Miami Dolphins sign 13 undrafted free agents
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May 10, 2018
Miami Dolphins sign 13 undrafted free agents
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed the following 13 undrafted college free agents: North Carolina State cornerback Johnathan Alston, North Carolina linebacker Cayson Collins, Utah State cornerback Jalen Davis, TCU long snapper Lucas Gravelle, William & Mary center Connor Hilland, FAU running back Buddy Howell and kicker Greg Joseph, Notre Dame (Ohio) defensive end Claudy Mathieu, Michigan linebacker Mike McCray, Miami (Fla.) defensive tackle Anthony Moten, UCF defensive tackle Jamiyus Pittman, Fairmont State defensive end Quincy Redmon and Purdue tackle David Steinmetz.
Alston was a four-year letterwinner (2013-15; 2017) at North Carolina State, where he played wide receiver before transitioning to cornerback following his junior (2015) season and redshirting in 2016. As a senior in 2017, Alston started all 13 games and totaled 54 tackles (37 solo), one sack, two interceptions and 10 passes defensed.
Collins was a four-year letterman (2014-17) at North Carolina where he played in 49 career games with 16 starts. As a senior in 2017, he played in 11 games with 7 starts and totaled career highs in tackles (83) and sacks (2). He also matched career highs with two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
Davis was a four-year starter (2014-17) at Utah State. He left school as the program’s all-time career leader in passes defensed (48) and was second in games started (49) and interception return yards (227). His 11 career interceptions are fourth in school history. As a senior in 2017, Davis totaled five interceptions and 20 passes defensed, earning first-team All-American honors. Three of his interceptions were returned for touchdowns.
Gravelle played his senior season (2017) at TCU after spending his sophomore and junior seasons (2015-16) at Washington State. He began his collegiate career at Erie (Pa.) Community College. Gravelle snapped in all 14 games for TCU last year, totaling three special teams tackles. He snapped in 26 consecutive games during his two years at Washington State.
Hilland started 39 games at left guard as a four-year starter (2014-17) at William & Mary. He was named a team captain and earned first-team All-Colonial Athletic Association honors after starting all 11 games as a senior in 2017. Hilland earned third-team All-CAA honors as a sophomore in 2015.
Howell was a four-year letterman (2014-17) at Florida Atlantic where he played in 39 career games with 16 starts. He totaled 463 career carries for 2,424 yards (5.2 avg.) and 22 touchdowns. His best season at FAU came as a junior in 2016, when he played in 12 games with 10 starts and carried the ball 168 times for 833 yards (5.0 avg.) and 13 touchdowns. He attended Coral Gables High School where he was named first-team All-Dade County as a senior in 2013.
Joseph was a four-year letterman (2014-17) at FAU and finished his career as the school’s all-time leader in scoring (336), field goals (57) and extra points (165). He earned honorable mention All-Conference USA honors as both a junior (2016) and senior (2017) after converting 71.4 percent of his field goals in both seasons. Joseph attended American Heritage Delray where he earned All-American and all-state honors as a kicker, and also earned all-state honors in soccer.
Mathieu was a four-year starter (2014-17) at Notre Dame College in Euclid, Ohio. He played in 42 career games with 39 starts. He is the school’s all-time career leader in sacks (26) and tackles for loss (43.5), tied for the school record in forced fumbles (5) and fourth in tackles (191). Mathieu earned first-team All-Mountain East Conference honors as a junior (2016) and senior (2017).
McCray was a three-year letterman (2014; 2016-17) and two-year starter at Michigan. He played in 37 career games with 25 starts, totaling 162 tackles (87 solo), 9.5 sacks, two interceptions, 12 passes defensed and one forced fumble. McCray was named a team captain as a senior in 2017 and earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors as a junior (2016) and senior (2017).
Moten was a four-year letterman (2014-17) at the University of Miami, where he played in 45 career games with four starts. He totaled 38 tackles (14 solo), 1.5 sacks and one pass defensed during his career. Moten played high school football at St. Thomas Aquinas, earning first-team All-Broward County and third-team all-state honors as a senior in 2013.
Pittman lettered four seasons (2014-17) and started three at Central Florida, playing in 49 career games with 33 starts. He was named first-team All-American Athletic Conference as a senior in 2017 after he started 12 games and totaled 47 tackles (24 solo) and 4.5 sacks. Pittman also earned second-team All-AAC honors as a junior in 2016.
Redmon was a four-year starter (2014-17) at Fairmont State. He played in 38 career games with 36 starts and totaled 169 tackles (93 solo), 19 sacks, eight passes defensed, four forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries. Redmon was named the Mountain East Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a junior in 2016 after he totaled 52 tackles (23 solo), 12 sacks, four passes defensed, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one blocked kick.
Steinmetz started one season (2017) at Purdue as a graduate transfer from Rhode Island. He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors as a senior in 2017 after starting all 13 games at right tackle. Steinmetz played in 33 games with 31 starts during his three seasons (2014-16) at Rhode Island.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Johnathan Alston |
CB |
6-0 |
210 |
10/17/94 |
R |
North Carolina St. ’18 |
Bunn, N.C. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Cayson Collins |
LB |
6-1 |
230 |
11/10/95 |
R |
North Carolina ’18 |
Charlotte, N.C. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Jalen Davis |
CB |
5-10 |
185 |
2/2/96 |
R |
Utah State ’18 |
La Mesa, Calif. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Lucas Gravelle |
LS |
6-0 |
224 |
7/28/95 |
R |
TCU ’18 |
Niagara, N.Y. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Connor Hilland |
C |
6-4 |
303 |
6/18/95 |
R |
William & Mary ’18 |
Stafford, Va. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Buddy Howell |
RB |
6-1 |
215 |
3/27/96 |
R |
Florida Atlantic ’18 |
Coconut Grove, Fla. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Greg Joseph |
K |
6-1 |
210 |
8/4/94 |
R |
Florida Atlantic ’18 |
Boca Raton, Fla. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Claudy Mathieu |
DE |
6-6 |
250 |
1/18/93 |
R |
Notre Dame (OH) ’18 |
Philadelphia, Pa. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Mike McCray |
LB |
6-4 |
242 |
8/3/94 |
R |
Michigan ’18 |
Trotwood, Ohio |
FA, ‘18 |
| Anthony Moten |
DT |
6-4 |
295 |
7/12/95 |
R |
Miami (FL) ’18 |
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Jamiyus Pittman |
DT |
6-1 |
319 |
10/23/94 |
R |
Central Florida ’18 |
Moultrie, Ga. |
FA, ‘18 |
| Quincy Redmon |
DE |
6-6 |
250 |
12/11/93 |
R |
Fairmont State ’18 |
Keyser, W.V. |
FA, ‘18 |
| David Steinmetz |
T |
6-8 |
310 |
3/1/95 |
R |
Purdue ’18 |
Grafton, Mass. |
FA, ‘18 |
Miami Dolphins waive Howard
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Miami Dolphins waive Howard
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived/failed physical cornerback Tracy Howard.
Howard joined the Dolphins practice squad on Dec. 21, 2017. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Cleveland on May 5, 2016 and played in 15 games with three starts for the Browns that season. Howard has totaled 16 career tackles (12 solo), one pass defensed and four special teams tackles. He was a four-year letterman (2012-15) and two-year starter at the University of Miami and attended Miramar High School.
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.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Bryce Petty |
QB |
6-3 |
230 |
5/31/91 |
3 |
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.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Akeem Spence |
DT |
6-1 |
307 |
11/29/91 |
6 |
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
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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.
