Miami Dolphins release Amendola
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March 8, 2019
Miami Dolphins release Amendola
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have released wide receiver Danny Amendola.
Amendola played one season with the Dolphins after he joined the team as an unrestricted free agent on March 15, 2018. He started 15 games and caught 59 passes for 575 yards (9.7 avg.) and one touchdown. He also completed a 28-yard touchdown pass. Amendola originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Dallas on April 28, 2008.
Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Host Art and Social Justice Community Night in Collaboration with Pérez Art Museum Miami’s Art Detectives
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March 8, 2019
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Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Host Art and Social Justice Community Night in Collaboration with Pérez Art Museum Miami’s Art Detectives
MIAMI – Under the Miami Dolphins’ “Teamwork At Work” initiative, the Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program in partnership with Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) Art Detectives hosted an art and social justice community night to celebrate the work of local organizations that are involved in community engagement, education and justice reform on Thursday, March 7.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the hard and passionate work of local organizations that make up the intersections of South Florida,” PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans said. “PAMM Free Community Night: Art and Social Justice with Football Unites is about celebrating, uniting, and embracing South Florida’s vibrant and diverse communities. Collaborating with FOOTBALL UNITES™ has been such a wonderful experience and we look forward to using the power of teamwork to inspire individuality and celebrating community.”
Participating partners included the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, ADL Florida, Aqua Foundation for Women, CAN Community Health, Community Justice Project, Gay8, Islamic Center of Greater Miami, Israeli Consulate General in Miami, Miami Gardens Police Department, National Organization of Black Law Executives South Florida Chapter (NOBLE), North Miami PAL, North Miami Beach PAL, Pridelines, SAVE, Special Olympics Florida, Trayvon Martin Foundation, Urban League of Broward County and Women of Tomorrow.
This event was in collaboration with PAMM Art Detectives, an innovative arts-based learning experience that brings together South Florida police officers with 250 middle-school students from under-served communities through PAMM. The program brings together law enforcement and youth with the goal of creating new channels for dialogue using art as a catalyst.
The free event included gallery tours, art-making on the terrace, a screening of a short documentary about PAMM’s Art Detectives program and presentations from FOOTBALL UNITES™ community partners.
Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and Dolphins players created the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program as a way to bring positive social change, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faith around the power of football.
About PAMM Art Detectives
PAMM Art Detectives is organized by Pérez Art Museum Miami and Breakthrough Miami in partnership with the Greater Miami Chapter of the Links Inc. and Miami-Dade County Police Department. The program is made possible by the Wege Foundation, Football Unites, Tarell Alvin McCraney, and by endowed funds granted by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Heckscher Foundation for Children to underwrite the museum’s broad portfolio of education programs. Together with leadership support from Miami-Dade County, these funders enable the museum to transform the lives of young people in the community through our art education programs. For more information, visit pamm.org/football-unites.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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March 7, 2019
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have released defensive end Andre Branch and center/guard Ted Larsen.
Branch joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from Jacksonville in 2016. In his three seasons (2016-18) with the Dolphins, he played in 44 games with 26 starts and totaled 97 tackles (56 solo), 11.5 sacks, three passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (38th overall) by Jacksonville in the 2012 NFL draft.
Larsen was signed by the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from Chicago on March 10, 2017. He played in 23 games with 21 starts in his two seasons (2017-18) with the Dolphins. Larsen also spent time in Chicago (2016), Arizona (2014-15) and Tampa Bay (2010-13). He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (205th overall) by New England in the 2010 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins Host Girls Flag Football Jamboree presented by Nike
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March 2, 2019
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Miami Dolphins Host Girls Flag Football Jamboree presented by Nike
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today hosted the Girls Flag Football Jamboree presented by Nike at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. The event, in partnership with the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA), featured 27 high school girls flag football teams from the South Florida area. Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux attended to support the athletes. Each participant also received a Dolphins and Nike-themed drawstring bag with Nike products, while coaches received a Dolphins and Nike-themed polo.
“It’s awesome being out here supporting the girls, said Godchaux. “I was walking around talking to each group of the girls and they sound very competitive and they’re ready to compete. It excites me how many girls actually want to play the game of football.”
“It’s always exciting anytime we get to bring one of our events to the Dolphins facility. It’s a tremendous partnership and this year with the event presented by Nike, it’s an added bonus for the girls. The biggest joy is seeing the look on their faces when they get the swag,” said Broward County Schools Athletic Director Rocky Gillis. “This is a preseason jamboree, so it’s is an opportunity to go and test your abilities and what you’ve been practicing against someone else. The girls have actually treated it like it’s a regular season event, because they’ve been very excited and there has been some great play today.”
