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Miami Dolphins, AARP Foundation Host Fifth Annual Million Meal Pack   Download PDF version

April 29, 2018

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Miami Dolphins, AARP Foundation Host Fifth Annual Million Meal Pack

Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins and AARP Foundation teamed up for the 5th Annual Million Meal Pack at the Rick Case Arena at Nova Southeastern University. Participants packed 1,017,504 meals that will be delivered by U.S. Hunger to older adults in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. On hand to help pack meals were AARP Foundation President Lisa Marsh Ryerson, Miami Dolphins Vice Chair, President & CEO Tom Garfinkel, Executive Vice President of Football Operations Mike Tannenbaum, Head Coach Adam Gase, coaches, staff and both current and former players, including Larry Ball, Jake Brendal, Donald Brown, Bob Brudzinski, Jesse Davis, John Denney, Troy Drayton, Roy Foster, Trent Gamble, Oronde Gadsden, Sean Hill, Xavien Howard, Ja’Wuan James, Jim Jensen, Daniel Kilgore, Sam Madison, OJ McDuffie, Raekwon McMillan, Cameron Malveaux, Ed Perry, Ken Poole, Steve Potter, Twan Russell, Bryant Salter, Rashawn Scott, Eric Smith, Maurice Smith, Pat Surtain, Laremy Tunsil, Jed Weaver, Shawn Wooden, Sam Young.

“The Miami Dolphins are dedicated to be being off field champions in the community, but today the community is the true champion,” Miami Dolphins Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Jehn said. “Today we packed one million meals that will stay right here in South Florida, and through our thriving partnership with AARP Foundation – more than five million nutritious meals over five years have supported those in need. This is a testament to our players, alumni, coaches, fans and South Florida – coming together for a unified mission to end hunger.”

“The importance of this event can’t be overstated,” AARP Foundation President Lisa Marsh Ryerson said. “More than 700,000 seniors in Florida struggle to get enough nutritious food on a daily basis. Working with the Miami Dolphins, and with the help of outstanding local volunteers, we can help vulnerable older adults in South Florida meet this most basic, essential need.”

At the Million Meal Pack, more than 4,906 enthusiastic volunteers worked an assembly line to pack nutritious Jambalaya meals of red lentils, rice, dehydrated vegetables and pink Himalayan salt. Volunteers also were invited to take part in a Community Fair as a thank you for their service. The fair’s lively atmosphere featured live music, football activities, performances by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders and chances to win prizes. Participants were also able to learn about additional volunteer opportunities to serve their senior neighbors though interactive demonstrations, speakers and take-home materials.

Together, AARP Foundation and the Miami Dolphins have built a volunteer community committed to serving low-income older adults in South Florida. As the presenting sponsor of the Miami Dolphins Special Teams program – the largest volunteer program in the National Football League – AARP Foundation has helped execute numerous service events in South Florida and has positively impacted the region in an effort to help older adults facing challenges with hunger, isolation, income and housing needs through targeted and customized events to address these issues.

Miami Dolphins Celebrate Youth Football in South Florida with Announcement of Day 3 Draft Picks by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Football Team and Family of Aaron Feis   Download PDF version

April 28, 2018

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Miami Dolphins Celebrate Youth Football in South Florida with Announcement of Day 3 Draft Picks by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Football Team and Family of Aaron Feis

Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced their Day 3 picks during Rounds 4 and 6 of the NFL Draft from the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. The team’s Day 3 selections celebrated youth football in South Florida with graduating seniors from the Stoneman Douglas football team and the family of assistant coach Aaron Feis, who tragically lost his life protecting students during a mass shooting on February 14th.

Johanna Feis, Aaron’s sister, announced the selection of fourth-round pick (123rd overall) tight end Durham Smythe from Notre Dame. Quarterback Tyler Goodman announced the selection of fourth-round pick (131st overall) running back Kalen Ballage from Arizona State. Offensive/defensive Lineman William Pringle announced the selection of sixth-round pick (209th overall) cornerback Cornell Armstrong from Southern Mississippi.

”There’s not enough thanks you can give to the Dolphins for what they’ve done after our tragedy,” said Goodman. “Them still caring about us even two months after it happened … I’m glad to see that people still care and are still wanting to help us out.”

