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Miami Dolphins place Parker on IR   Download PDF version

November 5, 2021

Miami Dolphins place Parker on IR

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have placed wide receiver DeVante Parker on injured reserve.

Parker has played in 88 games with 61 starts for the Dolphins over seven seasons (2015-21). He’s totaled 323 career receptions for 4,539 yards (14.1 avg.) and 23 touchdowns. His 4,359 receiving yards are sixth all-time in team history while his 323 receptions rank eighth on the Dolphins’ all-time chart. Parker originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (14th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2015 NFL Draft.

Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

October 30, 2021

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed running back Patrick Laird to the active roster. They have also elevated linebacker Vince Biegel and cornerback Jamal Perry for Sunday’s game.

Laird joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 9, 2019. He’s played in 31 games with four starts, totaling 75 carries for 240 yards (3.2 avg.) and one touchdown. He’s also caught 33 passes for 272 yards (8.2 avg.). Laird has spent the entire 2021 season on Miami’s practice squad.

Biegel has played in 15 games with 10 starts for the Dolphins since joining the team in a trade from New Orleans on Sept. 1, 2019. He played in 15 games with 10 starts, 57 tackles (26 solo), 2.5 sacks, one interception and one pass defensed in the 2019 season before missing the 2020 campaign due to injury. Biegel originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (108th overall) by Green Bay in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Perry has played two games for Miami this season. He joined the team on Feb. 15, 2019 and has played in 29 games with seven starts, totaling 72 tackles (47 solo), one interception and seven passes defensed. Perry originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Philadelphia on May 11, 2017.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Vince Biegel LB 6-3 246 7/2/93 5 Wisconsin ’17 Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. T, ’17 (NO)
Patrick Laird RB 6-1 197 8/17/95 3 California ’19 Arroyo Grande, Calif. FA, ‘19
Jamal Perry CB 5-10 182 10/23/94 3 Iowa State ’17 Houston, Texas FA, ‘19
Dolphins Challenge Cancer Presents $6.3M Contribution in Support of Cancer Research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center   Download PDF version

October 28, 2021

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Dolphins Challenge Cancer Presents $6.3M Contribution in Support of Cancer Research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Dolphins Challenge Cancer (DCC) presented a record breaking $6.3M contribution in support of funding innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, a part of UHealth – the University of Miami Health System, during an on-field halftime celebration as the Miami Dolphins took on the Atlanta Falcons at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 24.

“I want to thank Stephen Ross, Tom Garfinkel and the entire Dolphins organization for helping to bring a focus on the importance of cancer research to the health of our community,” Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., said. “The team’s presentation of a $6.3M check from the DCC as well as the Dolphins’ $75M commitment to Sylvester, exemplifies our shared vision of making breakthroughs in cancer prevention, cancer treatments and in curing more patients.”

As the official NFL Crucial Catch game of the season, Dolphins vs. Falcons presented by Sylvester included a series of game-day initiatives to raise awareness and drive fundraising for the DCC, the Dolphins’ year-round initiative to support the lives of those impacted by cancer at Sylvester. During the first, second and third quarter, the Dolphins featured an in-game stationary spin bike to bring awareness to the fundraising mission of the DCC with participation from Break the Cycle Founder Maurice Hanks, Sylvester Firefighter Cancer Initiative Founding Director Dr. Erin Kobetz and Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Special Projects and Alumni Relations Nat Moore.  At halftime, the team celebrated 50 firefighters leading the fight against cancer from the DCC’s Firefighter Cancer Initiative and concluded with a check presentation from the DCC to Sylvester of the $6.3M dollars raised during DCC XI.

Following a $75M commitment to Sylvester in November 2020, the Dolphins hosted the DCC XI as the first event to take place both virtually and in-person gaining the support of more than 3,390 participants on Saturday, April 10, 2021. The event raised a record breaking $6.3M bringing the initiative’s eleven-year total to more than $45.5M. The organization is scheduled to host DCC XII on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

The Dolphins Challenge Cancer (DCC) was founded in 2010 by the Miami Dolphins organization as the signature initiative of the Foundation’s health impact area and has become the largest fundraising event in the NFL. The DCC’s purpose is to improve people’s lives through financial support for innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. For more information, visit www.DolphinsChallengeCancer.com.

Miami Dolphins make practice squad transaction   Download PDF version

October 27, 2021

Miami Dolphins make practice squad transaction

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed quarterback Jake Dolegala to the practice squad.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Jake Dolegala QB 6-7 242 10/7/96 2 Central Conn. St. ‘19 Hamburg, N.Y. FA, ‘21
Miami Dolphins and Arcade1Up Announce Multi-Year Partnership   Download PDF version

October 26, 2021

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Miami Dolphins and Arcade1Up Announce Multi-Year Partnership  

Miami Gardens, FL, OCTOBER 26, 2021 – Tastemakers LLC’s Arcade1Up, the leader in home retro gaming entertainment, announced  a new multi-year partnership with the Miami Dolphins, designed to elevate the in-game experience at Hard Rock Stadium. As part of this unique agreement, fans will have the opportunity to experience the Arcade1Up Game Lounge, a retro arcade experience, known to be the first of its kind in an NFL stadium.

