Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 31, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed quarterback Jake Rudock. The team also placed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on the reserve/COVID-19 list*, placed linebacker Elandon Roberts on injured reserve and activated wide receiver Kirk Merritt as a COVID-19 replacement for Sunday’s game.
Rudock has spent multiple stints on Miami’s practice squad after joining the team on Jan. 12, 2019. He has played in three NFL games, all with Detroit during the 2017 season. Rudock originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (191st overall) by Detroit in the 2016 NFL draft. A Weston, Fla. native, Rudock attended St. Thomas Aquinas and played collegiately at Iowa (2011-14) and Michigan (2015).
Fitzpatrick joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 18, 2019. Over the past two seasons, Fitzpatrick has completed 494-of-769 passes (64.2 pct.) for 5,620 yards and 33 touchdowns for a passer rating of 89.0 with the Dolphins. Fitzpatrick has totaled 34,977 passing yards and 223 passing touchdowns in his career. He originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (250th overall) by St. Louis in the 2005 NFL draft.
Roberts has played in 13 games with 11 starts this season after joining the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from New England on March 21, 2020. He’s totaled 61 tackles (33 solo), 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery this season. Roberts also played four seasons (2016-19) with the New England Patriots, winning a pair of Super Bowls (LI and LIII). He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (214th overall) by New England in the 2016 NFL draft.
Merritt made his NFL debut on Nov. 8, 2020 at Arizona but did not record any statistics. He has spent the rest of the season on Miami’s practice squad after originally entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Dolphins on April 29, 2020. Merritt earned first-team All-Sun Belt honors as a junior (2018) and senior (2019) at Arkansas State and led the conference in receptions (83) and receiving yards (1,005) in 2018.
*This new reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. If a player falls into either of these categories, their club is required to immediately place the player on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Per agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, clubs are not permitted to comment on a player’s medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether a player is in quarantine or is positive for COVID-19.
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| 5 |
Jake Rudock |
QB |
6-3 |
212 |
1/21/93 |
4 |
Michigan ’16 |
Weston, Fla. |
FA, ‘19 |
| 83 |
Kirk Merritt |
WR |
6-0 |
214 |
1/5/97 |
R |
Arkansas State ’20 |
Destrehan, La. |
FA, ‘20 |
Miami Dolphins promote Ford
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December 30, 2020
Miami Dolphins promote Ford
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have promoted wide receiver Isaiah Ford to the active roster.
Ford has played in 18 games in his NFL career, all with Miami (2018-20). He’s totaled 48 receptions for 483 yards (10.1 avg.) and has one carry for 11 yards. Ford was traded by Miami to New England on Nov. 3, 2020 before the Patriots waived him on Dec. 5, 2020. He signed with the Dolphins’ practice squad on Dec. 14, 2020 and played the past two games after being elevated to the active roster. Ford originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (237th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft.
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Pos. |
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Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| 84 |
Isaiah Ford |
WR |
6-2 |
201 |
2/9/96 |
3 |
Virginia Tech ’17 |
Jacksonville, Fla. |
FA, ‘20 |
Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program Feeds More Than 19,400 with December Holiday Meals Bringing Total Impact To 45,038 Meals Distributed During Holiday Season
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December 23, 2020
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Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program Feeds More Than 19,400 with December Holiday Meals Bringing Total Impact To 45,038 Meals Distributed During Holiday Season
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program distributed 19,423 meals to the South Florida community through a series of distributions from Thursday, Dec. 17 – Wednesday, Dec. 23. In total, the program distributed 45,038 meals during the holiday season in collaboration with Football UNITES™ community partners, local minority-owned restaurants and team partners. The Food Relief Program, led by Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and Vice Chairman and CEO Tom Garfinkel, is a year-long, multimillion-dollar commitment that addresses record unemployment and food insecurity in the wake of COVID-19.
These initiatives are in addition to the 25,615 Thanksgiving meals distributed through the Food Relief Program in November. To date, the program has distributed 296,861 meals in its continuous effort to impact the South Florida community.
“The Miami Dolphins are committed to addressing long-term critical needs of food insecurity and employment through our Food Relief Program, especially during the holidays,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We appreciate the hard work and support of our community and business partners to provide healthy and nutritious meals throughout South Florida during these unprecedented times.”
Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program holiday distribution events included:
- Thursday, Dec. 17: Partnered with HairClub and South Florida Seniors in Action to distribute 1,000 meals catered by local minority-owned restaurants The Licking and Groovin’ Bean to South Florida senior citizens in Miami Beach.
- Saturday, Dec. 19 – Sunday, Dec. 20: The Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program organized the #DolphinsMeals Holiday Weekend Blitz sponsored by Truist in collaboration with 16 local minority-owned restaurants and 15 organizational partners and communities to distribute 6,000 meals across the South Florida tri-county area.
- Tuesday, Dec. 22: In partnership with Centerplate and Sysco South Florida, the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program joined by Dolphins alumnus Philip Wheeler distributed 6,500 meals to the South Florida community at Hard Rock Stadium. The meals were prepared and catered by Centerplate, the team’s food, beverage and retail partner.
- Wednesday, Dec. 23: The Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program, joined by Dolphins Senior VP of Special Projects & Alumni Relations Nat Moore and alumnus Shawn Wooden, partnered with Miami-Dade County District 8 Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins to distribute 500 meals catered by Ackees Jamaican Cuisine at the South Dade Government Center.
