Miami Dolphins trade Lucas
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Miami Dolphins trade Lucas
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have traded cornerback Jordan Lucas to the Kansas City Chiefs for an undisclosed draft pick.
Lucas was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round (204th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft. He played in 19 career games, recording two solo tackles and six special teams tackles.
Miami Dolphins Announce Football Unites: Cultural Tours in Partnership with Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Miami Dolphins Announce Football Unites: Cultural Tours in Partnership with Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins announced they have partnered with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau on Football Unites: Cultural Tours. As part of these educational tours, Miami Dolphins players, alumni and staff will join youth, community leaders and law enforcement to experience the richness and diversity of South Florida. The cultural tours listed are scheduled through the end of 2018, but additional tours in South Florida will be scheduled throughout 2019.
“We have a proud and inspirational history in South Florida and we are excited to work with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Football Unites partners to learn more about our community,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “More importantly, we look forward to sharing these experiences with our youth to spur engagement and discussions on inclusivity, tolerance and acceptance.”
“We are delighted to partner with the Miami Dolphins to showcase our vibrant multicultural neighborhoods as part of their highly anticipated program dedicated to connecting players, youth and community,” Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) President & CEO William D. Talbert III said. “Our community’s greatest attraction is its people and their diverse heritage. Visitors from around the world are eager to experience the Miami mosaic of heritage neighborhoods full of history, art, culture, food, music, dynamic people and enthusiastic sports fans. We’re very excited to join the Miami Dolphins to kick-off the multicultural tours as they learn more about Miami and meet the youth of our great community.”
“We’re proud to partner with the Miami Dolphins to promote cultural tours in South Florida. With attractions that honor its multicultural heritage and history, Greater Fort Lauderdale is a must for visitors and residents interested in experiencing the diversity of the destination,” Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau President & CEO Stacy Ritter said.
Football Unites Cultural Tour Dates
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
- Freedom Tower, Holocaust Memorial and Jewish Museum, South Beach Palace
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
- Little Haiti, Liberty City
Sunday, November 18, 2018
- African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County experience
Through Football Unites, the Miami Dolphins have created opportunities for South Florida-based groups to strengthen and expand their impact around community engagement, education and justice reform. The team chose 11 recipients to receive Football Unites grants for the 2018 season. This diverse set of recipients includes Art Detectives, Community Justice Project, Inc., Miami Gardens Police Department, National Organization of Black Law Executives South Florida Chapter (NOBLE), North Miami Police Athletic League, North Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Pridelines, SAVE, Trayvon Martin Foundation, Urban League of Broward County and YWCA Miami.
The grant recipients come on the heels of Stephen Ross and the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project announcement of a long-term partnership, centering on social justice, education and police and youth relations. The cornerstones of the partnership are the 5000 Role Models Police and Youth Conference and a College Academic Signing Day for Wilson Scholars at Hard Rock Stadium. In addition, the Dolphins will continue pre-existing programs with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project and amplify new events. In all, these social justice community initiatives will impact more than 10,000 Role Models.
The educational component of Football Unites is the Project Change Scholarship. The scholarship identifies one high school student each year and pays for their tuition to college over a four-year period. The goal of the scholarship is to target students to impact their lives, so they can make a change in their community. This year’s inaugural recipient is Valicia Browne. Browne, a graduating senior from Olympic Heights Community Large School in Boca, has a goal to establish medical clinics to offer reasonably priced health care in underserved communities and has been accepted to Florida State University.
These initiatives are in addition to Dolphins previous work in this space through the team’s collaboration with the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE). Founded and created by Ross in Oct. 2015, RISE harnesses the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress. To learn more about RISE, visit risetowin.org.
Miami Dolphins Surprise Booker T. Washington High School Football Team with Equipment Donation
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August 22, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Surprise Booker T. Washington High School Football Team with Equipment Donation
Miami, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today surprised the Booker T. Washington High School football team with equipment for its program. The donated equipment included Junior Dolphins branded shirts, Gatorade coolers, blocking shields, medicine balls, ropes and cleats. The team also had the opportunity to hear from Dolphins alum and Youth Programs Ambassador Twan Russell about the importance of teamwork and gratitude.
“When I got the call that this was going to happen I couldn’t tell the kids at first, but as a staff, we were all fired up and really motivated to be able to have an opportunity to gain some help. We just got better today with the equipment, with the cleats,” Booker T. Washington High School Head Football Coach Tim “Ice” Harris said. “We are grateful to the Miami Dolphins for being able to come out here and help us develop our student-athletes
“This was an amazing experience. I wasn’t expecting it, so I’d like to thank the Dolphins a lot,” Booker T. Washington High School senior linebacker Travis Pittman said. “For me, I feel like the equipment is of better use for us when we’re getting prepared for a game, so that can help us.”
