Dolphins Cancer Challenge Announces Inaugural DCC Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Club
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March 18, 2016
Dolphins Cancer Challenge Announces Inaugural DCC Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Club
Miami – The Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) today announced an additional exclusive opportunity for the South Florida community to be cancer fighters. On April 4, 2016, the DCC will hold its inaugural DCC Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by Turnberry Isle Resort & Golf Club. Co-Chaired by Don Soffer and James Caan, the tournament will offer cancer fighters a chance to golf and interact with athletes and other celebrity guests. One hundred percent of the funds raised from the golf tournament will benefit Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami.
The golf tournament will follow DCC VI, scheduled for Feb. 20, 2016. Participants can choose from a bike ride 13-100 miles and a 5k run/walk, with all routes leading to the stadium. DCC VI will culminate with a concert celebration featuring Grammy-Award winners Sheryl Crow and Melissa Etheridge.
“The participants, donors and partners of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge are dedicated to improving people’s lives through the financial support of innovative cancer research,” Miami Dolphins President & CEO and DCC VI Chair Tom Garfinkel said. “We wanted to expand the scope of ways for anyone to be a cancer fighter. This golf tournament provides an additional opportunity – along with our bike ride, 5k run/walk, Fall Family Fest and concert to help in this fight.”
Players will enjoy a complimentary, VIP shopping experience at the Pro Shop onsite exclusively for the DCC Celebrity Golf Tournament. Signature food and drinks will be served on the course with a cocktail reception and awards ceremony to end the day. Golfers will tee off for a round of scramble-golf on the world-famous Soffer Course, home to a number of LPGA and PGA events. Additional sponsorship opportunities are still available. To register for a foursome, please visit DolphinsCancerChallenge.com.
About Dolphins Cancer Challenge
The Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) was founded in 2010 by the Miami Dolphins organization as the signature initiative of the Foundation’s health pillar. In part inspired by Dolphins alumnus and long-time radio voice Jim “Mad Dog” Mandich’s courageous battle with cancer, the DCC’s mission is to improve people’s lives through financial support for innovative cancer research at South Florida’s only academic-based cancer center – Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami. Since its inception, the DCC has raised more than $11.55 million, donating 100 percent of participant-raised funds to Sylvester. For additional information, call (305) 943-6799 or visit www. DolphinsCancerChallenge.com. DCC can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/RideDCC and on Twitter at @TackleCancer.
MIAMI DOLPHINS RE-SIGN MOORE
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March 16, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS RE-SIGN MOORE
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have re-signed quarterback Matt Moore.
Moore is entering his sixth season for the Dolphins and ninth in the NFL. He has played in 19 games for Miami, including one in 2015. Moore started 12 games for the Dolphins in 2011 and completed 210 of 347 passes (60.5 pct.) for 2,497 yards and 16 touchdowns. He was originally signed by the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on July 29, 2011.
An Oregon State product, Moore entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dallas Cowboys on May 14, 2007. He was signed off waivers prior to the 2007 season by the Carolina Panthers and started 13 games there over the course of four seasons (2007-10). For his career, Moore has played in 41 contests and started 25 of them. He has totaled 5,356 passing yards and 33 touchdown passes.
MIAMI DOLPHINS SIGN BRANCH
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March 16, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS SIGN BRANCH
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed unrestricted free agent defensive end Andre Branch.
Branch spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2012-15) after he was selected by the Jaguars in the second round (38th overall) of the 2012 NFL draft. Throughout his four-year career, Branch has played in 51 games and made 12 starts. He has totaled 90 tackles (69 solo), 14 sacks, 11 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
Despite missing the first three contests of 2015 due to injury, Branch played 13 games and made nine starts for Jacksonville. He recorded 24 tackles (18 solo), four sacks, five quarterback hits and two forced fumbles. Branch also recovered a fumble, returning it 49 yards for his first career touchdown in a win vs. Indianapolis (Dec. 13, 2015).
Miami Dolphins Select Four Participants In Mexico City Audition For Cheerleader Finals in Miami
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March 13, 2016
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Miami Dolphins Select Four Participants In Mexico City Audition For Cheerleader Finals in Miami
Mexico City, Mexico – The Miami Dolphins selected four ladies from the Mexico City cheerleader auditions to participate in the Miami Finals. More than 200 registrants came from all over Mexico to participate in the NFL’s first international cheerleader audition at Universidad la Salle. The finalists are Abril, Carla, Holly and Tamara.
These ladies will join other finalists from cheerleader auditions in Bogota, Colombia; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Miami to participate in the Finals on May 1.
Auditions will continue next in Bogota on Saturday, April 2 at Four Points by Sheraton. The following are the dates and locations for auditions:
| Date |
Venue |
Location |
| March 3 |
JW Marriott Copacabana |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| March 6 |
Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel y Centro de Convenciones |
Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| March 12 |
Universidad la Salle |
Mexico City, Mexico |
| April 2 |
Four Points by Sheraton |
Bogota, Colombia |
| April 23 |
Doctors Hospital Training Facility |
South Florida |
For further information or to register for auditions, please visit DolphinsCheerleaders.com
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MIAMI DOLPHINS SIGN BUSHROD
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March 11, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS SIGN BUSHROD
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed tackle Jermon Bushrod to a free agent contract.
An eight-year NFL veteran, Bushrod has played in 108 career games and made 96 starts. Bushrod spent the past three seasons with the Chicago Bears (2013-15) and played six years with the New Orleans Saints (2007-12). He played in 12 games with four starts for the Bears in 2015 and was released on Feb. 16, 2016.