The group toured the practice facility and met with Stephen Ross, coaches, team executives, player personnel and football support staff.

Miami Dolphins exercise fifth-year option on Parker   Download PDF version

April 24, 2018

Miami Dolphins exercise fifth-year option on Parker

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have exercised the fifth-year option on wide receiver DeVante Parker. He is now signed through the 2019 season.

Parker was a first-round pick (14th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2015 NFL draft. In his three seasons (2015-17) with the team, Parker has played in 42 games with 24 starts and totaled 139 receptions for 1,908 yards (13.7 avg.) and eight touchdowns. He set career highs with 12 starts and 57 receptions in 2017. The prior season, Parker caught 56 passes for a career-high 744 yards (13.3 avg.) and four touchdowns. He hauled in a 9-yard game-winning touchdown with 36 seconds remaining to beat the L.A. Rams on Nov. 20, 2016.

NSU’s Huizenga Business College Honors Miami Dolphins Owner and Related Companies Founder and Chair Stephen M. Ross as South Florida Entrepreneur   Download PDF version

April 23, 2018

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NSU’s Huizenga Business College Honors Miami Dolphins Owner and Related Companies Founder and Chair Stephen M. Ross as South Florida Entrepreneur

Davie, Fla. – Miami Dolphins Owner and Related Companies Founder and Chairman Stephen Ross on Friday evening was inducted into Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, the Huizenga business school’s highest honor. Ross joined Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Moss & Associates construction firm founder and chair Bob Moss for being recognized as accomplished business leaders that have an impact in the South Florida community.

The H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship’s Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame program is celebrating its 29th year in 2018. The awards ceremony was held on Friday, April 20 at 6 p.m. in NSU’s Rick Case Arena at the Don Taft University Center in Davie, FL.

Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Select 38 Women To Advance To Training Camp   Download PDF version

April 22, 2018

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Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Select 38 Women To Advance To Training Camp

Miami Gardens, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders today hosted final auditions at Hard Rock Stadium and 38 women advanced as Training Camp Candidates. The ladies will participate in a 12-week boot camp that consists of interview skills, team building, performance training and professional development. Cuts are possible during the training camp period.

These 38 ladies were chosen from 53 Miami auditions finalists, as well as 22 returning cheerleaders. The 75 participants in the finals represented 12 countries. The 38 women advancing to training camp represent Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico, Philippines, U.K. and U.S.

For further information, please visit www.DolphinsCheerleaders.com.

About Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders

The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders are one of the most highly recognized cheerleader brands in the world. They are the most accessible and visible ambassadors of the Miami Dolphins. The cheerleaders are in the community on a weekly basis and make over 400 appearances per year. This ethnically diverse team represented all women – professional, educated and hard working. They are our mothers, sisters, friends and neighbors. They are positive role models and inspire all females through public speaking, physical fitness and etiquette.

Miami Dolphins announce 2018 schedule   Download PDF version

April 19, 2018

Miami Dolphins announce 2018 schedule

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced their 2018 schedule. The team will kick off the 2018 season at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. against Tennessee. It is just the second time since 2011 the Dolphins have opened the season at home and first since 2014 after the Dolphins’ season-opener vs. Tampa Bay last season was moved to Week 11 due to Hurricane Irma.

For the first time since 2013, the Dolphins will not play a road game outside of the Eastern or Central time zones. Miami will play five road contests in the Eastern time zone – the N.Y. Jets, New England, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Baltimore – and three games in the Central time zone – Houston, Green Bay and Minnesota.

Miami’s home schedule features an impressive slate of opponents, including four games against playoff teams from the 2017 season. The Dolphins will host Tennessee (Sept. 9), Oakland (Sept. 23), Chicago (Oct. 14), Detroit (Oct. 21), the N.Y. Jets (Nov. 4), Buffalo (Dec. 2), New England (Dec. 9) and Jacksonville (Dec. 22 or Dec. 23). Tennessee, Buffalo, New England and Jacksonville all made the playoffs last season, with Jacksonville and New England winning their respective divisions and playing in the AFC Championship game.

The Dolphins will play seven total games against playoff teams from a season ago and four games against the teams that participated in last year’s conference championship games. In addition to their premier home matchups, the team will also play road games against New England (Sept. 3), Minnesota (Dec. 16) and Buffalo (Dec. 30). Minnesota won the NFC North in 2017 and played in the NFC Championship game.

