Miami Dolphins waive Charlton
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April 30, 2020
Miami Dolphins waive Charlton
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived defensive end Taco Charlton.
Charlton was awarded to Miami off waivers on Sept. 19, 2019. He played in 10 games with five starts for the Dolphins, totaling 21 tackles (14 solo), five sacks and two forced fumbles. In his career, Charlton has played in 37 contests with 12 starts, totaling 67 tackles (42 solo), nine sacks, two passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (28th overall) by Dallas in the 2017 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins sign 10 undrafted free agents
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April 29, 2020
Miami Dolphins sign 10 undrafted free agents
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed 10 undrafted college free agents: wide receiver Matt Cole, tackle Jonathan Hubbard, linebacker Kylan Johnson, defensive tackle Benito Jones, tackle Nick Kaltmayer, defensive tackle Ray Lima, wide receiver Kirk Merritt, defensive end Tyshun Render, center Donell Stanley and tight end Bryce Sterk.
Cole was a four-year letterwinner (2016-19) at McKendree University, where he was named Great Lakes Valley Conference Special Teams Player of the Year as a senior in 2019. He earned first-team All-GLVC honors with 43 receptions for 939 yards (21.8 avg.) in 2019, which set school records for receiving yards and touchdown receptions. He also had 23 kickoff returns for 625 yards (27.2 avg.) and one touchdown, along with eight punt returns for 208 yards (26.0 avg.).
Hubbard was a four-year letterman (2016-19) and three-year starter at Northwestern State. He played in 32 games with 26 starts, primarily at tackle. Hubbard helped the Demon offense establish school records in passing yardage in each of the past two seasons.
Johnson started all 13 games last year for Pittsburgh after transferring from Florida as a graduate. He totaled 54 tackles, 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles, earning honorable mention All-ACC honors. At Florida, Johnson played in 33 games with nine starts, totaling 83 tackles and one sack.
Jones was a four-year letterman (2016-19) and three-year starter at Mississippi, where he played in 48 games with 36 starts. He finished his career with 132 tackles and 10.5 sacks. His 10.5 career sacks are 11th in program history. Jones earned second-team All-SEC honors as a senior in 2019. His 30 tackles were the most in the conference by a nose tackle.
Kaltmayer was a three-year letterman (2017-19) at Kansas State, playing in all 38 games in his career. He started all 13 games at right tackle as a senior in 2019 and earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors. Kaltmayer played his freshman season at Western Illinois before transferring to Kansas State.
Lima was a three-year starter (2017-19) at Iowa State, starting 33 games in his career. He earned second-team All-Big 12 honors as a senior in 2019 and first-team All-Big 12 honors as a junior in 2018. Lima finished his career with 87 tackles and 10.5 stops for loss. He played his freshman season at El Camino College before transferring to Iowa State.
Merritt was a two-year starter (2018-19) at Arkansas State, where he earned first-team All-Sun Belt honors in both seasons. He caught 70 passes for 806 yards (11.5 avg.) and 12 touchdowns as a senior in 2019 and 83 receptions for 1,005 yards 12.1 avg.) and seven touchdowns as a junior in 2018. His 83 receptions were third in school history and led the Sun Belt Conference that season. Merritt also played at East Mississippi Community College and Oregon.
Render was a four-year letterman (2016-19) at Middle Tennessee State. As a senior in 2019, he started 12 games and had a career-high 49 tackles. He also recorded 3.5 sacks, one interception, five pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles.
Stanley was a five-year letterwinner (2015-19) and three-year starter at South Carolina. He finished his career with 50 games played and 38 starts – 23 at center, 11 at left guard and four at right guard. Stanley was named a team captain for his senior season in 2019 and also won the team’s leadership award and unselfish teammate award on the offensive side of the ball.
