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Miami Dolphins announce coaching staff hires   Download PDF version

January 31, 2018

Miami Dolphins announce coaching staff hires

The Miami Dolphins today announced they have hired Eric Studesville as run game coordinator/running backs coach, Kris Kocurek as defensive line coach and Tony Oden as defensive backs coach.

Studesville brings 21 years of NFL coaching experience, including 17 at the running backs position. He has been on the coaching staffs of two conference championship teams (2013 and 2015) and won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos. Studesville has also helped his players earn three Pro Bowl selections – Marshawn Lynch (2008), Willis McGahee (2011) and C.J. Anderson (2014). He’s been the position coach for 10 1,000-yard rushing campaigns with McGahee (3), Tiki Barber (2), Lynch (2), Knowshon Moreno (1), Fred Jackson (1) and C.J. Anderson (1). Studesville spent the past eight seasons (2010-17) as Denver’s running backs coach. He was promoted to assistant head coach in 2017.

ERIC STUDESVILLE’S COACHING CAREER

2018-present Miami Dolphins Run Game Coordinator/Running Backs
2010-17 Denver Broncos Running Backs (2010-16); Interim Head Coach (2010); Asst. Head Coach/Running Backs (2017)
2004-09 Buffalo Bills Running Backs (2004-07); Running Game Coordinator/Running Backs (2008-09)
2001-03 N.Y. Giants Running Backs
1997-2000 Chicago Bears Offensive Quality Control
1995-96 Kent State Secondary
1994 Wingate Secondary
1992-93 North Carolina Video Assistant
1991 Arizona Graduate Assistant

Kocurek has nine years of NFL experience coaching the defensive line position, all with the Detroit Lions (2009-17). He was promoted from assistant defensive line to defensive line coach in 2010. In those nine years, he coached five Pro Bowl seasons, including four by current Dolphins defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, and helped Suh become the Lions’ all-time career sacks leader (36.0) by a defensive tackle. Kocurek’s defensive linemen accumulated 250 sacks while he was Detroit’s defensive line coach from 2010-17, the fourth-most by a team’s defensive linemen in the NFL during that span. His rush defenses have ranked in the NFL’s top 20 in each of the past six seasons.

KRIS KOCUREK’S COACHING CAREER

2018-present Miami Dolphins Defensive Line
2009-17 Detroit Lions Assistant Defensive Line (2009); Defensive Line (2010-17)
2008 Stephen F. Austin Defensive Line
2007 West Texas A&M Asst. Head Coach/Defensive Line
2006 Texas A&M-Commerce Defensive Line
2004-05 Texas A&M-Kingsville Graduate Assistant
2003 Texas Tech Graduate Assistant

Oden brings 14 years of NFL coaching experience to the organization, all with defensive backs. In three of his past five seasons, Oden’s teams have ranked in the NFL’s top five in interceptions (2013-14, 2017). He’s coached four players who have earned five Pro Bowl selections – Roman Harper (2009-10), Glover Quin (2014), Darrelle Revis (2013) and Darius Slay (2017). Oden spent the past four seasons (2014-17) coaching defensive backs and cornerbacks for Detroit. During his tenure in Detroit, the Lions recorded 58 interceptions which is the ninth most in the NFL during that time span. In 2017, he helped the Lions tie for fourth in the NFL with 19 interceptions. Slay tied for the league lead with eight interceptions, more than the previous four years of his NFL career combined. Slay’s breakout season also included a league-high 26 passes defensed and 60 tackles (54 solo), fourth-most on the team. The 26 passes defensed were tied for second-most in the NFL in the previous decade (2008-17). Slay earned first-team All-Pro honors and the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.