Miami will make an appearance on the nationally-televised Thursday Night Football package on Oct. 25 at Houston. This season’s Thursday Night Football games will air live on FOX and NFL Network and kick off slightly earlier at 8:20 p.m. Eastern. It is the second consecutive season the team has its bye week scheduled for Week 11 (Nov. 18), which is the latest bye week the Dolphins have ever had. Last year’s bye week was rescheduled to Week 1 due to Hurricane Irma.

The Dolphins will also visit the N.Y. Jets (Sept. 16), Cincinnati (Oct. 7), Green Bay (Nov. 11) and Indianapolis (Nov. 25). The team’s trip to Lambeau Field on Nov. 11 is the latest the Dolphins have traveled to Green Bay since posting a 34-24 win on Dec. 8, 1985.

The Dolphins also announced dates and times for their four preseason games. The first game vs. Tampa Bay will be played on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. In Week 2, the Dolphins will travel to Carolina on Friday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The team will host Baltimore in Week 3 on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. before wrapping up the preseason at Atlanta in Week 4 on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.

All games can be heard on Miami’s Sports Radio 560 WQAM, the official flagship radio partner of the franchise, and simulcast on KISS 99.9 FM. Fans can also listen to the Dolphins in Spanish on Univision Deportes Radio WQBA 1140 AM. The four preseason games can be seen locally in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale market on WFOR-TV CBS4, the official home of the Miami Dolphins in South Florida.

Fans can visit Dolphins.com now to sign up for an exclusive single-game ticket presale taking place on May 4. Single-game tickets will go on sale to the general public on May 9. To learn more about becoming a Member of the Dolphins and guarantee the best ticket price and location, call 1-888-FINS-TIX (1-888-346-7849) or visit Dolphins.com.

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MIAMI DOLPHINS 2018 PRESEASON SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT STADIUM NETWORK TIME (ET)
Thurs., Aug. 9 TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Hard Rock Stadium WFOR CBS4 7 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 17 at Carolina Panthers Bank of America Stadium WFOR CBS4 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 25 BALTIMORE RAVENS Hard Rock Stadium WFOR CBS4 7 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 30 at Atlanta Falcons Mercedes-Benz Stadium WFOR CBS4 7 p.m.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 2018 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

DATE OPPONENT STADIUM NETWORK TIME (ET)
Sun., Sept. 9 TENNESSEE TITANS Hard Rock Stadium FOX 1 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 16 at New York Jets MetLife Stadium CBS 1 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 23 OAKLAND RAIDERS Hard Rock Stadium CBS 1 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 30 at New England Patriots Gillette Stadium CBS 1 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 7 at Cincinnati Bengals Paul Brown Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*
Sun., Oct. 14 CHICAGO BEARS Hard Rock Stadium FOX 1 p.m.*
Sun., Oct. 21 DETROIT LIONS Hard Rock Stadium FOX 1 p.m.*
Thurs., Oct. 25 at Houston Texans NRG Stadium FOX/NFL Network 8:20 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 4 NEW YORK JETS Hard Rock Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*
Sun., Nov. 11 at Green Bay Packers Lambeau Field CBS 1 p.m.*
Sun., Nov. 18 BYE WEEK      
Sun., Nov. 25 at Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*
Sun., Dec. 2 BUFFALO BILLS Hard Rock Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*
Sun., Dec. 9 NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Hard Rock Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*
Sun., Dec. 16 at Minnesota Vikings U.S. Bank Stadium CBS 1 p.m.*
Dec. 22 or Dec. 23 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Hard Rock Stadium TBD TBD*
Sun., Dec. 30 at Buffalo Bills New Era Field CBS 1 p.m.*

* Game subject to flexible scheduling in Weeks 5-17
All times EASTERN

“Flexible scheduling” will be used in Weeks 11-17. Additionally, in Weeks 5-10, flexible scheduling may be used in no more than two weeks. In Weeks 5-16, the schedule lists the games tentatively set for Sunday Night Football on NBC. Only Sunday afternoon games are eligible to be moved to Sunday night, in which case the tentatively scheduled Sunday night game would be moved to an afternoon start time. A flexible scheduling move would be announced at least 12 days before the game.

