Miami Dolphins Visit Baptist Children’s Hospital
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Miami Dolphins Visit Baptist Children’s Hospital
MIAMI – Miami Dolphins’ players Stephone Anthony, John Denney and Kenny Stills, Miami Dolphins Women’s Organization (MDWO) Jennifer Gase, cheerleaders, T.D. and staff spent the day visiting patients at Baptist Children’s Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
“It’s great to have these kind of opportunities to visit the children on the holidays and bring them something to lift their spirits and bring a smile to their face,” Denney said. “I have five kids of my own and you walk in and see these kids in unfortunate situations and it really tugs at your heartstrings.”
The children and their families had a chance to interact with the team, get autographs and take photos. In addition, the group distributed Dolphins’ giveaways including footballs, board games as well as teddy bears donated by Build-A-Bear Workshop in an effort to brighten their day.
“It makes me feel super happy because I see them, and after that play, I didn’t think anything could make me happier and then they come and visit me and everyone here in the hospital it really makes me feel like I can do anything it’s like a dream come true,” Manuel Estrada said. “I see them all the time and I love watching football with my family and to see them playing they are kind of like celebrities that you never thought you would meet and then I meet them and I’m super happy about it.”
“We are very happy to have the Dolphins here they are bringing joy and cheer to the children and their families and I think it is really special that they give up their time to come here. No one wants to be in the hospital during the holidays and it is amazing to see how happy the kids are when they walk into the room and we are very happy to have this partnership with the Miami Dolphins Organization, Baptist Health and Baptist Children’s Hospital,” Assistant Vice
President of Baptist Children’s Hospital Nancy Huertas Savino added.
Miami Dolphins Announce Week 14 PlayFootball Award Winners
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December 11, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Announce Week 14 PlayFootball Award Winners
Miami, FL – The Miami Dolphins announced their PlayFootball Week 14 award winners in a program designed to celebrate youth football in South Florida. For each home game, the Dolphins will identify a high school coach of the week, high school player of the week, youth player of the week and team mom of the week. Award recipients will receive tickets to a Dolphins home game, be presented with a plaque on the field at Hard Rock Stadium and receive acknowledgement of their accomplishment in the game program and through the Dolphins’ social media platforms. The Dolphins also will recognize a team of the week who will be on field during the national anthem.
The program concludes at the Dolphins-Jaguars game where the Dolphins will honor yearly award winners in all categories with the exception of the team of the year.
Week 14 Winners:
- High School Coach of the Week: Max Edwards from Miami Northwestern. Northwestern defeated Miami Central 19-15 in a closely contested 6A regional final. Miami Central, ranked 18th nationally, came in as the overwhelming favorite in the intense cross town rivalry. The Bulls scored on the final drive by driving the length of the field and scoring the winning touchdown with 37 seconds left on the clock. The Bulls also repeated as Class 6A state champions last weekend, defeating Armwood.
- High School Player of the Week: Henry Parrish from Columbus High School. Parris rushed for 216 yards and three rushing touchdowns and caught three passes for 27 yards and one touchdown in a 54-28 win over South Dade.
- Team Mom of the Week: Karen Jackson from the Miami PAL Chiefs 13U of the Miami Xtreme Football League. Jackson has been a valuable asset to her league and team. Since June, she has been in charge of contacting parents, putting together team meals each week and helping distribute uniforms. Before the season began Jason also was there to make sure that all rosters and team books were in order to ensure each child was able to play. She always comes to practice with a smile on her face and is willing to listen and give advice to all her players. Jackson’s team loves her for her selfless attitude and commitment to the team.
- Team of the Week: Archbishop McCarthy High School.
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 make roster moves
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December 8, 2018
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have promoted cornerback Jalen Davis to the active roster and waived cornerback Dee Delaney.
Davis originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Miami on May 10, 2018 and has spent the entire season on Miami’s practice squad. He was a four-year starter at Utah State (2014-17), where he left school as the program’s all-time career leader in passes defensed (48). He finished his collegiate career second in school history in games played (49) and interception return yards (242) and fourth in interceptions (11). Davis was a first-team All-American and first-team All-Mountain West selection as a senior in 2017.
