Miami Dolphins announce team award winners
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January 6, 2022
Miami Dolphins announce team award winners
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced their team award winners for the 2021 season. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was named the Dan Marino Most Valuable Player, defensive back Jason McCourty earned the Don Shula Leadership Award, linebacker Elandon Roberts was named the team’s Ed Block Courage Award winner and linebacker Jaelan Phillips earned the Nat Moore Community Service Award.
Waddle is the first rookie to be named Dan Marino Team MVP since Zach Thomas in 1996. He’s only the fifth rookie to win the award, joining Thomas (1996), Marino (1983), David Woodley (1980) and Bob Griese (1967). Waddle is the fifth wide receiver to earn the honor, and just the third to win it outright, joining Jarvis Landry (2015 co-winner), Chris Chambers (2005), O.J. McDuffie (1997-98) and Paul Warfield (1970 co-winner). Waddle set franchise rookie records with 99 receptions and 988 receiving yards with one game still to play. His 99 receptions are second-most by a rookie in NFL history and if he has three receptions in the season finale, he will break the NFL’s rookie receptions record of 101, set by Anquan Boldin in 2003. This award is voted on by South Florida media who regularly cover the team and was re-named the Dan Marino Most Valuable Player Award in 2000 to reflect the achievements of Hall of Fame quarterback and 12-time team MVP, Dan Marino.
McCourty is the winner of the Don Shula Leadership Award, as voted on by his teammates. He’s just the seventh player to win the award in his first season with the team, joining Ryan Fitzpatrick (2019), Frank Gore (2018), Karlos Dansby (2010), Chad Pennington (2008), Junior Seau (2003) and Fred Barnett (1996). McCourty is just the second defensive back to earn the honor, joining safety Yeremiah Bell who was a co-recipient in 2009. McCourty served as a team captain this season and is also a finalist for the NFL’s Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award this year. The Don Shula Leadership Award is voted on by the players and is given to the teammate who exhibits leadership on and off the field. It was re-named the Don Shula Leadership Award in 2005 to reflect the accomplishments of the Hall of Fame coach Shula.
Roberts is a first-time recipient of the team’s Ed Block Courage Award. He suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 16 of the 2020 season at Las Vegas and underwent surgery in January 2021. His relentless attitude and perseverance allowed him to return to the starting lineup in time for the season-opener at New England in Week 1. Roberts has been selected as a team captain in each of the past two seasons. This year, he set a career high with 79 tackles (42 solo) with one game remaining. In Week 3, he returned to the same Allegiant Stadium field that he was carted off last season and recorded his first career interception, one he returned 85 yards for a touchdown. Each year, all 32 teams select a player to receive the Ed Block Courage Award. The recipient is selected by the Dolphins’ athletic training staff and symbolizes professionalism, great strength and dedication. The honoree also is a community role model.
Phillips is this year’s winner of the Nat Moore Community Service Award and is the first rookie to win the award dating back to its inception in 1987. Phillips has participated in numerous charitable activities in the South Florida community this year and volunteered his time on a near-weekly basis on his off days during the season. He has been available in times of need, donating his time and resources to help Surfside residents following the condo collapse and for Haiti Relief following the earthquakes in August 2021. Phillips, who played at the University of Miami, has been actively involved with the Lotus House, improving the lives of homeless women and children in Miami. He is part of the Dolphins’ Social Impact Committee, working to positively impact civic engagement, education and economic empowerment in South Florida. Phillips also helped those in need during the holiday season, participating in several meal and gift distributions in November and December. The Nat Moore Community Service Award is given each year to a Miami Dolphins player recognized for his involvement in the South Florida community. Moore spent 13 seasons in a Dolphins uniform, culminating by his placement on the Dolphins Honor Roll in 1999.
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.
