Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Celebrate Miami Beach Pride
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Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Celebrate Miami Beach Pride
Miami – The Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program has partnered with Miami Beach Pride on a series of events throughout the community. The organization will participate in the third annual Pride Lights the Night in which Hard Rock Stadium will light up its four spires in support and remembrance of PULSE victims, their family and friends. In addition, the team will be active in the annual parade, joining SAVE and The Mission Continues in creating a float and sponsoring activations during the weekend.
“As the mission of Miami Beach Pride is to bring together members of the LGBTQ and allied communities in the spirit of diversity, inclusion and celebration, we wholeheartedly welcome the Miami Dolphins organization as a marquee partner in that mission,” Chairman of the Miami Beach Pride Board of Directors Bruce Horwich said. “The addition of the stadium in our ‘Pride Lights the Night’ tribute initiative is literally a beacon in the community symbolizing unity and we look forward to celebrating with the Dolphins at our 11th annual parade and festival on April 7th.”
“We are excited that Miami Beach Pride has joined the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We are committed to being inclusive of the diversity and aware of the intersections that make up South Florida and look forward to connecting Miami Beach Pride with our other partners to make a long-term impact in our community.”
Along with Miami Beach Pride, FOOTBALL UNITES™ partners include 4Ward Miami (Gay8 Festival), Alliance for GLBTQ Youth, Aqua Foundation for Women, Pridelines and SAVE. A video of the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program, highlighting all of its partners and programs can be found here.
“To see the Miami Dolphins actively taking part in the community and using their platform to bring groups together all in support of Miami Beach Pride, SAVE and the overall LGBT community is something that gives me so much joy,” Executive Director of SAVE Tony Lima said. “This is what we are fighting for: to promote, protect and defend equality for the LGBT people in South Florida and this unity demonstrates our work in action.”
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. Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and Dolphins players created the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program as a catalyst to bring positive social change, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faith around the power of football.
“The Mission Continues’ local veteran leaders are excited to team up with the Miami Dolphins in support of Pride Day,” Mission Continues City Impact Manager Matt Tanner added. “In working together with the Miami Dolphins, we have an opportunity to empower even more veterans and community members in our movement for positive community change.”
Miami Dolphins trade Quinn
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March 29, 2019
Miami Dolphins trade Quinn
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have traded defensive end Robert Quinn to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a 2020 sixth-round draft pick.
Quinn played one season (2018) for the Dolphins, starting all 16 games and recording 38 tackles (25 solo), 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. He was acquired by Miami in a trade from the L.A. Rams on March 14, 2018. Quinn has played in 111 career games with 92 starts and has 69 sacks. He originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (14th overall) by St. Louis in the 2011 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins re-sign Hull
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March 22, 2019
Miami Dolphins re-sign Hull
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have re-signed linebacker Mike Hull.
Hull has played in 43 games with five starts during four seasons (2015-18) with the Dolphins. He has totaled 48 career tackles (33 solo), one interception, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery. In 2016, Hull’s 18 special teams tackles ranked third in the NFL. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 8, 2015.
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Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Announces 2019 Community Partners and Programs
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March 21, 2019
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Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Announces 2019 Community Partners and Programs
MIAMI – As part of the Miami Dolphins “Teamwork at Work” platform to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community, the team announced its 2019 community partners and programs for FOOTBALL UNITES™. Through the team’s social justice initiative, the goal of FOOTBALL UNITES™ is 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. These programs connect to the NFL’s Inspire Change platform, showcasing the collaborative efforts of players, owners and the league to create positive change in communities across the country and work with RISE – the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality — to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations.