This is the third Junior Dolphins Equipment Donation this year. The Dolphins also made a donation to Miramar High School in May and Pompano Beach High School in July.
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.
Miami Dolphins to Host “The Audible: Football Fridays” at Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach High School Football Games
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August 22, 2018
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Miami Dolphins to Host “The Audible: Football Fridays” at Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach High School Football Games
Miami, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they will travel to high school games across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties as part of “The Audible: Football Fridays.” Former Dolphins alumni Kim Bokamper and Joe Rose will host the 30-minute pregame show for the second consecutive year. The social and interactive program will promote high school football in the tri-county area and talk about the upcoming Dolphins game. Viewers can watch the broadcast on Facebook Live, Twitter and YouTube.
“The second year of ‘The Audible: Football Fridays’ continues our goal to recognize and showcase South Florida high school football coaches and student-athletes,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We have the best talent in the nation and we’re honored to work with the Greater Miami Athletic Conference, Broward County Athletic Association and Palm Beach County Sports Commission to grow the game of football through our Junior Dolphins program.”
“The Audible: Football Fridays” will kick off on Aug. 24 with Miami Northwestern facing off against Miramar in the first game of the Best of Dade (GMAC) vs. Best of Broward (BCAA) Football Showcase. The Audible will then travel to Traz Powell Stadium to see Miami Central take on Booker T. Washington. The third game of the series will feature Stoneman Douglas in their home opener against South Broward. Future games will be determined at a later date.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn 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.
“The Audible: Football Fridays” High School Games
Date/Time Game Location
8/24, 7:00 p.m. Miami Northwestern at Miramar Miramar High School
8/31, 7:30 p.m. Miami Central at Booker T. Washington Traz-Powell Stadium
9/7, 7:00 p.m. South Broward at Stoneman Douglas Stoneman Douglas High School
Miami Dolphins and North Miami Police Department Receive Operation Cooperation Award by Florida Police Chiefs Association
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Miami Dolphins and North Miami Police Department Receive Operation Cooperation Award by Florida Police Chiefs Association
Panama City Beach, Fla – The Miami Dolphins and North Miami Police Department were named the recipients of the Florida Police Chiefs Association “Operation Cooperation” Public/Private Partnerships of Services Award. The presentation took place on August 21, 2018, in Panama City Beach, Florida as part of the Florida Police Chiefs Association Summer Conference.
A Miami Dolphins Football Unites grant recipient, the partnership with North Miami Police Department (NMPD) expanded after a meeting on October 10, 2017 with Dolphins players, staff and NMPD representatives. As a result of these productive conversations about community policing and engagement and subsequent ride along through North Miami, a partnership was created through the funding of the North Miami Police Department Police Athletic League. Through this collaboration, both organizations forged an alliance that focuses on community engagement, promoting equality and social justice reform, while enhancing public safety in the community.
“We are proud to partner with the Miami Dolphins. The team’s support of the North Miami Police Department and our PAL program has been nothing shy of remarkable,” North Miami Police Chief Larry Juriga said. “We are thankful to stand side-by-side with the Dolphins as we engage with our youth and build trusting relationships within our community. You know we are making a positive impact when kids run up to our officers with a smile, just to give a hug or simply engage in conversation. The Miami Dolphins are our family and tremendous partners.”
“We are honored to join Chief Juriga and the North Miami Police Department in receiving this prestigious award and excited to expand our relationship through our Football Unites program,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “Both organizations share a passion for developing partnerships to improve community relations and are unified in our efforts to serve as a model program to promote understanding and respect through educational and athletic programming to improve relationships with our youth.”
Through Football Unites, the Miami Dolphins have created opportunities for South Florida-based groups to strengthen and expand their impact around community engagement, education and criminal justice reform. The team chose 11 recipients to receive Football Unites grants for the 2018 season. This diverse set of recipients includes Art Detectives, Community Justice Project, Inc., Miami Gardens Police Department, National Organization of Black Law Executives South Florida Chapter (NOBLE), North Miami Police Athletic League, North Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Pridelines, SAVE, Trayvon Martin Foundation, Urban League of Broward County and YWCA Miami.
The grant recipients are in addition to an announcement by Stephen Ross and the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project of a long-term partnership, centering on social justice, education and police and youth relations. The cornerstones of the partnership are the 5000 Role Models Police and Youth Conference and a College Academic Signing Day for Wilson Scholars at Hard Rock Stadium. In addition, the Dolphins will continue pre-existing programs with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project and amplify new events. In all, these social justice community initiatives will impact more than 10,000 Role Models.
The Football Unites Captains Program is a diversity and inclusion initiative that will bring 80 to 100 middle school students from various backgrounds together once a month for a day of learning about tolerance, acceptance and leadership. Dolphins players and alumni will join these students to share their stories, perspectives and experiences. The Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) will assist with programming and program evaluation.
