Miami Dolphins sign Escobar
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September 6, 2018
Miami Dolphins sign Escobar
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed tight end Gavin Escobar and placed tight end MarQueis Gray on injured reserve.
Escobar originally joined the Dolphins as a free agent on April 16, 2018. He has played in 64 career games with seven starts for Dallas (2013-16) and Baltimore (2017). Escobar has 30 career receptions for 333 yards (11.1 avg.) and eight touchdowns. He’s also played in three playoff games with one start. Escobar originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (47th overall) by Dallas in the 2013 NFL draft.
Gray joined the Dolphins as a free agent on March 31, 2016 and since then, he’s played in all 32 games with seven starts for the team, totaling 15 receptions for 184 yards (12.3 avg.). In his career, Gray has played 61 games with 14 starts and totaled 27 receptions for 328 yards (12.1 avg.). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with San Francisco on May 7, 2013.
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Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Gavin Escobar |
TE |
6-5 |
247 |
2/3/91 |
5 |
San Diego St. ’13 |
Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. |
FA, ‘18 |
Miami Dolphins Donate Equipment to Spanish River High School Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program
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September 4, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Donate Equipment to Spanish River High School Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program
Boca Raton, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today surprised the Spanish River High School football team with equipment for its program. The donated equipment included Junior Dolphins branded shirts, cleats, blocking shields and medicine balls. The Dolphins also presented a #9 Levine framed jersey to the team in support of senior captain Miles Levine who was injured in a preseason game and who’s #9 jersey number was retired by the school. On August 31, Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake visited Levine in the hospital and also presented him with a framed jersey.
“This helps our team to know that a professional team cares about you and is concerned about you and supports what you have going on. It means a lot to us,” Spanish River High School Head Football Coach Willie Ceasar said. “The hospital visit was huge. Miles was very happy. I called him and he told me about it, sent me a picture of him and Kenyan together. It lifted his spirits up and it was a positive thing. He’s moving in the right direction, so that was a blessing and a great help.”
“We needed some new equipment and it’s good to see that the Dolphins care. They came out and showed some support and we needed it,” Spanish River High School senior quarterback Connor Tribby said. “Every time I come to the hospital, Miles is happy and he doesn’t stop talking about Kenyan’s visit. He was so hyped; he loved it. He loves to show off the jersey. It’s super cool.”
The team also had the opportunity to hear from Dolphins alum and Youth Programs Ambassador Twan Russell about mental toughness.
This is the fourth Junior Dolphins equipment donation this year. The Dolphins also made a donation to Booker T Washington in August, 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 sign Bolden
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September 4, 2018
Miami Dolphins sign Bolden
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed running back Brandon Bolden and released center Travis Swanson.
Boldin played in 83 games with six starts in six seasons with New England (2012-17). He totaled 216 carries for 912 yards (4.2 avg.) and six rushing touchdowns while adding 47 receptions for 373 yards (7.9 avg.) and two receiving touchdowns. Bolden has appeared in 15 playoff games with two starts and has played in three Super Bowls, winning two of them.
Swanson joined the Dolphins as a free agent on Sept. 3, 2018. He played four seasons with Detroit (2014-17), appearing in 53 games with 42 starts. Swanson signed as an unrestricted free agent with the N.Y. Jets on April 4, 2018 before being released on Aug. 31, 2018. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (76th overall) by Detroit in the 2014 NFL draft.
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Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Brandon Bolden |
RB |
5-11 |
220 |
1/26/90 |
7 |
Mississippi ‘12 |
Baton Rouge, La. |
FA, ‘18 |
Hard Rock Stadium Awarded SAFETY Act Designation by Department of Homeland Security
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September 4, 2018
Hard Rock Stadium Awarded SAFETY Act Designation by Department of Homeland Security
Miami Gardens, FL — Hard Rock Stadium, the venue owned by Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross, has been awarded a SAFETY Act Designation from the Department of Homeland Security, DHS’s second-highest accreditation, in recognition of the stadium’s security practices.
South Florida Stadium LLC operates Hard Rock Stadium, which is the home of the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami Hurricanes and Orange Bowl, also hosts concerts and international soccer matches and was recently awarded the Super Bowl LIV in 2020 and College Football Playoff Championship in 2021. The Designation applies to the entire stadium property, including the seating bowl, suites, gates, loading dock, perimeters, field, lockers rooms, utility and mechanical systems, command center and inner parking areas, and applies to NFL and non-NFL ticketed events at Hard Rock Stadium.
