by the Dolphins was the ultimate. It was indeed a dream come true. I want to thank my family for all the sacrifices they made for me over the years. I could never have accomplished this without your love and support. Thank you to all of my teammates. Each of you made me a better player and are a big part of where I am today. I’m looking forward to celebrating this with all of you. Thanks to all my coaches, trainers and equipment staff for helping this honor become a reality. Lastly, I want to thank the Dolphins fans. Your support means everything to me.”
A fifth-round draft pick (154th overall) by Miami in the 1996 NFL Draft, Thomas quickly established himself as one of the league’s top players, winning the 1996 AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year award. He went on to lead the NFL in tackles twice, lead the Dolphins in tackles 10 times, earn two Dan Marino Team MVP awards, three Don Shula Leadership honors and was named NFL Linebacker of the Year twice. Thomas was Miami’s middle linebacker during a run of seven straight seasons (1998-2004) that the Dolphins finished top 10 in total defense.
“On behalf of the entire Dolphins organization and our fans around the world, I want to congratulate Zach on his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame,” said Dolphins Chairman of the Board/Managing General Partner Stephen M. Ross. “It was a joy to watch him play the game. Zach’s accomplishments on the field made him one of the greatest players in NFL history. His development from a fifth-round draft choice to a perennial Pro Bowl selection to receiving the most prestigious honor this game has to offer is a testament to his ability as both a player and a student of the game. As great as he was on the field, he is even better as a family man and a role model. We look forward to celebrating with him in Canton.”
Thomas becomes the third defensive player in team history to earn a bust in Canton, Ohio, joining legendary linebacker Nick Buoniconti and defensive end Jason Taylor. Other Dolphins enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame include coach Don Shula, fullback Larry Csonka, quarterback Bob Griese, center Jim Langer, guard Larry Little, quarterback Dan Marino, center Dwight Stephenson and wide receiver Paul Warfield.
The Class of 2023 will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton. Tickets for Enshrinement will go on sale in the coming weeks.
Chubb named to Pro Bowl Games roster
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January 30, 2023
Chubb named to Pro Bowl Games roster
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The National Football League today announced that Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb has been named to the AFC roster for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games.
It’s Chubb’s second career Pro Bowl selection after he was also named to the team following the 2020 season. He was acquired by Miami in a trade with Denver on Nov. 1, 2022. In 16 total games with both Miami and Denver this season, Chubb totaled 39 tackles (20 solo), 8.0 sacks, one pass defensed and a career-high three forced fumbles. Three of his eight sacks were strip-sacks resulting in forced fumbles.
Chubb becomes the fourth Dolphin named to the team, joining tackle Terron Armstead, wide receiver Tyreek Hill and cornerback Xavien Howard. It’s the first time Miami has had four Pro Bowl selections in a season since 2016, when running back Jay Ajayi, wide receiver Jarvis Landry, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and defensive end Cameron Wake were all chosen.
Chubb will replace L.A. Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack, who is unable to participate with an injury.
The 2023 Pro Bowl Games will take place in Las Vegas and begin with both new and fan-favorite Skills live on ESPN from 7:00-8:30 PM ET on Thursday, February 2. It continues on Sunday with Skills and Flag games from 3:00-6:00 PM ET on ESPN and ABC. Visit probowl.com/tickets to buy tickets and watch the NFL’s best players in person.
Dolphins announce coaching staff changes
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January 19, 2023
Dolphins announce coaching staff changes
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Dolphins announced today that they have parted ways with defensive coordinator Josh Boyer.
“I am grateful for Josh’s contributions this year and throughout his tenure with the Dolphins,” Head Coach Mike McDaniel said. “The defense made strides through the season, so coming to this decision was not easy, but ultimately I feel it is in the best long-term interests of the Miami Dolphins and the continued growth of our players and team.”
Safeties coach Steve Gregory, outside linebackers coach Ty McKenzie and assistant linebackers coach Steve Ferentz were also relieved of their duties.
Miami Dolphins sign 7 to future contracts
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January 16, 2023
Miami Dolphins sign 7 to future contracts
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed the following seven players to reserve/future contracts: defensive tackle Josiah Bronson, offensive lineman Lester Cotton, cornerback Tino Ellis, linebacker Cameron Goode, wide receiver Braylon Sanders, tackle Kion Smith and defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman.
