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Miami Dolphins sign 10 to practice squad   Download PDF version

September 2, 2018

Miami Dolphins sign 10 to practice squad

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed the following 10 players to the practice squad: guard Isaac Asiata, wide receiver Leonte Carroo, cornerback Jalen Davis, wide receiver Isaiah Ford, center Connor Hilland, running back Jeremy Langford, defensive end Cameron Malveaux, defensive tackle Jamiyus Pittman, linebacker Quentin Poling and defensive end Jonathan Woodard.

Asiata was a fifth-round pick (164th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft. He played in one game in 2017 and was inactive in 15 contests. He was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and three-year starter at Utah, where he started 39 consecutive games to finish his career.

Carroo was a third-round pick (86th overall) by Miami in the 2016 NFL draft. He played in 28 games over two seasons (2016-17) and made two starts. Carroo had 10 career receptions for 98 yards (9.8 avg.) and one touchdown. He was a four-year letterman (2012-15) and two-year starter at Rutgers.

Davis originally joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year starter (2014-17) at Utah State where he started 49 games and made 181 tackles (123 solo), eight sacks, 11 interceptions, 48 passes defensed and four forced fumbles.

Ford was a seventh-round pick (237th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft. He missed the entire 2017 season after being placed on injured reserve on Aug. 19, 2017. Ford was a three-year starter (2014-16) at Virginia Tech where he left as the school’s all-time leader in receptions (210), receiving yards (2,967) and receiving TDs (24).

Hilland originally signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year starter (2014-17) at William & Mary, where he started 39 games at left guard. He earned first-team Colonial Athletic Association honors as a senior in 2017.

Langford originally signed with Miami on Aug. 6, 2018. He spent the 2017 season with the N.Y. Jets but missed the year with an injury. Langford played in 28 games with five starts for Chicago from 2015-16 and totaled 210 carries for 737 yards (3.5 avg.) and 10 touchdowns. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (106th overall) by Chicago in the 2015 NFL draft.

Malveaux originally signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2017. He spent most of the 2017 season on the Dolphins practice squad before he was promoted to the active roster on Dec. 2, 2017 and played in four games. Malveaux recorded five tackles (four solo) and one sack.

Pittman originally signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year letterman (2014-17) and three-year starter at Central Florida, where he played in 49 games with 33 starts. Pittman recorded 138 tackles (67 solo), 13 sacks, four passes defensed and one forced fumble in his collegiate career.

Poling was a seventh-round pick (227th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2018 NFL draft. He was a four-year starter (2014-17) at Ohio, where he started 50 games. Poling recorded 374 tackles (217 solo), 18.5 sacks, seven interceptions, 21 passes defensed and seven forced fumbles in his collegiate career.

Woodard originally signed with Miami on Jan. 1, 2018 after finishing the 2017 season on the Dolphins practice squad. He also spent part of the 2017 season on Atlanta’s practice squad. Woodard originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (226th overall) by Jacksonville in the 2016 NFL draft.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Isaac Asiata G 6-3 345 12/29/92 2 Utah ’17 Spanish Fork, Utah D5a, ‘17
Leonte Carroo WR 6-1 215 1/24/94 3 Rutgers ’16 Edison, N.J. D3b, ‘16
Jalen Davis CB 5-10 185 2/2/96 R Utah State ’18 La Mesa, Calif. FA, ‘18
Isaiah Ford WR 6-2 189 2/9/96 2 Virginia Tech ’17 Jacksonville, Fla. D7, ‘17
Connor Hilland C 6-4 298 6/18/95 R William & Mary ’18 Stafford, Va. FA, ‘18
Jeremy Langford RB 6-0 211 12/6/91 3 Michigan State ’15 Wayne, Mich. FA, ‘18
Cameron Malveaux DE 6-5 265 8/22/94 1 Houston ’17 Beaumont, Texas FA, ‘17
Jamiyus Pittman DT 6-2 319 10/23/94 R Central Florida ’18 Moultrie, Ga. FA, ‘18
Quentin Poling LB 6-1 235 8/17/94 R Ohio ’18 Gomer, Ohio D7a, ‘18
Jonathan Woodard DE 6-6 271 9/19/93 1 Central Arkansas ’16 Brentwood, Tenn. FA, ‘17
Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

September 2, 2018

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced the following roster moves: claimed quarterback Luke Falk off waivers from Tennessee, claimed wide receiver Tanner McEvoy off waivers from New Orleans, placed center Jake Brendel and linebacker Mike Hull on injured reserve and released tackle Sam Young.

