Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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January 3, 2022
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated defensive tackle John Jenkins and wide receiver Preston Williams off the reserve/COVID-19 list. The Dolphins also activated center Spencer Pulley and guard Durval Queiroz Neto off the practice squad/COVID-19 list.
Jenkins has played in 99 career games with 30 starts. He joined the Dolphins for his second stint with the team on April 2, 2021. He also played for Miami during the 2019 season. Jenkins has appeared in six games with two starts during the 2021 season, totaling 16 tackles (10 solo). He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (82nd overall) by New Orleans in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Williams has played in 24 career games with 17 starts over three season (2019-21) with Miami. He’s totaled 56 career receptions for 787 yards (14.1 avg.) and seven touchdowns. In 2021, Williams has appeared in eight contests with three starts, totaling six receptions for 71 yards (11.8 avg.). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 9, 2019.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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January 1, 2022
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated defensive lineman Adam Butler and safety Brandon Jones off the reserve/COVID-19 list. The team also activated linebacker Brennan Scarlett off injured reserve. Miami elevated wide receiver Kirk Merritt and center Cameron Tom as COVID-19 replacements and defensive back Chris Milton as a standard elevation for Sunday’s game. The Dolphins placed cornerback Noah Igbinoghene and safety Sheldrick Redwine on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Butler joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from New England on March 17, 2021. He has played in all 15 games with one start for Miami this year, totaling 16 tackles (nine solo), two sacks and three passes defensed. Butler played his first four NFL seasons in New England (2017-20) and has appeared in 78 career games with 13 starts, totaling 112 tackles (63 solo), 17.0 sacks, 12 passes defensed and one forced fumble. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New England on May 5, 2017.
Jones has played in 29 career games with 15 starts, totaling 122 tackles (77 solo), 6.0 sacks, one interception, two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. In 2021, he’s totaled five sacks, which is the most by a defensive back in a single season in Dolphins history and leads the NFL this year. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (70th overall) by Miami in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Scarlett joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 22, 2021 and was placed on injured reserve on Nov. 23, 2021. He’s played in 11 games with four starts for the Dolphins this season, totaling 15 tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed. Scarlett played the first five seasons of his NFL career (2016-20) for Houston. He’s played in a total of 67 career games with 26 starts, making 135 tackles (80 solo), 5.5 sacks, one interception, six passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Scarlett originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Houston on May 6, 2016.
Merritt has spent each of the past two seasons (2020-21) on Miami’s practice squad. He has played two career games, recording one reception for 13 yards. Merritt originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on April 29, 2020. He earned back-to-back first-team All-Sun Belt honors at Arkansas State in 2018 and 2019.
Tom joined the Dolphins on Feb. 3, 2021 and spent most of the season on Miami’s practice squad. He was signed to the active roster on Nov. 10, 2021 and made his first appearance for the Dolphins in Week 12 vs. Carolina. Tom spent four seasons (2017-20) with New Orleans. During his career, he’s played in 13 NFL games with one start and two playoff appearances. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent on May 8, 2017.
Milton joined Miami’s practice squad on Nov. 29, 2021. He’s played in 55 NFL games with one start over five seasons with two teams – Indianapolis (2016-18) and Tennessee (2019-20). Milton has recorded 13 career tackles (10 solo), two passes defensed and two fumble recoveries. He’s also totaled 23 career special teams tackles (18 solo) and appeared in two postseason games. Milton originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Indianapolis on May 2, 2016.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Adam Butler |
DL |
6-5 |
295 |
4/12/94 |
5 |
Vanderbilt ’17 |
Duncanville, Texas |
UFA, ’21 (NE) |
| Brandon Jones |
S |
6-1 |
191 |
4/2/98 |
2 |
Texas ’20 |
Nacogdoches, Texas |
D3, ‘20 |
| Kirk Merritt |
WR |
6-1 |
214 |
1/5/97 |
2 |
Arkansas St. ’20 |
Destrehan, La. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Chris Milton |
DB |
5-11 |
190 |
9/15/92 |
6 |
Georgia Tech ’16 |
Waycross, Ga. |
FA, ‘21 |
| Brennan Scarlett |
LB |
6-4 |
263 |
7/31/93 |
6 |
Stanford ’16 |
Portland, Ore. |
UFA, ’21 (Hou.) |
| Cameron Tom |
C |
6-4 |
300 |
6/21/95 |
5 |
S. Mississippi ’17 |
Baton Rouge, La. |
FA, ‘21 |
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 31, 2021
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated guard Solomon Kindley and wide receiver Albert Wilson off the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Kindley has played in 27 career games with 15 starts for the Dolphins over two seasons (2020-21). He has appeared in 14 games this season with two starts at left guard. Kindley originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (111th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Wilson has played in 13 games with five starts for the Dolphins this season, totaling 25 receptions for 213 yards (8.5 avg.). He joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 15, 2018. During his career, Wilson has played in 88 contests with 38 starts, totaling 218 receptions for 2,499 yards (11.5 avg.) and 12 touchdowns. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Kansas City on May 12, 2014 and played his first four NFL seasons (2014-17) there.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 29, 2021
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated tight end Cethan Carter, cornerback Justin Coleman, guard Robert Jones, offensive lineman Greg Mancz and linebacker Duke Riley off the reserve/COVID-19 list. The team also placed center Spencer Pulley on the practice squad/COVID-19 list.