TONY ODEN’S COACHING CAREER

2018-present Miami Dolphins Defensive Backs
2014-17 Detroit Lions Defensive Backs/Cornerbacks
2013 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Secondary/Cornerbacks
2012 Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive Backs
2006-11 New Orleans Saints Assistant Secondary (2006-10); Secondary (2011)
2004-05 Houston Texans Defensive Assistant/Assistant Defensive Backs
2003 Eastern Michigan Defensive Backs
2000-02 East Carolina Outside Linebackers (2000); Secondary (2001); Safeties (2002)
1998-99 Army Assistant Defensive Backs
1997 Boston College Graduate Assistant
1996 Millersville (Pa.) University Assistant Defensive Backs

 

Miami Dolphins announce coaching staff changes   Download PDF version

January 19, 2018

Miami Dolphins announce coaching staff changes

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins announced changes to their coaching staff for the upcoming season. The team has hired Dowell Loggains as offensive coordinator and Jeremiah Washburn as offensive line coach. Additionally, the following staff members have changed titles: Shawn Jefferson will be assistant head coach/offense, Ben Johnson will now serve as wide receivers coach and Clyde Christensen will be director of football and player development. The team will not retain defensive backs coach Lou Anarumo, running backs coach Danny Barrett and defensive line coach Terrell Williams.

Loggains (last name is pronounced LOG-gins) comes to Miami with three years of experience as an NFL offensive coordinator, including the last two (2016-17) as Chicago’s play-caller. He has coached a 1,000-yard rusher in all three seasons he has been an offensive coordinator and has worked with several successful offensive minds during his time in the NFL, including Sean Payton, Norm Chow, Mike Heimerdinger, Chris Palmer, Kyle Shanahan and current Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase.

DOWELL LOGGAINS’ FOOTBALL CAREER

2018- Miami Dolphins Offensive Coordinator
2015-17 Chicago Bears Quarterbacks (2015)
Offensive Coordinator (2016-17)
2014 Cleveland Browns Quarterbacks
2006-13 Tennessee Titans Coaching Administrative Assistant (2006-07)
Quality Control (2008-09)
Quarterbacks/Passing Game Coordinator (2010-12)
Offensive Coordinator (2012-13)
2005 Dallas Cowboys Scouting Assistant

Washburn returns to Miami after a one-year hiatus where he spent the 2017 season as Chicago’s offensive line coach. He was the Dolphins assistant offensive line coach in 2016, where he helped the Dolphins to their most successful season in eight years, winning 10 games and advancing to the playoffs for the first time since 2008. The Dolphins won nine of its final 11 contests and during those 11 games, the team ranked No. 3 in the NFL with 132.9 rushing yards per game and tied for third with just 13 sacks allowed. Running back Jay Ajayi rushed for 1,272 yards, the third-most in a single season in Dolphins history. He joined wide receiver Jarvis Landry as the second Dolphins duo to top 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season and both earned Pro Bowl selections.

JEREMIAH WASHBURN’S FOOTBALL CAREER

2018- Miami Dolphins Offensive Line
2017 Chicago Bears Offensive Line
2016 Miami Dolphins Assistant Offensive Line
2009-15 Detroit Lions Assistant Offensive Line (2009-12)
Offensive Line (2013-15)
2003-08 Baltimore Ravens Player Personnel Assistant (2003-04)
Area Scout (2005-08)
2002 Carolina Panthers Football Operations Assistant
2000-01 Arkansas Graduate Assistant
Dade Takes Win Over Broward in Miami Dolphins Junior Dolphins Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game Presented by Broward College   Download PDF version

January 13, 2017

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Dade Takes Win Over Broward in Miami Dolphins Junior Dolphins Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game Presented by Broward College

Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Junior Dolphins, in partnership with the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) and the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA), continued a seven-year tradition in hosting the Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game presented by Broward College.

Dade took home the victory over Broward with a score of 17-8. Quarterback Terrence Craig from Miami Jackson Senior High School was named as the Offensive MVP and defensive back Kershawn Paul also from Miami Jackson Senior High School was named as the Defensive MVP.

Stand-out high school seniors from Miami-Dade and Broward County were selected to participate in the event on Friday evening at Western High School. Coral Gables High School Head Football Coach Tim Neal coached the Dade squad and Western High School Head Football Coach Adam Ratkevich led the Broward team.

