MIAMI DOLPHINS SIGN BUSHROD
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March 11, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS SIGN BUSHROD
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed tackle Jermon Bushrod to a free agent contract.
An eight-year NFL veteran, Bushrod has played in 108 career games and made 96 starts. Bushrod spent the past three seasons with the Chicago Bears (2013-15) and played six years with the New Orleans Saints (2007-12). He played in 12 games with four starts for the Bears in 2015 and was released on Feb. 16, 2016.
Bushrod has been named to the Pro Bowl following the 2011 and 2012 seasons and won Super Bowl XLIV as a member of the Saints. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round selection (125th overall) by the Saints in the 2007 NFL draft.
MIAMI DOLPHINS MAKE ROSTER MOVES
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March 10, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS MAKE ROSTER MOVES
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced the team has signed safety Isa Abdul-Quddus, linebacker James-Michael Johnson, center/guard Jacques McClendon and tackle Sam Young. The Dolphins have also signed running back C.J. Anderson to an offer sheet. Cornerback Byron Maxwell has restructured his contract.
Abdul-Quddus (pronounced EE-sa Ab-dool KA-doos) played all 16 games and started eight for the Detroit Lions in 2015. He set a career high with 55 total tackles (40 solo) and added six passes defense and four quarterback hits. Entering his fifth NFL season, Abdul-Quddus has played 74 games and has 16 starts, totaling 136 tackles (99 solo) and two interceptions. He entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on July 27, 2011 before he was signed by the Lions on Feb. 3, 2014.
Johnson played in three games for the Dolphins in 2015 after two stints on the team. He totaled three special teams tackles (two solo). Johnson was originally signed by Miami on Nov. 18, 2015 after playing two games for the Jacksonville Jaguars and one for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier in the 2015 season. A fourth-round selection (120th overall) by the Cleveland Browns in 2012, Johnson is entering his fourth NFL season and has played in 48 career games and made 18 starts. He has totaled 88 career tackles (64 solo) and seven tackles for loss.
McClendon spent several stints with Miami in 2015 after two seasons with the Jaguars (2013-14) following time on the practice squads of the Detroit Lions (2011), Pittsburgh Steelers (2012) and Atlanta Falcons (2012). He was also on the Indianapolis Colts’ active roster in 2010. He was originally a fourth-round selection (129th overall) of the Colts in the 2010 NFL draft. Entering his sixth NFL season, McClendon has appeared in 22 career games with five starts. In 2015 he played in three games for Miami. McClendon played collegiately at Tennessee where he started 26 of 49 games at guard.
Young has played in 58 career games and started 13 of them. He spent the past two-plus seasons with the Jaguars (2013-15), where he played in 36 games and made nine starts. In 2015, Young played all 16 games and started three for the Jaguars and was not penalized the entire season. He joined Jacksonville off waivers on Oct. 8, 2013. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round selection (179th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2010 NFL draft. A Coral Springs, Fla. native, Young attended St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. before playing collegiately at Notre Dame.
Anderson played the past three seasons with the Denver Broncos (2013-15), where he began his career as an undrafted college free agent from California on April 27, 2013. He has played in 35 career NFL games with 13 starts and totaled 338 career carries for 1,607 yards (4.8 avg.) and 13 rushing touchdowns. Anderson has also caught 59 career passes for 507 yards (8.6 avg.) and two touchdowns. In 2015, Anderson played in 15 games for the Broncos and started six of them. He rushed 152 times for 720 yards (4.7 avg.) and five touchdowns for the Super Bowl champions, including a 2-yard rushing touchdown in Super Bowl 50. Anderson also added 25 receptions for 183 yards (7.3 avg.).
MIAMI DOLPHINS RELEASE GRIMES
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March 9, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS RELEASE GRIMES
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced cornerback Brent Grimes has been released.
Grimes joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 30, 2013 and was re-signed on March 3, 2014. While in Miami, he started 47 games and totaled 166 tackles (141solo), 13 interceptions and 43 passes defensed. In 2015, Grimes totaled 49 tackles (42 solo), four interceptions and 14 passes defensed.
Grimes entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Atlanta Falcons on May 16, 2006. He played six seasons for the Falcons (2007-12). During his nine-year NFL career, Grimes has played in 106 games and has totaled 401 tackles (346 solo) and 26 interceptions.
