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Miami Dolphins sign Hurns   Download PDF version

July 26, 2019

Miami Dolphins sign Hurns

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed wide receiver Allen Hurns and activated safety T.J. McDonald off the physically unable to perform list.

Hurns has played 68 career games with 49 starts over four seasons with Jacksonville (2014-17) and one with Dallas (2018). He has totaled 209 career receptions for 2,964 yards (14.2 avg.) and 23 touchdowns. In his lone season with the Cowboys in 2018, Hurns played in all 16 games with seven starts and caught 20 passes for 295 yards (14.8 avg.) and two touchdowns. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Jacksonville on May 13, 2014. A Miami native, Hurns attended the University of Miami and Carol City High School.

McDonald has started 22 games over the past two seasons (2017-18) for the Dolphins. In 2018, he made 14 starts and totaled 84 tackles (62 solo), three interceptions, five passes defensed and one fumble recovery. McDonald joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 31, 2017. He spent the first four seasons (2013-16) of his NFL career with the Rams after he was selected by the team in the third round (71st overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Allen Hurns WR 6-3 195 11/12/91 6 Miami (FL) ‘14 Miami, Fla. FA, ‘19

 

Miami Dolphins Host Poinciana High School at Training Camp Practice   Download PDF version

July 26, 2019

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Miami Dolphins Host Poinciana High School at Training Camp Practice

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins yesterday hosted the Poinciana High School football team at their training camp practice. The teams were given a tour of the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and had the opportunity to watch the Dolphins practice.

“The best thing is what they see every day and what they’re taught at the high school level goes all the way to the professional level,” Poinciana High School Head Football Coach Randy Beeken said. “We come from a very repressed area and this is an opportunity these kids would have never had.”

“I definitely watched the quarterbacks and how they lead their offense, how they’re huddling up and the footwork. I’m just hoping I can take a part of their game and apply it to mine. It’s so surreal to see these guys,” Poinciana High School senior quarterback Justin Carpenter said.

As part of the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to the development of high school and youth football, the organization will host high school and youth teams from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at its training camp practices. The practice visits 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.

This event is one of the DolphinsHuddlefor100 service projects as part of the NFL’s 100th celebration. The NFL has invited fans, players, clubs and employees to join Huddle for 100, an effort to inspire 1 million people to volunteer 100 minutes of their time to make meaningful contributions to their communities. These activities connect to the Miami Dolphins’ initiative to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. For more information on the NFL Huddle and to see volunteer opportunities with the Dolphins, visit https://www.miamidolphins.com/community/specialteams.

Miami Dolphins Foundation Pledges $1.5 Million to Baptist Health Foundation in support of Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute’s Youth Athletic Outreach Program   Download PDF version

July 25, 2019

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Miami Dolphins Foundation Pledges $1.5 Million to Baptist Health Foundation in support of Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute’s Youth Athletic Outreach Program

DAVIE, FL – On the first day of training camp, the Miami Dolphins Foundation announced a pledge of $1.5 Million to Baptist Health Foundation in support of Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute’s Youth Athletic Outreach Program. The significant and wide ranging commitment around the health and safety of South Florida students, coaches and parents was made at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. Miami Dolphins Vice Chairman, President & CEO Tom Garfinkel and Doctors Hospital and Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute’s Chief Executive Officer Nelson Lazo made the announcement flanked by high school and youth football players, coaches and administrators.

“We are proud to partner with Baptist Health South Florida on this important program,” Garfinkel said. “These initiatives align with our core pillars of supporting youth sports and specifically, safety in youth football. We look at this commitment as just the beginning to a stronger philanthropic partnership moving forward where we can impact the community in a big way together.”

As part of the Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute’s Youth Athletic Outreach Program, the Dolphins will sponsor trainers for youth football league games throughout Miami-Dade and Broward. In addition, the program will provide free athletic and EKG screenings and high schools game coverage (physician and trainers). Furthermore, both organizations will partner on health seminars, injury prevention and training events.