The Dade team was awarded with a trophy following the game, and players from both teams kept their custom game jerseys and were given a 2018 Dade vs. Broward All-Star t-shirt to commemorate their efforts. As a new element for this year’s event, Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador Twan Russell and Broward College representatives led a character development and future education planning talk with the student-athletes on field prior to the game.

“The one thing I got to say is coming back for the second year with a win with these guys and coaching for Miami-Dade County has been awesome,” said Dade Head Coach Tim Neal. “The kids that I’ve coached over the past week were just as good as last year, and I’m so excited that the Miami Dolphins have given this opportunity to these kids.”

“It was a tremendous opportunity for these young men to come out and represent their school, their neighborhood and Broward County one last time. There were some tremendous athletes on this field and they did a great job,” said Broward Head Coach Adam Ratkevich. “I really appreciate the Dolphins, BCAA, Broward College and everybody that helped put this together. It was a great opportunity for these young men, and I think they’ll cherish it for the rest of their lives.”

“We know character and sportsmanship, combined with education and mentorship, are paramount to success in the workforce and in life,” said Broward College Executive Director of Marketing and Strategic Initiatives Don Cook. “We hope all of today’s participating athletes use the same winning drive to succeed in the classroom.”

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, safety T.J. McDonald, tackle Eric Smith and wide receiver Kenny Stills, cheerleaders, mascot T.D. and Fins Force were on hand for the action. Prior to the game, fans also were given the opportunity to enjoy Miami Dolphins tailgate activates. Ephesus Lighting, Gatorade and Wendy’s were supporting partners of the event.

About Miami Dolphins Junior Dolphins

The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to learn, teach and play football in a fun and safe environment.

The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development.

Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.

Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game Results

Year Winning Team
2011 Dade
2012 Dade
2013 Dade
2014 Dade
2015 Dade
2016 Broward
2017 Dade
2018 Dade
Landry named to AFC Pro Bowl roster   Download PDF version

January 9, 2018

Landry named to AFC Pro Bowl roster

MIAMI – The National Football League today announced that Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry has been named to the AFC roster for the 2018 Pro Bowl.

The selection marks the third straight year that Landry will finish his season in the Pro Bowl. He also participated in the Pro Bowl following the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Landry is one of eight Dolphins wide receivers to be named to the Pro Bowl and just the fourth to earn the honor three times. He joins Mark Clayton (1984-86) as the only Dolphins receivers to be elected to three consecutive Pro Bowls. Other Dolphins wide receivers to earn Pro Bowl selections include Paul Warfield (1970-74), Nat Moore (1977), Mark Duper (1983-84, 1986), Clayton (1984-86, 1988, 1991), Irving Fryar (1993-94), Chris Chambers (2005) and Brandon Marshall (2011).

Landry totaled 112 receptions in 2017, which led the NFL and broke his own single-season franchise record of 110 that he set in 2015. He became just the fourth player (fifth time overall) in NFL history to record at least five receptions in all 16 games, joining Jimmy Smith (2001), Pierre Garcon (2013) and Antonio Brown (2013 and 2014). Landry has caught at least two passes in 63 consecutive games – all but his first contest as an NFL player. His 400 career receptions are the most in the NFL through the first four seasons of a player’s career and rank sixth in Dolphins history.

Landry will replace Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who is unable to participate due to injury.

The 2018 Pro Bowl, which kicks off at a new start time of 3 p.m. ET, will take place on Sunday, January 28, and be televised live from Camping World Stadium in Orlando on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and simulcast on ABC. Fans may visit NFL.com/ProBowlOnSale to purchase game tickets.

Miami Dolphins sign Owusu to futures contract   Download PDF version

January 4, 2018

Miami Dolphins sign Owusu to futures contract

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed wide receiver Francis Owusu to a reserve/futures contract.

