Miami Dolphins waive Wright
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August 14, 2018
Miami Dolphins waive Wright
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived defensive tackle Gabe Wright.
Wright joined the Dolphins as a practice squad addition on Sept. 4, 2017 before he was promoted to the active roster on Dec. 28, 2017. He played in one game for the team in 2017 and recorded one solo tackle and one pass defensed. Wright has also spent time with Detroit, Cleveland and Philadelphia. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (113th overall) by Detroit in the 2015 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins Host Pompano Beach High School and the Miami Beach Junior Hi-Tides of the Youth Academic Sports League at Training Camp Practice
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August 13, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Host Pompano Beach High School and the Miami Beach Junior Hi-Tides of the Youth Academic Sports League at Training Camp Practice
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Pompano Beach High School and Miami Beach Junior Hi-Tides of the Youth Academic Sports League (YASL) football teams at training camp practice. The teams were given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard about the importance of proper fuel and nutrition from Food Group Management Director of Dining Services Meghan Kelly. The athletes also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice and meet with current players on the field. Following practice, the athletes had lunch provided by Publix.
“This is a great opportunity for kids that normally don’t get this opportunity to be here. We’ve been very blessed by the Dolphins organization and we’re very appreciative to come out and enjoy practice,” Pompano Beach High School Head Football Coach Melvin Jones said. “The kids learned a lot. They learned to definitely put fuel in their bodies. To hear it from the professionals and guys that do it at the highest level, now it’s sinking in that taking care of your body is very important.”
“When the kids leave, they’re going to take this experience with them and hopefully it motivates them to keep doing the things we’re trying to get them do, positive things and maybe one day we’ll see them wearing these Dolphins colors,” Miami Beach Junior Hi-Tides Head Football Coach Corey Butts said.
As part of the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to the development of high school and youth football, the team will host 27 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 and Verizon Partner To Surprise Military Veteran With Smart Home Upgrades
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August 13, 2018
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Miami Dolphins and Verizon Partner To Surprise Military Veteran With Smart Home Upgrades
Coral Springs, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins in collaboration with Verizon honored Army veteran Patrick Moore by surprising him with the latest in Verizon’s smart technology at his Coral Springs home. The Miami Dolphins have a proud tradition, dating back several decades, of honoring those who have served our country.
Moore enjoyed a day at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University watching the Miami Dolphins training camp practice. He then arrived home to a surprise of the latest installments of Verizon’s smart technology and a welcome by Miami Dolphins Alumni Kim Bokamper and Nat Moore, and Cheerleaders Briana and Carina.
“Verizon has a longstanding commitment to supporting our military communities,” Verizon Southeast Market President Russ Preite said. “We are thrilled to partner with the Dolphins to honor the service and sacrifice of Major Moore, and we hope the technology we installed today will help enhance his family’s home and keep them all connected.”
Patrick Moore is a husband, father and decorated Army veteran of 20 years. During his time in the Army, Moore was a squad leader for the 75th Ranger Regiment and was awarded the Expert Infantry Badge, Master Parachutist Badge and two Bronze Stars among several others. He continues to serve the Army as a military exercise planner.
“I’m totally surprised and overwhelmed at the amount of great things that Verizon was able to provide us, and the Miami Dolphins gave us access to players and an incredible on-field experience,” Major Patrick Moore said. “My experience in the military was fantastic but never in a million years did I think that it was going to lead to this. For all veterans — I say thank you for your service. And thank you Verizon and thank you to the Miami Dolphins.”
While Moore and his family were at training camp, Verizon installed a Ring Doorbell, Chromecast Ultra, Google Home + Mini, Nest Cam, Canary All in one, WeMo Smart Plug and Tile 4 pack, all easily managed via a Google Pixel 2 smartphone. This event is part of a Miami Dolphins and Verizon collaborative effort to highlight an Army veteran.
“The Miami Dolphins have a decades-long tradition of celebrating and recognizing the men and women of the armed forces and first responders who have dedicated their lives to the service of America. Today is another example of the Dolphins’ teamwork at work, uniting together with Verizon to surprise the Moore family and honor Patrick for the service he has done and continues to provide,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Special Projects & Alumni Relations Nat Moore said.
Miami Dolphins Announce Football Unites Captains Program
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August 12, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Announce Football Unites Captains Program
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins announced the creation of the Football Unites Captains Program, 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.
Participating students will come from the following organizations: The Alliance for GLBTQ Youth, Boys & Girls Club of Broward County, youth from the Israeli Consulate in Miami, North Miami PAL, North Miami Beach PAL and the Greater Miami Pop Warner Tamiami Colts Jr. Varsity football program.
“We are excited to launch the Football Unites Captains Program with the goal of stimulating conversations, encouraging inclusivity and uniting our South Florida youth,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We look forward to bringing these young people together to take part in programming from RISE in conjunction with other events designed to celebrate diversity, explore our commonalties and drive social progress.”
The Football Unites Captains Program events will include:
- August 12 – Attending Miami Dolphins training camp practice to welcome students to the program
- September 16 – Launch of the program with RISE
- October 9 – Community service project and dinner
- November 18 – Football Unites: Cultural Tour
- December 2 – Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills game with Football Unites: CommUNITY Tailgate, Team of the Week and on-field game recognition
Through Football Unites, the organization has 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.