FOOTBALL UNITES™ community partners for 2019 include 4Ward Miami (Gay8 Festival), 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, ADL Florida, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Alliance for GLBTQ Youth, Aqua Foundation for Women, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami, Boy and Girls Club of Broward County, CAN Community Health, Community Justice Project, Generational Cure, The Dan Marino Foundation, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Iranian American Foundation, Islamic Center of Greater Miami, Israeli Miami Consulate, L.E.A.D. Nation (South Florida Youth Summit), Miami Beach Pride, Mission United, The Mission Continues, Pridelines, Progressive Firefighters Association, Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center, SAVE, Special Olympics Florida, Trayvon Martin Foundation, Urban League of Broward County, Ted Lucas Foundation, Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association, Women of Tomorrow, Year Up South Florida and YWCA Miami.
In addition, the team will continue to work with programs that promote positive interactions with law enforcement, including Art Detectives of Perez Art Museum Miami and the Bigs in Blue program with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America along with local municipalities including the Broward Sherriff’s Office, Coral Springs Police Department, Davie Police Athletic League, Ft. Lauderdale Police Department, Hollywood Police Athletic League, Miami Dade Schools Police Department, Miami Gardens Police Department, Miami Police Athletic League, Miramar Police Department, National Organization of Black Law Executives South Florida Chapter (NOBLE), North Miami Police Department, North Miami Beach Police Department and Palm Beach Police Athletic League.
Furthermore, the organization will continue its FOOTBALL UNITES™ community programs in 2019:
- The Captains Program
- The FOOTBALL UNITES™ Captains Program is a diversity and inclusion initiative that brings middle school students together once a month for a day of learning about tolerance, acceptance and leadership. The Dolphins work with RISE to execute onsite training sessions and the overall evaluation of the program.
- CommUNITY Tailgates
- FOOTBALL UNITES™ CommUNITY tailgates, funded by ownership and players, are an opportunity to use football to unite groups of different races, genders, sexual orientation, identities and abilities. Diverse groups attend Dolphins home games, fellowship and participate in group activities designed to break down barriers and build relationships.
- Cultural Tours
- FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tours are in partnership with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau. Miami Dolphins players, cheerleaders, alumni and staff join youth, community leaders and law enforcement to experience the richness and diversity of South Florida.
- Law Enforcement
- FOOTBALL UNITES™ Law Enforcement programming consists of Miami Dolphins players, alumni, cheerleaders and staff working with local law enforcement to jointly engage youth, discuss community policing and promote positive interactions. Anchor events include a Police and Youth Conference with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project and ride alongs.
- Project Change Scholarship
- The FOOTBALL UNITES™ Project Change Scholarship identifies one high school student each year and pays for their tuition to college over a four-year period. The goal is to provide financial support to students who have made a commitment to leading social progress initiatives in their communities.
Information on the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program can be found here. To learn more about RISE, visit here. Fans can join the conversation with the NFL’S Inspire Change program by clicking here.
Miami Dolphins Host Annual Nat Moore Endowment Fund Golf Classic
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Miami Dolphins Host Annual Nat Moore Endowment Fund Golf Classic
Aventura, FL – The Miami Dolphins held the annual Nat Moore Endowment Fund Golf Classic at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa’s Soffer’s Course on Monday, March 18, 2019. Funds raised from the golf tournament benefited the Nat Moore Endowment Fund, which serves as the education pillar of the Miami Dolphins Foundation and provides graduating high school seniors in Miami Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties with the financial resources needed to pursue avenues of education and training for employment readiness.
“In our second year of the Nat Moore Endowment Fund as part of the Miami Dolphins Foundation, we are constantly looking for ways to help more kids go to school, educate themselves and give them a chance to be successful in whatever it is they choose to do,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Alumni Relations Nat Moore said. “This is something that has been near to my heart for as long as I can remember so I am very excited to see everyone come together for this event and raise funds that will give the youth of our community a greater opportunity to pursue their dreams.”
