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Miami Dolphins elevate 2 for Sunday’s game   Download PDF version

December 24, 2022

Miami Dolphins elevate 2 for Sunday’s game

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated tackle Kendall Lamm and wide receiver Braylon Sanders to the active roster for Sunday’s game.

Lamm joined the Dolphins on Nov. 28, 2022 and was elevated for the Week 13 game at San Francisco but did not play. Lamm has played seven NFL seasons for three different franchises – Houston (2015-18), Cleveland (2019-20) and Tennessee (2021). He spent 2022 training camp with Detroit. Lamm has played in 86 career games with 28 starts. He’s also played in seven postseason games with one start as his teams have made the playoffs in five of his seven NFL seasons. Lamm played collegiately at Appalachian State and originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Houston on May 8, 2015.

Sanders first signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 13, 2022 and has spent the season on Miami’s practice squad. He has been elevated twice this season and caught two passes for 17 yards (8.5 avg.) in his NFL debut in Week 8 at Detroit. Sanders was a five-year letterman (2017-21) for Mississippi, where he played in 46 games with 18 starts.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Kendall Lamm T 6-5 310 6/5/92 8 Appalachian St. ’15 Charlotte, N.C. FA, ‘22
Braylon Sanders WR 6-1 194 1/21/99 R Mississippi ’22 Hogansville, Ga. FA, ‘22
Three Miami Dolphins selected to 2023 Pro Bowl Games   Download PDF version

December 21, 2022

Three Miami Dolphins selected to 2023 Pro Bowl Games

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The National Football League today announced that three Miami Dolphins players have been selected for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games – tackle Terron Armstead, wide receiver Tyreek Hill and cornerback Xavien Howard. Armstead and Hill were named starters for the AFC team.

An additional five Dolphins were selected as first or second alternates this year: fullback Alec Ingold (first), quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (first), wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (first), defensive end Christian Wilkins (first) and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb (second alternate). Safety Jevon Holland and tight end Mike Gesicki were also listed as fourth and fifth alternates, respectively.

The last time the Dolphins had at least three players initially picked for the Pro Bowl was following the 2013 season. Miami had four initial selections that year – punter Brandon Fields, cornerback Brent Grimes, center Mike Pouncey and defensive end Cameron Wake.

The 2023 Pro Bowl Games will be the first to feature at least two offensive starters for the Dolphins since 1995, when quarterback Dan Marino, guard Keith Sims and tackle Richmond Webb all were named starters for the initial AFC squad.

Miami has not had two offensive players initially selected to participate since 2011 (tackle Jake Long and wide receiver Brandon Marshall) and the last time the Dolphins had two offensive players actually play in the game was following the 2016 season when running back Jay Ajayi and wide receiver Jarvis Landry were both added as alternates.

Armstead will head to his fourth Pro Bowl. He was previously selected to start for the NFC team following the 2018, 2019 and 2020 seasons when he played for New Orleans. A team captain in his first season with Miami, he has started 12 games at left tackle and helped the Dolphins rank in the top 10 in both total offense (fifth, 370.4 yards per game) and scoring offense (ninth, 24.6 points per game), something the Dolphins have not done since 1995.

Hill’s selection is his first as a Dolphin after he was acquired via trade in the 2022 offseason. He has now earned a Pro Bowl nod in all seven of his NFL seasons (2016-22), becoming just the second wide receiver (A.J. Green) in NFL history to earn seven consecutive Pro Bowl bids. He now has the second-longest active Pro Bowl streak in the NFL behind only L.A. Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who was selected today for his ninth straight Pro Bowl. Hill has shattered Miami’s single-season receiving yards record this season with 1,529 yards and three games still to play. His 1,529 yards are the most of his career and second-most in the NFL this season, and his 109 receptions are just three shy of the Dolphins’ single-season record.

