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Miami Dolphins Release Tart   Download PDF version

Aug. 13, 2024

Miami Dolphins Release Tart

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have released defensive tackle Teair Tart.

Tart signed with Miami on April 8, 2024. He has played in 47 NFL games with 36 starts in his career, spending time with Tennessee (2020-23) and Houston (2023). He began his career as an undrafted college free agent with Tennessee on May 7, 2020. Tart has recorded 79 tackles (49 solo), 2.5 sacks, one interception, seven passes defensed and one fumble recovery. Tart played collegiately at Florida International.

Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves   Download PDF version

Aug. 12, 2024

Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have activated linebacker Jaelan Phillips off the physically unable to perform list and signed linebackers David Anenih and Wyatt Ray. Additionally, the team placed linebackers Grayson Murphy and Cam Brown on the reserve/injured list.

Phillips has played in 42 games with 26 starts with Miami during three seasons (2021-23), totaling 146 tackles (88 solo), 22.0 sacks, one interception, five passes defensed, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries. In 2023, he played in eight games with six starts, totaling 43 tackles (28 solo), 6.5 sacks, one interception and two passes defensed before suffering a season-ending injury. Phillips was selected in the first round (18th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft by Miami after finishing his collegiate career at the University of Miami.

Anenih entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Tennessee on May 13, 2022. He spent time with Atlanta in 2022 after spending training camp with the Titans and being part of Tennessee and Pittsburgh’s practices squads. Anenih also spent training camp with Arizona in 2023. He played collegiately at Houston, where he spent five seasons (2017-2021) and recorded 99 tackles (57 solo), 20.0 sacks, seven passes defensed, four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

Ray is a three-year veteran who has appeared in 23 career games with Tennessee (2020, 2022), Cincinnati (2021) and Denver (2022). He has recorded 18 tackles (8 solo), 2.0 sacks and one forced fumble. He also spent time on practice squads with Houston (2019), N.Y. Jets (2019) and Jacksonville (2022). Ray entered the NFL with Cleveland in 2019 and spent training camp with the Browns that year. He played collegiately at Boston College, where he spent four seasons (2015-18) and recorded 114 tackles (47 solo), 16.5 sacks, one interception, three passes defensed and one forced fumble.

Brown signed with Miami as an unrestricted free agent on April 17, 2024. He played in 60 career games in four seasons with the N.Y. Giants (2020-23), totaling six tackles (five solo) and two forced fumbles. He’s also recorded 29 special teams tackles (19 solo) and has appeared in two postseason games. Brown originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (183rd overall) by the N.Y. Giants in the 2020 NFL Draft following a collegiate career at Penn State.

Murphy signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent out of UCLA on May 10, 2024. He spent his final two years (2022-23) at UCLA earning third-team All-Pac 12 honors in 2022 and was an honorable mention All-Pac 12 recipient last season. He appeared in 26 games with 14 starts and recorded 58 tackles (40 solo), 10.0 sacks, two passes defensed and two forced fumbles with the Bruins. Prior to UCLA, Murphy played three seasons (2019-21) at North Texas where he posted 57 tackles (25 solo), 11.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery during his time with the Mean Green. He earned third-team All-Conference USA honors in 2021.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
David Anenih LB 6-2 245 8/15/99 1 Houston Arlington, Texas FA, ‘24
Wyatt Ray LB 6-3 250 10/24/96 3 Boston College Boca Raton, Fla. FA, ‘24

 

Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves   Download PDF version

Aug. 10, 2024

Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed offensive lineman Chasen Hines and placed tackle Kion Smith on the reserve/injured list.

Hines spent the 2023 season on the Dolphins’ practice squad after originally signing with the team on Aug. 31, 2023. He was elevated once but did not appear in a game. Hines was a sixth-round pick (210th overall) by New England in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at LSU, where he appeared in 35 games with 17 starts. Hines was a member of LSU’s 2019 national championship team.

Smith has spent the past three years with Miami (2021-23). He appeared in nine games with Dolphins in 2023 and spent two seasons on the team’s practice squad (2021-22). Smith spent the 2021 offseason and training camp with Atlanta after originally signing with the Falcons as an undrafted college free agent on May 14, 2021. He was a three-year starter (2016-17, 2019) at Fayetteville State, where he earned first-team All-CIAA honors in 2019.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Chasen Hines OL 6-3 335 4/3/00 2 LSU ‘22 Marshall, Texas FA, ‘24

 

Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves   Download PDF version

Aug. 7, 2024

Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed wide receiver Mike Harley Jr. and waived offensive lineman Chasen Hines.

Harley Jr. entered the NFL in 2022 as an undrafted college free agent with Cleveland. He spent the 2022 season on Cleveland’s practice squad and participated in two training camps with the Browns (2022, 2023). He played collegiately at the University of Miami, appearing in 60 career games in five seasons (2017-21). Harley Jr. recorded 182 receptions for 2,158 yards and 15 touchdowns during his time in Coral Gables.

