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Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

July 30, 2017

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp and waived/injured linebacker Lamin Barrow.

Westerkamp joins the Dolphins after a standout four-year career at Nebraska (2013-16) where he played in 49 games with 16 starts and caught 167 passes for 2,474 yards (14.8 avg.) and 18 touchdowns. He earned first-team All-Big Ten honors as a junior in 2015 and third-team All-Big Ten recognition as a senior in 2016. Westerkamp was a two-year captain (2015-16) for the Cornhuskers and finished his career ranked No. 2 in school history in receptions (167). This is his first NFL contract.

Barrow joined the Dolphins as a free agent on Jan. 10, 2017 after he was signed to the team’s practice squad on Dec. 28, 2016. He played in all 16 games with one start for Denver in 2014 and all 16 games for Chicago in 2015. Barrow originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (156th overall) by Denver in the 2014 NFL draft.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Jordan Westerkamp WR 6-0 200 6/23/94 R Nebraska ’17 Lombard, Ill. FA, ‘17
Miami Dolphins announce Hard Rock Stadium scrimmage   Download PDF version

July 27, 2017

Miami Dolphins announce Hard Rock Stadium scrimmage

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins announced a change to their “Back to Football powered by South Florida Ford” training camp schedule. The practice on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 11 a.m. will be moved to Hard Rock Stadium, where the team will hold a scrimmage.

The scrimmage is open to all fans and is free of charge. However, fans must reserve their free tickets for the scrimmage by registering at Dolphins.com/Scrimmage. Parking will also be free.

This will be the first opportunity for fans to see the team take the field at Hard Rock Stadium for the 2017 season. The stadium’s canopy will provide shade for fans, activations will be available on the grand plaza and merchandise and concession stands will be open.

Please note enhanced security measures will be in effect for all practices, regardless of location. These enhanced security measures include the clear bag policy.

Practice times are subject to change, and the most updated information can be obtained by calling the Dolphins practice hotline at (954) 452-7004 or by visiting Dolphins.com/TrainingCamp.

Miami Dolphins 2017 Public Training Camp Schedule
(All practices will take place at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University in Davie unless noted)

TIME DATE
8:45 a.m. Thursday, July 27
8:20 a.m. Friday, July 28
8:20 a.m. Saturday, July 29
8:45 a.m. Sunday, July 30
8:20 a.m. Monday, July 31
8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2
8:20 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3
8:20 a.m. Friday, Aug. 4
11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 (Hard Rock Stadium)
8:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7
8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8
**8:45 a.m.** **Saturday, Aug. 12**
8:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13
8:20 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14
8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15

**This practice is for Dolphins Season Ticket Members only. Please do not publish or post. For planning purposes only**

Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have placed wide receiver Rashawn Scott on the active/physically unable to perform list and safety Reshad Jones and tackle Avery Young on the active/non-football injury list. The team also activated running back De’Veon Smith and tackle Eric Smith from the active/physically unable to perform list.

Scott played in two regular season games and one playoff contest for the Dolphins in 2016 after joining the team as an undrafted college free agent on May 6, 2016. He was a four-year letterman at Miami (2011-13; 2015), where he played in 32 career games with 11 starts. Scott caught 91 passes for 1,247 yards (13.7 avg.) and eight touchdowns in his collegiate career. He played high school football at Melbourne (Fla.) Central Catholic.

Jones has played all of his seven NFL seasons with the Dolphins (2010-16) and has totaled 94 games played, 80 starts, 542 tackles (420 solo), nine sacks, 16 interceptions and 40 passes defensed. He earned Pro Bowl honors and was a co-recipient of the Dan Marino Most Valuable Player Award in 2015. Jones is second all-time in team history in sacks (9.0) by a defensive back. He originally joined the Dolphins as a fifth-round pick (163rd overall) in the 2010 NFL draft.

Young was signed by the Dolphins on March 22, 2017. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on May 6, 2016. Young was a four-year letterman (2012-15) and three-year starter at Auburn where he played in 37 games with 36 starts. He earned third-team All-SEC honors as a senior in 2015. Young played high school football at Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) High School.

De’Veon Smith joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2017 and had been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on July 21, 2017. A four-year letterman (2013-16) at Michigan, Smith played in 46 career games with 26 starts in college, totaling 495 carries for 2,235 yards (4.5 avg.) and 22 touchdowns. He earned All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition in 2015 and 2016.

Eric Smith entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 5, 2017 and was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on July 21, 2017. He was a four-year starter (2013-16) at Virginia, where he played in 45 games and made 44 consecutive starts to finish his career. Smith started all 36 games at right tackle from 2014-16 and earned Freshman All-American honors in 2013.

Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed cornerback Alterraun Verner and placed linebacker Koa Misi on injured reserve.