Howard will become just the eighth player in Dolphins history to start in four Pro Bowls, joining an illustrious list of names that includes Dan Marino (seven), Jim Langer (five), Jason Taylor (five), Dwight Stephenson (four), John Offerdahl (four), Richmond Webb (four) and Cameron Wake (four). And he is just the 10th player in Dolphins history to start three consecutive Pro Bowls. Howard was previously selected to start the Pro Bowl following the 2018, 2020 and 2021 seasons. His 28 career interceptions are the most in the NFL since he entered the league in 2016 and rank sixth in team history. This season, Howard has been involved in several critical takeaways, including a deflection that was picked off in Week 1 vs. New England, an interception of his own in Week 13 at San Francisco, a fumble recovery in Week 10 vs. Cleveland and a fumble he returned for a touchdown in Week 12 vs. Houston.

Miami Dolphins make practice squad moves   Download PDF version

December 20, 2022

Miami Dolphins make practice squad moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed offensive lineman Lester Cotton to the practice squad and released offensive lineman Lamont Gaillard from the practice squad.

Cotton has played in 14 career games with one start, all for the Raiders. He’s 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.

Gaillard signed with Miami’s practice squad on Nov. 2, 2022. He was a sixth-round draft pick (179th overall) by Arizona in the 2019 NFL Draft and spent the 2019 season on Arizona’s active roster but did not appear in a game. He then played in 13 games with two starts for the Cardinals in 2020. Most recently, Gaillard spent most of the 2021 season on Cincinnati’s practice squad and was with the Bengals during the 2022 training camp. He played collegiately at Georgia, where he was a first-team All-SEC selection in 2018.

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
Miami Dolphins elevate Sanders   Download PDF version

December 17, 2022

Miami Dolphins elevate Sanders

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated wide receiver Braylon Sanders to the active roster for Saturday’s game.

Sanders first signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 13, 2022 and has spent the season on Miami’s practice squad. He was elevated for the Week 8 game at Detroit and caught two passes for 17 yards (8.5 avg.) in his NFL debut. Sanders was a five-year letterman (2017-21) for Mississippi, where he played in 46 games with 18 starts.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Braylon Sanders WR 6-1 194 1/21/99 R Mississippi ’22 Hogansville, Ga. FA, ‘22
Miami Dolphins sign 2 to practice squad   Download PDF version

December 14, 2022

Miami Dolphins sign 2 to practice squad

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton and cornerback Ka’dar Hollman to the practice squad.

Hamilton has played in 46 games with nine starts for Denver from 2018-20. He’s totaled 81 career receptions for 833 yards (10.3 avg.) and five touchdowns, along with one special teams tackle and three miscellaneous stops. Hamilton missed the 2021 season due to injury and spent part of the 2022 offseason program with Houston. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (113th overall) by Denver in the 2018 NFL Draft. Hamilton played collegiately at Penn State.

Hollman has played in 18 games with one start for Green Bay from 2019-20. He’s totaled eight tackles (seven solo) and three passes defensed. He also has two special teams tackles. Hollman has spent the past two seasons with several teams, including Houston (2021), New Orleans (2021), the N.Y. Giants (2021), San Francisco (2022) and Atlanta (2022). He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (185th overall) by Green Bay in the 2019 NFL Draft. Hollman played collegiately at Toledo.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
DaeSean Hamilton WR 6-1 206 3/10/95 5 Penn State ’18 Fredericksburg, Va. FA, ‘22
Ka’dar Hollman CB 6-0 196 9/18/94 3 Toledo ‘19 Burlington, N.J. FA, ‘22
Miami Dolphins elevate Swain   Download PDF version

December 10, 2022

Miami Dolphins elevate Swain

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated wide receiver Freddie Swain to the active roster for Sunday’s game.