“We believe in innovation and creating custom experiences for our fans, two areas that are core tenets of  Arcade1Up’s strategy,” said Jeremy Walls, Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer of Miami Dolphins. “Arcade1Up’s move to Miami and this partnership will provide an amazing opportunity for a new generation of our fans throughout South Florida to engage in retro gaming and unique arcade content.”

“Arcade1Up and the Miami Dolphins have a shared passion to offer the best entertainment experience for their fan base, on and around the field at the stadium,” said Scott Bachrach, Founder and CEO of Tastemaker’s Arcade1Up. “As a partner of the Miami Dolphins, we are thrilled to be able to bring the arcade gaming experience to every fan and attendee in the Hard Rock Stadium.”

“The Miami Dolphins inspire passion and pride, bringing fans together to root for our city every week,” said Bachir Zeroual, CMO of Tastemaker’s Arcade1Up. “Arcade1Up is happy to now be a Miami-based company and bring the same passionate gameplay and Miami-pride into the homes of the city’s diverse culture of families, friends and passionate fans with our at-home entertainment retro arcade machines.”

There are 40 retro arcade machines in Arcade1Up’s gaming experience center including  PAC-MAN, Ms. PAC MAN, Street Fighter, NBA Jam, Mortal Kombat, Marvell Pinball and Star Wars Pinball.

Since the company launched three years ago, Arcade1Up has recently relocated its headquarters to Miami from New York City, has grown from 8 to 80+ employees, and has sold more than two million arcade and pinball machines to home gamers and families across the country. The partnership with the Miami Dolphins is part of Arcade1Up’s global growth strategy and an important step for the company to share with fans multiple opportunities to bring the arcade and gaming entertainment experience home.

TASTEMAKERS LLC | Arcade1Up
It’s time to play again! Home entertainment titan Tastemakers presents Arcade1Up, a line of award-winning, innovative ¾ scale arcade and pinball machines featuring licensed retro games from the golden age of arcades. Arcade1Up’s classic titles include: Street Fighters, X-Men, Mortal Kombat, Atari, Pong, PAC-MAN, NBA Jam, Star Wars, Marvel Super Heroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more. The latest from Arcade1Up is the Infinity Game Table, a high fidelity touchscreen table preloaded with digital versions of family game night essentials like Scrabble, Monopoly, Chutes & Ladders, Sorry, and more. For more information check out Arcade1Up.com and on social:  Facebook,  Instagram, Twitter, YouTube

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About the Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins, owned by Chairman of the Board & Managing General Partner Stephen M. Ross, are the oldest major-league professional sports franchise in the state of Florida, having joined the NFL as part of the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The organization has played in five Super Bowls, winning championships following the 1972 (VII) and 1973 (VIII) seasons. The franchise also has won five conference championships and 13 division championships. The Dolphins play home games at Hard Rock Stadium and train at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens. For more information, visit Dolphins.com.

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Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

October 26, 2021

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed safety Sheldrick Redwine off Carolina’s practice squad and placed running back Malcolm Brown and defensive back Jason McCourty on injured reserve. The team also signed running back Duke Johnson to the practice squad.

Redwine has appeared in 29 NFL games with eight starts for Cleveland (2019-20) and the N.Y. Jets (2021). He’s totaled 60 tackles (41 solo), 0.5 sacks, one interception and three passes defensed. He played in two playoff contests with one start for Cleveland in 2020. In his career, he’s also totaled 15 special teams tackles (10 solo). Redwine originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (119th overall) by Cleveland in the 2019 NFL Draft. A Miami native, he played at Killian High School and the University of Miami.

Brown has played in seven games with three starts for the Dolphins this season, totaling 33 carries for 125 yards (3.8 avg.) and one touchdown. He has three receptions for 10 yards (3.3 avg.). Brown has played in 77 NFL games over seven seasons – six with the Rams (2015-20) and one with the Dolphins (2021). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with St. Louis on May 8, 2015.

McCourty has played in seven games with four starts for the Dolphins this season, totaling 21 tackles (10 solo) and two passes defensed. He’s played in 173 NFL games with 141 starts for four different teams – Tennessee (2009-16), Cleveland (2017), New England (2018-20) and Miami. McCourty originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (203rd overall) by Tennessee in the 2009 NFL Draft.

Johnson has appeared in 91 NFL games with 17 starts for Cleveland (2015-18) and Houston (2019-20). He’s totaled 459 career carries for 1,931 yards (4.2 avg.) and eight touchdowns and caught 307 passes for 2,829 yards (9.2 avg.) and 12 touchdowns. Johnson also played in two playoff games with one start for Houston in 2019. He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (77th overall) by Cleveland in the 2015 NFL Draft. A Miami native, Johnson played at Norland High School and the University of Miami.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Sheldrick Redwine S 6-0 195 11/6/96 3 Miami (FL) ’19 Miami, Fla. FA, ‘21
Duke Johnson RB 5-9 210 9/23/93 7 Miami (FL) ’15 Miami, Fla. FA, ‘21
Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

October 23, 2021

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have promoted wide receiver Isaiah Ford to the active roster and waived quarterback Reid Sinnett. The team also elevated center Cameron Tom to the active roster for Sunday’s game.