MIAMI DOLPHINS TRADE FOR ALONSO, MAXWELL
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March 9, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS TRADE FOR ALONSO, MAXWELL
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced the team has acquired linebacker Kiko Alonso and cornerback Byron Maxwell and the No. 13 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. In return, the Dolphins will send the Eagles the No. 8 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
Alonso played in 11 games for the Eagles in 2015, totaling 45 tackles (35 solo) and one interception in his lone season in Philadelphia. The Eagles acquired him from the Buffalo Bills in a trade on March 10, 2015. He missed the 2014 season due to injury.
The Pro Football Writers’ Association NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2013, Alonso played all 1,145 snaps the Buffalo defense had that season. He started all 16 games and totaled 159 tackles and four interceptions, becoming just first rookie since 1989 to record 150-plus total tackles and four-plus interceptions in a season. Alonso entered the league as a second-round pick (46th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in 2013.
Maxwell joined the Eagles as an unrestricted free agent on March 10, 2015 and finished tied for second on the team with two interceptions. He totaled 64 tackles (53 solo), forced two fumbles and recovered a fumble in 2015. Among all NFL players, Maxwell is tied for eighth with nine interceptions since 2013 (including playoffs).
Maxwell played four seasons for the Seattle Seahawks (2011-14) and started at cornerback in Super Bowls XLVIII and XLIX. He posted 12 passes defensed in both 2013 and 2014 and totaled seven interceptions in his final two seasons in Seattle, including an interception in the NFC Championship Game against Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
MIAMI DOLPHINS MAKE ROSTER MOVES
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March 8, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS MAKE ROSTER MOVES
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced that the team has restructured the contracts of tight end Jordan Cameron and defensive tackle Robert Thomas II. The team has also signed wide receiver Christion Jones to a free agent contract.
Cameron joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 12, 2015 after playing his first four NFL seasons with the Cleveland Browns (2011-14). In 2015, his first season with the Dolphins, Cameron started all 16 games and totaled 35 receptions for 386 yards (11.0 avg.) and three touchdowns.
For his career, Cameron has played in 63 games and made 47 starts. He has caught 165 passes for 1,986 yards (12.0 avg.) and 13 touchdowns. Cameron was selected in the fourth round (102nd overall) of the 2011 NFL draft by the Browns.
The Dolphins originally signed Thomas off the New England Patriots practice squad on Dec. 1, 2015. Thomas played in one game, the first regular season appearance of his NFL career, before being placed on injured reserve.
Thomas started seven games as a senior at Arkansas in 2013 and made 31 stops (16 solo), including six tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. He missed the rest of his senior season due to injury.
Jones originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Dolphins in 2015. He was waived on Sept. 9, 2015 after the final preseason game.
As a collegiate player at Alabama, Jones played in 53 career games and lettered four years for the Crimson Tide. He recorded 85 receptions for 1,030 yards (12.1 avg.) and seven touchdowns. Jones also returned kickoffs and punts for Alabama, totaling 66 career punt returns for a 10.9-yard average and 68 kickoff returns for 1,727 yards (25.4 avg.) and two touchdowns.
MIAMI DOLPHINS SIGN ALL-PRO WILLIAMS
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March 8, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS SIGN ALL-PRO WILLIAMS
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced that the team has signed four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Mario Williams to a free agent contract.
Williams has totaled 96 career sacks and 153 quarterback hits during his 10-year NFL career. His sack total is tied for sixth among all active NFL players. He has started all 145 games that he has played in and has played a full 16 games in seven of his 10 professional seasons. His 386 career tackles are fourth among active defensive ends and his 96 sacks are tied for the third-most among all NFL players since he entered the league in 2006.
The 6-foot-6, 292 pound defensive end earned Pro Bowl nods following the 2008, 2009, 2013 and 2014 seasons and was named first team All-Pro in 2014. Williams played the past four seasons (2012-15) for the Buffalo Bills and ranked sixth in the NFL with 43 sacks during those four years, including 10-plus sacks in three consecutive seasons from 2012 to 2014.
Williams was the No. 1 overall draft pick by the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL draft. He will be only the fifth former No. 1 overall pick to play for the Dolphins organization, joining tackle Jake Long (2008 NFL draft by Miami), defensive tackle Dan Wilkinson (1994 by Cincinnati), defensive tackle Steve Emtman (1992 by Indianapolis) and wide receiver Irving Fryar (1984 by New England). Williams was named first team All-American in 2005 after setting the single-season school records for sacks (14.5) and tackles for loss (27.5). He also is North Carolina State’s career record-holder in both categories.