Swain signed to Miami’s practice squad on Sept. 2, 2022. He entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (214th overall) by Seattle in the 2020 NFL Draft and played in 33 games with nine starts over the past two seasons (2020-21) with the Seahawks. Swain has totaled 38 career receptions for 502 yards (13.2 avg.) and five carries for 32 yards (6.4 avg.). He also returned 22 punts for 189 yards (8.6 avg.) and six kickoffs for 137 yards (22.8 avg.). Swain played collegiately at Florida.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Freddie Swain WR 6-0 197 8/4/98 3 Florida ’20 Ocala, Fla. FA, ‘22
Jaelan Phillips Named Miami Dolphins’ nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide   Download PDF version

December 6, 2022

Jaelan Phillips Named Miami Dolphins’ nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced today linebacker Jaelan Phillips as their nominee for the WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED BY NATIONWIDE. Considered one of the league’s most prestigious honors, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Each of the league’s 32 nominees were announced today.

Since being drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 2021, Phillips has sought every opportunity to positively impact the South Florida community and beyond. From working with incarcerated youth to tackling homelessness, cancer and disease awareness, youth mentorship and supporting underserved communities, Phillips’ has set himself apart in just his second season through the inclusivity of his efforts and his intentional investment in marginalized communities and people in need.

He learned about the opportunity to participate in the Dolphins Challenge Cancer event benefitting Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center his rookie year and found inspiration in his family’s own battles with cancer. He signed up for the 100-mile ride, inspiring others to ride and fundraise. He totaled more than $3,000 and became one of the first two players to ever ride the 100-mile. This year, Phillips joined the Dolphins Challenge Cancer executive board. He will again participate in the 100-mile ride while also adding a leadership role in awareness, fundraising and growth of the event. Phillips has also visited Alex’s Place at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to meet pediatric and adult cancer patients, inspired by the direct beneficiaries of DCC funds.

Phillips has also channeled his efforts into The VERB kind, an organization dedicated to the mentorship and empowerment of incarcerated youth. After an initial visit to the Broward Regional Juvenile Detention Center as a rookie, Phillips  took on an active role this year by working the recruit mentors and raise funds for programming. Phillips recruited his own teammates as well, bringing the Dolphins 2022 rookie class on two separate visits. He seeks to inspire others to find common ground with these young people and shares his own story of overcoming adversity to encourage them in their own journeys towards a better future.

Phillips has also become a fixture at Lotus House, a women and children’s shelter in the Overtown, Miami neighborhood. Whether speaking to the kids living in the shelter, bonding through sports activities, uplift in the form of Halloween costumes and festivities or Thanksgiving cookie decorating, Phillips has been eager to serve his South Florida neighbors, especially ones so close to his alma mater at the University of Miami.

He has been committed to every team community event and has been an active member of the Social Impact Committee, a coalition founded by the players with goals to bridge the digital divide and serve as role models for South Florida students in the Values Matter program. If there is the opportunity to help someone in need, Phillips will find the resources, energy and opportunity to serve.

As a nominee, Phillips will wear a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helmet decal through the end of the season in recognition of his accomplishments on and off the field.

All 32 team winners will be highlighted as nominees and recognized for their important work during the weekend leading up to Super Bowl LVII. The 2022 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air the Thursday before Super Bowl LVII, on NBC.

All 32 nominees will receive up to a $40,000 donation in their name to their charity of choice. The winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award will receive up to a $250,000 donation to the charity of his choice. All donations are courtesy of the NFL Foundation and Nationwide.

Fans are encouraged to participate in Nationwide’s 8th annual Charity Challenge, a social media campaign designed to support and promote team nominees. Fans can vote on Twitter by using #WPMOYChallenge followed by their favorite nominee’s last name or Twitter handle. The player whose unique mention is used the most between Dec. 6 and Jan. 8 will receive a $25,000 contribution to his charity of choice, while the second and third place finishers will receive $10,000 and $5,000 donations, all courtesy of Nationwide. Hashtag information and official rules can be found at nfl.com/manoftheyear.

Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

December 5, 2022

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed tackle Eric Fisher and placed offensive lineman Austin Jackson on injured reserve.

Fisher is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and 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. Fisher will become the sixth former No. 1 overall pick to play for the Dolphins.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Eric Fisher T 6-7 312 1/5/91 10 Central Michigan ’13 Rochester, Mich. FA, ‘22