Miami Dolphins sign Norton
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December 19, 2018
Miami Dolphins sign Norton
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed defensive tackle Kendrick Norton and placed running back Frank Gore on injured reserve.
Norton has spent the past 15 weeks on Carolina’s practice squad after he was a seventh-round pick (242nd overall) by the Panthers in the 2018 NFL draft. He played collegiately at the University of Miami, where he was an honorable mention All-ACC selection as a junior in 2017 and a third-team All-ACC honoree as a sophomore in 2016. Norton played in 38 career games with 25 starts at Miami and totaled 84 tackles (45 solo) and five sacks.
Gore started all 14 games this season for the Dolphins and totaled 156 carries for 722 yards (4.6 avg.). He’s the NFL’s fourth all-time leading rusher with 14,478 yards and is fifth all-time in career scrimmage yards (18,544). Gore will see his consecutive games played (126) and consecutive games started streaks (122) come to an end. His 126 consecutive games played was the longest active streak by any NFL offensive skill (RB, WR, TE) player while his 122 consecutive games started streak was the longest by an NFL running back since Eddie George started 130 straight games from 1996-2004.
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Howard selected to Pro Bowl
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December 18, 2018
Howard selected to Pro Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The National Football League today announced that Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard has been selected to start for the AFC team in the 2019 Pro Bowl.
It is the first Pro Bowl selection of Howard’s career.
His selection extends Miami’s streak to 21 consecutive seasons with a defensive player elected to the Pro Bowl. Miami has had at least one representative in the Pro Bowl in all but two seasons of the team’s 53-year history. The only seasons in which the Dolphins did not have a Pro Bowl representative were following the 1980 and 1997 campaigns.
Howard is tied for the NFL lead with seven interceptions. His seven interceptions are tied for ninth-most by a Dolphins player in team history despite two games still remaining. He also has 12 passes defensed in 2018, tied for 12th in the NFL. Howard has 11 interceptions in the past 17 games he’s played dating back to the 2017 season. His 11 interceptions since Week 13 of the 2017 season are two more than any other NFL player in that span.
Howard becomes the seventh player on the Dolphins current roster with a Pro Bowl selection to his name. He joins long snapper John Denney (following the 2010 and 2012 seasons), running back Frank Gore (2006, 2009, 2011-13), safety Reshad Jones (2015, 2017), defensive end Robert Quinn (2013-14), guard Josh Sitton (2012, 2014-16) and defensive end Cameron Wake (2010, 2012-14, 2016).
Howard is only the fourth cornerback in Dolphins history to earn a Pro Bowl selection and third to be chosen as a starter, joining Sam Madison (1999-2002), Patrick Surtain (2002-04) and Brent Grimes (2013-15). Madison started the Pro Bowls following the 1999-2001 seasons while Surtain started the Pro Bowls following the 2002-03 seasons. This marks the fifth time in the past six years the Dolphins have had a member of the secondary earn a Pro Bowl selection as Jones made the team in 2015 and 2017.
The 2019 Pro Bowl presented by Verizon kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 27, and will be televised live from Camping World Stadium in Orlando on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Disney XD and simulcast on ABC. Tickets to the game are on sale at NFL.com/ProBowlOnSale. New this year, tickets will also grant fans special benefits on game day, including AFC & NFC seating sections, player red carpet viewing, special kid zone activities and postgame fireworks.
Miami Dolphins sign Grasu
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December 12, 2018
Miami Dolphins sign Grasu
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed center/guard Hroniss Grasu and placed center Jake Brendel on injured reserve.
Grasu (pronounced huh-ROW-niss grass-uu) is a four-year veteran who played three seasons in Chicago (2015-17) and one in Baltimore (2018). He played in three games with one start at left guard for the Ravens this season. In his career, Grasu has played in 17 games with 13 starts with 12 of his starts coming at center. Grasu originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (71st overall) by Chicago in the 2015 NFL draft.
Brendel played in four games with three starts for the Dolphins this season. He began the season on injured reserve before being activated off the list on Nov. 2. Brendel played in all 16 games for the Dolphins in 2017 and has appeared in 21 NFL games with three starts. He joined the Dolphins as a practice squad acquisition on Sept. 4, 2016. Brendel originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Dallas on May 6, 2016.