Bronson spent the 2022 season on Miami’s practice squad and was elevated once, playing in Miami’s Week 17 game at New England. He played in seven NFL games in 2021– six for New Orleans and one for Cleveland. Bronson has career totals of 12 tackles (eight solo), including one quarterback hit and one tackle for loss. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on May 10, 2021. Bronson played collegiately at Washington.
Cotton joined Miami’s practice squad on Dec. 20, 2022 and was elevated for the AFC Wild Card game at Buffalo, where he started at left guard. He has played in 14 career regular-season games with one start, all for the Raiders. Cotton appeared in 10 games with one start for Las Vegas during the 2022 season before he was waived on Dec. 15, 2022. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Oakland on May 3, 2019. Cotton played collegiately at Alabama where he was a regular starter for the 2017 national championship team alongside current Dolphins teammates Tua Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle.
Ellis signed to Miami’s practice squad on Oct. 10, 2022 after spending most of training camp with the Dolphins. He also spent time on Miami’s practice squad in 2020 and 2021. In the spring of 2022, Ellis played for the USFL’s Michigan Panthers, appearing in nine games and recording 35 tackles (26 solo) and one interception. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on April 29, 2020 following a collegiate career at Maryland.
Goode spent the 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.
Sanders first signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 13, 2022 and spent the season on Miami’s practice squad. He was elevated three times this season, appearing in three games and catching two passes for 17 yards (8.5 avg.). Sanders was a five-year letterman (2017-21) for Mississippi, where he played in 46 games with 18 starts.
Smith has spent the past two years (2021-22) on Miami’s practice squad after he was initially signed to the practice squad on Sept. 2, 2021. He was elevated three times in 2022 but did not appear in a game. Smith spent the 2021 offseason and training camp with Atlanta after originally signing with the Falcons as an undrafted college free agent on May 14, 2021. He was a three-year starter (2016-17, 2019) at Fayetteville State, where he earned first-team All-CIAA honors in 2019.
Twyman joined Miami’s practice squad on Oct. 10, 2022 after spending time on Minnesota’s practice squad earlier in the season. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (199th overall) by Minnesota in the 2021 NFL Draft but spent his entire rookie campaign on the non-football injury list. Twyman played collegiately at Pittsburgh, where he started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2019 and became the first interior lineman to lead Pitt in sacks (10.5) since Aaron Donald had 11.0 in 2013.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Josiah Bronson |
DT |
6-3 |
300 |
7/3/97 |
2 |
Washington ’21 |
Kent, Wash. |
FA, ‘22 |
| Lester Cotton |
OL |
6-4 |
335 |
2/20/96 |
3 |
Alabama ’19 |
Tuscaloosa, Ala. |
FA, ‘22 |
| Tino Ellis |
CB |
6-1 |
195 |
10/15/97 |
1 |
Maryland ’20 |
Reisterstown, Md. |
FA, ‘22 |
| Cameron Goode |
LB |
6-3 |
238 |
4/15/98 |
R |
California ’22 |
Spring, Texas |
D7a, ’22 |
| Braylon Sanders |
WR |
6-1 |
194 |
1/21/99 |
R |
Mississippi ’22 |
Hogansville, Ga. |
FA, ‘22 |
| Kion Smith |
T |
6-5 |
311 |
10/7/98 |
1 |
Fayetteville State ’21 |
Lumberton, N.C. |
FA, ‘21 |
| Jaylen Twyman |
DT |
6-2 |
285 |
7/19/99 |
1 |
Pittsburgh ’21 |
Washington, D.C. |
FA, ‘22 |
Miami Dolphins elevate 2 for Sunday’s game
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January 14, 2023
Miami Dolphins elevate 2 for Sunday’s game
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated offensive lineman Lester Cotton and running back La’Mical Perine to the active roster for Sunday’s game.
Cotton joined Miami’s practice squad on Dec. 20, 2022 and has played in 14 career games with one start, all for the Raiders. He played in 10 games with one start for Las Vegas this season before he was waived on Dec. 15, 2022. Cotton also had multiple stints on the Raiders’ practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Oakland on May 3, 2019. He played collegiately at Alabama where he was a regular starter for the 2017 national championship team alongside current Dolphins teammates Tua Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle.