Flexibility for Saturday games in Weeks 15 and 16 is also part of the 2018 schedule. In Week 15, there will be two games played on Saturday on NFL Network, with the game times of 4:30 PM ET and 8:20 PM ET to be determined. In Week 16, two of four possible match ups will be scheduled for Saturday. Start times and Saturday games for Week 15 and 16 will be announced no later than following Week 8, with the non-Saturday games to be played on Sunday.

For Week 17, the Sunday night game will be announced no later than six days prior to December 30. The schedule does not list a Sunday night game in Week 17, but an afternoon game with playoff implications will be moved to that time slot.  Flexible scheduling ensures quality matchups in all Sunday time slots in those weeks and gives “surprise” teams a chance to play their way into primetime.

Flexible scheduling will not be applied to games airing on Thursday or Monday nights.

2018 Schedule Notes

Tennessee Titans (Sunday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME/OVERALL): at Miami 16, Tennessee 10; Oct. 8, 2017
  • The Series: Miami leads 20-17 (includes one playoff game)
  • Miami is 12-9 all-time vs. the Titans/Oilers at home.
  • The Dolphins are 4-1 in their past five season openers despite four of those five games coming on the road.
  • This will be Miami’s first Week 1 home game since 2014 (vs. New England); the Dolphins were scheduled to play at home Week 1 last year against Tampa Bay before the game was postponed to Week 11 due to Hurricane Irma.
  • Miami has won four of its past six and seven of its past 10 home games against the Titans.
  • The Dolphins are 10-5 in its past 15 games against Tennessee.

New York Jets (Sunday, Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. at N.Y. Jets | Sunday, Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME): at Miami 31, N.Y. Jets 28; Oct. 22, 2017
  • The Last Time (AWAY): at N.Y. Jets 20, Miami 6; Sept. 24, 2017
  • The Series:Y. Jets lead 54-50-1 (includes one playoff game)
  • The Dolphins are 27-25-1 all-time at home against the N.Y. Jets.
  • The Dolphins are 23-29 all-time in road games at the N.Y. Jets.
  • Miami has won three of its past four against the N.Y. Jets.

Oakland Raiders (Sunday, Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME/OVERALL): Oakland 27, at Miami 24; Nov. 5, 2017
  • The Series: Oakland leads 20-17-1 (includes four playoff games)
  • Miami is 10-9-1 all-time at home against Oakland.
  • The Dolphins have won seven of their past nine home games against the Raiders, dating back 1992.
  • Miami has won five of the past six and 11 of the past 14 contests against Oakland.

New England Patriots (Sunday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at New England | Sunday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME): at Miami 27, New England 20; Dec. 11, 2017
  • The Last Time (AWAY): at New England 35, Miami 17; Nov. 26, 2017
  • The Series: Miami leads 54-51 (includes three playoff games)
  • Miami is 37-16 all-time at home against New England.
  • Miami is 17-35 all-time in games played at New England.
  • The Dolphins have won four (2013-15; 2017) of their past five home games vs. the Patriots.

Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. at Cincinnati)

  • The Last Time (AWAY/OVERALL): at Cincinnati 22, Miami 7; Sept. 29, 2016
  • The Series: Miami leads 16-6 (includes one playoff game)
  • Miami is 9-4 all-time in games played at Cincinnati.
  • The Dolphins have won seven of their past nine at Cincinnati.
  • Miami has won 12 of its past 15 games overall against the Bengals.
  • This will be the only game of the season that requires the Dolphins to travel away from home in consecutive weeks; the Dolphins play two straight road games in November (at Green Bay and at Indianapolis) but have a bye between them.

Chicago Bears (Sunday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME): Chicago 16, at Miami 0; Nov. 18, 2010
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): Miami 27, at Chicago 14; Oct. 19, 2014
  • The Series: Miami leads 8-4
  • Miami is 4-3 all-time at home against Chicago.
  • The Dolphins have won three of the past four meetings with Chicago dating back to 2002.

Detroit Lions (Sunday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME): Detroit 34, at Miami 27; Dec. 26, 2010
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): at Detroit 20, Miami 16; Nov. 9, 2014
  • The Series: Miami leads 7-4
  • Miami is 4-1 all time in home games vs. Detroit and won the first four home meetings.
  • The Dolphins won five meetings in a row against the Lions from Dec. 25, 1994 to Nov. 23, 2006.
  • Miami has outscored Detroit by a total of 90 points in the series, an average of 8.2 points per game.

