Miami Dolphins Activate Howard
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MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated cornerback Xavien Howard off the physically unable to perform list.
Howard was Miami’s second-round selection (38th overall) in the 2016 NFL draft. He had been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on July 29, 2016. Howard was a three-year letterman (2013-15) and two-year started at Baylor, where he played in 39 career games with 26 starts. He earned consensus first-team All-Big 12 honors as a junior in 2015, when he started all 13 games and recorded 42 tackles (37 solo), five interceptions and 15 passes defensed.
Hard Rock International and Miami Dolphins Announce 18-Year Stadium Naming Rights Agreement
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August 17, 2016
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Miami – The Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock International announced an 18-year agreement to name the newly renovated facility Hard Rock Stadium. This venue will serve as the home of the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami football team, Orange Bowl, Super Bowl LIV and the 100th anniversary of the NFL, international soccer and a host of world-class events. Additionally, the iconic lifestyle brand becomes the official Miami Dolphins hotel and resort, casual restaurant partner and hospitality sponsor.
“Hard Rock Stadium will be a global entertainment destination and we are excited to enter this long-term partnership with Hard Rock International, an iconic worldwide brand that continues to grow,” Miami Dolphins President & CEO Tom Garfinkel said. “They are synonymous with music and entertainment and have a rich history of philanthropy and community engagement.”
“Hard Rock International, along with our owners, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, is extremely proud to see our name go up on this stadium. This deal is not only a naming rights program, but it is designed to be a true partnership between two companies dedicated to providing world class entertainment on a global level,” Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen said.
In addition to hosting major events, Super Bowl LIV, College Football Playoff Semifinals and major concerts, it was announced that Hard Rock Stadium has secured rights to host the Brazil Men’s National Soccer Team for a series of matches starting in 2017. In addition, Real Madrid will be returning to Miami in 2017 to launch play in the International Champions Cup.
As part of the partnership, the newly renovated Hard Rock Stadium will feature signage atop the shade canopy, at the facility entrance, on the VIP helipad as well as throughout the venue and organization. The main thoroughfare of fan activities pregame along the South Gate will be renamed the Grand Plaza presented by Hard Rock.
Hard Rock International
With venues in 70 countries, including 167 cafes and 23 hotels, Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia, which is displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock also is known for its collectible fashion and music-related merchandise, Hard Rock Live performance venues and an award-winning website. HRI owns the global trademark for all Hard Rock brands. The company owns, operates and franchises Cafes in iconic cities including London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. HRI also owns, licenses and/or manages hotel properties worldwide. Destinations include the company’s two most successful Hotel properties in Tampa and Hollywood, Fl., both owned and operated by HRI parent company The Seminole Tribe of Florida, as well as other exciting locations including Bali, Chicago, Cancun, Ibiza, Las Vegas, Macau and San Diego. Upcoming new Hard Rock Cafe locations include Reykjavik, Shanghai, Baku and San Juan. New Hard Rock Hotel projects include Abu Dhabi, Atlanta, Berlin, Dubai, Itapema, London, Los Cabos, New York City, Tenerife, and Shenzhen, Dalian and Haikou in China. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com.
Miami Dolphins Waive/Injured Huguenin
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August 16, 2016
Miami Dolphins Waive/Injured Huguenin
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived/injured defensive end Farrington Huguenin.
Huguenin joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 5, 2016 after earning four letters at Kentucky (2012-15). He played in 48 career games with 14 starts during his collegiate career and recorded totals of 95 tackles (49 solo), 1.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries, three passes defensed and two blocked kicks.
Miami Dolphins Become First Sports Team To Partner With SunPass® For Stadium Parking
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Aug 15, 2016
Miami Dolphins Become First Sports Team To Partner With SunPass® For Stadium Parking
Two parties join forces to offer a more convenient, less expensive parking option to enhance fan game day experience
Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today became the first sports team in Florida to partner with a prepaid toll program in offering a convenient, less expensive parking payment option for guests attending stadium events through the SunPass program. This partnership makes SunPass the exclusive provider of electronic parking payment at the stadium.
Fans with an active SunPass account must select “Easy Pay” automatic replenishment on SunPass.com using a credit card or debit card to enjoy the ease and convenience of SunPass Plus Parking. Customers can check to see if they are enrolled in SunPass Plus by logging into their account at SunPass.com and clicking on “TRANSPONDERS” at the top of the page to confirm their SunPass Plus status.
“We seek to have our pulse on ways to improve the fan experience at our stadium,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Operations Todd Boyan said. “This innovative partnership with Florida’s SunPass Prepaid Toll Program allows our fans to enjoy the convenience of utilizing a widely-adopted service in the community while also enjoying a price savings.”
SunPass Plus customers will have the convenience of using the program and paying less than the cash customer entering the stadium. Fans simply look for the SunPass Plus logo when entering the stadium to utilize the option.
The amenity will be in place for all stadium events, beginning with the Dolphins Sept. 1 preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, followed by the University of Miami Sept. 3 football game against Florida A&M University.
Miami Dolphins Sign Reed
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August 14, 2016
Miami Dolphins Sign Reed
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed defensive end Cedric Reed.
