Miami Dolphins Announce Week 11 Play Football Award Winners
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November 18, 2019
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Miami Dolphins Announce Week 11 Play Football Award Winners
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced their Play Football Week 11 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. The high school coach of the week selection will celebrate those with long-standing tenure in the coaching community, paying tribute to Don Shula’s 50th season with the Miami Dolphins organization.
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-Eagles game where the Dolphins will honor yearly award winners in all categories with the exception of the team of the year.
Week 11 Winners:
- High School Coach of the Week: Brian Dodds from Park Vista Community High School. This is Dodd’s 32nd overall year coaching varsity football and 14th season as Park Vista’s head football coach. During his tenure, Dodd has led the Cobras to a 104-45 record, nine state playoff appearances, a regional final and four district championships. Dodds was previously the head football coach at Boca Raton High School for five seasons and served as an assistant coach for six seasons. During his tenure at Boca Raton High School, Dodds’ team won a district championship in 2001 and made three consecutive playoff appearances. At Princeton High School in Ohio, where he coached for three seasons, Dodds was named the 2003 GMC Coach of the Year and led the Vikings to its first conference championship in several years. Dodds also spent four years as an assistant coach at Miami Trace High School and East Clinton High School in Ohio. He has won the Sam Budnyk Coach of the Year Award given to the top prep football coach in Palm Beach County three times (2001, 2007 and 2013) and has been a finalist six times. Dodds has also served as the head varsity basketball coach at Boca High School and head varsity baseball coach at Boca High School and East Clinton High School.
- High School Player of the Week: Gabe Taylor from Gulliver Preparatory School. Taylor recorded three interceptions as the Raiders defeated American Heritage School (Delray) 34-13. The Raiders finished the regular season undefeated at 10-0 for the first time in school history. The younger brother of Sean Taylor, Gabe, totaled 10 interceptions on the season and returned five for touchdowns.
- Youth Player of the Week: Joe Dailey from the Jupiter Mustangs of Jupiter Mustangs Pop Warner. Dailey has played tackle football in the Jupiter Mustangs Pop Warner Association for eight seasons. He plays quarterback and safety and displays speed, toughness and an advanced football IQ. He has led his 12U team deep into the playoffs for three straight seasons and always displays good sportsmanship and is respectful of his teammates, coaches and opponents. Dailey is also a leader in the classroom and maintains a 4.0 GPA while enrolled in a challenging and competitive pre-law program, where he develops and applies his analytical and speech and debate skills.
- Team Mom of the Week: Lakeria Phillips from the Pahokee Panthers 6U of Treasure Coast Pop Warner. Phillips is a lifelong Pahokee resident, Palm Beach State College honors graduate and the proud team mom of the Pop Pahokee Panthers 6U football program. As team mom, she cherishes assisting a vibrant group of young men and athletes. Phillips’ job includes making sure the players are ready for practices and games, leading fundraisers and events and cheering the team on. She enjoys every moment of the job and is appreciative of the opportunity to be involved in Pahokee’s program and mentor some of the community’s future leaders.
- Team of the Week: Park Vista Community High School and Scheck Hillel Community School.
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 Hurns to contract extension
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November 16, 2019
Miami Dolphins sign Hurns to contract extension
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed wide receiver Allen Hurns to a contract extension through the 2021 season.
Hurns joined the Dolphins as a free agent on July 26, 2019 and has played in eight games with three starts for Miami this season, catching 13 passes for 170 yards (13.1 avg.) and one touchdown. During his career, Hurns has appeared in 76 games with 52 starts and posted 222 receptions for 3,134 yards (14.1 avg.) and 24 touchdowns. A Miami native, Hurns played at the University of Miami and attended Carol City High School.
Miami Dolphins activate Davenport off injured reserve
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November 16, 2019
Miami Dolphins activate Davenport off injured reserve
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated tackle Julién Davenport off injured reserve and waived tackle Andrew Donnal.
Davenport started one game for Miami prior to being placed on injured reserve. He was acquired on Sept. 1, 2019 in a trade with Houston. In 2018 for the Texans, Davenport played in all 16 games with 15 starts. During his three-year NFL career, he has played in 28 games with 20 starts. Davenport originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (130th overall) by Houston in the 2017 NFL draft.
Donnal played in two games with Miami this season after he was signed on Sept. 24, 2019. He has appeared in games with four franchises since 2015, spending time with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (2015-16), Baltimore (2017), Detroit (2018) and Miami (2019). He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (119th overall) by St. Louis in the 2015 NFL draft.