Sterk played two seasons (2018-19) at Montana State, where he earned second-team FCS All-American honors as a defensive end in 2019. Sterk recorded 20 tackles for loss and 15 sacks as a senior and his 15 sacks were fourth-most in school history and tied for the most in FCS that season. He began his collegiate career at Washington.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Matt Cole |
WR |
5-10 |
197 |
11/7/96 |
R |
McKendree ’20 |
Chicago, Ill. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Jonathan Hubbard |
T |
6-5 |
274 |
8/17/97 |
R |
Northwestern St. ’20 |
Kilgore, Texas |
FA, ’20 |
| Kylan Johnson |
LB |
6-2 |
230 |
12/23/96 |
R |
Pittsburgh ’20 |
Dallas, Texas |
FA, ’20 |
| Benito Jones |
DT |
6-1 |
316 |
11/27/97 |
R |
Mississippi ’20 |
Waynesboro, Miss. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Nick Kaltmayer |
T |
6-7 |
313 |
6/13/97 |
R |
Kansas State ’20 |
Edwardsville, Ill. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Ray Lima |
DT |
6-3 |
316 |
5/27/96 |
R |
Iowa State ’20 |
Los Angeles, Calif. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Kirk Merritt |
WR |
6-0 |
208 |
1/5/97 |
R |
Arkansas State ’20 |
Destrehan, La. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Tyshun Render |
DE |
6-4 |
248 |
3/28/97 |
R |
Middle Tenn. St. ’20 |
Newnan, Ga. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Donell Stanley |
C |
6-4 |
324 |
6/27/95 |
R |
South Carolina ’20 |
Floydale, S.C. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Bryce Sterk |
TE |
6-4 |
262 |
9/11/96 |
R |
Montana State ’20 |
Lynden, Wash. |
FA, ‘20 |
Miami Dolphins sign Frazier
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April 27, 2020
Miami Dolphins sign Frazier
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed safety Kavon Frazier.
Frazier spent the first four years (2016-19) of his career with Dallas, where he played in 44 games with two starts. He has 48 career tackles (31 solo), one sack, one pass defensed and one forced fumble in his career. Frazier has also totaled 17 special teams stops (12 solo). He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (212th overall) by Dallas in the 2016 NFL draft.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Kavon Frazier |
S |
6-0 |
220 |
8/11/94 |
5 |
Central Michigan ’16 |
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
UFA, ’20 (Dal.) |
Miami Dolphins waive 4
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April 26, 2020
Miami Dolphins waive 4
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived linebacker Terrill Hanks, safety Montre Hartage, long snapper Taybor Pepper and running back Samaje Perine.
Hanks spent the entire 2019 season on Miami’s practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Dolphins on May 9, 2019. A Miami native, Hanks played at Immaculata-La Salle High School before he became a four-year starter at New Mexico State.
Hartage played four games for the Dolphins in 2019, totaling seven tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed. He also spent multiple stints on Miami’s practice squad. Hartage originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent on May 9, 2019.
Pepper was Miami’s long snapper for all 16 games in 2019. He was signed by the team on Sept. 2, 2019 after he spend the offseason and training camp with the N.Y. Giants. Pepper also played in four games for Green Bay in 2017. He originally entered the NFL on a reserve/futures contract with Green Bay on Jan. 27, 2017.
Perine joined the Dolphins on Dec. 24, 2019 and played in the season finale for the Dolphins, totaling five carries for 16 yards (3.2 avg.) in the win at New England. He spent most of the 2019 season on Cincinnati’s active roster and practice squad. Perine originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (114th overall) by Washington in the 2017 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins waive Ledbetter
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April 21, 2020
Miami Dolphins waive Ledbetter
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter with a non-football injury designation.
Ledbetter joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 9, 2019 and made the active roster coming out of training camp. He started the season opener vs. Baltimore and made four tackles (one solo) with half a sack before suffering a season-ending injury. He was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 12, 2019.
Miami Dolphins Foundation Announces 50/50 Raffle Benefitting COVID-19 Relief for Local Hospitals
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April 20, 2020
Miami Dolphins Foundation Announces 50/50 Raffle Benefitting COVID-19 Relief for Local Hospitals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Foundation has announced a virtual 50/50 raffle to support COVID-19 response efforts for local hospitals in South Florida. The raffle will begin on Monday, April 20 at 4 p.m. and end at the conclusion of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 25.
“The Miami Dolphins Foundation is excited to take our 50/50 raffle virtual this year to raise critical funds for COVID-19 relief efforts in South Florida,” Miami Dolphins Foundation Executive Director Jesse Marks said. “This is an opportunity for our fans to give back, while being a part of the festivities and excitement surrounding the 2020 NFL Draft.”