Falk was a sixth-round pick (199th overall) by Tennessee in the 2018 NFL draft before being waived on Aug. 31, 2018. He was a four-year letterman (2014-17) and three-year starter at Washington State, where he was a three-time All-Pac 12 selection and won the Burlsworth Trophy, given to the nation’s top former walk-on. He holds Pac-12 and Washington State career records for passing yards (14,486), total offense (14,086), passing touchdowns (119), completions (357), pass attempts (534) and total plays (2,306).

McEvoy spent the past two seasons with Seattle (2016-17), where he played in 29 games and recorded 14 receptions for 253 yards (18.1 avg.) and two touchdowns. He was waived by Seattle on Aug. 26, 2018 before being claimed by New Orleans, who waived him again on Aug. 31, 2018. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Seattle on May 6, 2016.

Brendel played all 16 games for Miami in 2017 and appeared in one regular season and one playoff game for the team in 2016. He was initially signed to the Dolphins practice squad on Oct. 11, 2016 before being promoted to the active roster on Nov. 19, 2016. Brendel originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Dallas on May 6, 2016.

Hull has played all 32 games for the Dolphins in 2016-17 and also appeared in three games with the team in 2015. He has four career starts and has totaled 42 tackles (27 solo), one interception, one pass defensed, one fumble recovery and 27 special teams tackles (19 solo) in his career. Hull originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 8, 2015.

Young has played in 76 games with 20 starts during his NFL career. He played in 18 games with seven starts for Miami from 2016-17 after he was signed as an unrestricted free agent from Jacksonville on March 11, 2016. Young was originally a sixth-round pick (179th overall) by Dallas in the 2010 NFL draft.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Luke Falk QB 6-4 215 12/28/94 R Washington State ’18 Logan, Utah Wai., ’18 (Ten.)
Tanner McEvoy WR 6-6 230 1/26/93 3 Wisconsin ’16 Hillsdale, N.J. Wai., ’18 (NO)
Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

September 1, 2018

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived the following players:

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Alston, Johnathan CB 6-1 206 10/17/94 R North Carolina St. ’18 Bunn, N.C. FA, ‘18
Asiata, Isaac G 6-3 345 12/29/92 2 Utah ’17 Spanish Fork, Utah D5a, ‘17
Calhoun, Taveze CB 6-1 188 12/26/92 1 Mississippi St. ’16 Ludlow, Miss. FA, ‘17
Carroo, Leonte WR 6-1 215 1/24/94 3 Rutgers ’16 Edison, N.J. D3b, ‘16
Collins, Cayson LB 6-1 230 11/10/95 R North Carolina ’18 Charlotte, N.C. FA, ‘18
Davis, Jalen CB 5-10 185 2/2/96 R Utah State ’18 La Mesa, Calif. FA, ‘18
Duarte, Thomas TE 6-2 241 3/30/95 2 UCLA ’16 Fullerton, Calif. D7b, ‘16
Elston, Trae S 6-0 203 2/16/94 2 Mississippi ’16 Oxford, Ala. Wai., ’17 (Buf.)
Ford, Isaiah WR 6-2 189 2/9/96 2 Virginia Tech ’17 Jacksonville, Fla. D7, ‘17
Ginda, Frank LB 6-0 235 5/26/97 R San Jose State ’18 Los Banos, Calif. FA, ‘18
Gravelle, Lucas LS 6-0 239 7/28/95 R TCU ’18 Niagara Falls, N.Y. FA, ‘18
Hilland, Connor C 6-4 298 6/18/95 R William & Mary ’18 Stafford, Va. FA, ‘18
Howell, Buddy RB 6-1 224 3/27/96 R Florida Atlantic ’18 Coconut Grove, Fla. FA, ‘18
Joseph, Greg K 6-1 214 8/4/94 R Florida Atlantic ’18 Johannesburg, South Africa FA, ’18
Joseph, Roubbens T 6-4 325 12/21/94 1 Buffalo ’17 Springfield, Mass. FA, ‘18
Langford, Jeremy RB 6-0 211 12/6/91 3 Michigan State ’15 Wayne, Mich. FA, ‘18
Lewis, Malcolm WR 5-10 200 10/27/93 1 Miami (FL) ’17 Miami, Fla. FA, ‘17
Lippett, Tony CB 6-3 192 7/2/92 4 Michigan State ’15 Detroit, Mich. D5d, ‘15
Malveaux, Cameron DE 6-5 265 8/22/94 1 Houston ’17 Beaumont, Texas FA, ‘17
Mathieu, Claudy DE 6-4 275 1/18/93 R Notre Dame (OH) ’18 Philadelphia, Pa. FA, ‘18
Matthews, Mike C 6-2 296 1/27/94 1 Texas A&M ’16 Missouri City, Texas FA, ‘18
Morgan, Drew WR 6-0 187 12/2/94 1 Arkansas ’17 Greenwood, Ark. FA, ‘17
Moten, Anthony DT 6-4 315 7/12/95 R Miami (FL) ’18 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. FA, ‘18
Owusu, Francis WR 6-3 223 12/27/94 1 Stanford ’17 Oxnard, Calif. FA, ‘17
Pittman, Jamiyus DT 6-2 319 10/23/94 R Central Florida ’18 Moultrie, Ga. FA, ‘18
Poling, Quentin LB 6-1 235 8/17/94 R Ohio ’18 Gomer, Ohio D7a, ‘18
Radcliff, Brandon RB 5-9 210 3/18/93 1 Louisville ’17 Miami, Fla. FA, ‘17
Smith, Eric T 6-4 308 9/2/95 2 Virginia ’17 Atlanta, Ga. FA, ‘17
Steinmetz, David T 6-8 321 3/1/95 R Purdue ’18 Grafton, Mass. FA, ‘18
Woodard, Jonathan DE 6-6 271 9/19/93 1 Central Arkansas ’16 Brentwood, Tenn. FA, ‘17