Verner is an eight-year NFL veteran who has played in 110 games with 70 starts. He spent the first four seasons of his career with the Tennessee Titans (2010-13) before playing three years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014-16). Verner has totaled 414 tackles (339 solo) with 0.5 sacks, 15 interceptions and 71 passes defensed in his career. In 2013, Verner earned second-team All Pro honors and was named to the Pro Bowl after starting all 16 games and intercepting five passes.

Misi has played in 84 games with 72 starts in seven seasons with the Dolphins. He has totaled 350 tackles (252 solo) with 12 sacks, 10 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in his career. Misi was originally a second-round pick (40th overall) by Miami in the 2010 NFL draft.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Alterraun Verner CB 5-10 187 12/13/88 8 UCLA ’10 Orange, Calif. FA, ‘17
Miami Dolphins Foundation Partner with University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute to Sponsor Baseline Concussion Testing for Miami-Dade County Public Schools High School Athletics Program   Download PDF version

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Miami Dolphins Foundation Partner with Miami Sports Medicine Institute to Sponsor Baseline Concussion Testing for Miami-Dade County Public Schools High School Athletics Program

Program to Impact More Than 15,000 High School Students Athletes

Miami, FL – The Miami Dolphins Foundation, through their revamped Youth Programs platform, has partnered with the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute and KiDZ Neuroscience Center at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis to sponsor The University of Miami Countywide Concussion Care High School Program for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In all, the program will impact more than 15,000 high school student athletes per year.

“We are excited to aid student-athletes, parents and coaches of all sports in working with the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute to help identify, treat and establish protocols on concussions and reinforce health and safety standards,” said Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins. “Sports play such an important role in character development and teach positive lessons of teamwork, physical and mental toughness, resilience and competiveness.”

The University of Miami Countywide Concussion Care High School Program was established in 2012. The program followed the passing of the Florida Youth Concussion Legislation, a state law that requires that any student-athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion must immediately be pulled from the playing field and receive medical clearance to return to play. Initial funds were raised through The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis by Ransom Everglades School to assist with the running of the program. Over the years, the program has expanded to include all contact high school sports in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

“Our team is excited about this partnership with the Miami Dolphins,” said Gillian Hotz, Ph.D., Director of the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute’s concussion program. “Their understanding of the importance of education, safety and concussion management in high school sports enables us to provide a safer playing field for local student athletes.”

The Countywide Concussion Care High School Program includes a 6 STEPS TO PLAY SAFE protocol that is managed by a multidisciplinary team of experts in neurology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, ENT, physical therapy and neuropsychology. An annual education and training workshop is provided by a multidisciplinary medical team for all high school athletic trainers and athletic directors prior to each football season to update their knowledge of the protocol and concussion management. In addition, concussion education is provided to all high school football teams through video and classroom discussions.

As part of this relationship, the Dolphins will take part in the annual concussion seminar on Aug. 2 at the University of Miami Sports Medicine Institute at The Lennar Foundation Medical Center.

Additionally, the Miami Dolphins Youth Programs have sponsored a high school training program at Norland High School for the last two years, partnered with USA Football to cover the cost of training for all coaches that take part in Player Safety Coach (PSC) certifications and have hosted area youth and high school boys and girls football teams to watch offseason practices and take part in character building sessions.

 

Miami Dolphins place 2 on PUP   Download PDF version

July 21, 2017

Miami Dolphins place 2 on PUP

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have placed running back De’Veon Smith and tackle Eric Smith on the active/physically unable to perform list.

De’Veon Smith was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2017. He was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and two-year starter at Michigan, where he played in 49 career games with 26 starts. During his collegiate career, Smith totaled 495 carries for 2,235 yards (4.5 avg.) and 22 touchdowns. He also caught 38 passes for 251 yards (6.6 avg.) and one touchdown. Smith earned All-Big Ten honorable mention recognition during his two seasons as a starter in 2015 and 2016.

Eric Smith joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2017. He started all four years (2013-16) at Virginia, where he played in 45 career games and started 44 consecutive games to finish his collegiate career. He was the team’s starting right tackle for every game from 2014-16.

Miami Dolphins Visit Baptist Children’s Hospital   Download PDF version

July 19, 2017

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Miami Dolphins Visit Baptist Children’s Hospital

Davie, Fla. – Miami Dolphins players Isaac Asiata and Mike Pouncey, cheerleaders Agustina and Jennifer, mascot T.D. along with Jennifer and Art Gase today visited Baptist Children’s Hospital.

“It was awesome. The feeling that we got giving back to kids in need that are sick right now is a great feeling,” Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey said. “I’m glad to be out here giving back to this community that gives so much to us.”

The Dolphins visited rooms to distribute Baskets of Hope filled with toys, games, craft items, stuffed animals, gift cards, and other items as well as take photos with the patients in an effort to give hope and brighten their day.

“These are kids that really have never seen T.D. or any of the football players up close, so when they walk into the room, they are ecstatic,” Baptist Health South Florida Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Couceyro said. “It’s always a highlight when the Miami Dolphins come to visit our patients at Baptist Children’s Hospital.”