Officially known as the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act, the statute promotes the creation and deployment of antiterrorism best practices and technologies. Venues awarded SAFETY Act Designation or Certification receive a significant level of liability protection in the event of a terrorist attack.
New York-based consultant, Petrone Risk, helped guide Hard Rock Stadium through the SAFETY Act application process.
The Designation is valid through June 2023.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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September 3, 2018
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed tackle Sam Young and waived safety Maurice Smith.
Young has played in 76 games with 20 starts during his NFL career. He played in 18 games with seven starts for Miami from 2016-17 after he was originally signed as an unrestricted free agent from Jacksonville on March 11, 2016. Young entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (179th overall) by Dallas in the 2010 NFL draft.
Smith played in six games for Miami in 2017 and recorded one solo tackle and one pass defensed. He was placed on injured reserve on Dec. 2, 2017. Smith entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 5, 2017. He was a one-year starter at Georgia (2016) and a three-year letterman at Alabama (2013-15).
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Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Sam Young |
T |
6-8 |
302 |
6/24/87 |
9 |
Notre Dame ’10 |
Coral Springs, Fla. |
UFA, ’16 (Jax.) |
Miami Dolphins sign Swanson
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September 3, 2018
Miami Dolphins sign Swanson
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed center Travis Swanson.
Swanson played four seasons with Detroit (2014-17), appearing in 53 games with 42 starts. He signed as an unrestricted free agent with the N.Y. Jets on April 4, 2018 before being released on Aug. 31, 2018. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (76th overall) by Detroit in the 2014 NFL draft.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Travis Swanson |
C |
6-5 |
304 |
1/30/91 |
5 |
Arkansas ’14 |
Houston, Texas |
FA, ‘18 |
Miami Dolphins sign 10 to practice squad
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September 2, 2018
Miami Dolphins sign 10 to practice squad
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed the following 10 players to the practice squad: guard Isaac Asiata, wide receiver Leonte Carroo, cornerback Jalen Davis, wide receiver Isaiah Ford, center Connor Hilland, running back Jeremy Langford, defensive end Cameron Malveaux, defensive tackle Jamiyus Pittman, linebacker Quentin Poling and defensive end Jonathan Woodard.
Asiata was a fifth-round pick (164th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft. He played in one game in 2017 and was inactive in 15 contests. He was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and three-year starter at Utah, where he started 39 consecutive games to finish his career.
Carroo was a third-round pick (86th overall) by Miami in the 2016 NFL draft. He played in 28 games over two seasons (2016-17) and made two starts. Carroo had 10 career receptions for 98 yards (9.8 avg.) and one touchdown. He was a four-year letterman (2012-15) and two-year starter at Rutgers.
Davis originally joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year starter (2014-17) at Utah State where he started 49 games and made 181 tackles (123 solo), eight sacks, 11 interceptions, 48 passes defensed and four forced fumbles.
Ford was a seventh-round pick (237th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft. He missed the entire 2017 season after being placed on injured reserve on Aug. 19, 2017. Ford was a three-year starter (2014-16) at Virginia Tech where he left as the school’s all-time leader in receptions (210), receiving yards (2,967) and receiving TDs (24).
Hilland originally signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year starter (2014-17) at William & Mary, where he started 39 games at left guard. He earned first-team Colonial Athletic Association honors as a senior in 2017.
Langford originally signed with Miami on Aug. 6, 2018. He spent the 2017 season with the N.Y. Jets but missed the year with an injury. Langford played in 28 games with five starts for Chicago from 2015-16 and totaled 210 carries for 737 yards (3.5 avg.) and 10 touchdowns. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (106th overall) by Chicago in the 2015 NFL draft.
Malveaux originally signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2017. He spent most of the 2017 season on the Dolphins practice squad before he was promoted to the active roster on Dec. 2, 2017 and played in four games. Malveaux recorded five tackles (four solo) and one sack.
Pittman originally signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year letterman (2014-17) and three-year starter at Central Florida, where he played in 49 games with 33 starts. Pittman recorded 138 tackles (67 solo), 13 sacks, four passes defensed and one forced fumble in his collegiate career.