Delaney was claimed off waivers by Miami on Dec. 4, 2018. He played in two games for Jacksonville this season but did not record any statistics. He spent several stints on Jacksonville’s practice squad and active roster. Delaney originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Jacksonville on April 30, 2018. He was a one-year starter at the University of Miami, playing in 10 games with six starts as a senior in 2017 after transferring as a graduate from The Citadel.
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Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
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| Jalen Davis |
CB |
5-10 |
185 |
2/2/96 |
R |
Utah State ’18 |
La Mesa, Calif. |
FA, ‘18 |
Kenny Stills named Miami Dolphins Nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for Second Consecutive Season
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Kenny Stills named Miami Dolphins Nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for Second Consecutive Season
MIAMI GARDENS, FL — The Miami Dolphins today announced Kenny Stills as the team’s nominee for the WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD. Representing the best of the NFL’s commitment to philanthropy and community impact, Stills was selected as the Dolphins’ Man of the Year and is now eligible to win the national award. Considered one of the League’s most prestigious honors, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field as well as excellence on the field.
New this year, all 32 team winners will be highlighted as finalists and recognized for their important work during the weekend leading up to Super Bowl LIII. The 2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year will be announced during NFL Honors, a two-hour primetime awards special to air nationally on February 2, 2019, the eve of Super Bowl LIII, on CBS. NFL Honors will be at Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
Five hundred thousand dollars will be donated in the name of the 2018 winner. $250,000 will be donated in his name to expand Character Playbook, the NFL and United Way’s digital character education program. An additional donation of $250,000 will be donated to the charity of his choice. All other 31 nominees will receive a donation of $50,000 in their name to expand Character Playbook, and an additional donation of up to $50,000 to their charity of choice. All donations are courtesy of the NFL Foundation, Nationwide and United Way Worldwide.
This is the second consecutive year that Stills has been nominated by the Dolphins. In his fourth season with the team, he has consistently utilized his position as a professional athlete to make an impact on and off the field. Stills is a two-time winner (2016 and 2017) of the team’s Nat Moore Community Service Award, given each year to a Miami Dolphins player recognized for his involvement in the South Florida community.
In 2016, he worked with the Miami Dolphins and Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) to host a town hall meeting that brought influential local leaders together with law enforcement to discuss actionable steps that could be taken to address issues of racial inequality and unite the community. Items that came from this meeting included a police ride along program and CommUNITY tailgates, which brought local student-athletes, coaches, parents, community leaders, law enforcement and military personnel together at every Dolphins home game.
In 2017, Stills spearheaded a campaign that led to every Dolphins player completing paperwork to become a registered voter for the first time in team history. The initiative was created through a partnership with RISE and the Drum Major Institute, led by Martin Luther King III and Bill Wachtel. Stills later traveled throughout the county on a social justice tour during the 2017 offseason to see first-hand and participate in work to fight for equality and social justice.
This September, Stills was named a “Luminary Icon” by LGBTQ-rights group SAVE for his social justice work in the community. He has participated in countless hours of community service events during the 2018 season and has been a key figure in the Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities and abilities in South Florida around the power of football.
The Dolphins have had three players named as winners of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award (Dwight Stephenson in 1985, Dan Marino in 1998 and Jason Taylor in 2007). Miami is one of only seven teams to have had three or more winners of the award.
To learn more about Stills’ nomination, visit NFL.com/manoftheyear.
Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Host Fourth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour
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Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Host Fourth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour
MIAMI— The Miami Dolphins in partnership with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted their fourth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour in an effort to experience historical locations throughout Broward County. Dolphins players MarQueis Gray, Francis Owusu and Jonathan Woodard, alumnus Nat Moore, as well as Dolphins cheerleaders and staff spent the day with local youth, community leaders and law enforcement to understand the richness and diversity of the area.
“Greater Fort Lauderdale is a welcoming destination offering diverse cultural and historical experiences, and we’re so proud that the Miami Dolphins partnered with us for the Fourth Football Unites Cultural Tour,” President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Stacy Ritter said.
