Miami Dolphins re-sign Denney
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February 8, 2019
Miami Dolphins re-sign Denney
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have re-signed long snapper John Denney.
Denney is the longest-tenured active Dolphins player. He just wrapped his 14th NFL season and has played in every game since making his debut in 2005. His 224 consecutive games played streak is the longest in Dolphins history and the longest active streak in the NFL. His 224 games played are second in Dolphins history behind Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino. Denney made four special teams tackles (one solo) in 2018.
Miami Dolphins Announce Open Application for FOOTBALL UNITES™ Project Change Scholarship
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February 06, 2019
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Miami Dolphins Announce Open Application for FOOTBALL UNITES™ Project Change Scholarship
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins announced the open application period for the FOOTBALL UNITES™ Project Change Scholarship. In its second year, the program identifies one high school student each year and pays for their college tuition over a four-year period. The goal of the college scholarship is to provide financial support to students who have made a commitment to leading social progress initiatives in their communities.
Requirements for the Project Change Scholarship include:
- Maintain a GPA of 3.0.
- Complete at least 40 hours of community service a semester in social justice programs.
- Write an essay on what change they want to see in the community and how the scholarship will achieve that change.
- Accepted into a community college or university.
- Application must be submitted by March 31, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
- Submit application to https://bit.ly/2TJc4WK
The Project Change Scholarship is in part of the Miami Dolphins social justice and advocacy program, FOOTBALL UNITES™, created by Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and Miami Dolphins players during the 2017-2018 season. Through FOOTBALL UNITES™, the Dolphins are using sports as a platform to bring positive social change.
Last year’s inaugural recipient was Valicia Browne. Browne, a graduating senior from Olympic Heights Community High School in Boca, has a goal to establish medical clinics to offer reasonably priced health care in underserved communities and will be attending Florida State University this year.
Earlier this month, the Miami Dolphins also announced open application for the Nat Moore Scholarship and Vocational Endowment to provide the youth of South Florida with the financial resources needed to pursue avenues of education and training for employment readiness. Both the scholarship and the grant are expressly designed to bolster efforts to bridge a gap between receiving financial assistance and obtaining a degree or vocational diploma. For more information please visit https://bit.ly/2sYkw9f.
These efforts and initiatives align with the Miami Dolphins mission of “Teamwork at Work” — an effort to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. In addition, the organization believes it is important to be inclusive of the diversity and aware of the intersections that make up South Florida, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faith around the power of football through the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program.
Miami Dolphins name Flores head coach
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February 4, 2019
Miami Dolphins name Flores head coach
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced Brian Flores has been named the 13th head coach in franchise history.
“Two things that stand out immediately when you meet Brian are his football intelligence and leadership skills,” General Manager Chris Grier said. “Brian is widely respected throughout the NFL. He paid his dues in New England working in personnel, on offense, defense and special teams, which helped him build a great understanding of what it takes to win. If you talk with anyone who has played for him or worked with him, you will hear about his ability to lead and get the most out of people. Brian sets a high standard for his players and coaches and we are completely aligned with our vision on how to build a successful organization.”
Flores joins the Dolphins after spending 15 years with the New England Patriots organization, where he helped the franchise win four Super Bowls – XXXIX, XLIX, LI and LIII. He spent the past eight seasons (2011-18) coaching defense and seven (2012-18) as a position coach. The Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship game in all seven seasons Flores was a position coach, appeared in four Super Bowls and won three of them.
In 2018, Flores helped the Patriots win Super Bowl LIII in his first season as defensive play-caller. In that game, Flores’ defense limited the NFL’s second-highest scoring offense to just three points, tying a Super Bowl record. Under his leadership, the defense improved in several categories during the regular season. New England went from 17th in the NFL to seventh in passer rating, allowing opposing passers to compile an 85.4 rating. Much of that was attributed to creating more turnovers, as the Patriots were tied for fifth in the NFL with 28 takeaways and tied for third with 18 interceptions. They ranked 25th and tied for 18th, respectively, in those categories in 2017.
In Flores’ three years as linebackers coach (2016-18), the Patriots played in the Super Bowl all three seasons and won two of them. New England had the NFL’s best scoring defense (15.6 points allowed per game) in his first year in the role in 2016.
Flores moved to the defensive side of the ball as an assistant in 2011 and was promoted to a position coach in 2012, overseeing the safeties unit from 2012-15. As safeties coach, he helped Devin McCourty earn second-team All-Pro honors in 2013 and was part of a Patriots team that won Super Bowl XLIX at the end of the 2014 season.
In 2010, Flores served as an offensive assistant and also worked with special teams. The Patriots went 14-2 and earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs. The New England offense led the league in scoring with 32.4 points per game. The unit was fourth with a 5.9 yards per play average and led the NFL with a 109.8 passer rating and a league-low five interceptions. The Patriots’ kickoff return unit was among the league’s best, ranking fifth with an average starting field position of the 30.0-yard line after kickoffs. The punt return unit was second in the NFL with opponents averaging just 34.2 net yards per punt.
