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Miami Dolphins sign Dedmon to futures contract   Download PDF version

January 27, 2022

Miami Dolphins sign Dedmon to futures contract

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed wide receiver DeVonte Dedmon to a reserve/futures contract.

Dedmon played the past two seasons (2019, 2021) for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League, catching 15 passes for 161 yards (10.7 avg.). He was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Special Teams Player in 2021 after posting three return touchdowns – two punt returns and one kickoff return. Dedmon became the fastest player in CFL history to total five return touchdowns – three punt returns and two kickoff returns – by doing so in his 15th career game. Dedmon played collegiately at William & Mary, where he earned third-team All-CAA honors as a senior in 2018.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
DeVonte Dedmon WR 5-10 200 11/23/95 1 William & Mary ’19 Williamsburg, Va. FA, ‘22
Miami Dolphins sign Ross to futures contract   Download PDF version

January 25, 2022

Miami Dolphins sign Ross to futures contract

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed defensive back D’Angelo Ross to a reserve/futures contract.

Ross played in three games with one start for New England in 2021, totaling three tackles (two solo). He also played in New England’s AFC Wild Card game. Ross spent the entire 2020 season on New England’s practice squad and missed the 2019 season on injured reserve. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New England on May 2, 2019.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
D’Angelo Ross DB 5-9 190 10/29/96 2 New Mexico ’19 La Puente, Calif. FA, ‘22
Miami Dolphins sign 2 players to futures contracts   Download PDF version

January 20, 2022

Miami Dolphins sign 2 players to futures contracts

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed running back Gerrid Doaks and defensive back Quincy Wilson to reserve/futures contracts.

Doaks was a seventh-round pick (244th overall) by Miami in the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent the entire 2021 season on Miami’s practice squad. Doaks spent five seasons (2016-20) at the University of Cincinnati, where he played in 30 games with 12 starts. He started nine games as a senior in 2020, totaling 673 rushing yards, 202 receiving yards and nine total touchdowns.

Wilson has spent five seasons in the NFL, appearing in 32 games with 11 starts for Indianapolis (2017-19) and the N.Y. Jets (2020). He missed the 2021 season on injured reserve with the N.Y. Giants. Wilson has totaled 61 career tackles (49 solo), two interceptions, eight passes defensed and one fumble recovery. A Fort Lauderdale native, he played at the University of Florida and prepped at University School in Davie.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Gerrid Doaks RB 5-11 228 6/9/98 R Cincinnati ’21 Indianapolis, Ind. D7b, ‘21
Quincy Wilson DB 6-2 193 8/16/96 5 Florida ’17 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. FA, ‘22
Miami Dolphins sign 4 players to futures contracts   Download PDF version

January 11, 2022

Miami Dolphins sign 4 players to futures contracts

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed wide receiver Cody Core, cornerback Javaris Davis, tackle Adam Pankey and tackle Kion Smith to reserve/futures contracts.

Core joined the Dolphins’ practice squad on Nov. 29, 2021 but did not appear in a game. He’s played four NFL seasons – three with Cincinnati (2016-18) and one with the N.Y. Giants (2019) – appearing in 51 contests with seven starts. Core has recorded 33 career receptions for 388 yards (11.8 avg.) and one touchdown. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (199th overall) by Cincinnati in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Davis has spent the past two seasons on Miami’s practice squad. He made his NFL debut this season vs. Carolina on Nov. 28, 2021 and recorded two solo tackles and one pass defensed. Davis originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Kansas City on April 6, 2020.

Pankey was awarded to the Dolphins off waivers on Dec. 10, 2019 and has appeared in seven contests for the Dolphins over the past three seasons (2019-21). He spent the entire 2021 campaign on Miami’s practice squad and was elevated for the Week 16 win at New Orleans. Pankey also spent two seasons (2017-18) in Green Bay and has appeared in nine NFL games with one start. He originally entered the league as an undrafted college free agent with Green Bay on May 5, 2017.

Smith spent the entire 2021 season on Miami’s practice squad but did not appear in a game. He spent the offseason program and training camp with Atlanta after he was signed as an undrafted college free agent on May 14, 2021. Smith earned first-team all-conference honors at Fayetteville State as a junior in 2019 before his 2020 college season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Cody Core WR 6-3 205 4/17/94 5 Mississippi ’16 Auburn, Ala. FA, ‘21
Javaris Davis CB 5-8 183 12/26/96 1 Auburn ’20 Jacksonville, Fla. Wai., ’20 (KC)
Adam Pankey T 6-5 313 2/2/94 4 West Virginia ’17 Hamilton, Ohio Wai., ’19 (GB)
Kion Smith T 6-5 295 10/7/98 R Fayetteville St. ’21 Lumberton, N.C. FA, ‘21
Miami Dolphins relieve Head Coach Brian Flores of his duties   Download PDF version

January 10, 2022

Miami Dolphins relieve Head Coach Brian Flores of his duties

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced today that Head Coach Brian Flores has been relieved on his duties. Flores completed his third season as head coach with a 24-25 record.