Poling was a seventh-round pick (227th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2018 NFL draft. He was a four-year starter (2014-17) at Ohio, where he started 50 games. Poling recorded 374 tackles (217 solo), 18.5 sacks, seven interceptions, 21 passes defensed and seven forced fumbles in his collegiate career.
Woodard originally signed with Miami on Jan. 1, 2018 after finishing the 2017 season on the Dolphins practice squad. He also spent part of the 2017 season on Atlanta’s practice squad. Woodard originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (226th overall) by Jacksonville in the 2016 NFL draft.
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| Isaac Asiata |
G |
6-3 |
345 |
12/29/92 |
2 |
Utah ’17 |
Spanish Fork, Utah |
D5a, ‘17 |
| Leonte Carroo |
WR |
6-1 |
215 |
1/24/94 |
3 |
Rutgers ’16 |
Edison, N.J. |
D3b, ‘16 |
| Jalen Davis |
CB |
5-10 |
185 |
2/2/96 |
R |
Utah State ’18 |
La Mesa, Calif. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Isaiah Ford |
WR |
6-2 |
189 |
2/9/96 |
2 |
Virginia Tech ’17 |
Jacksonville, Fla. |
D7, ‘17 |
| Connor Hilland |
C |
6-4 |
298 |
6/18/95 |
R |
William & Mary ’18 |
Stafford, Va. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Jeremy Langford |
RB |
6-0 |
211 |
12/6/91 |
3 |
Michigan State ’15 |
Wayne, Mich. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Cameron Malveaux |
DE |
6-5 |
265 |
8/22/94 |
1 |
Houston ’17 |
Beaumont, Texas |
FA, ‘17 |
| Jamiyus Pittman |
DT |
6-2 |
319 |
10/23/94 |
R |
Central Florida ’18 |
Moultrie, Ga. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Quentin Poling |
LB |
6-1 |
235 |
8/17/94 |
R |
Ohio ’18 |
Gomer, Ohio |
D7a, ‘18 |
| Jonathan Woodard |
DE |
6-6 |
271 |
9/19/93 |
1 |
Central Arkansas ’16 |
Brentwood, Tenn. |
FA, ‘17 |
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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September 2, 2018
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced the following roster moves: claimed quarterback Luke Falk off waivers from Tennessee, claimed wide receiver Tanner McEvoy off waivers from New Orleans, placed center Jake Brendel and linebacker Mike Hull on injured reserve and released tackle Sam Young.
Falk was a sixth-round pick (199th overall) by Tennessee in the 2018 NFL draft before being waived on Aug. 31, 2018. He was a four-year letterman (2014-17) and three-year starter at Washington State, where he was a three-time All-Pac 12 selection and won the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the nation’s top former walk-on. He holds Pac-12 and Washington State career records for passing yards (14,486), total offense (14,086), passing touchdowns (119), completions (357), pass attempts (534) and total plays (2,306).
McEvoy spent the past two seasons with Seattle (2016-17), where he played in 29 games and recorded 14 receptions for 253 yards (18.1 avg.) and two touchdowns. He was waived by Seattle on Aug. 26, 2018 before being claimed by New Orleans, who waived him again on Aug. 31, 2018. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Seattle on May 6, 2016.
Brendel played all 16 games for Miami in 2017 and appeared in one regular season and one playoff game for the team in 2016. He was initially signed to the Dolphins practice squad on Oct. 11, 2016 before being promoted to the active roster on Nov. 19, 2016. Brendel originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Dallas on May 6, 2016.
Hull has played all 32 games for the Dolphins in 2016-17 and also appeared in three games with the team in 2015. He has four career starts and has totaled 42 tackles (27 solo), one interception, one pass defensed, one fumble recovery and 27 special teams tackles (19 solo) in his career. Hull originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 8, 2015.
Young has played in 76 games with 20 starts during his NFL career. He played in 18 games with seven starts for Miami from 2016-17 after he was signed as an unrestricted free agent from Jacksonville on March 11, 2016. Young was originally a sixth-round pick (179th overall) by Dallas in the 2010 NFL draft.
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Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Luke Falk |
QB |
6-4 |
215 |
12/28/94 |
R |
Washington State ’18 |
Logan, Utah |
Wai., ’18 (Ten.) |
| Tanner McEvoy |
WR |
6-6 |
230 |
1/26/93 |
3 |
Wisconsin ’16 |
Hillsdale, N.J. |
Wai., ’18 (NO) |
