Miami Dolphins Host Football Clinic for Davie, Hallandale Beach and North Miami Beach Police Athletic/Activities League Chapters
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May 5, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Host Football Clinic for Davie, Hallandale Beach and North Miami Beach Police Athletic/Activities League Chapters
North Miami Beach, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins yesterday hosted a football clinic for the Davie, Hallandale Beach and North Miami Beach Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) chapters at Mishcon Park. Dolphins safety Walt Aikens and Junior Dolphins coaches led elementary and middle school participants through fundamental football drills in a fun and safe environment. Aikens also recently was named a National PAL spokesperson.
“I grew up a PAL kid, so I felt like it’s my duty to come back, give back to the community and show PAL kids that if they keep their hard work up and are dedicated then they could succeeded in anything,” Aikens said.
“We at the City of North Miami Beach can’t thank the Dolphins enough. It has been awesome. The Dolphins organization has stepped up,” North Miami Beach Vice Mayor Beth E. Spiegel. “These are our kids. They’re not just North Miami Beach kids. There are kids from the surrounding areas. There are no words. It’s so amazing that (the Dolphins) came out here and are giving our children this opportunity.”
About Junior Dolphins
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 awarded Petty off waivers
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May 4, 2018
Miami Dolphins awarded Petty off waivers
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have been awarded quarterback Bryce Petty off waivers from the New York Jets.
Petty is entering his third NFL season after playing his first two years (2016-17) with the Jets. He has played in 10 career games and made seven starts, completing 130-of-245 passes (53.1 pct.) for 1,353 yards and four touchdowns. Petty originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (103rd overall) by the Jets in the 2016 NFL draft.
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5/31/91 |
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Baylor ’16 |
Midlothian, Texas |
Wai., ’18 (NYJ) |
Miami Dolphins, Cornerback Tracy Howard and Wide Receiver Malcolm Lewis Surprise Miramar High School Football Team with Equipment Donation
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May 3, 2018
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Miami Dolphins, Cornerback Tracy Howard and Wide Receiver Malcolm Lewis Surprise Miramar High School Football Team with Equipment Donation
Miramar, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today surprised the Miramar High School football team with new football equipment for its program. Dolphins players and Miramar alumni Tracy Howard and Malcolm Lewis were on hand for the surprise. The donated equipment included Dolphins branded footballs, Gatorade coolers, sleds, blocking shields and cleats. Tod Creneti from the Positive Coaching Alliance also presented to the team about the importance of working together to achieve a common goal.
“It feels great to come out here and put a smile on these kids’ faces. They definitely need the equipment,” Howard said. “If I can say anything, it’s a blessing to be in this position and be able to give back with Malcolm knowing these are the stomping grounds we played on and came up on and this is one of the first places that it started for us.”
“I want to thank the Dolphins organization. It has been a blessing for us so we can be a blessing to our school to give back and donate equipment, shoes, everything that the kids need to better their season this year,” Lewis said.
“I came in 2008 with Malcolm and Tracy and they started on JV. That was my first year coaching, and I’m proud to see how both of those young men have grown into the next level and are giving back to our kids,” Miramar High School Head Football Coach A.J. Scott said. “We need this. We don’t have a lot of equipment to compete, so we really need this and we really appreciate it. Anything from the Dolphins, if it’s something small as one pair of cleats, we appreciate it.”
“It was a good, life-changing experience. We got to see equipment that we may never had got to see a day in our life today. The sleds (will help me) with press coverage and getting off blocks.” Miramar High School Junior cornerback Clifton Miller said. “It’s good that the Dolphins actually look around the community and see how it is and pick schools out and give back.”
About Junior Dolphins
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 trade for Spence
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May 3, 2018
Miami Dolphins trade for Spence
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have acquired defensive tackle Akeem Spence from Detroit in exchange for an undisclosed 2019 draft pick.
Spence has played 72 games with 41 starts during a five-year NFL career that spanned four seasons with Tampa Bay (2013-16) and one with Detroit (2017). He’s totaled 135 tackles (83 solo), 8.5 sacks, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries.
Spence originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (100th overall) by Tampa Bay in the 2013 NFL draft. He played collegiately at Illinois and grew up in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
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Illinois ’13 |
Fort Walton Beach, Fla. |
T, ’18 (Det.) |
Miami Dolphins Safety Walt Aikens Named an Official Spokesperson for the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities League, Inc.
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May 3, 2018
Miami Dolphins Safety Walt Aikens Named an Official Spokesperson for the National Association of Police Athletic/Activities League, Inc.
Miami, Fla. – The National Association of Police Athletic/Activities League (National PAL) today announced Miami Dolphins safety Walt Aikens has been named an official spokesperson for the organization. A Charlotte, North Carolina native, Aikens first joined a PAL chapter at six years old.
“PAL was a big part of my life growing up, and it’s a great way to get kids involved, keep kids out of trouble and give them something to do, and I’m thankful for it. There’s no better way to show your thanks and appreciation than to give back,” Aikens said.
“With a sincere passion, dedication and commitment toward aiding and assisting our communities’ youth, The National Association of Police Athletic/Activities League, Inc. is excited to welcome Walt Aikens as an official National PAL spokesperson,” National PAL CEO Jeff Hood said. “As a former PAL youth himself, Walt knows firsthand the benefits associated with the mission of our organization, as well as the need for being a part of an organization which speaks to engaging kids, cops and community.”
As part of its national conference held in Miami from April 30-May 3, Aikens will attend the National PAL Gala today at the Marriott Biscayne Bay Hotel.
On Friday, May 4th the Dolphins will host a football clinic for local PAL chapters at Mishcon Park. Aikens at the clinic will help lead participants through fundamental football drills in a fun and safe environment.