Houston Texans (Thursday, Oct. 25 at 8:20 p.m. at Houston)

  • The Last Time (AWAY): at Houston 30, Miami 10; Sept. 9, 2012
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): at Miami 44, Houston 26; Oct. 25, 2015
  • The Series: Houston leads 7-1
  • Miami is 0-4 all-time at Houston.
  • The Dolphins took the last meeting on Oct. 25, 2015, which was the team’s first win in the all-time series.
  • Miami held a 41-0 halftime lead during the last meeting, the largest halftime margin in Dolphins history.
  • This marks the fourth consecutive season the Dolphins have played a Thursday Night Football game on the road.

Green Bay Packers (Sunday, Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. at Green Bay)

  • The Last Time (AWAY): Miami 23, at Green Bay 20 (OT); Oct. 17, 2010
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): Green Bay 27, at Miami 24; Oct. 12, 2014
  • The Series: Miami leads 10-4
  • Miami is 4-2 all-time at Green Bay (includes one game played in Milwaukee).
  • The past two meetings have been decided in the final seconds or overtime, with Green Bay scoring a game-winning touchdown with 3 seconds left in 2014 and Miami winning in overtime in 2010.
  • The Dolphins won the first eight meetings in the all-time series.
  • This is Miami’s first trip to Lambeau Field since 2010 and the latest in the year Miami has played at Green Bay since Dec. 8, 1985.

Indianapolis Colts (Sunday, Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. at Indianapolis)

  • The Last Time (AWAY): Miami 24, at Indianapolis 20; Sept. 15, 2013
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): Indianapolis 18, at Miami 12; Dec. 27, 2015
  • The Series: Miami leads 47-26 (includes two playoff games)
  • Miami is 14-8 all-time in games played in Indianapolis and 1-1 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
  • Each of the past seven meetings between the two teams has been decided by one score or less.
  • The Dolphins have won just one of their past six meetings with the Colts but are 5-5 in the past 10.
  • Miami has won three straight games coming off a bye week, including last year when Hurricane Irma forced the team to take its bye in Week 1 and the Dolphins won at the L.A. Chargers in their season opener in Week 2.

Buffalo Bills (Sunday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. at Miami | Sunday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. at Buffalo)

  • The Last Time (HOME): Buffalo 22, at Miami 16; Dec. 31, 2017
  • The Last Time (AWAY): at Buffalo 24, Miami 16; Dec. 17, 2017
  • The Series: Miami leads 60-47-1 (includes four playoff games)
  • Miami is 34-19-1 all-time vs. Buffalo at home.
  • The series is tied 26-26 all-time in games played at Buffalo (includes win on Dec. 7, 2008 in Toronto).
  • The two teams have traded series sweeps over the past three seasons with Buffalo taking the sweep in 2015 and 2017 while Miami swept the Bills in 2016.
  • Miami’s trip to Buffalo in Week 17 will mark the third straight season the Dolphins have played at Buffalo in December.
  • This will be the first time the Dolphins have ever finished the season at Buffalo. The two teams have played six season finales before but all came in Miami.

Minnesota Vikings (Sunday, Dec. 16 at 1 p.m. at Minnesota)

  • The Last Time (AWAY): Miami 14, at Minnesota 10; Sept. 19, 2010
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): at Miami 37, Minnesota 35; Dec. 21, 2014
  • The Series: Miami leads 8-4 (includes Super Bowl VIII)
  • Miami is 3-3 all-time at Minnesota.
  • The Dolphins have won their past three meetings with the Vikings.
  • This will be Miami’s first regular season game at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Dolphins did play a preseason game at the venue on Aug. 31, 2017.
  • Miami’s last regular-season visit to Minnesota came eight years ago in 2010.

