Miami Dolphins place Achane on injured reserve
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October 11, 2023
Miami Dolphins place Achane on injured reserve
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have placed running back De’Von Achane on injured reserve.
Achane has played in four games with one start in his rookie season, totaling 38 carries for 460 yards (12.1 avg.) and five touchdowns. He also has nine receptions for 67 yards (7.4 avg.) and two receiving touchdowns. Achane has rushed for 100+ yards in three of his four career games and is one of just four rookies in Dolphins history to have three 100-yard rushing games. He is the second player in NFL history to have seven total touchdowns in his first four career games and his 460 rushing yards currently rank second in the NFL this season. Achane was a third-round pick (84th overall) by Miami in the 2023 NFL Draft following a collegiate career at Texas A&M.
Miami Dolphins sign Funk to practice squad
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October 10, 2023
Miami Dolphins sign Funk to practice squad
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed running back Jake Funk to the practice squad.
Funk has played in 20 NFL games for two different teams in his career, spending time with the L.A. Rams (2021-22) and Indianapolis (2022-23). He’s recorded four carries for 15 yards (3.8 avg.) and one reception for 12 yards. Funk has also returned four kickoffs for 88 yards (22.0 avg.) and recorded three special teams tackles (one solo). Funk played in three postseason games for the L.A. Rams in their run to winning Super Bowl LVI. He was a seventh-round pick (233rd overall) of the Rams in the 2021 NFL Draft and played collegiately at Maryland.
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College |
Hometown |
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| Jake Funk |
RB |
5-10 |
205 |
1/11/98 |
3 |
Maryland ’21 |
Gaithersburg, Md. |
FA, ‘23 |
Miami Dolphins Host Weekend of Celebration in Honor of Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas
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October 10, 2023
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Miami Dolphins Host Weekend of Celebration in Honor of Pro Football Hall of Famer Zach Thomas
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – The Miami Dolphins will host a weekend-long celebration to recognize former Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas on his recent induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, highlighted by a halftime ceremony and ring presentation during the Dolphins’ Week 6 matchup against the Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium.
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this August as a member of the Class of 2023, the highly regarded middle linebacker had a decorated career with accolades that include seven Pro Bowl selections, the most all-time by a Dolphins defender, five first-team All-Pro nominations and 1,734 career tackles which rank fifth in NFL history (since records began in 1987). A fifth-round draft pick (154th overall) by Miami in the 1996 NFL Draft, Thomas quickly established himself as one of the league’s top players, winning the 1996 AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year award. He went on to lead the NFL in tackles twice, lead the Dolphins in tackles 10 times, earn two Dan Marino Team MVP awards, three Don Shula Leadership honors and was named NFL Linebacker of the Year twice. Thomas was Miami’s middle linebacker during a run of seven straight seasons (1998-2004) that the Dolphins finished top 10 in total defense.
Festivities this weekend will commence with a private reception for Thomas alongside his family, former teammates and members of the organization at the Baptist Health Training Complex on Saturday, Oct. 14, which will include the unveiling of his jersey alongside the organization’s 10 other members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Later that evening, the Dolphins will host a celebratory VIP party gathering Thomas’s family, friends and Dolphins alumni for an evening dedicated to the newly inducted Hall of Famer at the MIA Autodrome Paddock Club.
As the dedicated game to honor Thomas’ achievement, Dolphins vs. Panthers presented by Solis Health Plans will continue the celebration through a series of pregame and halftime recognitions at Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 15. Pregame activities will feature the Dolphins Alumni Tailgate presented by Truist highlighting Zach Thomas, who will also serve as the Dolphins’ honorary captain for the game and will join the current team captains on the field for the coin toss.
At halftime, Thomas will be joined on the field by Dolphins Chairman of the Board/Managing General Partner Stephen M. Ross and President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Jim Porter as he is presented with the Kay Jewelers Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence. Set in 14K gold with a total diamond weight of 1.75 carats, the Ring of Excellence is a symbol and special reminder of each enshrinee’s attainment. Thomas will also address the fans in attendance during the halftime ceremony.
“We are proud to honor Zach for his accomplishments and excited to celebrate him alongside his family, teammates and Dolphins fans this weekend,” Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium Vice Chairman, President and CEO Tom Garfinkel said. “Zach’s leadership, work ethic and dedication to this franchise and the South Florida community throughout his 12 seasons as a Miami Dolphin exemplify why his legacy is now forever cemented in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It is our pleasure to celebrate Zach as we congratulate him on this incredible feat and recognize him as one of the greatest Dolphins of all time.”