After a four-year playing career at Boston College, Flores joined the Patriots as a scouting assistant in 2004 and was promoted to pro scout in 2006. He then moved into coaching as a coaching assistant for New England from 2008-09.
Flores was a two-year starter at linebacker for Boston College and was part of four bowl-winning teams. He was named to the Big East All-Academic Team in 2003.
A native of Brooklyn, New York, Flores attended Poly Prep in Brooklyn, where he played running back and linebacker. He graduated from Boston College with his bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in administrative studies.
Miami Dolphins sign Delaney
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February 1, 2019
Miami Dolphins sign Delaney
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed cornerback Dee Delaney to a reserve/futures contract.
Delaney was claimed by Miami off waivers from Jacksonville on Dec. 4, 2018. He spent one week on Miami’s active roster and the remainder of the season on the practice squad. Delaney played in two games for Jacksonville in 2018 but did not record any stats. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Jacksonville on April 20, 2018. Delaney played collegiately at Miami and The Citadel. He was a three-year starter (2014-16) at The Citadel before transferring as a graduate to Miami in 2017, where he played in nine games with six starts.
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Beaufort, S.C. |
Wai., ’18 (Jax.) |
Miami Dolphins announce front office moves
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January 29, 2019
Miami Dolphins announce front office moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced a series of additions and promotions in their front office. Marvin Allen has joined the organization as an assistant general manager. The team also announced the following promotions: Ron Brockington to senior national scout, J.P. Correia to player personnel scout, Adam Engroff and Anthony Hunt to co-directors of player personnel, Brandon Shore to vice president of football administration and Matt Winston to assistant director of college scouting. All of these positions will report directly to general manager Chris Grier.
Allen has spent 26 seasons scouting for NFL teams and most recently served as a national scout for Buffalo (2017-18). Prior to that, Allen was Kansas City’s director of college scouting for four seasons (2013-16), where he helped the team draft a strong foundation of core players that earned the Chiefs the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs in 2018 and a spot in the AFC Championship game. He also spent four years as an eastern regional scout with Atlanta (2009-12) and was promoted to national scout prior to his departure. Allen spent 16 seasons with New England (1993-2008), including his last 12 as an area scout (1997-2008). He played four seasons at running back for New England (1988-91) after he was an 11th-round pick (294th overall) by the Patriots in the 1988 NFL draft.
Brockington has spent 13 seasons as a scout for the Dolphins (2006-18) and was most recently promoted to national scout in 2016. Prior to that, he spent nine years (1997-2005) in the personnel department of the New York Jets, being promoted to scout in 1999. Brockington was a three-year letterman (1994-96) at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, where he played running back.
Correia joined the Dolphins in 2018 as a scouting assistant. He previously worked as a pro personnel intern for the N.Y. Giants during the 2017 season and served as assistant director of football operations at his alma mater, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst from 2015-17.
Engroff has spent 20 years with the Dolphins and just finished his third season as the team’s director of college scouting, having been promoted to the position in 2016. He previously spent four seasons (2012-15) as a national scout and nine seasons as a regional scout (2003-11). Engroff joined the Dolphins in 1999 in the team’s college scouting department. He also worked in football operations for the Orange Bowl Committee (1998-99) and the Prep Recruiting Network (1997-98).
Hunt has been with the Dolphins for 25 seasons and just wrapped up his sixth year as director of pro personnel after being promoted to the position in 2013. He previously served as a national scout, overseeing the Eastern half of the United States from 2009-12. Hunt was a regional scout for the team from 2003-08 and the club’s BLESTO representative from 2000-02. Hunt served as a scouting assistant from 1996-99 after beginning his career as a personnel intern from 1994-95.
Shore will enter his 10th season with the Dolphins after joining the organization as a football administration assistant in 2010. He was promoted to the finance and legal department and later oversaw human resources for the entire organization (2015-16). For the last three years (2016-18), Shore has served as senior director of football administration. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Elon University and was named the school’s Young Alumnus of the Year in 2017. Shore also holds a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami School of Law.
Winston just wrapped up his 11th season with the Dolphins and third (2016-18) as a national scout. He was promoted to the role following five seasons as a college scout (2011-15), where he focused on the Southwest region of the country. Winston served as a pro scout in 2010 and joined the Dolphins in 2008 as a scouting assistant. Prior to that, Winston was the director of football operations at FIU in 2007 and worked as a college scouting intern for the Houston Texans in 2006.