The following players were waived/injured:

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Petty, Bryce QB 6-3 226 5/31/91 3 Baylor ’16 Midlothian, Texas Wai., ’18 (NYJ)
Redmon, Quincy DE 6-4 247 12/11/93 R Fairmont State ’18 Keyser, W.V. FA, ‘18
Scott, Rashawn WR 6-0 203 1/29/92 3 Miami (FL) ’16 Merritt Island, Fla. FA, ‘16

The following players were released:

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Escobar, Gavin TE 6-5 247 2/3/91 5 San Diego State ’18 Rancho Santo Margarita, Calif. FA, ‘18
Garvin, Terence LB 6-3 242 1/1/91 6 West Virginia ’13 Baltimore, Md. UFA, ’18 (Sea.)
Langford, Kendall DL 6-6 305 1/27/86 11 Hampton ’08 Petersburg, Va. FA, ‘18

Alston joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year letterman (2013-15, ’17) at North Carolina State where he played wide receiver and cornerback. He started all 13 games as a senior in 2017, recording 54 tackles (37 solo), one sack, two interceptions and 10 passes defensed.

Asiata was a fifth-round pick (164th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft. He played in one game in 2017 and was inactive in 15 contests. He was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and three-year starter at Utah, where he started 39 consecutive games to finish his career.

Calhoun signed with Miami on Jan. 1, 2018 after spending two weeks on the Dolphins’ practice squad in 2017. He also spent time with New Orleans (2016-17) and Chicago (2016). Calhoun was a four-year letterman (2012-15) and three-year starter at Mississippi State.

Carroo was a third-round pick (86th overall) by Miami in the 2016 NFL draft. He played in 28 games over two seasons (2016-17) and made two starts. Carroo had 10 career receptions for 98 yards (9.8 avg.) and one touchdown. He was a four-year letterman (2012-15) and two-year starter at Rutgers.

Collins was signed by Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year letterman (2014-17) and one-year starter at North Carolina where he played in 49 games with 16 starts. Collins totaled 217 career tackles (123 solo), two sacks, one pass defensed, seven forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries.

Davis joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year starter (2014-17) at Utah State where he started 49 games and made 181 tackles (123 solo), eight sacks, 11 interceptions, 48 passes defensed and four forced fumbles.

Duarte was a seventh-round pick (231st overall) by Miami in the 2016 NFL draft. He played in one regular-season game in 2016 and spent several stints on the Dolphins practice squad. Duarte was a three-year letterwinner (2013-15) and two-year starter at UCLA.