“I made a decision today to part ways with Brian Flores,” said Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross. “After evaluating where we are as an organization and what we need going forward to improve, I determined that key dynamics of our football organization weren’t functioning at a level I want it to be and felt that this decision was in the best interest of the Miami Dolphins.  I believe we have a talented young roster in place and have the opportunity to be much better in 2022.  I want to thank Brian for his hard work and wish him nothing but the best in his future.”

Flores was named the 13th head coach in team history on Feb. 4, 2019. He began his coaching career as a special teams assistant for New England from 2008-09. In 2010, Flores served as an offensive assistant and worked with special teams. He spent his final eight seasons (2011-18) in New England coaching defense.

Miami Dolphins announce team award winners   Download PDF version

January 6, 2022

Miami Dolphins announce team award winners

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced their team award winners for the 2021 season. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was named the Dan Marino Most Valuable Player, defensive back Jason McCourty earned the Don Shula Leadership Award, linebacker Elandon Roberts was named the team’s Ed Block Courage Award winner and linebacker Jaelan Phillips earned the Nat Moore Community Service Award.

Waddle is the first rookie to be named Dan Marino Team MVP since Zach Thomas in 1996. He’s only the fifth rookie to win the award, joining Thomas (1996), Marino (1983), David Woodley (1980) and Bob Griese (1967). Waddle is the fifth wide receiver to earn the honor, and just the third to win it outright, joining Jarvis Landry (2015 co-winner), Chris Chambers (2005), O.J. McDuffie (1997-98) and Paul Warfield (1970 co-winner). Waddle set franchise rookie records with 99 receptions and 988 receiving yards with one game still to play. His 99 receptions are second-most by a rookie in NFL history and if he has three receptions in the season finale, he will break the NFL’s rookie receptions record of 101, set by Anquan Boldin in 2003. This award is voted on by South Florida media who regularly cover the team and was re-named the Dan Marino Most Valuable Player Award in 2000 to reflect the achievements of Hall of Fame quarterback and 12-time team MVP, Dan Marino.

McCourty is the winner of the Don Shula Leadership Award, as voted on by his teammates. He’s just the seventh player to win the award in his first season with the team, joining Ryan Fitzpatrick (2019), Frank Gore (2018), Karlos Dansby (2010), Chad Pennington (2008), Junior Seau (2003) and Fred Barnett (1996). McCourty is just the second defensive back to earn the honor, joining safety Yeremiah Bell who was a co-recipient in 2009. McCourty served as a team captain this season and is also a finalist for the NFL’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award this year. The Don Shula Leadership Award is voted on by the players and is given to the teammate who exhibits leadership on and off the field. It was re-named the Don Shula Leadership Award in 2005 to reflect the accomplishments of the Hall of Fame coach Shula.

Roberts is a first-time recipient of the team’s Ed Block Courage Award. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 16 of the 2020 season at Las Vegas and underwent surgery in January 2021. His relentless attitude and perseverance allowed him to return to the starting lineup in time for the season-opener at New England in Week 1. Roberts has been selected as a team captain in each of the past two seasons. This year, he set a career high with 79 tackles (42 solo) with one game remaining. In Week 3, he returned to the same Allegiant Stadium field that he was carted off last season and recorded his first career interception, one he returned 85 yards for a touchdown. Each year, all 32 teams select a player to receive the Ed Block Courage Award. The recipient is selected by the Dolphins’ athletic training staff and symbolizes professionalism, great strength and dedication. The honoree also is a community role model.

Phillips is this year’s winner of the Nat Moore Community Service Award and is the first rookie to win the award dating back to its inception in 1987. Phillips has participated in numerous charitable activities in the South Florida community this year and volunteered his time on a near-weekly basis on his off days during the season. He has been available in times of need, donating his time and resources to help Surfside residents following the condo collapse and for Haiti Relief following the earthquakes in August 2021. Phillips, who played at the University of Miami, has been actively involved with the Lotus House, improving the lives of homeless women and children in Miami. He is part of the Dolphins’ Social Impact Committee, working to positively impact civic engagement, education and economic empowerment in South Florida. Phillips also helped those in need during the holiday season, participating in several meal and gift distributions in November and December. The Nat Moore Community Service Award is given each year to a Miami Dolphins player recognized for his involvement in the South Florida community. Moore spent 13 seasons in a Dolphins uniform, culminating by his placement on the Dolphins Honor Roll in 1999.

Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

January 3, 2022

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated defensive tackle John Jenkins and wide receiver Preston Williams off the reserve/COVID-19 list. The Dolphins also activated center Spencer Pulley and guard Durval Queiroz Neto off the practice squad/COVID-19 list.

Jenkins has played in 99 career games with 30 starts. He joined the Dolphins for his second stint with the team on April 2, 2021. He also played for Miami during the 2019 season. Jenkins has appeared in six games with two starts during the 2021 season, totaling 16 tackles (10 solo). He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (82nd overall) by New Orleans in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Williams has played in 24 career games with 17 starts over three season (2019-21) with Miami. He’s totaled 56 career receptions for 787 yards (14.1 avg.) and seven touchdowns. In 2021, Williams has appeared in eight contests with three starts, totaling six receptions for 71 yards (11.8 avg.). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 9, 2019.

Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

January 1, 2022

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated defensive lineman Adam Butler and safety Brandon Jones off the reserve/COVID-19 list. The team also activated linebacker Brennan Scarlett off injured reserve. Miami elevated wide receiver Kirk Merritt and center Cameron Tom as COVID-19 replacements and defensive back Chris Milton as a standard elevation for Sunday’s game. The Dolphins placed cornerback Noah Igbinoghene and safety Sheldrick Redwine on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Butler joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from New England on March 17, 2021. He has played in all 15 games with one start for Miami this year, totaling 16 tackles (nine solo), two sacks and three passes defensed. Butler played his first four NFL seasons in New England (2017-20) and has appeared in 78 career games with 13 starts, totaling 112 tackles (63 solo), 17.0 sacks, 12 passes defensed and one forced fumble. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New England on May 5, 2017.

Jones has played in 29 career games with 15 starts, totaling 122 tackles (77 solo), 6.0 sacks, one interception, two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. In 2021, he’s totaled five sacks, which is the most by a defensive back in a single season in Dolphins history and leads the NFL this year. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (70th overall) by Miami in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Scarlett joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 22, 2021 and was placed on injured reserve on Nov. 23, 2021. He’s played in 11 games with four starts for the Dolphins this season, totaling 15 tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed. Scarlett played the first five seasons of his NFL career (2016-20) for Houston. He’s played in a total of 67 career games with 26 starts, making 135 tackles (80 solo), 5.5 sacks, one interception, six passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Scarlett originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Houston on May 6, 2016.

Merritt has spent each of the past two seasons (2020-21) on Miami’s practice squad. He has played two career games, recording one reception for 13 yards. Merritt originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on April 29, 2020. He earned back-to-back first-team All-Sun Belt honors at Arkansas State in 2018 and 2019.

Tom joined the Dolphins on Feb. 3, 2021 and spent most of the season on Miami’s practice squad. He was signed to the active roster on Nov. 10, 2021 and made his first appearance for the Dolphins in Week 12 vs. Carolina. Tom spent four seasons (2017-20) with New Orleans. During his career, he’s played in 13 NFL games with one start and two playoff appearances. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent on May 8, 2017.

Milton joined Miami’s practice squad on Nov. 29, 2021. He’s played in 55 NFL games with one start over five seasons with two teams – Indianapolis (2016-18) and Tennessee (2019-20). Milton has recorded 13 career tackles (10 solo), two passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. He’s also totaled 23 career special teams tackles (18 solo) and appeared in two postseason games. Milton originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Indianapolis on May 2, 2016.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Adam Butler DL 6-5 295 4/12/94 5 Vanderbilt ’17 Duncanville, Texas UFA, ’21 (NE)
Brandon Jones S 6-1 191 4/2/98 2 Texas ’20 Nacogdoches, Texas D3, ‘20
Kirk Merritt WR 6-1 214 1/5/97 2 Arkansas St. ’20 Destrehan, La. FA, ‘20
Chris Milton DB 5-11 190 9/15/92 6 Georgia Tech ’16 Waycross, Ga. FA, ‘21
Brennan Scarlett LB 6-4 263 7/31/93 6 Stanford ’16 Portland, Ore. UFA, ’21 (Hou.)
Cameron Tom C 6-4 300 6/21/95 5 S. Mississippi ’17 Baton Rouge, La. FA, ‘21

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