Owusu spent the 2017 offseason and training camp with Miami before being waived with an injury settlement on Aug. 18. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 5, 2017. Owusu was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and one-year starter at Stanford, where he played in 50 career games with 14 starts. He recorded career totals of 34 receptions for 482 yards (14.2 avg.) and three touchdowns.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Francis Owusu WR 6-3 210 12/27/94 R Stanford ’17 Oxnard, Calif. FA, ‘17
Hard Rock Stadium to Host Peru and Croatia in World Cup Preparation Match on Friday, March 23, 2018   Download PDF version

January 3, 2018

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Hard Rock Stadium to Host Peru and Croatia in World Cup Preparation Match on Friday, March 23, 2018

Miami – Hard Rock Stadium will host an important World Cup preparation match between Peru and Croatia on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 8 p.m. Both teams have qualified for the 2018 World Cup to be held in Russia. This will be Peru’s first trip to the World Cup in 36 years. The FIFA World Rankings have Peru ranked 11th in the world and Croatia 17th.

Fans interested in buying tickets may register in advance during the pre-registration period from January 3 – 8 at HardRockStadium.com. By preregistering, fans will be granted access to buy tickets during a presale on January 9. The general public ticket on sale will take place on January 10. Tickets will be available via Ticketmaster.com with prices starting at $40.

Peru qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1982 by going undefeated in their last eight World Cup Qualifying matches and then defeated New Zealand 2-0 on aggregate in an intercontinental playoff on November 15. Peru will compete in Group C alongside France, Australia and Denmark. Peru is a young squad led by Jefferson Farfán, Christian Cueva, Pedro Gallese and Carlos Lobatón.

Peru Coach Ricardo Gareca stated, “Croatia is a very competitive team full of skilled players. Our team worked very hard to qualify for the World Cup. I am sure our fans will travel from Peru and across the United States to support us in Miami during one of the few preparation matches that remain before our trip to Russia for the World Cup. It will be exciting to play on a big stage at Hard Rock Stadium.”

Croatia advanced to the World Cup after defeating Greece 4-1 on aggregate across the two legs of their qualifying play-off in November. This is the fifth time Croatia has qualified for the World Cup, previously qualifying in 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2014, with a bronze medal finish in 1998. Croatia will compete in Group D along with Argentina, Iceland and Nigeria. Croatia has a very talented team with a star-studded roster including Luka Modrić (Real Madrid), Ivan Rakitić (Barcelona) and Mario Mandžukić (Juventus). In October, the Croatian Football Federation named Zlatko Dalić the National Team coach.

Dalić commented, “This is an exciting opportunity to play Peru in Miami. The Peru style of play will be a strong test as we prepare to compete in the World Cup against opponents including Argentina. We have heard about Hard Rock Stadium and expect the atmosphere to be very exciting. This will be a very competitive match.” Croatia will compete in Group D along with Argentina, Iceland and Nigeria.

Hard Rock Stadium is a global entertainment destination that serves as home to the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami football team, Orange Bowl, Super Bowl LIV and the 100th anniversary of the NFL, College Football Playoffs 2021 Final, major concerts and a host of world class events and international soccer, including El Clasico Real Madrid vs. Barcelona in July 2017. The facility has completed a $500 million, multi-year renovation privately funded by Owner Stephen Ross.

As the Official Ticketing Partner of Hard Rock Stadium, Ticketmaster provides fans with the unrivaled benefit of purchasing safe, convenient and verified tickets for all matches at the venue. Buying Ticketmaster verified tickets means that the tickets fans buy are the tickets that get fans in Hard Rock Stadium – guaranteed. Fans can ensure tickets are real by only purchasing 100 percent verified tickets from official sources like Ticketmaster, the Hard Rock Stadium website and box office.

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Miami Dolphins sign 8 to futures contracts   Download PDF version

January 1, 2018

Miami Dolphins sign 8 to futures contracts

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed eight players to reserve/futures contracts: cornerback Taveze Calhoun, quarterback Brandon Doughty, tackle Sean Hickey, cornerback Tracy Howard, wide receivers Malcolm Lewis and Drew Morgan, running back Brandon Radcliff and defensive end Jonathan Woodard.