Jacksonville Jaguars (Saturday, Dec. 22 or Sunday, Dec. 23, time TBD at Miami)

  • The Last Time (HOME): at Miami 24, Jacksonville 3; Dec. 16, 2012
  • The Last Time (OVERALL): at Jacksonville 23, Miami 20; Sept. 20, 2015
  • The Series: Tied at 4-4 (includes one playoff game)
  • Miami is 1-1 all time at home against Jacksonville.
  • Despite the Jaguars entering the NFL in 1995 and the two stadiums being less than 350 miles apart, this will be just the third time Jacksonville has played a regular season game in Miami.
  • The Dolphins have won three of the past four and four of the past six meetings.
Miami Dolphins re-sign 6 former players   Download PDF version

April 19, 2018

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Miami Dolphins re-sign 6 former players

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they re-signed tackle Vernon Carey, wide receiver Chris Chambers, defensive end Jeff Cross, linebacker/defensive end A.J. Duhe, punter Brandon Fields and defensive tackle Paul Soliai. Each player signed a one-day contract and will officially retire as members of the Miami Dolphins.

These six former players were added to the active roster to further emphasize the bond between the organization and the team’s alumni, who helped established the rich legacy of the Miami Dolphins. The players combined to play 46 seasons for the Dolphins, totaling 681 games played and five Pro Bowl selections.

Carey played his entire high school, college and NFL careers in Miami. After playing high school football at Miami Northwestern High School, Carey moved on to the University of Miami where he helped the Hurricanes win the 2001 national championship. The Dolphins drafted him with their first-round pick (19th overall) in the 2004 NFL draft and Carey went on to play eight seasons (2004-11) for his hometown team. He totaled 121 games played and 107 starts, earning starting assignments at left tackle, right tackle and right guard. Carey was named as a co-winner of the team’s Nat Moore Community Service Award in 2007.

Chambers was selected by Miami in the second-round (52nd overall) in the 2001 NFL draft. He immediately became a presence in the Dolphins offense, leading the team in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns as a rookie. Chambers played seven seasons (2001-07) for the Dolphins and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2005. He finished his NFL career with 540 receptions for 7,648 yards (14.2 avg.) and 58 touchdowns.

Cross joined the Dolphins as a ninth-round pick (239th overall) in the 1988 NFL draft. He played eight seasons (1988-95) in the NFL, all with the Dolphins. Cross totaled 125 games played with 107 starts and ranks sixth in team history with 59.5 sacks. He earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1990 when he recorded a career-high 11.5 sacks. In his eight seasons, Cross helped the team to four playoff berths. He was enshrined on the Dolphins Walk of Fame in 2014.

Duhe was Miami’s first-round pick (13th overall) in the 1977 NFL draft and made an immediate impact, winning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. He played eight NFL seasons (1977-84) at both linebacker and defensive end for the Dolphins and was a member of the “Killer B’s” defense that helped the team reach two Super Bowls in the 1980s. In the 1982 AFC Championship game, Duhe intercepted New York Jets quarterback Richard Todd three times, including one for a touchdown, to help Miami win the game 14-0. He earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1984 and recorded 38.5 career sacks. Duhe was enshrined on the Dolphins Walk of Fame in 2012.

Fields was a seventh-round pick (225th overall) by Miami in the 2007 NFL draft. He played nine NFL seasons, the first eight (2007-14) of which came in Miami. Fields totaled 128 games played for the Dolphins and earned a Pro Bowl selection following the 2013 season. He holds team records for highest punting average in a career, a single season and a game. His career average of 46.7 yards per punt is the fifth-highest in NFL history. Fields either won or co-won the Nat Moore Community Service Award each year from 2011-13.

Soliai joined the Dolphins as a fourth-round pick (108th overall) in the 2007 NFL draft. He played seven (2007-13) of his 10 NFL seasons in Miami and appeared in 99 games with 62 starts for the Dolphins. Soliai earned a Pro Bowl selection following the 2011 season and finished his Dolphins career with 4.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He was named the team’s recipient of the Ed Block Courage Award in 2013.

No. Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Birthplace Acq.
2 Brandon Fields P 6-5 249 5/21/84 9 Michigan State ’07 Toledo, Ohio D7b, ‘07
72 Vernon Carey T 6-5 340 7/31/81 8 Miami (FL) ’04 Miami, Florida D1, ‘04
77 A.J. Duhe LB/DE 6-4 247 11/27/55 8 LSU ’77 New Orleans, La. D1, ‘77
84 Chris Chambers WR 5-11 210 8/12/78 10 Wisconsin ’01 Cleveland, Ohio D2, ‘01
91 Jeff Cross DE 6-4 280 3/25/66 8 Missouri ’88 Riverside, Calif. D9, ‘88
96 Paul Soliai DT 6-4 345 12/30/83 10 Utah ’07 Santa Ana, Calif. D4, ‘07

 

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP PRESENTED BY HEINEKEN COMES TO MIAMI THIS JULY   Download PDF version

April 17, 2018

INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS CUP PRESENTED BY HEINEKEN COMES TO MIAMI THIS JULY

World-Class Matches Include F.C. Bayern Munich v Manchester City F.C. and

Manchester United F.C. v Real Madrid C.F. at Hard Rock Stadium

Miami, Fla. | April 17, 2018 – RELEVENT, a multi-national media, sports and entertainment group, today announced the 2018 International Champions Cup presented by Heineken, featuring the largest number of teams, matches and venues in the Tournament’s history. In Miami, F.C. Bayern Munich will take on Manchester City F.C. on Saturday, July 28 at 7:00pm.  Manchester United F.C. will play Real Madrid C.F. on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 8:00pm.  Both matches will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

The matches will mark the fourth year that Miami as hosted an International Champions Cup match including the final in 2013 and 2014 as well as the history-making El Clasico Miami between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona last year.

This year’s chase for the Cup features 18 of the best clubs in the world playing 27 matches across the United States, Europe and Singapore, delivering on the premier sports property’s mission to transform European soccer’s presence around the world.

In its sixth installment, the Tournament is known for kicking off the international soccer season by bringing world-class soccer to the masses and slating marquee match-ups that attract record-breaking crowds – including the largest recorded attendance for a soccer match in the United States.

Exclusive presale tickets will be available starting April 24, 2018, with general on-sale ticket access starting on May 1, 2018.  Fans can sign up on the International Champions Cup website for access to the presale. All venue-specific and other ticket information is available at International Champions Cup newly-launched website.

With matches scheduled between July 20 and August 12, the 2018 International Champions Cup will take on a new format. Whereas past Tournaments recognized a winner within each participating continent, this year’s competitive structure will take on a more cohesive format, reigning one overall global champion.

Boasting the world’s best soccer clubs, the upcoming competition includes all of 2018’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinalists, among other elites teams, including: Real Madrid C.F.; Manchester United F.C.; FC Barcelona; Manchester City F.C.; Tottenham Hotspur F.C.; Liverpool F.C.; Chelsea F.C.; Arsenal F.C.; A.S. Roma; Juventus F.C.; A.C. Milan; F.C. Internazionale; Club Atlético de Madrid; Sevilla FC; Borussia Dortmund; F.C. Bayern Munich; Paris Saint-Germain F.C.; and S.L. Benfica.

Collectively, these 18 clubs have won an incredible 281 first division league titles.

The Tournament will host U.S.-based matches in New York/New Jersey, Miami, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Chicago, Charlotte, San Diego, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Dallas, and Philadelphia. Europe host cities include Vienna, Gothenburg, Madrid, Stockholm, Naples and Warsaw. Singapore will also showcase three matches at the Singapore National Stadium.

Each team will play three matches, and the club with the most points at the end of the tournament will be crowned champion. Each win in regulation will result in three points and a tie will go straight to a shootout; the winning team in a shootout will receive two points and the losing team will receive one.

RELEVENT also announced the launch of the Women’s International Champions Cup.

The 2018 Women’s International Champions Cup will bring three of Europe’s top women’s teams, including Manchester City F.C. and Paris Saint-Germain, to participate in a preseason training camp at the University of Portland alongside the top-40 Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) players (ages 17-19) between July 21 – 26.

Following the training camp, the European clubs will fly to Miami and will be joined by NWSL powerhouse North Carolina Courage for the inaugural Women’s International Championship Cup. Semifinal matches will be played on Friday, July 27, with the third-place match and final scheduled for July 29th at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla.

“Interest and fandom for European soccer in the United States and Asia is at an all-time high.  Record numbers of kids from every region and community are finding a passion for the game, the mythical teams and compelling personalities,” said Daniel Sillman, CEO of International Champions Cup and RELEVENT.  “The International Champions Cup and RELEVENT are incredibly excited about giving fans another amazing tournament.  In addition to hosting legendary clubs in great cities and creating the European futbol experience, we are committed to finding new and innovative ways to bring teams, players and fans together.  Last week’s announcement of the first-ever women’s tournament was met with an overwhelming response, underscoring the passion for European soccer and our mission.”