Elston was awarded to Miami off waivers from Buffalo on Dec. 29, 2017. He played in 14 games in 2017 – 13 of them with Buffalo and one with Philadelphia – and recorded 15 tackles (eight solo), one interceptions, one pass defensed and four special teams stops. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on May 6, 2016.

Escobar signed with Miami on April 16, 2018. He’s played in 64 NFL games with seven starts for Baltimore (2016) and Dallas (2013-16). Escobar totaled 30 career receptions for 333 yards (11.1 avg.) and eight touchdowns. He originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (47th overall) by Dallas in the 2013 NFL draft.

Ford was a seventh-round pick (237th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft. He missed the entire 2017 season after being placed on injured reserve on Aug. 19, 2017. Ford was a three-year starter (2014-16) at Virginia Tech where he left as the school’s all-time leader in receptions (210), receiving yards (2,967) and receiving TDs (24).

Garvin was signed by Miami as an unrestricted free agent on April 11, 2018. He played in 74 NFL games with four starts for Seattle (2017), Washington (2016) and Pittsburgh (2013-15). Garvin recorded 27 tackles (17 solo), 1.5 sacks, one pass defensed, one forced fumbles and 49 special teams stops in his career. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Pittsburgh on May 6, 2013.

Ginda was signed by Miami on July 24, 2018. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Arizona on April 30, 2018. Ginda was a three-year starter (2015-17) at San Jose State and played in 38 games with 35 starts, setting a Mountain West Conference record with 173 total tackles as a junior in 2017.

Gravelle joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He lettered one season (2017) at TCU and two seasons (2015-16) at Washington State.

Hilland signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year starter (2014-17) at William & Mary, where he started 39 games at left guard. He earned first-team Colonial Athletic Association honors as a senior in 2017.

Howell joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year letterman (2014-17) and one-year starter at Florida Atlantic, where he played in 39 games with 16 starts. Howell totaled 463 carries for 2,424 yards (5.2 avg.) and 22 touchdowns during his collegiate career.

Greg Joseph signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year letterman (2014-17) at Florida Atlantic, where he played in 50 games and finished his career as the school’s all-time leader in scoring (336), field goals (57) and PATs (165).

Roubbens Joseph signed with the Dolphins on April 4, 2018. He spent the 2017 training camp and offseason with Baltimore and originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Ravens on May 15, 2017. Joseph was a two-year letterman (2015-16) and one-year starter at Buffalo.

Jeremy Langford signed with Miami on Aug. 6, 2018. He spent the 2017 season with the N.Y. Jets but missed the year with an injury. Langford played in 28 games with five starts for Chicago from 2015-16 and totaled 210 carries for 737 yards (3.5 avg.) and 10 touchdowns. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (106th overall) by Chicago in the 2015 NFL draft.

Kendall Langford signed with Miami on Aug. 14, 2018. He played in 136 career games with 113 starts for Houston (2017), Indianapolis (2015-16), St. Louis (2012-14) and Miami (2008-11). Langford had 290 career tackles (208 solo), 22.5 sacks, 20 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (66th overall) by Miami in the 2008 NFL draft.

Lewis joined the Dolphins on May 5, 2017 as an undrafted college free agent and spent the entire 2017 season on Miami’s practice squad. He was a five-year letterman (2012-16) and one-year starter at the University of Miami, where he played in 50 career games with 15 starts.

Lippett was a fifth-round pick (156th overall) by Miami in the 2015 NFL draft. He played in 25 games for the Dolphins with 13 starts before missing the 2017 season after he was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 2, 2017.  Lippett recorded 77 career tackles (54 solo), four interceptions and 11 passes defensed.

Malveaux signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2017. He spent most of the 2017 season on the Dolphins practice squad before he was promoted to the active roster on Dec. 2, 2017 and played in four games. Malveaux recorded five tackles (four solo) and one sack.

Mathieu joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year starter (2014-17) at Notre Dame (Ohio), where he played in 42 games with 39 starts. Mathieu left school as the program’s all-time leader in sacks (26) and tackles for loss (43.5).

Matthews signed with Miami on May 25, 2018. He spent the 2017 season with Pittsburgh, but was placed on injured reserve on Aug. 9, 2017. Matthews originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Cleveland on May 5, 2016. He was a four-year letterman (2012-15) and three-year starter at Texas A&M.