The weekend-long celebration will conclude at the Fort Lauderdale Country Club on Monday, Oct. 16, where Dolphins alumni and partners will enjoy the Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament presented by Baptist Health.
With Miami Dolphins season tickets sold out for the second year in a row, single game tickets are still available for select matchups for the remainder of the 2023 season. As the Official Ticketing Partner of Hard Rock Stadium, Ticketmaster provides fans with the safest and most convenient platform to purchase tickets for the live events they love. Ticketmaster is the only marketplace that can guarantee that the ticket and seat you buy is the ticket and seat you’ll get. To ensure the best ticket buying experience, fans should purchase from official sources like Ticketmaster, the Hard Rock Stadium website or the venue box office.
Miami Dolphins elevate Winovich
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October 7, 2023
Miami Dolphins elevate Winovich
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have elevated defensive end Chase Winovich to the active roster for Sunday’s game.
Winovich was elevated to the active roster in two of Miami’s past three games, recording two special teams tackles last week at Buffalo. He’s played in 55 career games with 11 starts, spending three seasons (2019-21) with New England, one (2022) with Cleveland and one (2023) with Miami. He’s recorded 87 career tackles (60 solo) with 12.0 sacks, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and one interception. Winovich originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (77th overall) by New England in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Michigan.
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| Chase Winovich |
DE |
6-3 |
251 |
4/19/95 |
5 |
Michigan ’19 |
Jefferson Hills, Pa. |
FA, ‘23 |
Miami Dolphins place Armstead on injured reserve
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October 6, 2023
Miami Dolphins place Armstead on injured reserve
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have placed tackle Terron Armstead on injured reserve.
Armstead was signed by Miami as an unrestricted free agent from New Orleans on March 24, 2022. He’s started 15 games for Miami and was selected to the Pro Bowl for the fourth time in his career following the 2022 season. Armstead ranked No. 83 on the NFL Network Top 100 list this past offseason. He’s played in 112 career games with 108 starts at left tackle after spending the first nine years of his career in New Orleans (2013-21). Armstead was a third-round pick (75th overall) by New Orleans in the 2013 NFL Draft following a collegiate career at Arkansas Pine-Bluff.
Miami Dolphins make trade with Chicago
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October 6, 2023
Miami Dolphins make trade with Chicago
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced that they have agreed to terms on a trade with the Chicago Bears for wide receiver Chase Claypool and a 2025 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick, pending a physical.
Claypool is in his fourth NFL season and has played in 49 games with 32 starts. He began his career in Pittsburgh as a second-round pick (49th overall) in the 2020 NFL Draft and played two-plus seasons (2020-22) there before being traded to Chicago on Nov. 1, 2022. Throughout his career, Claypool has totaled 171 receptions for 2,235 yards (13.1 avg.) and 13 touchdowns along with 33 carries for 171 yards (5.2 avg.) and two rushing touchdowns. He played collegiately at Notre Dame.
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College |
Hometown |
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| Chase Claypool |
WR |
6-4 |
238 |
7/7/98 |
4 |
Notre Dame ’20 |
Abbotsford, Canada |
T, ’23 (Chi.) |
Miami Dolphins make practice squad moves
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October 3, 2023
Miami Dolphins make practice squad moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed cornerback Mark Milton and wide receiver Freddie Swain to the practice squad.
Milton spent the offseason program and training camp with Carolina, where he was on the team’s practice squad to open the season. He signed with the Panthers as an undrafted college free agent on May 11, 2023. Milton played collegiately at Baylor, where he appeared in 51 games and earned honorable mention All-Big 12 honors as a senior in 2022.
Swain spent the offseason program and part of training camp with Miami before being waived/injured on Aug. 13, 2023. He spent most of the 2022 season on Miami’s practice squad and appeared in one game before he was signed by Denver. With the Broncos, he played in three contests with one start, catching four passes for 74 yards (18.5 avg.). In Swain’s career, he’s appeared in 37 contests with 10 starts and has 42 receptions for 576 yards (13.7 avg.) and six touchdowns. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (214th overall) by Seattle in the 2020 NFL Draft following a collegiate career at Florida.
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| Mark Milton |
CB |
6-1 |
186 |
9/14/99 |
R |
Baylor ’23 |
Houston, Texas |
FA, ‘23 |
| Freddie Swain |
WR |
6-0 |
202 |
8/4/98 |
4 |
Florida ’20 |
Ocala, Fla. |
FA, ‘23 |