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Miami Dolphins Take Part In FOOTBALL UNITES™ United We Stand Veteran’s Social Tour
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November 13, 2019
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Miami Dolphins Take Part In FOOTBALL UNITES™ United We Stand Veteran’s Social Tour
MIAMI – Miami Dolphins players Michael Deiter and Frank Herron, alumni Donald Brown, Troy Drayton, Lorenzo Hampton and O.J. McDuffie, cheerleaders and staff spent the day alongside FOOTBALL UNITES™ community partners at FOOTBALL UNITES™ United We Stand Veteran’s Social Tour to experience South Florida’s rich and historic military background on Tuesday, November 12.
“It’s a part of our community, a part of our country what they do for us and its cool that we can come and understand what they do, how they operate and just meet the people, sit and hang out with them, build relationships and it makes for a better community,” Deiter said. “I am glad I get the opportunity to do stuff like this and see who makes up South Florida.”
In recognition of the NFL’s Salute to Service campaign, the group visited key military historical sites such as the Miami Military Museum, the Gold Coast Railway Museum and South Florida’s Air Naval Operations and included a presentation by the Southern Strike Battalion Cadets. The tour concluded with a visit to Florida International University’s (FIU) ROTC Training Center where the group participated in a Veteran’s Day obstacle course challenge and concluded with an award ceremony.
“As a society, it is important for us to always remember what history has taught us, lessons learned and bringing everyone together and being able to teach them is just me helping to carry on traditions of military history as well as keeping legacies alive — especially the men and women who have served in the past,” Lieutenant Colonel Heath E. Papkov said. “Keeping them in our memories — those that are not here today and those that continue to serve and give honor to them — we are doing that by bringing everyone together for these types of events.”
These initiatives align with the organization’s goal to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. Dolphins Chairman of the Board & Managing General Partner Stephen Ross and Dolphins players created the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program as a way to bring positive social change. The Miami Dolphins organization believes it is important to be inclusive of the diversity and aware of the intersections that make up South Florida, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faiths around the power of football.
These programs connect to the NFL’s Inspire Change platform, showcasing the collaborative efforts of players, owners and the league to create positive change in communities across the country and work with RISE – the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality – to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations. Information on the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program can be found here. To learn more about RISE, visit here.
Miami Dolphins Rookies Collaborate with FOOTBALL UNITES™ Bigs in Blue for Dolphins Kids Cook-off presented by Publix
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November 12, 2019
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Miami Dolphins Rookies Collaborate with FOOTBALL UNITES™ Bigs in Blue for Dolphins Kids Cook-off presented by Publix
PLANTATION, FL– As part of the Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Bigs in Blue program, Dolphins rookies Chandler Cox, Sam Eguavoen, Terrill Hanks, Montre Hartage, Patrick Laird and Ken Webster as well as T.D. joined the youth of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami and local law enforcement officers to participate in the Dolphins Kids Cook-off presented by Publix on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The group gathered for an evening of fellowship and bonding as they received aprons and a cooking lesson led by Publix Chef Rey De La Osa.
“Having a mentor in my life as a kid growing up to give me positivity to do something in my life helped align myself for greatness and stay out of trouble and now being able to be in a position to give back to them means a lot,” Hanks said. “I definitely want to motivate, encourage and give them confidence because I know for myself being around the right people and mentoring helped me get to where I am today.”
“Publix is proud to host the Miami Dolphins and the Bigs in Blue with their littles for a special night at our Publix Apron’s Cooking School. We look forward to this event every year, it’s a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season and make memories with our community partner,” Publix Media & Community Relations Manager Nicole Krauss said.
The FOOTBALL UNITES™ Bigs in Blue program provides the 2019 Dolphins rookie class with an opportunity to participate in the community as mentors and foster new relationships with law enforcement and youth. This event is part of a season-long initiative with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami. Further events with the rookies and youth will include game day experiences and a mock draft.
”It’s amazing to have the Miami Dolphins through FOOTBALL UNITES™ come up with such a great opportunity for youth, adults, the entire community and different organizations come together to understand and better respect each other giving them the opportunity to see so many different cultures, appreciate each other, love each other and work together as one,” North Miami Police Athletic League Executive Director Lynda Roberts said.
These efforts and initiatives align with the organization’s goal to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. Dolphins Chairman of the Board & Managing General Partner Stephen Ross and Dolphins players created the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program as a way to bring positive social change. The Miami Dolphins organization believes it is important to be inclusive of the diversity and aware of the intersections that make up South Florida, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faiths around the power of football.
These programs connect to the NFL’s Inspire Change platform, showcasing the collaborative efforts of players, owners and the league to create positive change in communities across the country and work with RISE – the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality – to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations. Information on the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program can be found here. To learn more about RISE, visit here. Fans can join the conversation with the NFL’S Inspire Change program by clicking here.