Morgan joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2018. He spent the entire 2017 season on Miami’s practice squad. Morgan was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and two-year starter at Arkansas, where he played in 49 games with 19 starts.

Moten signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year letterman (2014-17) at the University of Miami, where he played in 45 games with four starts. He recorded 38 tackles (14 solo), 1.5 sacks and one pass defensed in his collegiate career.

Owusu joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2017. He was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and one-year starter at Stanford, where he played in 50 games with 14 starts. He recorded 34 receptions for 482 yards (14.2 avg.) and three touchdowns in his collegiate career.

Petty was awarded off waivers to Miami on May 4, 2018. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (103rd overall) by the N.Y. Jets in the 2015 NFL draft and played in 10 career games with seven starts for the Jets. Petty completed 130-of-245 passes (53.1 pct.) for 1,353 yards and four touchdowns.

Pittman signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year letterman (2014-17) and three-year starter at Central Florida, where he played in 49 games with 33 starts. Pittman recorded 138 tackles (67 solo), 13 sacks, four passes defensed and one forced fumble in his collegiate career.

Poling was a seventh-round pick (227th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2018 NFL draft. He was a four-year starter (2014-17) at Ohio, where he started 50 games. Poling recorded 374 tackles (217 solo), 18.5 sacks, seven interceptions, 21 passes defensed and seven forced fumbles in his collegiate career.

Radcliff signed with Miami on Jan. 1, 2018 after he spent part of the 2017 season on the Dolphins practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Indianapolis on May 4, 2017. Radcliff was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and two-year starter at Louisville.

Redmon joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a four-year starter (2014-17) at Fairmont State, where he played in 38 games with 36 starts. He recorded 169 tackles (93 solo), 19 sacks, eight passes defensed, four forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries in his collegiate career.

Scott signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 6, 2016. He spent several stints on the Dolphins practice squad in 2016 and 2017 before being promoted to the active roster both seasons. Scott played in three career games – one in 2017 and two in 2016 – and also appeared in one playoff game during the 2016 season.

Smith joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2017 but missed most of the 2017 season after he was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 3, 2017. He was inactive for the remaining five games. Smith was a four-year starter (2013-16) at Virginia and started 44 consecutive games to finish his career.

Steinmetz signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2018. He was a one-year starter (2017) at Purdue after he transferred from Rhode Island following the 2016 season. He played in a total of 46 collegiate games with 44 starts.

Woodard signed with Miami on Jan. 1, 2018 after finishing the 2017 season on the Dolphins practice squad. He also spent part of the 2017 season on Atlanta’s practice squad. Woodard originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (226th overall) by Jacksonville in the 2016 NFL draft.

Miami Dolphins trade Lucas   Download PDF version

August 31, 2018

Miami Dolphins trade Lucas

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have traded cornerback Jordan Lucas to the Kansas City Chiefs for an undisclosed draft pick.

Lucas was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round (204th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft. He played in 19 career games, recording two solo tackles and six special teams tackles.

Miami Dolphins Announce Football Unites: Cultural Tours in Partnership with Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau   Download PDF version

August 29, 2018

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Miami Dolphins Announce Football Unites: Cultural Tours in Partnership with Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau

MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins announced they have partnered with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau on Football Unites: Cultural Tours. As part of these educational tours, Miami Dolphins players, alumni and staff will join youth, community leaders and law enforcement to experience the richness and diversity of South Florida. The cultural tours listed are scheduled through the end of 2018, but additional tours in South Florida will be scheduled throughout 2019.

“We have a proud and inspirational history in South Florida and we are excited to work with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau and Football Unites partners to learn more about our community,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “More importantly, we look forward to sharing these experiences with our youth to spur engagement and discussions on inclusivity, tolerance and acceptance.”

“We are delighted to partner with the Miami Dolphins to showcase our vibrant multicultural neighborhoods as part of their highly anticipated program dedicated to connecting players, youth and community,” Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) President & CEO William D. Talbert III said. “Our community’s greatest attraction is its people and their diverse heritage. Visitors from around the world are eager to experience the Miami mosaic of heritage neighborhoods full of history, art, culture, food, music, dynamic people and enthusiastic sports fans. We’re very excited to join the Miami Dolphins to kick-off the multicultural tours as they learn more about Miami and meet the youth of our great community.”