Carter has played in 14 games with one start for Miami this season, totaling two receptions for 16 yards (8.0 avg.). He also has seven special teams tackles (four solo). Carter joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 18, 2021 after spending four seasons (2017-20) in Cincinnati. He’s played a total of 60 career games with six starts and has 33 special teams tackles (20 solo). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Cincinnati on May 5, 2017.
Coleman has played in 14 games with four starts for the Dolphins this season, totaling 27 tackles (20 solo), two interceptions and three passes defensed. He’s played seven NFL seasons for four different teams – New England (2015-16), Seattle (2017-18), Detroit (2019-20) and Miami (2021). Coleman has totaled 216 career tackles (171 solo), two sacks, six interceptions, 44 passes defensed, four forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Minnesota on May 6, 2015.
Jones has played in seven games for the Dolphins this season. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 13, 2021. Jones was a two-year starter at Middle Tennessee State where he earned honorable mention All-Conference USA honors as a junior (2019) and senior (2020).
Mancz has played in five games with four starts at center for Miami this season. He was acquired in a trade from Baltimore on Aug. 28, 2021. Mancz spent his first six seasons (2015-20) in the league with Houston and has played in 63 career games with 32 starts. He’s also appeared in five postseason contests with two playoff starts. Mancz originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Houston on May 8, 2015.
Riley has played in 14 games with three starts for Miami this season, totaling 17 tackles (10 solo), four special teams stops (two solo) and one blocked punt. He previously spent parts of three seasons (2017-19) with Atlanta and two (2019-20) with Philadelphia. Riley has played in 71 career games with 27 starts, totaling 149 tackles (88 solo), 0.5 sacks, one interception, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (75th overall) by Atlanta in the 2017 NFL Draft.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 28, 2021
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have placed defensive lineman Adam Butler, defensive tackle John Jenkins, safety Brandon Jones and wide receiver Preston Williams on the reserve/COVID-19 list. They also placed guard Durval Queiroz Neto on the practice squad/COVID-19 list and wide receiver Tommylee Lewis and running back Jordan Scarlett on the practice squad/injured list.
Butler joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from New England on March 17, 2021. He has played in all 15 games with one start for Miami this year, totaling 16 tackles (nine solo), two sacks and three passes defensed. Butler played his first four NFL seasons in New England (2017-20) and has appeared in 78 career games with 13 starts, totaling 112 tackles (63 solo), 17.0 sacks, 12 passes defensed and one forced fumble. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New England on May 5, 2017.
Jenkins has played in 99 career games with 30 starts. He joined the Dolphins for his second stint with the team on April 2, 2021. He also played for Miami during the 2019 season. Jenkins has appeared in six games with two starts during the 2021 season, totaling 16 tackles (10 solo). He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (82nd overall) by New Orleans in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Jones has played in 29 career games with 15 starts, totaling 122 tackles (77 solo), 6.0 sacks, one interception, two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. In 2021, he’s totaled five sacks, which is the most by a defensive back in a single season in Dolphins history and leads the NFL this year. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (70th overall) by Miami in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Williams has played in 24 career games with 17 starts over three season (2019-21) with Miami. He’s totaled 56 career receptions for 787 yards (14.1 avg.) and seven touchdowns. In 2021, Williams has appeared in eight contests with three starts, totaling six receptions for 71 yards (11.8 avg.). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 9, 2019.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 27, 2021
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated tackle Roderick Johnson, tackle Adam Pankey and running back Jordan Scarlett to the active roster as COVID-19 replacements for tonight’s game.