Another component of Football Unites is the Project Change Scholarship, which identifies one high school student each year and pays for their tuition to college over a four-year period. The goal of the college scholarship is to provide financial support to students who have made a commitment to leading social progress initiatives in their communities. This year’s inaugural recipient was Valicia Browne. Browne, a graduating senior from Olympic Heights Community High School in Boca, has a goal to establish medical clinics to offer reasonably priced health care in underserved communities and has been accepted to Florida State University.
These initiatives are in addition to Dolphins previous work in this space through the team’s collaboration with RISE. Founded by Ross in Oct. 2015, RISE harnesses the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress. To learn more about RISE, visit risetowin.org.
Miami Dolphins Impact 125 High School and Youth Teams and more than 3,400 Student-Athletes this Offseason
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Miami Dolphins Impact 125 High School and Youth Teams and more than 3,400 Student-Athletes this Offseason
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins through their Junior Dolphins program have a strong commitment to youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The organization this offseason showed that commitment by impacting 125 high school and youth teams and more than 3,400 student-athletes through its team visits, High School Media Day, equipment donations and free youth football clinics.
“The Junior Dolphins continue to grow the game of football by actively creating opportunities for South Florida youth to participate in and engage with the sport year-round,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “The Dolphins leadership team is strongly committed to providing these meaningful opportunities and help make lasting memories.”
TEAM VISITS: As part of the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to the development of high school and youth football, the team invited 29 high school and youth teams and more than 1,800 student-athletes from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties to the team’s organized team activities, minicamp and training camp practices. The team visits, initiated by Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase, are a targeted effort to recognize, inspire and increase football participation through personal connections centered on the positive character building aspects of playing the game.
HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA DAY: In August, the Dolphins hosted 112 teams from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at their sixth annual High School Media Day at Hard Rock Stadium. The event is designed to develop high school athletes off the field with media training and interview experience. High School Media Day also is catered to South Florida media, giving them an opportunity to interview and interact with the rising stars in the region.
EQUIPMENT DONATIONS: As part of the Junior Dolphins donation program, the team surprised Miramar High School in May and Pompano Beach High School in July with new football equipment to help them prepare for the upcoming season. The teams received 1,5000 pieces of equipment, including Dolphins branded footballs, Gatorade coolers, sleds, blocking shields medicine balls and cleats.
FREE YOUTH FOOTBALL CLINICS: The team also organized a series of free football clinics around South Florida, leading participants through fundamental drills. In March, the Dolphins teamed up with the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School varsity and junior varsity football teams, Coconut Creek High School student government, Gold Coast Pop Warner and Parkland Rangers of Gold Coast Pop Warner to host a free football clinic at Pine Trails Park in Parkland. Three hundred-plus boys and girls ages 7-16 worked on their football skills and had the opportunity to meet and interact with Dolphins players. In April, the Miami Dolphins helped the McDougle Family Foundation host a free football clinic in Deerfield Beach. In May, the team hosted a football clinic for the Davie, Hallandale Beach and North Miami Beach Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) chapters at Mishcon Park. In June, The Miami Dolphins hosted a Gatorade Junior Training Camp at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn 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 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.
2018 High School and Youth Team Visits
49ers (Palm Beach Youth Football League)
Bills (Palm Beach Youth Football League)
Blanche Ely High School
Boca Braves (Gold Coast Pop Warner)
Boca Raton High School
Broward County Parks and Recreation Teen Summer League
Calvary Christian High School
CCD Colts 10U (American Youth Football League)
Christopher Columbus High School
Coral Gables High School
Cypress Bay High School
Doral Broncos (Miami XTreme Youth Football League)
Football Unites Captains Program
Glades Central High School
JP Taravella High School
LaBelle High School
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Miami Beach Junior Hi-Tides (Youth Academic Sports League)
Miami Central High School
Miami Jackson Senior High School
Miami Killian High School
Miami PAL Chiefs (Miami XTreme Youth Football League)
North Miami Beach PAL
Palmetto Raiders (Greater Miami Pop Warner)
Pompano Beach High School
Port St. Lucie High School
PPO Bengals 10U (American Youth Football League)
Tamiami Bandits (Greater Miami Pop Warner)
Weston Warriors (Gold Coast Pop Warner)
2018 High School Media Day
Achbishop McCarthy
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning
American Heritage Delray
American Heritage Plantation
American Senior
Atlantic High School