About The National Association of Police Athletics/Activities League, Inc.
The National Association of Police Athletics/Activities League, Inc. (National PAL) exists to prevent juvenile crime and violence by providing civic, athletic, recreational, mentoring and educational opportunities and resources to all PAL Member Chapters. National PAL builds bridges between kids, cops, and the community, fostering a positive environment across the country. As a membership organization, the National PAL provides local Chapters with training, resources and opportunities to create new programs, to improve upon and enhance the quality of existing programs and to increase opportunities in their community.
Miami Dolphins, AARP Foundation Host Fifth Annual Million Meal Pack
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April 29, 2018
#EndHunger #MillionMealPack
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Miami Dolphins, AARP Foundation Host Fifth Annual Million Meal Pack
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins and AARP Foundation teamed up for the 5th Annual Million Meal Pack at the Rick Case Arena at Nova Southeastern University. Participants packed 1,017,504 meals that will be delivered by U.S. Hunger to older adults in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. On hand to help pack meals were AARP Foundation President Lisa Marsh Ryerson, Miami Dolphins Vice Chair, President & CEO Tom Garfinkel, Executive Vice President of Football Operations Mike Tannenbaum, Head Coach Adam Gase, coaches, staff and both current and former players, including Larry Ball, Jake Brendal, Donald Brown, Bob Brudzinski, Jesse Davis, John Denney, Troy Drayton, Roy Foster, Trent Gamble, Oronde Gadsden, Sean Hill, Xavien Howard, Ja’Wuan James, Jim Jensen, Daniel Kilgore, Sam Madison, OJ McDuffie, Raekwon McMillan, Cameron Malveaux, Ed Perry, Ken Poole, Steve Potter, Twan Russell, Bryant Salter, Rashawn Scott, Eric Smith, Maurice Smith, Pat Surtain, Laremy Tunsil, Jed Weaver, Shawn Wooden, Sam Young.
“The Miami Dolphins are dedicated to be being off field champions in the community, but today the community is the true champion,” Miami Dolphins Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Jehn said. “Today we packed one million meals that will stay right here in South Florida, and through our thriving partnership with AARP Foundation – more than five million nutritious meals over five years have supported those in need. This is a testament to our players, alumni, coaches, fans and South Florida – coming together for a unified mission to end hunger.”
“The importance of this event can’t be overstated,” AARP Foundation President Lisa Marsh Ryerson said. “More than 700,000 seniors in Florida struggle to get enough nutritious food on a daily basis. Working with the Miami Dolphins, and with the help of outstanding local volunteers, we can help vulnerable older adults in South Florida meet this most basic, essential need.”
At the Million Meal Pack, more than 4,906 enthusiastic volunteers worked an assembly line to pack nutritious Jambalaya meals of red lentils, rice, dehydrated vegetables and pink Himalayan salt. Volunteers also were invited to take part in a Community Fair as a thank you for their service. The fair’s lively atmosphere featured live music, football activities, performances by the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders and chances to win prizes. Participants were also able to learn about additional volunteer opportunities to serve their senior neighbors though interactive demonstrations, speakers and take-home materials.
Together, AARP Foundation and the Miami Dolphins have built a volunteer community committed to serving low-income older adults in South Florida. As the presenting sponsor of the Miami Dolphins Special Teams program – the largest volunteer program in the National Football League – AARP Foundation has helped execute numerous service events in South Florida and has positively impacted the region in an effort to help older adults facing challenges with hunger, isolation, income and housing needs through targeted and customized events to address these issues.
Miami Dolphins Celebrate Youth Football in South Florida with Announcement of Day 3 Draft Picks by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Football Team and Family of Aaron Feis
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April 28, 2018
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Miami Dolphins Celebrate Youth Football in South Florida with Announcement of Day 3 Draft Picks by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Football Team and Family of Aaron Feis
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced their Day 3 picks during Rounds 4 and 6 of the NFL Draft from the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. The team’s Day 3 selections celebrated youth football in South Florida with graduating seniors from the Stoneman Douglas football team and the family of assistant coach Aaron Feis, who tragically lost his life protecting students during a mass shooting on February 14th.
Johanna Feis, Aaron’s sister, announced the selection of fourth-round pick (123rd overall) tight end Durham Smythe from Notre Dame. Quarterback Tyler Goodman announced the selection of fourth-round pick (131st overall) running back Kalen Ballage from Arizona State. Offensive/defensive Lineman William Pringle announced the selection of sixth-round pick (209th overall) cornerback Cornell Armstrong from Southern Mississippi.
”There’s not enough thanks you can give to the Dolphins for what they’ve done after our tragedy,” said Goodman. “Them still caring about us even two months after it happened … I’m glad to see that people still care and are still wanting to help us out.”
The group toured the practice facility and met with Stephen Ross, coaches, team executives, player personnel and football support staff.
Miami Dolphins exercise fifth-year option on Parker
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April 24, 2018
Miami Dolphins exercise fifth-year option on Parker
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have exercised the fifth-year option on wide receiver DeVante Parker. He is now signed through the 2019 season.
Parker was a first-round pick (14th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2015 NFL draft. In his three seasons (2015-17) with the team, Parker has played in 42 games with 24 starts and totaled 139 receptions for 1,908 yards (13.7 avg.) and eight touchdowns. He set career highs with 12 starts and 57 receptions in 2017. The prior season, Parker caught 56 passes for a career-high 744 yards (13.3 avg.) and four touchdowns. He hauled in a 9-yard game-winning touchdown with 36 seconds remaining to beat the L.A. Rams on Nov. 20, 2016.