Perine (name is pronounced la-MICHAEL PEE-rhyne) signed with Miami’s practice squad on Oct. 18, 2022. He played the last two seasons (2020-21) for the N.Y. Jets, where he appeared in 14 games and totaled 72 carries for 263 yards (3.7 avg.) and two touchdowns. He also caught 11 passes for 63 yards (5.7 avg.) and returned two kickoffs for 22 yards (11.0 avg.). Perine spent the first part of the 2022 season on Philadelphia’s practice squad. He originally entered the league as a fourth-round pick (120th overall) by the N.Y. Jets in the 2020 NFL Draft. Perine played collegiately at Florida.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Lester Cotton |
OL |
6-4 |
335 |
2/20/96 |
3 |
Alabama ’19 |
Tuscaloosa, Ala. |
FA, ‘22 |
| La’Mical Perine |
RB |
5-11 |
216 |
1/30/98 |
3 |
Florida ’20 |
Mobile, Ala. |
FA, ‘22 |
Miami Dolphins announce 2022 team award winners
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January 9, 2023
Miami Dolphins announce 2022 team award winners
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced their team award winners for the 2022 regular season. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill was named the Dan Marino Most Valuable Player, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa earned the Don Shula Leadership Award, fullback Alec Ingold was named the team’s Ed Block Courage Award winner and defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah earned the Nat Moore Community Service Award.
Hill is the team’s Dan Marino Most Valuable Player in just his first season with the team. This award is voted on by South Florida media who regularly cover the team and was re-named the Dan Marino Most Valuable Player Award in 2000 to reflect the achievements of Hall of Fame quarterback and 12-time team MVP, Dan Marino.
Hill shattered the Dolphins single-season receptions (119) and receiving yards records (1,710) and his 1,710 receiving yards are the most by any player in NFL history in his first season with a team. Hill had seven 100-yard games this year, the second-most in a season in team history and led the league with four receptions of 50-plus yards. He also led the league in fourth-quarter receiving yards with 478. Hill finished with at least 10 receptions and 150 receiving yards in four different games, tied for the most such games in a single season in NFL history. He was recently selected to the Pro Bowl for the seventh time – every season of his NFL career – and has the second-longest active Pro Bowl streak in the league.
Hill becomes the 17th player in Dolphins history to be named MVP in just his first season with the team, joining Jaylen Waddle (2021), Ryan Fitzpatrick (2019), Brent Grimes (2013), Matt Moore (2011), Chad Pennington (2008 co-winner), Ricky Williams (2002 co-winner), Zach Thomas (1996), Keith Byars (1993), Dan Marino (1983), David Woodley (1980), Delvin Williams (1978), Earl Morrall (1972), Paul Warfield (1970 co-winner), Nick Buoniconti (1969), Bob Griese (1967) and Joe Auer (1966). He becomes the sixth wide receiver to earn the honor and just the fourth to win it outright, joining Waddle (2021), Jarvis Landry (2015 co-winner), Chris Chambers (2005), O.J. McDuffie (1997-98) and Warfield (1970 co-winner).
Tagovailoa was named the winner of the Don Shula Leadership Award, which is voted on by the players and given to the teammate who best exhibits leadership on and off the field. It was re-named the Don Shula Leadership Award in 2005 to reflect the accomplishments of the Hall of Fame coach.
In 2022, Tagovailoa, a team captain, became the youngest player to lead the NFL in passer rating (105.5) since Dan Marino in 1984. He had a career-high 3,548 passing yards and 25 passing touchdowns. Tagovailoa’s third-down passer rating of 130.1 this season was nearly 20 points higher than anyone else in the league and was the third-best in an NFL season since 2000.
Tagovailoa is just the fourth quarterback in team history win the award since it was instituted in 1989, joining Fitzpatrick (2019-20), Chad Pennington (2008) and Marino (1995, 1997). In just his third NFL season, Tagovailoa is also tied as the fourth-youngest player to win the award. The only younger past recipients are Mike Pouncey (second year, 2012), Troy Vincent (second year, 1993) and Bryan Cox (second year, 1992). Thomas also won it in his third NFL season in 1998.