Barbara Goleman Senior
Belen Jesuit
Berean Christian School
Blanche Ely
Boca Raton Community
Boyd Anderson
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal Newman
Chaminade-Madonna
Champagnat Catholic
Coconut Creek
Columbus
Cooper City
Coral Gables Senior
Coral Glades
Coral Reef Senior
Coral Springs Charter School
Coral Springs
Cypress Bay
Deerfield Beach
Dillard
Dr. Michael Krop
Everglades
Everglades Preparatory Academy
Ferguson
Flanagan
Florida Christian School
Forest Hill
Fort Lauderdale
Holmes Braddock Senior
Glades Central
Glades Day School
Gulliver Prep
Hallandale
Hialeah Gardens
Hialeah
Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior
Hollywood Hills
Homestead
Inlet Grove Community
JP Taravella
Jupiter Christian
Lake Worth
Lasalle
Mater Academy
McArthur
Miami Beach Senior
Miami Booker T. Washington
Miami Carol City
Miami Central Senior
Miami Edison Senior
Miami Jackson Senior
Miami Killian
Miami Norland Senior
Miami Northwestern
Miami Palmetto
Miami Senior
Miami Southridge
Miami Springs Senior
Miami Sunset Senior
Miramar
Monarch
Monsignor Pace
North Broward Prep
North Miami Beach
North Miami Senior
Northeast
Nova
NSU University School
Olympic Heights
Pahokee
Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Lakes
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
Palmer Trinity School
Park Vista
Pembroke Pines Charter
Pine Crest School
Piper
Plantation
Pompano Beach
Ronald Reagan
Royal Palm Beach
Saint Andrew’s School
Somerset Academy (Canyons)
Somerset Academy (Silver Palms)
Somerset Academy Panthers
South Broward
South Dade Senior
South Plantation
Southwest Miami
Spanish River
St. Thomas Aquinas
Stoneman Douglas
Stranahan
Suncoast
The Benjamin School
The King’s Academy
Village Academy School of the Arts
Wellington
West Boca Raton
West Broward
Western
Westland Hialeah Senior
Westminster Academy
William T. Dwyer
Miami Dolphins Host Cypress Bay High School and Boca Braves and Weston Warriors of Gold Coast Pop Warner at Training Camp Practice
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Miami Dolphins Host Cypress Bay High School and Boca Braves and Weston Warriors of Gold Coast Pop Warner at Training Camp Practice
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Cypress Bay High School football team and Boca Braves and Weston Warriors of Gold Coast Pop Warner at training camp practice. The teams were given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Miami Dolphins Football Communications Manager and Cypress Bay alum Brett Brecheisen about taking advantage of all opportunities.
The teams had the chance to watch the Dolphins practice, meet with current players on the field and had lunch provided by Publix. Following practice, the Boca Braves and Weston Warriors scrimmaged on the Dolphins’ field.
The Cypress Bay team also was presented with a Dolphins jersey in memory of assistant coach Carlo “C.J.” Ullysse Jr. who tragically lost his life last week.
“The Dolphins do a great job with reaching out in a supportive manner and bringing the kids out to learn and watch and be a part of it,” Cypress Bay High School Head Football Coach Josh Shapiro said. “We’re very thankful. This is awesome. We’re going to put a memorial up of Coach C.J. in the weight room – he was one of our strength and conditioning guys – so this just means the world to us.”
“Growing up, the Dolphins were my favorite team, so coming back and seeing the players is a great experience,” Cypress Bay High School football player William Wilson said. “I learned today to take everything seriously. You never know what you’re going to do in the future, so take everything and learn.”
“This is an amazing thing. This is something that no kid really gets to be able to do. Being able to have them come out and see players doing the things we do on a daily basis reinforces the fact that if they do the right things, they can be in the same place,” Boca Braves Head Football Coach Ken Chapman said. “The impact that these players have on children and the public, it’s amazing for them to take time, give back. They’re in a position to be able to influence the children of today, so I think it’s phenomenal”
“The boys got really excited to come see a professional practice, to see these big men move fast. They get to have a blast and be able to scrimmage against another team. It’s so cool to see an NFL team give back to the community,” Weston Warriors Head Football Coach Brian McCartney said.
As part of the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to the development of high school and youth football, the team hosted 24 high school and youth teams from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at the team’s training camp practices. The team visits, initiated by Dolphins Head Coach Adam Gase, are a targeted effort to recognize, inspire and increase football participation through personal connections centered on the positive character building aspects of playing the game.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn 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.
Miami Dolphins sign Langford
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Miami Dolphins sign Langford
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed defensive lineman Kendall Langford.
Langford has played 10 seasons in the NFL and began his career in Miami as a third-round pick (66th overall) in the 2008 NFL draft. He played in all 64 games with 54 starts during his four seasons (2008-11) with the Dolphins and totaled 141 tackles (106 solo), 7.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and nine passes defensed with the team. Langford also played for St. Louis (2012-14), Indianapolis (2015-16) and Houston (2017).
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Kendall Langford |
DL |
6-6 |
305 |
1/27/86 |
11 |
Hampton ’08 |
Petersburg, Va. |
FA, ‘18 |