Miami Dolphins Select Five Participants In Buenos Aires Audition For Cheerleader Finals in Miami
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March 7, 2016
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Miami Dolphins Select Five Participants In Buenos Aires Audition For Cheerleader Finals in Miami
Buenos Aires, Argentina – The Miami Dolphins selected five ladies from the Buenos Aires cheerleader auditions to participate in the Miami Finals. More than 100 registrants came from all over Argentina to participate in the NFL’s first international cheerleader audition. The finalists are Aldana, Agustina, Josefina, Romina and Yosy.
These ladies will join other finalists from cheerleader auditions in Bogota, Colombia; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Mexico City, Mexico and Miami to participate in the Finals on May 1.
Auditions will continue next in Mexico City on Saturday, March 12 at Universidad la Salle. The following are the dates and locations for auditions:
| Date |
Venue |
Location |
| March 3 |
JW Marriott Copacabana |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| March 6 |
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel y Centro de Convenciones |
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| March 12 |
Universidad la Salle |
Mexico City, Mexico |
| April 2 |
Four Points by Sheraton |
Bogota, Colombia |
| April 23 |
Doctors Hospital Training Facility |
South Florida |
For further information or to register for auditions, please visit DolphinsCheerleaders.com
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MIAMI DOLPHINS MAKE ROSTER MOVES
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March 5, 2016
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MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced the team has restructured the contracts of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh and linebacker Koa Misi and tendered six exclusive rights free agents – safety Shamiel Gary, wide receiver Matt Hazel, tackle Ulrick John, cornerback Tyler Patmon, tight end Jake Stoneburner and safety Michael Thomas. The team has also released wide receiver Greg Jennings.
Gary played in six games and started one for Miami in 2015. He totaled 10 tackles (seven solo) and one special teams stop. He made his first NFL start vs. New England on Jan. 3, 2016 and recorded one tackle in the victory. Gary was activated from the Dolphins’ practice squad on Nov. 28, 2015 and spent the 2015 offseason and training camp on Miami’s roster. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Patriots on May 12, 2014.
Hazel was a sixth-round selection (190th overall) by Miami in the 2014 NFL draft and spent most of the 2014 season on the Dolphins’ practice squad before earning a spot on the active roster for the entire 2015 campaign. He played in five games last season, registering one start.
John was signed by Miami on Nov. 2, 2015 from the Indianapolis Colts’ practice squad. He played in two games for the Dolphins, including Miami’s 20-10 win over New England on Jan. 3, 2016. He entered the league as a seventh-round draft pick (232nd overall) by Indianapolis in 2014.
Patmon played two games for Miami in 2015 after he was signed off the Dallas Cowboys’ practice squad on Dec. 26. He also played in 11 games for the Cowboys in 2015 and started two, including Dallas’ Nov. 22, 2015 matchup at Miami. He totaled 13 tackles (11 solo) and six passes defensed. Patmon played in 11 games and both playoff contests for the Cowboys in 2014. On Nov. 2, 2014 against the Arizona Cardinals, Patmon returned his first career interception 58 yards for a touchdown. He entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Cowboys on May 21, 2014.
Stoneburner played in 11 games and started one for Miami in 2015. He totaled five receptions for 47 yards (9.4 avg.) and two touchdowns, including his first career score on Sept. 20, 2015 at Jacksonville. Stoneburner originally joined the Dolphins on Nov. 3, 2014 when he was signed to Miami’s practice squad. He was signed to Miami’s active roster on Sept. 14, 2015 where he remained for the rest of the season. Stoneburner originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Green Bay Packers on May 10, 2013.
Thomas has played in 27 career games and made 15 starts during his three-year tenure (2013-15) with Miami. The Stanford product played in all 16 games in 2015 and started 13 of them, totaling a career-high 71 tackles (56 solo). He made six tackles (five solo) and had one pass defensed in the season-ending victory against New England on Jan. 3, 2016. Thomas was signed off San Francisco’s practice squad on Dec. 10, 2013 and was re-signed by the Dolphins on April 1, 2015. He originally entered the league as an undrafted college free agent with the 49ers on May 4, 2012.
Jennings played in all 16 games for the Dolphins in 2015 and totaled 19 receptions for 208 yards (10.9 avg.) and one touchdown. He was signed by the team on April 23, 2015. During his 10-year NFL career, Jennings has played 143 games and started 119 of them for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and Miami. He has caught 571 career passes for 8,291 yards (14.5 avg.) and 64 touchdowns. Jennings entered the league as a second-round pick (52nd overall) by Green Bay in the 2006 NFL draft.