Calhoun was signed to the Dolphins practice squad on Dec. 20, 2017 after he spent he spent training camp and the 2017 offseason with New Orleans.  He played in one game with the Saints in 2016 and spent most of that season on the New Orleans practice squad. Calhoun originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Chicago on May 6, 2016. He was a four-year letterman (2012-15) and three-year starter at Mississippi State.

Doughty was a seventh-round pick (223rd overall) by Miami in the 2016 NFL draft but has yet to appear in a regular season game. He spent the entire 2017 season and all but one week of the 2016 season on the Dolphins practice squad. Doughty set 37 school records as a three-year starter (2013-15) at Western Kentucky. A native of nearby Davie, he played high school football at North Broward Prep.

Hickey spent the entire 2017 season on Miami’s practice squad after he was signed by the team on Aug. 15. He’s spent time on the practice squads of Minnesota (2016), New England (2015) and New Orleans (2015) but has not appeared in an NFL game. Hickey originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on May 4, 2015. He was a three-year starter (2012-14) at Syracuse.

Howard was signed to the Dolphins practice squad on Dec. 21, 2017 and spent training camp with Jacksonville. He played in 15 games with three starts for Cleveland in 2016 and recorded 16 tackles (12 solo) and one pass defensed, adding four tackles on special teams. Howard originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Cleveland on May 5, 2016. He was a four-year letterman (2012-15) and two-year starter at Miami (Fla.), where he played in 51 career games with 22 starts. A Miramar native, Howard helped Miramar High School win a state championship in 2009.

Lewis spent the entire 2017 season on Miami’s practice squad after he was signed as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2017. He played collegiately at Miami (Fla.) where he was a five-year letterman (2012-16) and one-year starter. He totaled 62 receptions for 649 yards (10.5 avg.) and three touchdowns in his collegiate career. Lewis attended nearby Miramar High School and earned first-team all-county honors as a senior in 2011.

Morgan was on Miami’s practice squad for all of the 2017 season after entering the NFL as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2017. He was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and two-year starter at Arkansas, where he played in 49 career games with 19 starts. Morgan caught 138 passes for 1,763 yards (12.8 avg.) and 14 touchdowns during his collegiate career and earned second-team All-SEC honors in 2015 and 2016.

Radcliff joined the Dolphins practice squad on Nov. 29, 2017 after spending training camp with Tennessee. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Indianapolis on May 4, 2017. Radcliff was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and two-year starter at Louisville, where he played in 50 career games with 22 starts. He totaled 437 carries for 2,365 yards (5.4 avg.) and 26 touchdowns in his collegiate career. A native of Miami, Radcliff played at Columbus High School and earned third-team all-state honors as a junior in 2010.

Woodard was signed to the Dolphins practice squad on Dec. 5, 2017 after spending part of the season on Atlanta’s practice squad. He was with Jacksonville during training camp and missed the 2016 season on the physically unable to perform list. Woodard originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (226th overall) by Jacksonville in the 2016 NFL draft. He was a four-year letterman (2012-15) at Central Arkansas where he played in all 47 career games with 39 starts and was named the Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a junior in 2014.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Taveze Calhoun CB 6-1 188 12/26/92 1 Mississippi St. ’16 Morton, Miss. FA, ‘17
Brandon Doughty QB 6-3 212 10/6/91 1 W. Kentucky ’16 Davie, Fla. D7a, ‘16
Sean Hickey T 6-6 306 9/29/91 1 Syracuse ’15 Murrysville, Pa. FA, ‘17
Tracy Howard CB 5-10 185 4/29/94 2 Miami (FL) ’16 Miramar, Fla. FA, ‘17
Malcolm Lewis WR 5-10 194 10/27/93 R Miami (FL) ’17 Miramar, Fla. FA, ‘17
Drew Morgan WR 6-0 187 12/2/94 R Arkansas ’17 Greenwood, Ark. FA, ‘17
Brandon Radcliff RB 5-9 206 3/18/93 R Louisville ’17 Miami, Fla. FA, ‘17
Jonathan Woodard DE 6-6 271 9/19/93 1 C. Arkansas ’16 Brentwood, Tenn. FA, ‘17

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