Miami Dolphins Waive Benwikere
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November 8, 2016
Miami Dolphins Waive Benwikere
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived cornerback Bené Benwikere.
Benwikere (pronounced Ben-ay Ben-WICK-urr-rhee) was claimed off waivers by the Dolphins on Oct. 10, 2016 but was inactive for the three games he was on the roster. Prior to joining Miami, he started four games this season for Carolina and totaled 10 tackles (eight solo), one interception and four passes defensed. Benwikere played three seasons (2014-16) for the Panthers, appearing in 27 games with 14 starts before he was waived on Oct. 7, 2016. He originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (148th overall) by Carolina in the 2014 NFL draft after playing collegiately at San Jose State.