The tour began with a visit to the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale followed by a tour of the Urban League of Broward County, a FOOTBALL UNITES™ community partner.
“Going on this tour and having our tour guide point out so many different things about the city was pretty interesting. I feel like I need to get out and see the city a little more,” Dolphins tight end Gray said. “It was great to see law enforcement out here with the youth as well. The youth are our future and to see that they have the Dolphins, the youth programs and officers here together speaks volumes for our program.”
In addition, the group visited the Stranahan House to tour the home of the credited founders of Fort Lauderdale, Frank and Ivy Stranahan. The day concluded with a stop at Fort Lauderdale Beach.
“I think it’s really important and eye opening to know your history. To not just focus on where you are right now but focus on your past because it does help you in the future to grow and really push forward,” Dolphins Cheerleader Shayla said. “My favorite part was just meeting so many different people. We want to know everybody and all different types of communities and learn about different cultures.”
Previous FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tours included visits to Little Havana, Overtown, Liberty City, the Jewish Museum of Florida and The Palace in South Beach. These unique experiences are a result of a partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Hard Rock Stadium Announces Creation of Sensory and Nursing Rooms
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Hard Rock Stadium Announces Creation of Sensory and Nursing Rooms
MIAMI GARDENS, FL — Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami Dolphins announced the creation of Sensory and Nursing Rooms, two new spaces designed to ensure guests have a comfortable and private experience on game days and other events.
“We always strive to accommodate and assist guests at Hard Rock Stadium and we are excited about expanding our services for those with sensory processing and nursing needs,” Miami Dolphins Vice President of Human Resources and Performance Management Sam Coghill said. “The creation of both of these spaces were driven by Hard Rock Stadium staff ideas and we knew we had a natural partner in the Marino Foundation to make the sensory room come to life. This was an extremely rewarding project and we are thrilled to provide these safe and inclusive environments for all of our fans.”
Located in section 153, the Sensory Room is a private air-conditioned room for guests to use as a quiet space. The room is outfitted with a padded floor, padded wall mounted equipment and other sensory supplies donated by The Dan Marino Foundation.
“The Dan Marino Foundation is excited to partner with Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami Dolphins in opening a Sensory Room for children with autism,” The Dan Marino Foundation CEO Mary Partin said. “The stadium has always provided amenities, including sound-reducing headphones and stress relievers. The new Sensory Room gives families the opportunity to attend games and concerts with peace of mind by knowing there is a quiet place for their child if needed.”
The Sensory Room is staffed by a certified behavior professional provided by InBloom Autism Services to help provide guests any additional support they may need for a comfortable experience. Hard Rock Stadium guest experience team members will also be onsite to staff the area for all major events. In addition, Microsoft has donated a Surface device to help manage the environment of the Sensory Room and several noise-cancelling headsets have been donated by Bose. Additional noise cancelling headsets donated by Bose are available at any of the Guest Experience Headquarters for use during major stadium events at Sections 115, 143, 215, 243, 315 and 343.
The new Nursing Room in section 153 features a private air-conditioned feeding and sitting area, television, changing table and vanity sink with mirror. Like the Sensory Room, Hard Rock Stadium guest experience team members will staff the area to ensure a comfortable and private experience.
About The Dan Marino Foundation
The Dan Marino Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization was established by Dan and Claire Marino, motivated by their experiences in raising their son, Michael, who is diagnosed with autism. For over 26 years, the Foundation has been a leader in innovation and change, “empowering individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.” The Foundation has raised more than $72 million to create unique and impactful initiatives in the community. Among these first-of-their-kind initiatives are the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Outpatient Center, the Marino Autism Research Institute, Marino Adapted Aquatics, Summer STEPS Employment Programs, Virtual Interactive Training Agent Program (ViTA-DMF), and now post-secondary programs at both Marino Campus in Broward and at FIU in Miami-Dade. For more information, please visit danmarinofoundation.org, marinocampus.org or ViTADMF.org.