“We are grateful for the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to our partnership and to the communities in which we serve,” said Lazo. For over 30 years, the Institute has worked with Miami-Dade County Public Schools to ensure that athletes are cared for. As Baptist Health grows, we hope to expand our program to impact more student athletes across South Florida. We are excited to expand our long-standing partnership with the Miami Dolphins.”

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 works 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 mission of Baptist Health Foundation is to inspire philanthropy and build extraordinary donor relationships in support of excellence, innovation, community wellness and global leadership in healthcare at Baptist Health South Florida. Through philanthropy, the Foundation supports and expands Baptist Health’s ability to provide outstanding patient care and bring the latest treatments to patients and families affected by a serious illness. Donor contributions also allow the Foundation to assist Baptist Health facilities in keeping pace with technology and equipment advances, perform cutting-edge research and offer continuing education opportunities to medical staff. Learn more at BaptistHealth.net/Foundation.

Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

July 24, 2019

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived linebacker Jayrone Elliott and placed safety T.J. McDonald on the active/physically unable to perform list.

Elliott was signed by the Dolphins on April 9, 2019 after playing in the Alliance of American Football for the San Antonio Commanders. He’s played in 39 NFL games over four seasons for Green Bay (2014-16) and Dallas (2017) and totaled 32 tackles, four sacks, one interception, two passes defensed and one forced fumble. Elliott originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Green Bay on May 12, 2014.

McDonald has started 22 games over the past two seasons (2017-18) for the Dolphins. In 2018, he made 14 starts and totaled 84 tackles (62 solo), three interceptions, five passes defensed and one fumble recovery. McDonald joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 31, 2017. He spent the first four seasons (2013-16) of his NFL career with the Rams after he was selected by the team in the third round (71st overall) of the 2013 NFL draft.

Miami Dolphins announce broadcast teams for 2019 season   Download PDF version

July 24, 2019

Miami Dolphins announce broadcast teams for 2019 season

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced their preseason television and preseason and regular season radio broadcast teams for the 2019 season.

Dolphins Hall of Fame defensive end/linebacker Jason Taylor will join Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese and play-by-play man Dick Stockton in the booth for preseason television broadcasts on CBS4 (WFOR). Former linebacker/defensive end Kim Bokamper will once again serve as the sideline reporter. It will be Taylor’s first season on the preseason television crew. CBS4 returns as the preseason home of the Dolphins for the 24th consecutive season and will broadcast three of the four preseason contests in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale market. The Atlanta (Aug. 8), Tampa Bay (Aug. 16) and New Orleans (Aug. 29) preseason games will air on CBS4, while the Jacksonville preseason game (Aug. 22) will be nationally televised on FOX.

Once again, 560 WQAM will serve as the official English flagship radio partner of the Dolphins. During the preseason, former wide receiver Jimmy Cefalo will handle play-by-play duties with former tight end Joe Rose providing the game analysis. For regular season contests, they will be joined in the booth by Griese and Bokamper will report from the sidelines. All Dolphins games are simulcast on KISS 99.9 FM and can be heard on Dolphins.com and throughout South and Central Florida on a variety of stations that make up the Miami Dolphins Radio Network.

Univision Deportes Radio 1140 AM is the Dolphins official Spanish radio broadcast partner. Roly Martin will once again handle play-by-play while Eduardo Martell will provide game analysis.

2019 MIAMI DOLPHINS RADIO NETWORKS

LOCATION NETWORK LOCATION NETWORK
Fort Lauderdale WQAM 560 AM Miami KISS 99.9 FM
Fort Lauderdale KISS 99.9 FM Miami WQBA 1140 AM (Spanish)
Fort Lauderdale WQBA 1140 AM (Spanish) Orlando ESPN 580 AM
Fort Myers WRXK 96 FM Port St. Lucie WPSL AM 1590 AM
Key West WKWF 1600 AM West Palm Beach ESPN 106.3 FM
Miami WQAM 560 AM West Palm Beach ESPN Deportes 760 AM (Spanish)

 

Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida Donate Equipment to the Miami Edison Senior High School Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program   Download PDF version

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July 24, 2019

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Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida Donate Equipment to the Miami Edison Senior High School Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida donated football equipment to Miami Edison Senior High School after the team’s field house experienced a fire in June that damaged essential practice items.