Miami Dolphins Announce Open Application Nat Moore Scholarship & Grant Endowment Program
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January 18, 2019
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Miami Dolphins Announce Open Application Nat Moore Scholarship & Grant Endowment Program
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins announced the open application period for the Nat Moore Scholarship & Grant Endowment Program. In its second year, the program’s mission is to provide the youth of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties with the financial resources needed to pursue avenues of education and training for employment readiness. Both the scholarship and the grant are expressly designed to bolster efforts to bridge a gap between receiving financial assistance and obtaining a degree or vocational diploma. Requirements for the scholarship and grant are below, with further information in the links provided.
Nat Moore Scholarship – award amount $10,000 ($2,500 per year for four years)
- Must be a high school senior graduating from a Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe county high school on or before June of the application year.
- Minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 grade scale, excluding home studies).
- Demonstrate financial need to attend college.
- Application deadline is Feb. 28 by 11:59 pm EST. No late submissions will be reviewed or accepted.
- Website link to apply https://bit.ly/2z2usBZ
Nat Moore Vocational Grant – maximum award amount $3,500 (towards cost of entire program)
- Must be a high school senior graduating from a Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach or Monroe county high school in or before June of the application year.
- Minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 grade scale, excluding home studies).
- Demonstrate financial need.
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Website link to apply https://bit.ly/2MdK7DP
The Nat Moore Scholarship and Vocational Endowment is in its second year under the Miami Dolphins Foundation. Last year, five graduating seniors were the first recipients awarded the fund and were selected through an application process that showcased community service, leadership, financial need and academic standing. This initiative aligns with the Miami Dolphins mission of “Teamwork at Work” — an effort to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community.
The Fund is a continuation of the Nat Moore Foundation, which started in 1998 to serve the youth of South Florida through education. The Miami Dolphins Foundation through the Nat Moore Scholarship Fund is committed to raising $10 million in 10 years to fund educational opportunities for South Florida youth. This commitment will foster the next generation of industry and community leaders by providing students who are achieving academically and who give back to their communities with the opportunity to attain their educational goals.
Miami Dolphins sign Rudock
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January 12, 2019
Miami Dolphins sign Rudock
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed quarterback Jake Rudock to a reserve/futures contract.
Rudock originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (191st overall) by Detroit in the 2016 NFL draft. He played in three games for the Lions in 2017, completing 3-of-5 passes (60.0 pct.) for 24 yards and spent several stints on the practice squad in his three seasons (2016-18) with Detroit. Rudock started one season at Michigan (2015), where he earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors as a senior. He transferred to Michigan after spending the first four years of his collegiate career at Iowa (2011-14). Rudock is a native of Weston, Florida and attended nearby St. Thomas Aquinas high school, where he was part of three state-championship-winning teams in 2007, 2008 and 2010.
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Broward Takes Win Over Dade in Miami Dolphins Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game
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January 12, 2019
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Broward Takes Win Over Dade in Miami Dolphins Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game
Miami Gardens, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins, in partnership with the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC) and the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA), continued an eight-year tradition in hosting the Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game. Stand-out high school seniors from Miami-Dade and Broward County were selected to participate in the event on Friday evening at Traz Powell Stadium.
Broward took home the victory over Dade with a sore of 35-0. Quarterback Jesse Rivera from Western High School was named the Offensive MVP and the versatile DJ Crawford Jr. from Fort Lauderdale High School was named the Defensive MVP. Fort Lauderdale High School Head Football Coach Richard Dunbar led the Broward team and Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High School Head Football Coach Tyronn Johnson coached the Dade squad.
The Broward team was awarded a trophy following the game and players from both teams kept their custom game jerseys as well as a 2019 Dade vs. Broward All-Star t-shirt, hat and bag to commemorate their efforts.
“Based off of what we saw in practice, it transferred to the field. These guys came out and represented to the fullest like we asked and like we thought they could,” said Dunbar. “For the Dolphins to do an event like this further shows their commitment to being involved in youth sports and building relationships within the community.”
“It’s not about the outcome, it’s about an opportunity for the seniors to play their last game in high school. I thought they kept fighting despite the score, which was a good thing,” said Johnson. “I think the Dolphins organization does an outstanding job when it comes to high school football, little league and the community in general. They always do an outstanding job with these young kids and it’s to be applauded.”
“I’m very grateful that I got to be a part of the game and it was a great experience,” said Rivera. “I played with some great players from all around Broward County and I’m glad we came out with the win.”
“This was a great experience and I was just trying to come out here and have fun,” said Crawford Jr. “Winning defensive MVP was because of hard work and dedication and it was very exciting.”
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to learn, teach and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.
Dade vs. Broward All-Star Game Results
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| 2011 |
Dade |
| 2012 |
Dade |
| 2013 |
Dade |
| 2014 |
Dade |
| 2015 |
Dade |
| 2016 |
Broward |
| 2017 |
Dade |
| 2018 |
Dade |
| 2019 |
Broward |