Launched on June 1 by a multi-million-dollar commitment from Stephen Ross, the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program was created in response to record unemployment and food insecurity brought on by COVID-19. The program provides up to 1,000 meals on weekdays from local minority-owned restaurants and Centerplate, the team’s food, beverage and retail partner, which employs guest services and security staff at the stadium that have been affected as a result of COVID-19 cancellations on a long-term basis. To reinforce these initiatives, Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins Foundation announced in September that at least $1 million will go directly towards supporting minority-owned restaurants. Individuals and businesses that wish to participate in the match program can donate online at dolphins.com/meals.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 23, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated running back Myles Gaskin off the reserve/COVID-19* list.
Gaskin has played in eight games with six starts for the Dolphins this year and leads the team in rushing with 477 yards on 121 carries (3.9 avg.) and two touchdowns. He also has 32 receptions for 249 yards (7.7 avg.). Gaskin originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (234th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2019 NFL draft.
*This new reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. If a player falls into either of these categories, their club is required to immediately place the player on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Per agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, clubs are not permitted to comment on a player’s medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether a player is in quarantine or is positive for COVID-19.
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| 37 |
Myles Gaskin |
RB |
5-10 |
194 |
2/15/97 |
2 |
Washington ’19 |
Lynnwood, Wash. |
D7b, ‘19 |
Miami Dolphins elevate Ford
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December 22, 2020
Miami Dolphins elevate Ford
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated wide receiver Isaiah Ford to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement for Saturday’s game.
Ford has played in 17 games in his NFL career, all with Miami (2018-20). He’s totaled 44 receptions for 446 yards (10.1 avg.) and has one carry for 11 yards. Ford was traded by Miami to New England on Nov. 3, 2020 before the Patriots waived him on Dec. 5, 2020. He signed with the Dolphins’ practice squad on Dec. 14, 2020 and caught three passes for 18 yards (6.0 avg.) after being elevated last week vs. New England. Ford originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (237th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft.
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| 84 |
Isaiah Ford |
WR |
6-2 |
201 |
2/9/96 |
3 |
Virginia Tech ’17 |
Jacksonville, Fla. |
FA, ‘20 |
Howard selected to Pro Bowl
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December 21, 2020
Howard selected to Pro Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The National Football League today announced that Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard has been selected to start for the AFC team in the 2021 Pro Bowl.
It is the second Pro Bowl selection of Howard’s career. He was also named a Pro Bowl starter following the 2018 season.
Howard leads the NFL with nine interceptions this season and his 21 interceptions since 2017 are the most in the league. His nine this year are second in Dolphins history and the most since 1967, when cornerback Dick Westmoreland had 10. The last time an NFL player had nine interceptions in a season was Chicago’s Tim Jennings in 2012, when he also had nine. If Howard gets one more interception this season, he will match the Dolphins’ record and be the first NFL player since San Diego’s Antonio Cromartie (10) in 2007 to post double-digit interceptions in the same season.
Howard has also been productive outside of intercepting passes. His 17 passes defensed this season are tied for second in the NFL and he forced a fumble in last week’s win vs. New England.
Howard is the fourth cornerback in Dolphins history to earn multiple Pro Bowl selections and third to be chosen as a starter, joining Sam Madison (1999-2002), Patrick Surtain (2002-04) and Brent Grimes (2013-15). Madison started the Pro Bowls following the 1999-2001 seasons while Surtain started the Pro Bowls following the 2002-03 seasons. This marks the sixth time in the past eight years the Dolphins have had a member of the secondary earn a Pro Bowl selection.
Miami Dolphins waive Callaway
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December 21, 2020
Miami Dolphins waive Callaway
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived wide receiver Antonio Callaway.
Callaway was promoted from Miami’s practice squad on Nov. 18, 2020 and played in five games with one start for the Dolphins. He totaled two receptions for 20 yards (10.0 avg.). Callaway previously spent time with Cleveland (2018-19) after originally entering the NFL as a fourth-round pick (105th overall) by the Browns in the 2018 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 19, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated wide receiver Isaiah Ford to the active roster for Sunday’s game. The team also elevated tight end Chris Myarick as a COVID-19 replacement.
Ford has played in 16 games in his NFL career, all with Miami (2018-20). He’s totaled 41 receptions for 428 yards (10.4 avg.) and has one carry for 11 yards. Ford was traded by Miami to New England on Nov. 3, 2020 before the Patriots waived him on Dec. 5, 2020. He signed with the Dolphins’ practice squad on Dec. 14, 2020. Ford originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (237th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft.
Myarick has played in two NFL games but not recorded any statistics. He has spent each of the past two seasons on Miami’s practice squad after entering the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 9, 2019. Myarick was a four-year letterman (2015-18) and two-year starter at Temple.
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| 84 |
Isaiah Ford |
WR |
6-2 |
201 |
2/9/96 |
3 |
Virginia Tech ’17 |
Jacksonville, Fla. |
FA, ‘20 |
| 85 |
Chris Myarick |
TE |
6-5 |
261 |
10/6/95 |
1 |
Temple ’19 |
Elkins Park, Pa. |
FA, ‘19 |