Johnson joined the Dolphins practice squad on Sept. 20, 2021. He played three seasons (2018-20) with Houston, appearing in 29 games with six starts. He also played in two playoff games. Johnson originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (160th overall) by Cleveland in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Florida State.
Pankey was awarded to Miami off waivers from Green Bay on Dec. 10, 2019 and has spent time on Miami’s active roster and practice squad in the past three seasons (2019-21). He’s appeared in six games with one start for the Dolphins. During his NFL career, Pankey has played in eight contests with one start. He originally entered the league as an undrafted college free agent with Green Bay on May 5, 2017.
Scarlett re-joined the Dolphins as a practice squad signing on Dec. 16, 2021. He also spent the offseason program and training camp with Miami. Scarlett appeared in nine games with Carolina in 2019, totaling four carries for nine yards (2.3 avg.). He originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (154th overall) by Carolina in the 2019 NFL Draft. A Fort Lauderdale native, Scarlett attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School and the University of Florida.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Roderick Johnson |
T |
6-6 |
306 |
11/28/95 |
5 |
Florida State ’17 |
Florissant, Mo. |
FA, ‘21 |
| Adam Pankey |
T |
6-5 |
313 |
2/2/94 |
4 |
West Virginia ’17 |
Hamilton, Ohio |
Wai., ’19 (GB) |
| Jordan Scarlett |
RB |
5-11 |
200 |
2/9/96 |
2 |
Florida ’19 |
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. |
FA, ‘21 |
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 26, 2021
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have placed guard Solomon Kindley and wide receiver Albert Wilson on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
Kindley has played in 27 career games with 15 starts for the Dolphins over two seasons (2020-21). He has appeared in all 14 games this season with two starts at left guard. Kindley originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (111th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2020 NFL Draft.
Wilson has played in 13 games with five starts for the Dolphins this season, totaling 25 receptions for 213 yards (8.5 avg.). He joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent on March 15, 2018. During his career, Wilson has played in 88 contests with 38 starts, totaling 218 receptions for 2,499 yards (11.5 avg.) and 12 touchdowns. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Kansas City on May 12, 2014 and played his first four NFL seasons (2014-17) there.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 24, 2021
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated wide receiver Tommylee Lewis and center Cameron Tom to the active roster as COVID-19 replacements for Monday’s game. The team also activated running back Gerrid Doaks off the reserve/COVID-19 list and restored him to the practice squad and signed center Spencer Pulley to the practice squad.
Lewis made his first appearance with the Dolphins last week vs. the N.Y. Jets, returning one punt for five yards. He has played in 40 regular-season games with four starts, spending the previous four seasons (2016-20) with New Orleans. He’s also appeared in four playoff games. Lewis has totaled 21 career receptions for 257 yards (12.2 avg.). He also has 46 career punt returns for 409 yards (8.9 avg.) and 27 career kickoff returns for 617 yards (22.9 avg.). He joined Miami’s practice squad on Dec. 13, 2021 and originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on May 6, 2016. A Riviera Beach, Florida native, Lewis played at Dwyer High School.
Tom joined the Dolphins on Feb. 3, 2021 and spent most of the season on Miami’s practice squad. He was signed to the active roster on Nov. 10, 2021 and made his first appearance for the Dolphins in Week 12 vs. Carolina. Tom spent four seasons (2017-20) with New Orleans. During his career, he’s played in 13 NFL games with one start and two playoff appearances. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent on May 8, 2017.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Tommylee Lewis |
WR |
5-7 |
168 |
10/24/92 |
5 |
N. Illinois ’16 |
Riviera Beach, Fla. |
FA, ‘21 |
| Spencer Pulley |
C |
6-4 |
311 |
4/3/93 |
6 |
Vanderbilt ’16 |
Germantown, Tenn. |
FA, ‘21 |
| Cameron Tom |
C |
6-4 |
300 |
6/21/95 |
5 |
S. Mississippi ’17 |
Baton Rouge, La. |
FA, ‘21 |