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Miami Dolphins Visit Baptist Children’s Hospital
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December 12, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Visit Baptist Children’s Hospital
MIAMI – Miami Dolphins’ players Stephone Anthony, John Denney and Kenny Stills, Miami Dolphins Women’s Organization (MDWO) Jennifer Gase, cheerleaders, T.D. and staff spent the day visiting patients at Baptist Children’s Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
“It’s great to have these kind of opportunities to visit the children on the holidays and bring them something to lift their spirits and bring a smile to their face,” Denney said. “I have five kids of my own and you walk in and see these kids in unfortunate situations and it really tugs at your heartstrings.”
The children and their families had a chance to interact with the team, get autographs and take photos. In addition, the group distributed Dolphins’ giveaways including footballs, board games as well as teddy bears donated by Build-A-Bear Workshop in an effort to brighten their day.
“It makes me feel super happy because I see them, and after that play, I didn’t think anything could make me happier and then they come and visit me and everyone here in the hospital it really makes me feel like I can do anything it’s like a dream come true,” Manuel Estrada said. “I see them all the time and I love watching football with my family and to see them playing they are kind of like celebrities that you never thought you would meet and then I meet them and I’m super happy about it.”
“We are very happy to have the Dolphins here they are bringing joy and cheer to the children and their families and I think it is really special that they give up their time to come here. No one wants to be in the hospital during the holidays and it is amazing to see how happy the kids are when they walk into the room and we are very happy to have this partnership with the Miami Dolphins Organization, Baptist Health and Baptist Children’s Hospital,” Assistant Vice
President of Baptist Children’s Hospital Nancy Huertas Savino added.
Miami Dolphins Announce Week 14 PlayFootball Award Winners
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December 11, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Announce Week 14 PlayFootball Award Winners
Miami, FL – The Miami Dolphins announced their PlayFootball Week 14 award winners in a program designed to celebrate youth football in South Florida. For each home game, the Dolphins will identify a high school coach of the week, high school player of the week, youth player of the week and team mom of the week. Award recipients will receive tickets to a Dolphins home game, be presented with a plaque on the field at Hard Rock Stadium and receive acknowledgement of their accomplishment in the game program and through the Dolphins’ social media platforms. The Dolphins also will recognize a team of the week who will be on field during the national anthem.
The program concludes at the Dolphins-Jaguars game where the Dolphins will honor yearly award winners in all categories with the exception of the team of the year.
Week 14 Winners:
- High School Coach of the Week: Max Edwards from Miami Northwestern. Northwestern defeated Miami Central 19-15 in a closely contested 6A regional final. Miami Central, ranked 18th nationally, came in as the overwhelming favorite in the intense cross town rivalry. The Bulls scored on the final drive by driving the length of the field and scoring the winning touchdown with 37 seconds left on the clock. The Bulls also repeated as Class 6A state champions last weekend, defeating Armwood.
- High School Player of the Week: Henry Parrish from Columbus High School. Parris rushed for 216 yards and three rushing touchdowns and caught three passes for 27 yards and one touchdown in a 54-28 win over South Dade.
- Team Mom of the Week: Karen Jackson from the Miami PAL Chiefs 13U of the Miami Xtreme Football League. Jackson has been a valuable asset to her league and team. Since June, she has been in charge of contacting parents, putting together team meals each week and helping distribute uniforms. Before the season began Jason also was there to make sure that all rosters and team books were in order to ensure each child was able to play. She always comes to practice with a smile on her face and is willing to listen and give advice to all her players. Jackson’s team loves her for her selfless attitude and commitment to the team.
- Team of the Week: Archbishop McCarthy High School.
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.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 8, 2018
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have promoted cornerback Jalen Davis to the active roster and waived cornerback Dee Delaney.
Davis originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Miami on May 10, 2018 and has spent the entire season on Miami’s practice squad. He was a four-year starter at Utah State (2014-17), where he left school as the program’s all-time career leader in passes defensed (48). He finished his collegiate career second in school history in games played (49) and interception return yards (242) and fourth in interceptions (11). Davis was a first-team All-American and first-team All-Mountain West selection as a senior in 2017.
Delaney was claimed off waivers by Miami on Dec. 4, 2018. He played in two games for Jacksonville this season but did not record any statistics. He spent several stints on Jacksonville’s practice squad and active roster. Delaney originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Jacksonville on April 30, 2018. He was a one-year starter at the University of Miami, playing in 10 games with six starts as a senior in 2017 after transferring as a graduate from The Citadel.