Miami Dolphins and Cornerback Xavien Howard Donate Equipment to the North Miami Senior High School Football and Girls Flag Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program
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November 7, 2019
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Miami Dolphins and Cornerback Xavien Howard Donate Equipment to the North Miami Senior High School Football and Girls Flag Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins and cornerback Xavien Howard surprised the North Miami Senior High School football and girls flag football team with equipment to help create a safer and healthier environment for their program. The donated equipment included Dolphins branded shirts, footballs, cleats, blocking shields, backpacks and a JUGS machine. The teams also had the opportunity to hear from Howard about his experiences as a collegiate and professional athlete. North Miami Police Department Chief Larry Juriga and North Miami Police Department officers also were on hand for the donation.
“I feel like if anybody would’ve done this for my school – better cleats, better jerseys – it would’ve given us a fair opportunity,” Howard said. “I went to a small school and we didn’t really have equipment to work with, so it feels great to be able to give back to North Miami and now they can keep working to raise their game and be competitive.”
This is the ninth Junior Dolphins Equipment Donation this year. The Dolphins also made a donation to Pahokee High School, Felix Varela Senior High School, Stranahan High School and Ronald W. Reagan Doral High School in April and South Broward High School, Santaluces Community High School, Miami Beach Senior High School in May and Piper High School in September. In 2018, the Dolphins made donations to Miramar High School in May, Pompano Beach High School in July, Booker T Washington in August, Spanish River High School, Key West High School, Marathon High School and Coral Shores High School in September and Glades Central Community High School in November.
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 part of an ongoing series 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 are in connection with 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 awarded Jennings off waivers
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November 6, 2019
Miami Dolphins awarded Jennings off waivers
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have been awarded wide receiver Gary Jennings off waivers from Seattle.
Jennings was a fourth-round pick (120th overall) by Seattle in the 2019 NFL draft but has yet to appear in an NFL game. He played collegiately at West Virginia, where he appeared in 50 career games with 22 starts and finished his career sixth in school history in career receiving yards (2,294) and seventh in career receptions (168). He earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors as a senior in 2018 after scoring 13 receiving touchdowns, which were second in the Big 12 and fifth in the nation.
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Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Collaborates with Broward’s Sherriff’s Office for Community Building Ride Along
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November 6, 2019
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Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Collaborates with Broward’s Sherriff’s Office for Community Building Ride Along
DANIA BEACH, FL– The Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program collaborated with Broward’s Sherriff’s Office (BSO) for a community building ride along to demonstrate a unified front between Dolphins players and law enforcement on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Miami Dolphins Shaq Calhoun, Bobby McCain, Doug Middleton, Durval Queiroz Neto and Chidi Okeke joined BSO to participate in a series of exercises and activities to engage with the community, discuss community policing and emphasize importance of perspective taking.
“Just being able to get out so they can see the Dolphins players and the police join forces and see that we are one community and we stand together is big,” Miami Dolphins Cornerback Bobby McCain said. “We are all here for a reason and we are all here to help at the end of the day.”
As part of the ride along, Miami Dolphins players were paired with law enforcement officers to visit local communities in Broward County making stops at the Boys and Girls Club, Mary Saunders Park and C.W. Thomas Park in Dania Beach. To conclude the ride along, the group attended a roll call with BSO deputies at Dania Beach District.
“I applaud the Miami Dolphins players and management for their efforts and enthusiasm to help bring awareness to community policing and public safety,” Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony said. “The Broward Sheriff’s Office looks forward to continuing with this partnership to help build relationships with our communities.”
The FOOTBALL UNITES™ Law Enforcement program consists of Miami Dolphins players, alumni, cheerleaders and staff working with local law enforcement to jointly engage youth, discuss community policing and promote positive interactions. Anchor events include a Police and Youth Conference with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project and ride alongs. This marks the team’s fifth law enforcement ride along and is the fourth ride along with BSO.
These efforts and initiatives align with the organization’s goal to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. Dolphins Chairman of the Board & Managing General Partner Stephen Ross and Dolphins players created the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program as a way to bring positive social change. The Miami Dolphins organization believes it is important to be inclusive of the diversity and aware of the intersections that make up South Florida, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faiths around the power of football.
These programs connect to the NFL’s Inspire Change platform, showcasing the collaborative efforts of players, owners and the league to create positive change in communities across the country and work with RISE – the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality – to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations. Information on the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program can be found here. To learn more about RISE, visit here. Fans can join the
conversation with the NFL’S Inspire Change program by clicking here.