Bushrod has been named to the Pro Bowl following the 2011 and 2012 seasons and won Super Bowl XLIV as a member of the Saints. He originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round selection (125th overall) by the Saints in the 2007 NFL draft.
MIAMI DOLPHINS MAKE ROSTER MOVES
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March 10, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS MAKE ROSTER MOVES
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced the team has signed safety Isa Abdul-Quddus, linebacker James-Michael Johnson, center/guard Jacques McClendon and tackle Sam Young. The Dolphins have also signed running back C.J. Anderson to an offer sheet. Cornerback Byron Maxwell has restructured his contract.
Abdul-Quddus (pronounced EE-sa Ab-dool KA-doos) played all 16 games and started eight for the Detroit Lions in 2015. He set a career high with 55 total tackles (40 solo) and added six passes defense and four quarterback hits. Entering his fifth NFL season, Abdul-Quddus has played 74 games and has 16 starts, totaling 136 tackles (99 solo) and two interceptions. He entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on July 27, 2011 before he was signed by the Lions on Feb. 3, 2014.
Johnson played in three games for the Dolphins in 2015 after two stints on the team. He totaled three special teams tackles (two solo). Johnson was originally signed by Miami on Nov. 18, 2015 after playing two games for the Jacksonville Jaguars and one for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier in the 2015 season. A fourth-round selection (120th overall) by the Cleveland Browns in 2012, Johnson is entering his fourth NFL season and has played in 48 career games and made 18 starts. He has totaled 88 career tackles (64 solo) and seven tackles for loss.
McClendon spent several stints with Miami in 2015 after two seasons with the Jaguars (2013-14) following time on the practice squads of the Detroit Lions (2011), Pittsburgh Steelers (2012) and Atlanta Falcons (2012). He was also on the Indianapolis Colts’ active roster in 2010. He was originally a fourth-round selection (129th overall) of the Colts in the 2010 NFL draft. Entering his sixth NFL season, McClendon has appeared in 22 career games with five starts. In 2015 he played in three games for Miami. McClendon played collegiately at Tennessee where he started 26 of 49 games at guard.
Young has played in 58 career games and started 13 of them. He spent the past two-plus seasons with the Jaguars (2013-15), where he played in 36 games and made nine starts. In 2015, Young played all 16 games and started three for the Jaguars and was not penalized the entire season. He joined Jacksonville off waivers on Oct. 8, 2013. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round selection (179th overall) by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2010 NFL draft. A Coral Springs, Fla. native, Young attended St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. before playing collegiately at Notre Dame.
Anderson played the past three seasons with the Denver Broncos (2013-15), where he began his career as an undrafted college free agent from California on April 27, 2013. He has played in 35 career NFL games with 13 starts and totaled 338 career carries for 1,607 yards (4.8 avg.) and 13 rushing touchdowns. Anderson has also caught 59 career passes for 507 yards (8.6 avg.) and two touchdowns. In 2015, Anderson played in 15 games for the Broncos and started six of them. He rushed 152 times for 720 yards (4.7 avg.) and five touchdowns for the Super Bowl champions, including a 2-yard rushing touchdown in Super Bowl 50. Anderson also added 25 receptions for 183 yards (7.3 avg.).
MIAMI DOLPHINS RELEASE GRIMES
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March 9, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS RELEASE GRIMES
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced cornerback Brent Grimes has been released.
Grimes joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 30, 2013 and was re-signed on March 3, 2014. While in Miami, he started 47 games and totaled 166 tackles (141solo), 13 interceptions and 43 passes defensed. In 2015, Grimes totaled 49 tackles (42 solo), four interceptions and 14 passes defensed.
Grimes entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Atlanta Falcons on May 16, 2006. He played six seasons for the Falcons (2007-12). During his nine-year NFL career, Grimes has played in 106 games and has totaled 401 tackles (346 solo) and 26 interceptions.
MIAMI DOLPHINS TRADE FOR ALONSO, MAXWELL
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March 9, 2016
MIAMI DOLPHINS TRADE FOR ALONSO, MAXWELL
MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins today announced the team has acquired linebacker Kiko Alonso and cornerback Byron Maxwell and the No. 13 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. In return, the Dolphins will send the Eagles the No. 8 overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.
Alonso played in 11 games for the Eagles in 2015, totaling 45 tackles (35 solo) and one interception in his lone season in Philadelphia. The Eagles acquired him from the Buffalo Bills in a trade on March 10, 2015. He missed the 2014 season due to injury.
The Pro Football Writers’ Association NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2013, Alonso played all 1,145 snaps the Buffalo defense had that season. He started all 16 games and totaled 159 tackles and four interceptions, becoming just first rookie since 1989 to record 150-plus total tackles and four-plus interceptions in a season. Alonso entered the league as a second-round pick (46th overall) by the Buffalo Bills in 2013.
Maxwell joined the Eagles as an unrestricted free agent on March 10, 2015 and finished tied for second on the team with two interceptions. He totaled 64 tackles (53 solo), forced two fumbles and recovered a fumble in 2015. Among all NFL players, Maxwell is tied for eighth with nine interceptions since 2013 (including playoffs).
Maxwell played four seasons for the Seattle Seahawks (2011-14) and started at cornerback in Super Bowls XLVIII and XLIX. He posted 12 passes defensed in both 2013 and 2014 and totaled seven interceptions in his final two seasons in Seattle, including an interception in the NFC Championship Game against Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