“We’re proud to partner with the Miami Dolphins to promote cultural tours in South Florida. With attractions that honor its multicultural heritage and history, Greater Fort Lauderdale is a must for visitors and residents interested in experiencing the diversity of the destination,” Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau President & CEO Stacy Ritter said.

Football Unites Cultural Tour Dates

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

  • Little Havana, Overtown

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

  • Freedom Tower, Holocaust Memorial and Jewish Museum, South Beach Palace

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

  • Little Haiti, Liberty City

Sunday, November 18, 2018

  • African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County experience

Through Football Unites, the Miami Dolphins have created opportunities for South Florida-based groups to strengthen and expand their impact around community engagement, education and justice reform. The team chose 11 recipients to receive Football Unites grants for the 2018 season. This diverse set of recipients includes Art Detectives, Community Justice Project, Inc., Miami Gardens Police Department, National Organization of Black Law Executives South Florida Chapter (NOBLE), North Miami Police Athletic League, North Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Pridelines, SAVE, Trayvon Martin Foundation, Urban League of Broward County and YWCA Miami.

The grant recipients come on the heels of Stephen Ross and the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project announcement of a long-term partnership, centering on social justice, education and police and youth relations. The cornerstones of the partnership are the 5000 Role Models Police and Youth Conference and a College Academic Signing Day for Wilson Scholars at Hard Rock Stadium. In addition, the Dolphins will continue pre-existing programs with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project and amplify new events. In all, these social justice community initiatives will impact more than 10,000 Role Models.

The educational component of Football Unites is the Project Change Scholarship. The scholarship identifies one high school student each year and pays for their tuition to college over a four-year period. The goal of the scholarship is to target students to impact their lives, so they can make a change in their community. This year’s inaugural recipient is Valicia Browne. Browne, a graduating senior from Olympic Heights Community Large School in Boca, has a goal to establish medical clinics to offer reasonably priced health care in underserved communities and has been accepted to Florida State University.

These initiatives are in addition to Dolphins previous work in this space through the team’s collaboration with the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE). Founded and created by Ross in Oct. 2015, RISE harnesses the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress. To learn more about RISE, visit risetowin.org.

Miami Dolphins Surprise Booker T. Washington High School Football Team with Equipment Donation   Download PDF version

August 22, 2018

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Miami Dolphins Surprise Booker T. Washington High School Football Team with Equipment Donation

Miami, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today surprised the Booker T. Washington High School football team with equipment for its program. The donated equipment included Junior Dolphins branded shirts, Gatorade coolers, blocking shields, medicine balls, ropes and cleats. The team also had the opportunity to hear from Dolphins alum and Youth Programs Ambassador Twan Russell about the importance of teamwork and gratitude.

“When I got the call that this was going to happen I couldn’t tell the kids at first, but as a staff, we were all fired up and really motivated to be able to have an opportunity to gain some help. We just got better today with the equipment, with the cleats,” Booker T. Washington High School Head Football Coach Tim “Ice” Harris said. “We are grateful to the Miami Dolphins for being able to come out here and help us develop our student-athletes

“This was an amazing experience. I wasn’t expecting it, so I’d like to thank the Dolphins a lot,” Booker T. Washington High School senior linebacker Travis Pittman said. “For me, I feel like the equipment is of better use for us when we’re getting prepared for a game, so that can help us.”

This is the third Junior Dolphins Equipment Donation this year. The Dolphins also made a donation to Miramar High School in May and Pompano Beach High School in July.

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 to Host “The Audible: Football Fridays” at Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach High School Football Games   Download PDF version

August 22, 2018

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Miami Dolphins to Host “The Audible: Football Fridays” at Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach High School Football Games

Miami, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they will travel to high school games across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties as part of “The Audible: Football Fridays.” Former Dolphins alumni Kim Bokamper and Joe Rose will host the 30-minute pregame show for the second consecutive year. The social and interactive program will promote high school football in the tri-county area and talk about the upcoming Dolphins game. Viewers can watch the broadcast on Facebook Live, Twitter and YouTube.