Through the 50/50 raffle, fans can obtain a ticket virtually from home and enter the draw to win half of the 50/50 jackpot, while the other half will benefit COVID-19 relief initiatives. These efforts align with the Miami Dolphins Foundations’ mission of leveraging the power of sports and entertainment to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community.
For more information and to enter to win, visit dolphins5050.com.
Miami Dolphins waive 6 players
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April 18, 2020
Miami Dolphins waive 6 players
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived linebacker Jake Carlock, linebacker Jamal Davis II, wide receiver Andy Jones, cornerback Linden Stephens, defensive tackle Gerald Willis and wide receiver Terry Wright.
Carlock joined the Dolphins’ practice squad on Nov. 12, 2019 and spent the remainder of the season there. He also spent time last year on the N.Y. Giants practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Giants on May 2, 2019.
Davis II was signed by Miami off Tennessee’s practice squad on Dec. 10, 2019 and appeared in three games for the Dolphins. He spent the offseason and training camp with Houston and originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Texans on May 10, 2019.
Jones spent two stints on Miami’s practice squad in 2019 after spending the offseason and training camp with Detroit. He’s played in 11 NFL games with three starts, making one appearance for Houston in 2017 and 10 appearances with three starts for Detroit from 2017-18. Jones has 11 receptions for 80 yards (7.3 avg.) and one touchdown in his career. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Dallas on May 6, 2016.
Stephens was signed by Miami off Seattle’s practice squad on Dec. 7, 2019 and appeared in three games, making three solo tackles. He spent last offseason and training camp with Denver. Stephens originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on May 3, 2018.
Willis was promoted to Miami’s active roster on Nov. 20, 2019 and played in two games, making two assisted tackles. He spent two stints on Miami’s practice squad last year and was with Baltimore during the offseason and training camp. The University of Miami product originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Baltimore on May 3, 2019.
Wright joined the Dolphins’ practice squad on Nov. 27, 2019 after spending time on Seattle and Pittsburgh’s practice squads. He spent the offseason program and training camp with Seattle. Wright originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Seattle on May 3, 2019.
Miami Dolphins Alumni Restaurateurs Team Up to Provide Food Relief
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April 16, 2020
Miami Dolphins Alumni Restaurateurs Team Up to Provide Food Relief
$250,000 grant from Miami Dolphin owner Stephen Ross to seed larger community effort, all while helping to keep restaurant employees working
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Four former Miami Dolphin stars who are engaged in the food service industry have teamed up to provide free meals to vulnerable populations who have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, all while helping to keep workers from their restaurants employed.
John Offerdahl (Offerdahl’s Off-The-Grill), Kim Bokamper (Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill), Bob Brudzinski (Bru’s Room Sports Grill) and legendary Coach Don Shula have teamed up to provide lunch and dinner options to the most at-risk.
The program, made possible by a $250,000 grant from Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross through the Miami Dolphins Foundation, lays the groundwork for a multi-faceted program designed to keep as many people fed as possible, all while keeping food service industry workers employed.
In order to apply for emergency meal kits, interested non-profit organizations may email FEEDTHENEEDSouthFlorida@gmail.com. Once the organization and their request are vetted, they will be notified as to the specifics of meal drop-offs pending need and available funds.
“The magnitude of the impact of both the health and economic crisis on our most vulnerable populations cannot be overstated,” said John Offerdahl. “Many of these individuals simply do not have the resources and the physical means to provide food for their families. This grant is an initial step towards a much broader effort to help at-risk populations, all while keeping food service employees working.”
The program brings individually pre-wrapped meals to vetted 1st responders, healthcare and non-profit organizations at a designated drop-off location. This allows for social distancing and creates the most hygienic environment. The organizations then distribute the meals to their constituents. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available.
To support these efforts, go to www.handofffoundation.org to make a 100% tax-deductible donation. Money will feed the needs of 1st responders, healthcare workers, as well as vulnerable families in our communities right here in South Florida.
As Coach Shula says, “In life, as in football… It takes a team!”
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