Reed is a first-year player from the University of Texas. He spent most of the 2015 season on the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad after entering the league as an undrafted college free agent with the Bills on May 4, 2015. He was waived on July 30, 2016. At Texas, Reed played in 46 games and started 32 consecutive contests to finish his four-year career. He earned All-Big 12 accolades twice (2013-14) and posted career totals of 37 tackles for loss, 19.0 sacks and six forced fumbles.
Miami Dolphins Sign Culliver
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August 10, 2016
Miami Dolphins Sign Culliver
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed cornerback Chris Culliver and placed him on the active/physically unable to perform list. The team has also released center/guard Jacques McClendon and linebacker Danny Lansanah.
Culliver has played in 52 games with 26 starts in his four-year NFL career. He has totaled 137 tackles (119 solo), seven interceptions and 34 passes defensed in his career. Culliver played three seasons with the San Francisco 49ers (2011-12; 2014) and was with the Washington Redskins in 2015. He posted career-highs in tackles (45) and interceptions (4) in 2014 with the 49ers. Culliver originally entered the NFL as a third-round selection (80th overall) by the 49ers in the 2011 NFL draft after playing collegiately at South Carolina.
McClendon played in three games for the Dolphins in 2015 after spending several stints on the team during the season. He was most recently signed by the Dolphins on Dec. 22, 2015 and originally joined the team as an unrestricted free agent on April 22, 2015. McClendon has played in 25 career games with five starts for the Indianapolis Colts (2010), Jacksonville Jaguars (2013-14) and the Dolphins (2015). He was originally a fourth-round selection (129th overall) by the Colts in the 2010 NFL draft.
Lansanah joined the Dolphins on Aug. 3, 2016 after playing 16 games with 11 starts for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2015. Throughout his three-year NFL career, Lansanah has played in 38 games with 22 starts for the Green Bay Packers (2008) and Buccaneers (2013-15), totaling 126 tackles (86 solo), 2.5 sacks and three interceptions. He was originally signed by the Packers as an undrafted college free agent on May 2, 2008.
Miami Dolphins Sign Louis-Jean
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August 8, 2016
Miami Dolphins Sign Louis-Jean
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed cornerback Al Louis-Jean and waived/injured cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu.
Louis-Jean played nine games for the Chicago Bears in 2014 and totaled eight tackles (five solo). He spent a week on the Washington Redskins’ practice squad during the 2015 postseason and then was signed to the Redskins’ roster following the season before being waived on May 2, 2016. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Bears on June 2, 2014. Louis-Jean played collegiately at Boston College.
Ekpre-Olomu originally joined the Dolphins off waivers from the Cleveland Browns on April 5, 2016. He has yet to appear in an NFL game after he was placed on injured reserve by the Browns prior to the 2015 season. Ekpre-Olomu originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round selection (241st overall) by the Browns in the 2015 NFL draft after playing collegiately at Oregon.
Miami Dolphins Select 36 Women For The Most International Squad In The NFL
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Aug. 3, 2016
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Davie, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders have selected 36 women for their 2016 Squad. These ladies represent eight countries, 28 cities and speak a combined five languages.
These 36 ladies were selected from the largest turnout for Miami Dolphins Cheerleader Auditions. More than 800 ladies registered to be the next Miami Dolphins Cheerleader. The organization became the first NFL team to host auditions internationally, searching for enthusiastic, charismatic and talented women in Bogota, Colombia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Mexico City, Mexico; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and South Florida to represent one of the most prestigious teams in the NFL.
One of the most visible entertainment groups in all of professional sports, the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders have traveled to more than 30 countries on five continents over the past decade and continue to be an iconic and international face of NFL Cheerleaders. The cheerleaders are on the sidelines for all home games and are extremely active in the community; visiting schools and hospitals, as well as charity and corporate events.
The full squad is below, with their hometowns listed:
Abril (Acapulco, Mexico)
Adrianna (Parkland, FL)
Agustina (Capital Federal, Argentina)
Alexandra (Lighthouse Point, FL)
Alison (Lighthouse Point, FL)
Allison (Boynton Beach, FL)
Ally (Coral Springs, FL)
Amanda (Boca Raton, FL)
Amina (Port-Au-Prince, Haiti)
Ana (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Breann (Cooper City, FL)
Britt (Miami, FL)
Chelsea (Port St. Lucie, FL)
Érica (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Etta (Winter Park, FL)
Felicia (Hollywood, FL)
Holly (Westbury, England)
Jennifer (Havana, Cuba)
Jess (Miami, FL)
Jessica (Miami, FL)
Jessica Anna (Staten Island, NY)
Jodi (Miami, FL)
Kiana (Dallas, Texas)
Kristan (Sumter, South Carolina)
Monica (Miami, FL)
Morgan (Chicago, IL)
Nidia (Jalisco, Mexico)
Paige (Jupiter, FL)
Rachael (Wichita Falls, Texas)
Rebecca (Miami, FL)
Romina (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Stephanie (Miami, FL)
Tamara (Posadas Misiones, Argentina)
Terra (Lincoln, Nebraska)
Vera (Brasilia, Brazil)
Yosy (Caracas, Venezuela)
For further information, please visit DolphinsCheerleaders.com.