“The second year of ‘The Audible: Football Fridays’ continues our goal to recognize and showcase South Florida high school football coaches and student-athletes,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We have the best talent in the nation and we’re honored to work with the Greater Miami Athletic Conference, Broward County Athletic Association and Palm Beach County Sports Commission to grow the game of football through our Junior Dolphins program.”

“The Audible: Football Fridays” will kick off on Aug. 24 with Miami Northwestern facing off against Miramar in the first game of the Best of Dade (GMAC) vs. Best of Broward (BCAA) Football Showcase. The Audible will then travel to Traz Powell Stadium to see Miami Central take on Booker T. Washington. The third game of the series will feature Stoneman Douglas in their home opener against South Broward. Future games will be determined at a later date.

The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn 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.

“The Audible: Football Fridays” High School Games

Date/Time                          Game                                                                                    Location

8/24, 7:00 p.m.                 Miami Northwestern at Miramar                                        Miramar High School

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Miami Dolphins and North Miami Police Department Receive Operation Cooperation Award by Florida Police Chiefs Association   Download PDF version

August 21, 2018

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Miami Dolphins and North Miami Police Department Receive Operation Cooperation Award by Florida Police Chiefs Association

Panama City Beach, Fla – The Miami Dolphins and North Miami Police Department were named the recipients of the Florida Police Chiefs Association “Operation Cooperation” Public/Private Partnerships of Services Award. The presentation took place on August 21, 2018, in Panama City Beach, Florida as part of the Florida Police Chiefs Association Summer Conference.

A Miami Dolphins Football Unites grant recipient, the partnership with North Miami Police Department (NMPD) expanded after a meeting on October 10, 2017 with Dolphins players, staff and NMPD representatives. As a result of these productive conversations about community policing and engagement and subsequent ride along through North Miami, a partnership was created through the funding of the North Miami Police Department Police Athletic League. Through this collaboration, both organizations forged an alliance that focuses on community engagement, promoting equality and social justice reform, while enhancing public safety in the community.

“We are proud to partner with the Miami Dolphins. The team’s support of the North Miami Police Department and our PAL program has been nothing shy of remarkable,” North Miami Police Chief Larry Juriga said. “We are thankful to stand side-by-side with the Dolphins as we engage with our youth and build trusting relationships within our community. You know we are making a positive impact when kids run up to our officers with a smile, just to give a hug or simply engage in conversation. The Miami Dolphins are our family and tremendous partners.”

“We are honored to join Chief Juriga and the North Miami Police Department in receiving this prestigious award and excited to expand our relationship through our Football Unites program,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications & Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “Both organizations share a passion for developing partnerships to improve community relations and are unified in our efforts to serve as a model program to promote understanding and respect through educational and athletic programming to improve relationships with our youth.”

Through Football Unites, the Miami Dolphins have created opportunities for South Florida-based groups to strengthen and expand their impact around community engagement, education and criminal justice reform. The team chose 11 recipients to receive Football Unites grants for the 2018 season. This diverse set of recipients includes Art Detectives, Community Justice Project, Inc., Miami Gardens Police Department, National Organization of Black Law Executives South Florida Chapter (NOBLE), North Miami Police Athletic League, North Miami Beach Police Athletic League, Pridelines, SAVE, Trayvon Martin Foundation, Urban League of Broward County and YWCA Miami.

The grant recipients are in addition to an announcement by Stephen Ross and the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project of a long-term partnership, centering on social justice, education and police and youth relations. The cornerstones of the partnership are the 5000 Role Models Police and Youth Conference and a College Academic Signing Day for Wilson Scholars at Hard Rock Stadium. In addition, the Dolphins will continue pre-existing programs with the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project and amplify new events. In all, these social justice community initiatives will impact more than 10,000 Role Models.

The Football Unites Captains Program is a diversity and inclusion initiative that will bring 80 to 100 middle school students from various backgrounds together once a month for a day of learning about tolerance, acceptance and leadership. Dolphins players and alumni will join these students to share their stories, perspectives and experiences. The Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) will assist with programming and program evaluation.

Another component of Football Unites is the Project Change Scholarship, which identifies one high school student each year and pays for their tuition to college 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. This 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 has been accepted to Florida State University.

These initiatives are in addition to Dolphins previous work in this space through the team’s collaboration with RISE. Founded by Ross in Oct. 2015, RISE harnesses the unifying power of sports to improve race relations and drive social progress. To learn more about RISE, visit risetowin.org.

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