“This is the greatest thing that could happen. We had no pads; were working on air. The only thing we had were five garbage cans that were left, so that’s what we’ve been practicing with for the last few months,” said Edison Senior High School Head Football Coach Luther Campbell. “For the Dolphins to come and make this donation along with Baptist Health, that’s a beautiful thing. There’s no words that you could put to it. It’s just that. That’s what it’s all about. It’s all about community and community supporting itself and major organization like that coming down to Liberty City and doing this is a great thing.”

“I am grateful to the Miami Dolphins and Baptist Health South Florida for teaching our student athletes about passion, compassion, and the importance of giving back to one’s community,” said Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho. “Today’s donation will allow the Miami Edison football team to resume practice and focus on the promising year ahead, without having to worry about missing equipment.”

On hand for the donation was Dolphins Vice Chairman, President & CEO Tom Garfinkel, Senior Vice President, Special Projects, Alumni Relations & Advisor to CEO and Edison alum Nat Moore, wide receiver Reece Horn, linebacker Raekwon McMillan, wide receiver Kenny Stills, Director of Physical Therapy, Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, Peter Smith, Miami-Dade Schools Police Department Lieutenant Correa and Sergeant Darby, Miami-Dade Schools Athletic  Directors George Nunez and Dung Nguyen and representatives from the offices of Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners District 3 Chairwoman Audrey M. Edmonson and City of Miami District 5 Commissioner Keon Hardemon.

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.

This event is one of the Dolphins Huddle for 100 service projects as part of the NFL’s 100th celebration. The NFL has invited fans, players, clubs and employees to join Huddle for 100, an effort to inspire 1 million people to volunteer 100 minutes of their time to make meaningful contributions to their communities. These activities connect to the Miami Dolphins “Teamwork at Work” initiative to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. For more information on the NFL Huddle and to see volunteer opportunities with the Dolphins, visit https://www.miamidolphins.com/community/specialteams.

Miami Dolphins sign Rivers   Download PDF version

July 23, 2019

Miami Dolphins sign Rivers

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed cornerback David Rivers and waived center/guard Ryan Anderson.

Rivers played in three games over two seasons (2017-18) with Tampa Bay. He spent time off and on Tampa Bay’s practice squad in the 2018 season. Rivers was on the Dolphins practice squad in 2017 prior to signing with the Buccaneers on Dec. 20, 2017. He also spent time with Green Bay and the N.Y. Jets. Rivers was originally signed as an undrafted college free agent by Green Bay on May 5, 2017. A Miami native, Rivers attended American High School before playing collegiately at Youngstown State.

Anderson joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 9, 2019. He was a four-year letterman (2015-18) and three-year starter at Wake Forest, where he started 42 consecutive games to finish his career. Anderson earned honorable mention All-ACC honors as a senior in 2018 after starting 12 contests at center and one at right guard.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
David Rivers CB 6-2 185 7/23/94 1 Youngstown State ’17 Miami, Fla. FA, ‘19
Miami Dolphins sign Patmon   Download PDF version

July 22, 2019

Miami Dolphins sign Patmon

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed cornerback Tyler Patmon.

Patmon joins the Dolphins for his second stint after he played in two contests with the team in 2015. He has played four seasons in the NFL with Dallas (2014-15), Miami (2015) and Jacksonville (2017-18) and has appeared in 49 career games with four starts. In 2018, Patmon played in 12 games with two starts for the Jaguars and totaled 14 tackles (12 solo) and one pass defensed.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Tyler Patmon CB 5-10 188 1/26/91 5 Oklahoma State ’14 Round Rock, Texas FA, ‘19