Hines signed with Miami on Aug. 31, 2023 and spent the season on the Dolphins’ practice squad. He was elevated once but did not appear in a game. Hines was a sixth-round pick (210th overall) by New England in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at LSU, where he appeared in 35 games with 17 starts. Hines was a member of LSU’s 2019 national championship team.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Mike Harley Jr. WR 5-10 180 12/13/97 1 Miami (FL) ‘22 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. FA, ‘24

 

Miami Dolphins announce Tim Bowens as next member of team’s Ring of Honor   Download PDF version

August 5, 2024

Miami Dolphins announce Tim Bowens as next member of team’s Ring of Honor

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced today that former defensive tackle Tim Bowens has been selected as the 28th member of the team’s Ring of Honor. Bowens, the first addition to the prestigious group in 10 years, will be formally inducted into the Ring of Honor the final weekend of October, when the Dolphins host the Arizona Cardinals, with a special halftime ceremony.

“Tim Bowens was the epitome of a team player who performed at an elite level for a long period of time, allowing both his teammates and the Miami Dolphins to be successful,” said Tom Garfinkel, Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Miami Dolphins. “From the day he was drafted until the day he retired, Tim was a warrior in the trenches. His selfless, dependable and physical style of play is a big reason why his teammates also found success, most notably Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas, who are now enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We are excited to recognize Tim later this season and cement him where he belongs, among the all-time greats in Miami Dolphins history.”

Bowens played his entire 11-year NFL career with Miami from 1994-2004. His toughness and durability were remarkable at one of the game’s most physical positions.

Bowens’ 157 games played are 14th-most in Dolphins history. His 155 career starts rank sixth in team history and are the most by an interior defensive lineman. Bowens played 104 straight games between the 1994 and 2000 seasons, which is tied for the 10th-longest streak by a Dolphin. His 92 consecutive games started between 1994 and 1999 is the fifth-longest streak in team history.

Drafted 20th overall by Miami in the 1994 NFL Draft, Bowens made an immediate impact. He started as a rookie in Week 1 and won the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award at the end of the season.

Bowens totaled 407 career tackles (296 solo) and 22.0 sacks as an interior defensive lineman. He had nine forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, one interception and 21 passes defensed.

He was selected to two Pro Bowls following the 1998 and 2002 seasons. Bowens was added to the franchise’s Walk of Fame in 2012 and named to the Miami Dolphins 50th Season All-Time Team in 2015.

The Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor, formerly known as the Honor Roll, was introduced in 1990 to honor the franchise’s greatest players and contributors who had a meaningful impact on team success for a sustained period of time. Members are selected based on achievement, longevity and character.

Here are the other members of the Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor:

Date of Induction Inductee
Sept. 16, 1990 Founder Joe Robbie (1966-89)
Nov. 19, 1990 FB Larry Csonka (1968-74, 1979), QB Bob Griese (1967-80), C Jim Langer (1970-79) and WR Paul Warfield (1970-74)
Nov. 18, 1991  LB Nick Buoniconti (1969-76)
Nov. 16, 1992  1972 Undefeated Team
Dec. 13, 1993  G Larry Little (1969-80)
Dec. 12, 1994  C Dwight Stephenson (1980-87)
Dec. 11, 1995  G Bob Kuechenberg (1970-84)
Nov. 25, 1996 Head Coach Don Shula (1970-95)
Dec. 5, 1999 WR Nat Moore (1974-86)
Sept. 17, 2000 QB Dan Marino (1983-99)
Dec. 15, 2003 WR Mark Clayton (1983-92) and Mark Duper (1982-92)
Dec. 3, 2006 S Dick Anderson (1968-77)
Dec. 25, 2006 T Richmond Webb (1990-2000)
Dec. 14, 2008 DT Bob Baumhower (1977-86) and DE Doug Betters (1978-87)
Nov. 18, 2010 S Jake Scott (1970-75) and DE Bill Stanfill (1969-76)
Dec. 4, 2011 TE Jim Mandich (1970-77)
Oct. 14, 2012 DE/LB Jason Taylor (1997-2007, 2009, 2011) and LB Zach Thomas (1996-2006)
Dec. 14, 2012 Defensive Coordinator Bill Arnsparger (1969-74, 1976-83)
Oct. 31, 2013 LB John Offerdahl (1986-93)
Dec. 21, 2014 DT Manny Fernandez (1968-1975)

 

Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves   Download PDF version

Aug. 3, 2024

Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed offensive lineman Sean Harlow and waived offensive lineman Ireland Brown.

Harlow has played in 41 career games with eight starts – five at left guard and three at center. He spent time with the N.Y. Giants and Dallas in 2023 after playing two seasons with Arizona (2021-22) and four with Atlanta (2017, 2018-20). He also had a stint on Indianapolis’s practice squad in 2018. Harlow was a fourth-round pick (136th overall) by Atlanta in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Oregon State.

Brown signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 14, 2024. He played four seasons with Rutgers (2020-23), where he appeared in 33 games. After seeing action in five games and recording three tackles on the defensive line as a sophomore in 2020, Brown moved to the offensive line for the remainder of his collegiate career, where he played in 28 games with 17 starts – 11 at center and six at left guard. Brown transferred from Boston College, where he appeared in nine games and recorded six tackles (four solo) as a freshman in 2019.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Sean Harlow OL 6-4 284 3/28/1995 6 Oregon State ‘17 San Clemente, Calif. FA, ‘24