Miami Dolphins make trade with Washington
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April 28, 2021
Miami Dolphins make trade with Washington
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have acquired a 2021 seventh-round pick from Washington in exchange for guard Ereck Flowers and a 2021 seventh-round pick.
Flowers started 14 games for the Dolphins in 2020 and has played in 89 games with 85 starts in his six-year NFL career. He has spent time with the N.Y. Giants (2015-18), Jacksonville (2018), Washington (2019) and Miami (2020). Flowers originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (ninth overall) by the N.Y. Giants in the 2015 NFL Draft. A Miami native, he played collegiately at the University of Miami and prepped at Miami Norland High School.
Florida Memorial University Hosts Book Signing with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition’s Desmond Meade for Second Chance Month in Partnership with the Miami Dolphins and Lennar Foundation
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April 28, 2021
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Florida Memorial University Hosts Book Signing with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition’s Desmond Meade for Second Chance Month in Partnership with the Miami Dolphins and Lennar Foundation
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – On April 27, Florida Memorial University hosted a book signing event with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC), in partnership with the Miami Dolphins and Lennar Foundation. Students from FMU’s Certificate Program in Construction Trades program had the opportunity to hear from FRRC President and Executive Director Desmond Meade and were provided a copy of his book Let My People Vote: My Battle to Restore the Civil Rights of Returning Citizens. The memoir recounts Meade’s personal journey and activism to restore voting rights to returning citizens who have served their terms following Florida’s passage of Amendment 4 in 2018. Copies of the book given to students were purchased by the Dolphins from African American owned Pyramid Books in Boynton Beach.
The Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee previously donated $100,000 to the FRRC Fines and Fees Program in September 2020 to impact hundreds of people with past convictions, with a focus on Miami Gardens and the surrounding communities. As part of this commitment, the Dolphins collaborated with FRRC to pay the fines and fees of four FMU students at Tuesday’s event. Additionally, through the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program, meals were provided from iSeeFood Miami, a Miami Gardens based and African-American owned restaurant. These efforts align with Second Chance Month (April), a nationwide effort to raise awareness about barriers faced by those with criminal records after serving their time and providing opportunities to reintegrate into society.
“I am profoundly appreciative for the collective impact that the Miami Dolphins and Florida Memorial University continue to have on empowering individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to elevate their personal lives and economically transform their communities,” said Florida Memorial University President Jaffus Hardrick.
“As a returning citizen, I personally know the positive impact of having hope, access to a job, and access to participate in our democracy. That’s why I’m grateful to be a part of this wonderful opportunity,” said Meade.
“Through our partnerships with FMU and the FRRC, we are continuing to find intentional ways to support the Construction Trades Program students in developing their careers and improving their lives,” said Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Jason Jenkins. “Voter awareness and engagement is an important area of focus for our organization, and during Second Chance Month, we hope to further educate and help our community surrounding these initiatives.”
In January 2021, the Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee announced that they joined the Lennar Foundation to fund Florida Memorial University’s Certificate Program in Construction Trades. This program, the first of its kind at a Historically Black College in Florida, will play a key role in economic empowerment by providing equitable access for minorities in South Florida through employment in the construction business. Tuition, along with meals and transportation, is free for all participants in the 12-week certification program. The donation is in collaboration with Miami Dolphins players, the organization, the Lennar Foundation and a NFL Foundation social justice grant. Participants can register for the program at www.fmuniv.edu/trade.
Miami Dolphins sign Fluker
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April 20, 2021
Miami Dolphins sign Fluker
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have signed offensive lineman D.J. Fluker as an unrestricted free agent from Baltimore.
Fluker has played in 108 games with 96 starts in his NFL career. He’s made appearances for San Diego (2013-16), the N.Y. Giants (2017), Seattle (2018-19) and Baltimore (2020). Fluker earned PFWA All-Rookie team honors in 2013 and was a first-round pick (11th overall) by the Chargers in the 2013 NFL draft. He played collegiately at Alabama, where he was a first-team All-American in 2012 and part of three national championship teams.