Ingold is a first-time recipient of the team’s Ed Block Courage Award, which is selected by the Dolphins’ athletic training staff and symbolizes professionalism, great strength and dedication. The honoree also is a community role model. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 10 of the 2021 season as a member of the Las Vegas Raiders. A free agent in the offseason, Ingold signed with the Dolphins in March and rehabbed daily at the Baptist Health Training Complex. He worked tirelessly to get back on the field and returned in time for the opening of training camp in July. Despite nursing other ailments during the season, Ingold played in all 17 games with 14 starts this year, totaling career highs in receptions (15) and touchdowns (2). He has also been active in serving the community in his first season with the Dolphins, especially with organizations that support children and families in the foster care system.
Ogbah is this year’s winner of the Nat Moore Community Service Award, given annually to a Miami Dolphins player recognized for his involvement in the South Florida community. Since joining the Miami Dolphins in 2020, Ogbah has embedded himself in the South Florida community and dedicated his efforts towards youth mentorship and education. This year, he established the Emmanuel Ogbah Rise Above Foundation to provide scholarships, resources and mentorship to underserved youth. A regular presence at Boys & Girls Clubs around South Florida, Ogbah is found on his off days visiting multiple club locations to spend time with the students. He hosted a Thanksgiving meal distribution with Feeding South Florida and provided holiday gifts for 50 Boys & Girls Club children. Quick to respond to those in need, Ogbah didn’t hesitate to donate to provide relief supplies for those affected by Hurricane Ian and also surprised a Boys & Girls Club family with rent assistance for the holidays. This award was named after former Dolphins player and Honor Roll member Nat Moore in 1987, who spent 13 seasons in a Dolphins uniform and made an equally profound impact off the field, which he continues to this day as a senior vice president for the team.
Miami Dolphins elevate 2 for Sunday’s game
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January 7, 2023
Miami Dolphins elevate 2 for Sunday’s game
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated quarterback Mike Glennon and linebacker Brennan Scarlett to the active roster for Sunday’s game.
Glennon was signed to Miami’s practice squad on Jan. 4, 2023 and has played in 40 NFL games with 31 starts, most recently starting four games for the N.Y. Giants in 2021. He’s in his 10th NFL season after spending time with Tampa Bay (2013-16), Chicago (2017), Arizona (2018), Oakland (2019), Jacksonville (2020) and the N.Y. Giants (2021). He has completed 689-of-1,147 career passes (60.1 pct.) for 7,025 yards, 47 touchdowns and a 78.6 rating. Glennon originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (73rd overall) by Tampa Bay in the 2013 NFL Draft following a collegiate career at North Carolina State.
Scarlett joined the Dolphins practice squad on Nov. 17, 2022 after he spent the 2021 season on the active roster, playing in 13 games with four starts. He was elevated last week and played at New England but did not record any stats. Scarlett spent his first five NFL seasons (2016-20) with Houston and has appeared in a total of 69 career games with 20 starts. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Houston on May 6, 2016 and played collegiately at Stanford.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Mike Glennon |
QB |
6-7 |
225 |
12/12/89 |
10 |
NC State ’13 |
Centreville, Va. |
FA, ‘22 |
| Brennan Scarlett |
LB |
6-4 |
263 |
7/31/93 |
7 |
Stanford ’16 |
Portland, Ore. |
UFA, ’21 (Hou.) |
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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January 5, 2023
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have been awarded tackle Geron Christian off waivers from Kansas City and placed tackle Eric Fisher on injured reserve.
Christian has played in 48 career games with 16 starts, spending three seasons in Washington (2018-20), one in Houston (2021) and one in Kansas City (2022). Fifteen of his career starts have come at left tackle while one was as a sixth offensive lineman. Christian has played in 10 games for the Chiefs this season. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (74th overall) by Washington in the 2018 NFL Draft following a collegiate career at Louisville.
Fisher joined the Dolphins as a free agent on Dec. 5, 2022. He’s a 10-year veteran who has played in 132 career games with 128 starts, including 111 at left tackle and 17 at right tackle. He spent eight seasons (2013-20) in Kansas City, where he earned Pro Bowl honors in 2018 and 2020 and helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV at the end of the 2019 season. Fisher played the 2021 season for Indianapolis, where he started 15 games. He originally entered the NFL as the first overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft with Kansas City following a collegiate career at Central Michigan.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Geron Christian |
T |
6-5 |
298 |
9/10/96 |
5 |
Louisville ’18 |
Ocala, Fla. |
Wai., ’22 (KC) |