Celebrity guests teed off for a round of scramble-golf on the world-famous Soffer Course, home to a number of LPGA and PGA events including participation from former NFL and NBA athletes Dick Anderson, Donny Anderson, Otis Anderson, Hank Bauer, Bobby Bell, Otis Birdsong, Ronnie Brown, Bob Brudzinski, Keith Byars, Ki-Jana Carter, Mark Clayton, Richard Dent, Parnell Dickinson, Troy Drayton, Mark Duper, Irving Fryar, Darrell Fullington, Jimmie Giles, Andrew Givens, Jacob Green, Bob Griese, Lorenzo Hampton, John Harris, Ted Hendricks, Sam Jones, Ed “Too Tall” Jones, Brian Kelley, Terry Kirby, Sam Madison, Dan Marino, Leonard “Truck” Robinson, Sterling Sharpe, Duane Starks, Lawrence Taylor, Jim Thornton, Darryl Williams and Gus Williams.
2019 Nat Moore Endowment Fund Golf Classic Winners
1st Place Team – (Brown-Forman) Todd Jones, James Amps, Matt Boyd, Brian Kelley
Senior’s Closest to the Pin – Hank Bauer
Men’s Closest to the Pin – Robert Allen
Women’s Closest to the Pin – Julie Owens
Celebrity Closest to the Pin – Sterling Sharpe
Senior’s Longest Drive – Leonard Robinson
Men’s Longest Drive – Walter Blum
Women’s Longest Drive – Julie Owens
Celebrity Longest Drive – Sterling Sharpe
Ford Hole in One Winner (Winner of 2019 Ford Explorer) – Dan Hurtak of Team Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
This event is a follow up to the Nat Moore Scholarship and Vocational Grant Endowment open application announcement made earlier this year and 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 Endowment 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. Application for the Nat Moore Vocational Grant are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information and to apply, visit https://bit.ly/2MdK7DP.
Miami Dolphins sign Reed
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Miami Dolphins sign Reed
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed guard/center Chris Reed.
Reed spent the past four seasons (2015-18) with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he played in 25 games with eight starts. Seven of his starts were at left guard while his lone start in 2018 came at right guard. He spent the 2015 season on the Jaguars’ practice squad after originally entering the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Jacksonville on May 3, 2015. Reed played collegiately at Minnesota State, where he was a first-team NCAA Division II All-American selection in football and a two-time Division II outdoor national champion throwing shot put.
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Miami Dolphins sign Fitzpatrick
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Miami Dolphins sign Fitzpatrick
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is entering his 15th NFL season and has spent time with St. Louis (2005-06), Cincinnati (2007-08), Buffalo (2009-12), Tennessee (2013), Houston (2014), the N.Y. Jets (2015-16) and Tampa Bay (2017-18). In total, he has played in 141 career games with 126 starts and completed 2,575-of-4,285 passes (60.1 pct.) for 29,357 yards and 190 touchdowns. His 29,357 career passing yards are 11th among active NFL players and his 190 touchdowns are 12th. Fitzpatrick’s 100.4 quarterback rating in 2018 was the highest of his 14-year NFL career and his 9.6 yards per attempt was the best mark by an NFL quarterback since 2000 (Kurt Warner). He originally entered the league as a seventh-round pick (250th overall) by St. Louis in the 2005 NFL draft.
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Miami Dolphins trade Tannehill
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Miami Dolphins trade Tannehill
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have traded quarterback Ryan Tannehill and a 2019 sixth-round pick to the Tennessee Titans for a 2019 seventh-round pick and a 2020 fourth-round pick.
“We would like to thank Ryan for his commitment to the Miami Dolphins over the last seven seasons,” said Dolphins General Manager Chris Grier. “Ryan is a tireless worker who always put the team first. We wish him the best with the next step of his career.”
Tannehill started 88 career games for the Dolphins over the past seven seasons (2012-18). He completed 1,829-of-2,911 passes (62.8 pct.) for 20,434 yards and 123 touchdowns. Tannehill is the team’s all-time leading rusher by a quarterback with 1,210 rushing yards. His 62.8 completion percentage and 87.0 passer rating are both second all-time in Dolphins history. Tannehill was named the team’s Ed Block Courage Award recipient in 2018 and the Dan Marino Team MVP in 2014. He originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (eighth overall) by the Dolphins in the 2012 NFL draft.