About InBloom Autism Services
InBloom Autism Services, a member of Behavior Development Group, was founded in 2015 in Fort Lauderdale, FL with a mission of providing the highest quality services to families and children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. InBloom is a leading provider of ABA Therapy services for children diagnosed with ASD throughout the state of Florida. Specializing in comprehensive center-based ABA Therapy programs, InBloom currently employs over 200 highly-credentialed clinical staff members and has provided services to over 400 children and their families to date. InBloom’s service areas include all of Southeast Florida, Gainesville, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa, with additional affiliates in Eastern Massachusetts, and Southeast Wisconsin. For more information, please search “Behavior Development Group”, visit behaviordg.com, or call 888-754-0398.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have claimed cornerback Dee Delaney off waivers from Jacksonville and placed tight end A.J. Derby on injured reserve.
Delaney played in two games for Jacksonville this season but did not record any statistics. He spent several stints on Jacksonville’s practice squad and active roster. Delaney originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Jacksonville on April 30, 2018. He was a one-year starter at the University of Miami, playing in 10 games with six starts as a senior in 2017 after transferring as a graduate from The Citadel.
Derby played in four games for the Dolphins this season, totaling three receptions for 48 yards (16.0 avg.) and one touchdown. He also had one special teams tackle and a forced fumble. Derby joined the Dolphins on Nov. 29, 2017 after he was claimed off waivers from Denver. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round draft pick (202nd overall) by New England in the 2015 NFL draft.
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Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
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CB |
5-11 |
200 |
2/20/95 |
R |
Miami (FL) ’18 |
Beaufort, S.C. |
Wai., ’18 (Jax.) |
Miami Dolphins Announce Week 13 PlayFootball Award Winners
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Miami Dolphins Announce Week 13 PlayFootball Award Winners
Miami, FL – The Miami Dolphins announced their PlayFootball Week 13 award winners in a program designed to celebrate youth football in South Florida. For each home game, the Dolphins will identify a high school coach of the week, high school player of the week, youth player of the week and team mom of the week. Award recipients will receive tickets to a Dolphins home game, be presented with a plaque on the field at Hard Rock Stadium and receive acknowledgement of their accomplishment in the game program and through the Dolphins’ social media platforms. The Dolphins also will recognize a team of the week who will be on field during the national anthem.
The program concludes at the Dolphins-Jaguars game where the Dolphins will honor yearly award winners in all categories with the exception of the team of the year.
Week 13 Winners:
- High School Coach of the Week: Roland Smith from Miami Central Senior High School. The Rockets defeated the number one team in the state, the Carol City Chiefs, 30-21. Their stout defense held the Chiefs to 21 points, while their explosive running game sealed the victory as Lexington Joseph sprinted 80 yards for a touchdown in the final minutes of the crosstown rivalry game. Smith was originally drafted by the Dolphins in the 8th round of the 1991 NFL draft.
- High School Player of the Week: Lexington Joseph from Miami Central Senior High School. Joseph rushed for 270 yards and two touchdowns to help lift the Rockets to a 30-21 victory over the Carol City Chiefs. Joseph recently committed to Florida International University.
- Youth Player of the Week: Malachi Keels from the South Miami Grey Ghosts of the Miami Xtreme Football League. Malachi had three touchdowns, two rushing and one passing touchdown, in a 24-14 victory over the Kendall Boys and Girls Club.
- Team Mom of the Week: Eida Rodriguez from the Kendall Hammock Warriors 10U of the Miami Xtreme Football League. Rodriguez goes above and beyond for the 28 players on her team. She volunteers countless hours. Including working concessions whenever she is needed. Rodriguez is known for keeping all parents informed with weekly practice and game schedules and every year she finds a new way to help fundraise for both her team and the park. Her team believes she is the backbone of the group and appreciate her leadership, dedication and the sacrifices she makes for the kids.
- Team of the Week: FOOTBALL UNITES™ Captains. The Captains Program is a diversity and inclusion initiative that brings together middle school students from various backgrounds for monthly activities. For the Bills game, the Captains joined us for their fifth and final event of the season to commemorate the diversity and inclusion initiative
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.