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Alabama ’13 |
Foley, Ala. |
UFA, ’21 (Bal.) |
Miami Dolphins Host Eleventh Annual Dolphins Challenge Cancer to Raise Funds in Support of Cancer Research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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April 10, 2021
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Miami Dolphins Host Eleventh Annual Dolphins Challenge Cancer to Raise Funds in Support of Cancer Research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
DCC XI Contributions Continue to Fulfill $75 Million Commitment Towards Life-Saving Cancer Research at Sylvester
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The South Florida community rallied for the Miami Dolphins’ eleventh annual Dolphins Challenge Cancer (DCC XI) raising funds for innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, a part of UHealth – the University of Miami Health System. The popular philanthropic event united participants under a “one team, one fight” mission with the common goal of challenging cancer in the South Florida community through its partnership with Sylvester.
DCC XI was the first Dolphins Challenge Cancer event to be hosted both virtually and in-person and gained the support of over 3,390 participants on Saturday April 10, 2021. Participants were given the opportunity to cycle, run, walk or volunteer at the event all in an effort to continue fulfilling the $75 million commitment made by the DCC in November 2020. This $75 million commitment is the largest known philanthropic pledge in sports and will support life-saving cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
“While COVID-19 has certainly affected many aspects of our day to day lives, our battle against cancer has continued in full force and the DCC has remained focused on fulfilling our $75 million commitment to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,” Miami Dolphins Foundation Executive Director Jesse Marks said. “For the eleventh year in a row, we are honored to be able to host such an impactful event that raises awareness throughout our South Florida community while also supporting life-saving cancer research. We are beyond grateful for partners, participants, donors and municipalities who are just as committed to challenging cancer as we are.”
“Through our incredible partnership with the Miami Dolphins, the DCC plays a crucial role in advancing our drive towards more cures and finding better therapies to fight cancer,” Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., said. “A day of unparalleled inspiration, the DCC celebrates our survivors and fuels our physicians, researchers, nurses, and support staff as they feel the community’s powerful commitment to our mission firsthand and share the remembrance of the loved ones we have lost to cancer. The Dolphins have done an incredible job to ensure that the DCC is held safely, so that we can host the event in person and virtually to raise millions of dollars for cancer research.”
The DCC donates 100 percent of participant-raised funds to cancer research at Sylvester, an effort that would not be possible without the incredible support of all contributors. The 100-mile ride presented by UKG, 50-mile ride presented by Amgen, 35-mile ride presented by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, 15-mile Ride presented by Harcourt M. & Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation, and the DCC 5K presented by Ambetter from Sunshine Health all ended at the Mad Dog Finish Line presented by AutoNation Drive Pink. Following the five events, participants enjoyed the safe and relaxing Celebration Festival presented by Moss Construction. The Lennar Foundation, a legacy partner and one of the events largest organizational donors, also stepped up to support the DCC for its tenth consecutive year.
These initiatives align with the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s commitment of leveraging the power of sports and entertainment to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community.
The Dolphins Challenge Cancer (DCC) was founded in 2010 by the Miami Dolphins organization as the signature initiative of the Foundation’s health impact area and has become the largest fundraising event in the NFL. The DCC’s purpose is to improve people’s living through financial support for innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Since its inception, the DCC has contributed more than $39.2 million in unrestricted gifts by donating 100 percent of participant-raised funds to Sylvester. In November of 2020, the Miami Dolphins organization announced a $75 million transformative gift commitment to Sylvester. For more information, visit DolphinsChallengeCancer.com.
Miami Dolphins sign Jenkins
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April 2, 2021
Miami Dolphins sign Jenkins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have signed defensive tackle John Jenkins as an unrestricted free agent from Chicago.
Jenkins enters his second stint with the team after playing the 2019 season with Miami. He played in all 16 games with five starts for the Dolphins that season, totaling 34 tackles (20 solo), one sack and one pass defensed. Jenkins has played eight NFL seasons for five different franchises, spending time with New Orleans (2013-16), Seattle (2016), Chicago (2017, 2020), the N.Y. Giants (2018) and Miami (2019). He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (82nd overall) by New Orleans in the 2013 NFL draft.
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Georgia ’13 |
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