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 the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (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 Host Miami Central Senior High School and Greater Miami Pop Warner Football Teams at Training Camp Practice
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Miami Dolphins Host Miami Central Senior High School and Greater Miami Pop Warner Football Teams at Training Camp Practice
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Miami Central Senior High School football team and Palmetto Raiders and Tamiami Bandits of Greater Miami 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 alum Troy Drayton about the importance of education.
The teams also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice, meet with current players on the field and had lunch provided by Publix. Following practice, the Palmetto Raiders and Tamiami Bandits scrimmaged on the Dolphins’ field.
“I thought this was an excellent opportunity for our team to come out here and see how the pros work, so when we get back home and practice, we’ll know how to work,” Miami Central High School Head Football Coach Roland Smith said.
“It was a great experience seeing how the pros work and how we have to continue to work hard,” Miami Central High School wide receiver Anthony Frederick said. “I watched how the receivers work, their technique and I liked to see how they worked with the quarterbacks.”
“It feels good for the Dolphins to bring us out here, because most kids aren’t used to this,” Palmetto Raiders Head Football Coach Travis Terry said. “It means a lot for Troy Drayton to talk to the kids, because it shows them how to be responsible, go to school and get your education and work hard at everything you’re trying to do.”
“Today was awesome and the Dolphins were nice enough to have us here. We also heard from Troy Drayton and how he got to where he’s at now, because of football,” Tamiami Bandits Head Football Coach Luis Jaramillo said.
In September 2017, Miami Dolphins players provided support for lodging and transportation to Miami Central when the football team was displaced by Hurricane Irma after competing in Las Vegas.
“We wouldn’t have been able to get out of Las Vegas last year without the help of the Miami Dolphins,” Smith said. “We were thankful for them to help out and donate some money to help us get back and stay in a hotel, because we didn’t have any funds to pay for our rooms. They did a tremendous job. We want to thank them for stepping up and getting us back to Miami safely.”
As part of the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to the development of high school and youth football, the team will host 27 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 Host Palm Beach Youth Football League Teams at Training Camp Practice
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August 6, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Host 49ers and Bills of the Palm Beach Youth Football League at Training Camp Practice
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the 49ers and Bills of the Palm Beach Youth Football League 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 alum Shawn Wooden about having integrity, committing to excellence and taking care of your teammates.
The teams also had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice, meet with current players on the field and had lunch provided by Publix. Following practice, the 49ers and Bills scrimmaged on the Dolphins’ field.
“The kids watched a really organized practice and it was a great show. The Dolphins put us up and we appreciate it,” 49ers Head Football Coach Tom Cross said. “They learned from Shawn Wooden about trust, commitment and love – three goals for life, three great traits.”
“The Dolphins live practice was very entertaining; the kids loved it. They loved going into the locker room and seeing all the trophies and accolades of the Miami Dolphins organization. The kids also learned about fundamentals and how to love and respect,” Bills Head Football Coach Oscar Rodriguez.
As part of the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to the development of high school and youth football, the team will host 27 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 running back Jeremy Langford.
Langford played in 28 games with five starts for Chicago in 2015-16. He totaled 210 carries for 737 yards (3.5 avg.) and 10 touchdowns. Langford also caught 41 passes for 421 yards (10.3 avg.) and one touchdown. He spent time on the Baltimore and N.Y. Jets practice squads in 2017. Langford played collegiately at Michigan State and was selected in the fourth round (106th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft by Chicago.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Jeremy Langford |
RB |
6-0 |
211 |
12/6/91 |
3 |
Michigan State ’15 |
Wayne, Mich. |
FA, ‘18 |
Hard Rock Stadium to Host Clásico del Pacífico between Fierce Rivals Peru and Chile on Friday, October 12, 2018
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Hard Rock Stadium to Host Clásico del Pacífico between Fierce Rivals Peru and Chile on Friday, October 12, 2018
Hard Rock Stadium to host another Clásico, first time rivalry to be played in North America
Miami – Hard Rock Stadium will host bitter rivals Peru and Chile on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 8 p.m. The Peru-Chile match, known as the “Clásico del Pacífico” (Pacific Derby) is considered to be one of the fiercest rivalries in the world of soccer. The rivalry stems from historical politics, border disputes and the War of the Pacific, producing some of the most intense matches in South American footballing history. Peru made its first trip to the World Cup in 36 years. The FIFA World Rankings have Peru ranked 11th in the world and Chile 9th.
Fans interested in buying tickets may register in advance during the pre-registration period from August 6-12 at HardRockStadium.com. By preregistering, fans will be granted access to buy tickets during a presale on August 13-14. The general public ticket on sale will take place on August 15 starting at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available via Ticketmaster.com with prices starting at $35.
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 finished their group stage matches with an impressive victory over Australia in Group C in Russia. Peru is a young squad led by Paolo Guerrero, Jefferson Farfán, Christian Cueva, Pedro Gallese and Edison Flores.
Chile is the current South American Champions having won the past two Copa America tournaments in 2015 and 2016. Commonly referred to as “ La Roja”, Chile has made 9 World Cup appearances and recently advanced to the finals of the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia. The team’s talented roster includes Alexis Sanchez (Manchester United), Arturo Vidal (Barcelona), Claudio Bravo (Manchester City), Charles Aranguiz (Bayern Leverkusen), and Gary Medel (Besikitas).
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, 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.
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