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Kenny Stills named Miami Dolphins Nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for Second Consecutive Season
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December 6, 2018
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Kenny Stills named Miami Dolphins Nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for Second Consecutive Season
MIAMI GARDENS, FL — The Miami Dolphins today announced Kenny Stills as the team’s nominee for the WALTER PAYTON NFL MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD. Representing the best of the NFL’s commitment to philanthropy and community impact, Stills was selected as the Dolphins’ Man of the Year and is now eligible to win the national award. Considered one of the League’s most prestigious honors, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field as well as excellence on the field.
New this year, all 32 team winners will be highlighted as finalists and recognized for their important work during the weekend leading up to Super Bowl LIII. The 2018 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year will be announced during NFL Honors, a two-hour primetime awards special to air nationally on February 2, 2019, the eve of Super Bowl LIII, on CBS. NFL Honors will be at Fox Theatre in Atlanta.
Five hundred thousand dollars will be donated in the name of the 2018 winner. $250,000 will be donated in his name to expand Character Playbook, the NFL and United Way’s digital character education program. An additional donation of $250,000 will be donated to the charity of his choice. All other 31 nominees will receive a donation of $50,000 in their name to expand Character Playbook, and an additional donation of up to $50,000 to their charity of choice. All donations are courtesy of the NFL Foundation, Nationwide and United Way Worldwide.
This is the second consecutive year that Stills has been nominated by the Dolphins. In his fourth season with the team, he has consistently utilized his position as a professional athlete to make an impact on and off the field. Stills is a two-time winner (2016 and 2017) of the team’s Nat Moore Community Service Award, given each year to a Miami Dolphins player recognized for his involvement in the South Florida community.
In 2016, he worked with the Miami Dolphins and Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) to host a town hall meeting that brought influential local leaders together with law enforcement to discuss actionable steps that could be taken to address issues of racial inequality and unite the community. Items that came from this meeting included a police ride along program and CommUNITY tailgates, which brought local student-athletes, coaches, parents, community leaders, law enforcement and military personnel together at every Dolphins home game.
In 2017, Stills spearheaded a campaign that led to every Dolphins player completing paperwork to become a registered voter for the first time in team history. The initiative was created through a partnership with RISE and the Drum Major Institute, led by Martin Luther King III and Bill Wachtel. Stills later traveled throughout the county on a social justice tour during the 2017 offseason to see first-hand and participate in work to fight for equality and social justice.
This September, Stills was named a “Luminary Icon” by LGBTQ-rights group SAVE for his social justice work in the community. He has participated in countless hours of community service events during the 2018 season and has been a key figure in the Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities and abilities in South Florida around the power of football.
The Dolphins have had three players named as winners of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award (Dwight Stephenson in 1985, Dan Marino in 1998 and Jason Taylor in 2007). Miami is one of only seven teams to have had three or more winners of the award.
To learn more about Stills’ nomination, visit NFL.com/manoftheyear.
Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Host Fourth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour
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December 5, 2018
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Miami Dolphins in Partnership with Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Host Fourth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour
MIAMI— The Miami Dolphins in partnership with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau hosted their fourth FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour in an effort to experience historical locations throughout Broward County. Dolphins players MarQueis Gray, Francis Owusu and Jonathan Woodard, alumnus Nat Moore, as well as Dolphins cheerleaders and staff spent the day with local youth, community leaders and law enforcement to understand the richness and diversity of the area.
“Greater Fort Lauderdale is a welcoming destination offering diverse cultural and historical experiences, and we’re so proud that the Miami Dolphins partnered with us for the Fourth Football Unites Cultural Tour,” President and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Stacy Ritter said.
The tour began with a visit to the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale followed by a tour of the Urban League of Broward County, a FOOTBALL UNITES™ community partner.
“Going on this tour and having our tour guide point out so many different things about the city was pretty interesting. I feel like I need to get out and see the city a little more,” Dolphins tight end Gray said. “It was great to see law enforcement out here with the youth as well. The youth are our future and to see that they have the Dolphins, the youth programs and officers here together speaks volumes for our program.”
In addition, the group visited the Stranahan House to tour the home of the credited founders of Fort Lauderdale, Frank and Ivy Stranahan. The day concluded with a stop at Fort Lauderdale Beach.
“I think it’s really important and eye opening to know your history. To not just focus on where you are right now but focus on your past because it does help you in the future to grow and really push forward,” Dolphins Cheerleader Shayla said. “My favorite part was just meeting so many different people. We want to know everybody and all different types of communities and learn about different cultures.”
Previous FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tours included visits to Little Havana, Overtown, Liberty City, the Jewish Museum of Florida and The Palace in South Beach. These unique experiences are a result of a partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.