“Earn a roster spot you weren’t even invited to compete for. Raise a trophy so many times, they’ll have to name it after you. Break a record history didn’t even know was possible. Live for a dream so crazy, it will do more than change sport…it will change the world. For you. For her. For everyone.” Go to justdoit.nike.com for more.
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 Girls Flag Football Jamboree presented By Nike Results
| Douglas (0) vs. Morning (0) |
Flanagan (0) vs. Stranahan (35) |
| Cypress Bay (0) vs. Everglades (0) |
Coral Springs (2) vs. Hallandale (0) |
| Hollywood Hills (26) vs. Plantation (0) |
Miami Southridge (19) vs. Miramar (0) |
| Cooper City (2) vs. Miami Edison (6) |
Felix Varela (6) vs. Dillard (12) |
| Monarch (0) vs. McArthur (6) |
Coral Glades (6) vs. North Miami (13) |
| Deerfield (0) vs. Nova (12) |
Hollywood Hills (15) vs. Western (12) |
| Miramar (22) vs. West Broward (6) |
Piper (0) vs. Boyd Anderson (0) |
Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Athlete Transition U Host 2019 Dolphins Business Combine
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March 1, 2019
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Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Athlete Transition U Host 2019 Dolphins Business Combine
MIAMI GARDENS— The Miami Dolphins in partnership with Athlete Transition U hosted their 2019 Dolphins Business Combine from February 25 – February 28 to promote and support player engagement. Stephen Ross kicked off the combine on Monday, Feb. 25 and throughout the week, players participated in seminars on negotiation, networking and venue tours. The multi-day event provided players with direct access to best-in-class business leaders, internships with companies of their interests throughout South Florida and a finale of a business accelerator where each respective group pitched in front of an audience and panel of judges.
Ross created the event to provide unique opportunities for his players’ development on the field and set them up for their post-playing career. In its third year, the combine is designed to help advance current and former Dolphins players who have shown interest in areas such as real estate, technology, business operations, business development and investing.
“Players are passionate about what they are doing, and they are great at what they do. The question is – what do you do with that passion or how do you find that passion when your football career is over? I think that’s one of the responsibilities as an owner, you care about your players,” Ross said. “What I hope to help with is when these guys are no longer playing, how they can win in life after football. It’s great to put together this business combine to enlighten and show what the opportunities are when they are no longer playing. When their playing days are over, they can enter the business field and be successful.”
In total, 26 current Miami Dolphins players participated in the combine, including Kiko Alonso, Isaac Asiata, Jerome Baker, Jalen Davis, John Denney, A.J. Derby, Kenyan Drake, David Fales, Luke Falk, Minkah Fitzpatrick, Mike Gesicki, Davon Godchaux, Matt Haack, Charles Harris, Connor Hilland, Xavien Howard, Bobby McCain, T.J. McDonald, Durham Smythe, Kenny Stills, Travis Swanson, Cordrea Tankersley, Vincent Taylor, Cam Wake, Jonathan Woodard and Sam Young in an effort to increase their South Florida network, increase their business acumen and gain exposure to other possible industries of interest.
“Through the support of Stephen Ross and his unwavering commitment to developing our players both on and off the field, we were able to bring the Dolphins Business Combine to South Florida this year. To have 26 players commit to a week-long immersive business combine is a testament to Ross and the entire Dolphins organization,” Dolphins Director of Player Engagement Kaleb Thornhill said. “It’s a blessing to work for an organization and for an owner that believes in life-long learning and development both on and off the field.”
The combine concluded with a special business combine blitz investment seminar and competition led by guest judges Hard Rock Stadium and Miami Dolphins Vice Chair, President & CEO Tom Garfinkel, RSE Ventures Co-Founder Matt Higgins, Goldman Properties CEO Jessica Goldman Srebnick and Pro Football Hall of Famer Jason Taylor. The event was held at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, Feb. 28 and included insightful elements of communication, design thinking, public speaking, pitching, innovation and collaboration.
“We have had an opportunity this week to learn from Mr. Ross and really grow and develop our brand and focus on our mind set after football. It’s great to have the support of Mr. Ross and the whole Dolphins organization – you can tell they really care about us beyond football. That really means a lot,” Baker said. “It shares how special and privileged we are to play for an organization like this. It’s been really a blessing to have that support. For me, I just had to take advantage of it.”