“We’ve built something truly unique,” said Charlie Stillitano, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of RELEVENT. “Our vision of celebrating the world’s greatest clubs and athletes will come to life this summer with epic matches showcasing the most competitive soccer in the world.”

The 2018 International Champions Cup is presented by Heineken USA and sponsored by, MasterCard International, Ally Financial, Konami Digital Entertainment, XYIENCE Energy Drink, VIVID SEATS, and Hertz.

2018 Schedule

Friday, July 20

Manchester City F.C. vs. Borussia Dortmund – Chicago, Soldier Field

Sevilla FC vs. S.L. Benfica – Zurich, Letzigrund

Sunday, July 22        

Liverpool F.C. vs. Borussia Dortmund – Charlotte, Bank of America Stadium

Wednesday, July 25

A.S. Roma vs. Tottenham Hotspur F.C. – San Diego, SDCCU Stadium

Borussia Dortmund vs. S.L. Benfica – Pittsburgh, Heinz Field

Juventus F.C. vs. F.C. Bayern Munich – Philadelphia, Lincoln Financial Field

Manchester City F.C. vs. Liverpool F.C. – New York, MetLife Stadium

A.C. Milan vs. Manchester United F.C. – Los Angeles, Rose Bowl

Thursday, July 26

Club Atlético de Madrid vs. Arsenal F.C. – Singapore, National Stadium

Saturday, July 28     

Manchester United F.C. vs. Liverpool F.C. – Ann Arbor, Michigan Stadium

F.C. Bayern Munich vs. Manchester City F.C. – Miami, Hard Rock Stadium

FC Barcelona vs. Tottenham Hotspur F.C. – Los Angeles, Rose Bowl

S.L. Benfica vs. Juventus F.C. – New York, Red Bull Arena

Arsenal F.C. vs. Paris Saint-Germain, Singapore, National Stadium

Chelsea F.C. vs. Sevilla FC – Warsaw, PGE Narodowy

Monday, July 30       

Paris Saint-Germain vs. Club Atlético de Madrid – Singapore, National Stadium

Tuesday, July 31

Manchester United F.C. vs. Real Madrid C.F. – Miami, Hard Rock Stadium

Tottenham Hotspur F.C. vs. A.C. Milan – Minnesota, U.S. Bank Stadium

FC Barcelona  vs. A.S. Roma – Dallas, AT&T Stadium

Wednesday, August 1          

Chelsea F.C. vs. F.C. Internazionale – Gothenberg, Ullevi Stadium

Saturday, August 4  

Real Madrid C.F. vs. Juventus F.C. – Washington D.C., FedEx Field

A.C. Milan vs. FC Barcelona – Bay Area, Levi’s Stadium

Arsenal F.C. vs. Chelsea F.C. – Stockholm, Friends Arena

Tuesday, August 7

Real Madrid C.F. vs. A.S. Roma – New York, MetLife Stadium

Internazionale Milan vs. Sevilla – Lecce, Stadio Via del Mare

Sunday, August 12

Atlético de Madrid vs. Internazionale Milan – Madrid, Wanda Stadium

T.B.D.

F.C. Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain – Klagenfurt, Wörthersee Stadium

About RELEVENT  

RELEVENT, is a multi-national media, sports and entertainment group that owns and operates the International Champions Cup.  RELEVENT provides an innovative approach to property development, event productions, content and media production, brand management and activations for soccer, other sports and entertainment entities. ​

About the International Champions Cup 

The International Champions Cup is the world’s premier annual summer soccer tournament featuring the top European clubs playing across North America, Europe and Asia.  The tournament brings world-class soccer to the masses by organizing marquee matches that attract record-breaking crowds – including the largest recorded attendance for a soccer match in the United States.  Founded in 2013, the tournament’s sixth installment will feature 18 of the top clubs in the world playing 27 matches in 22 cities across the globe, along with the first ever Women’s International Champions Cup and first ever International Champions Cup Futures event featuring top youth players from around the world. Champions Meet Here.

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