Ford has played in 21 games with one start in four seasons (2018-21) with Miami. He was elevated the past two weeks and caught one pass for three yards against Tampa Bay in Week 5. Ford has totaled 52 career receptions for 523 yards (10.1 avg.) and one carry for 11 yards. He originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (237th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL Draft.

Tom joined the Dolphins on Feb. 3, 2021 and has spent this season on the Dolphins practice squad. He was elevated for the Week 4 contest vs. Indianapolis but did not appear in the game. Tom has played in 12 NFL games with one start, all for New Orleans in 2018 and 2020. He also played in two playoff games for the Saints in 2018. Tom originally entered the league as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on May 8, 2017.

Sinnett was promoted to the active roster on Sept. 25, 2021 but did not appear in a game. During the 2021 preseason, he completed 30-of-45 passes (66.7 pct.) for 401 yards, three touchdowns and a passer rating of 107.7. Sinnett joined the Dolphins practice squad on Sept. 14, 2020. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Tampa Bay on May 4, 2020.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Isaiah Ford WR 6-2 201 2/9/96 4 Virginia Tech ’17 Jacksonville, Fla. D7, ‘17
Cameron Tom C 6-4 300 6/21/95 5 S. Mississippi ’17 Baton Rouge, La. FA, ‘21
Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee Announces Programmatic Support for 2021 Season   Download PDF version

October 19, 2021

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Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee Announces Programmatic Support for 2021 Season

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee announced it will continue to positively impact civic engagement, education, and economic empowerment in South Florida. The players will continue their support of the Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach County Public Schools, the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition and Florida Memorial University. In total, the committee has raised more than $1.1M to support these programs in partnership with the Miami Dolphins Foundation and NFL Foundation.

“The Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee exists to give players an outlet for community service,” said cornerback Byron Jones. “Oftentimes guys want to engage in community service but simply do not where to start or they do it alone. The committee allows us to pull our resources together and come up with a game plan to ultimately maximize our impact.”

The committee will make a $300,000 commitment to bridge education equity and assist with wireless technology for underserved students that attend public schools in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.

“The opportunity to help bridge the digital & educational divide is something that is a blessing for us to be a part of,” said wide receiver Mack Hollins. “Knowing that the small contribution we are making is making an enormous impact across Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County schools is incredible. It is so important that our children continue to receive every chance to excel and build a better future!”

Broward County Public Schools will use these funds to provide content filtering for new hot spots for student use. Student services have identified at least 1,500 homeless students through the Homeless Education Assistance Resource Team (HEART). The goal is to provide each of the identified students with a hotspot and laptop to use. The donation will ensure that all hotspots are compliant with the Children’s Internet Protections Act (CIPA) by having important content filtering safeguards.

“We are grateful to the Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee for supporting our work to ensure equity in education,” said Broward County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Vickie L. Cartwright. “Through this partnership, our underserved students, particularly those experiencing homelessness, will access appropriate websites that foster safe and supportive online resources.”

Miami-Dade County Public Schools will fund STEAM VEX Robotics curriculum for students in 4th and 5th grade at 34 M-DCPS schools. As part of new initiatives introduced for the 2021-2022 school year, M-DCPS launched VEX-Go STEM Robotics to enhance robotics program offerings for elementary school students, which included VEX-Go robotics kits, teacher training, and access to VEX-Go competitions for students in grades 1-3. This donation will allow M-DCPS to build upon the VEX-Go STEM Robotics program by expanding this initiative for students in grades 4 and 5 at these same schools.

“As Miami-Dade County Public Schools prepares students to be the next generation of inventors, innovators and leaders, we remain committed to providing access to state-of-the-art STEM programs,” said Miami-Dade County Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho. “We thank the Miami Dolphins and its players’ Social Impact Committee for once again  partnering with us to ensure children in every zip code in our community can achieve their full potential.”

Palm Beach County Public Schools funds will support the School District of Palm Beach County’s Connecting Kids in the Community through Digital Inclusion program. Services will include equipping families with technical support, providing technology training and navigation of online resources to enhance learning opportunities and academic progress for participating students while increasing familial involvement in education. In addition, the Dolphins donation will help configure 21,000 Wi-Fi Extenders and staff a Digital Literacy Coach / Specialist.

“We have thousands of students in Palm Beach County who have limited access to high speed, quality internet. What the Dolphins are doing by donating and configuring Wi-Fi extenders is helping to level the playing field by helping the District to ensure that all students have equity in access to excellence in education,” said School District of Palm Beach County Board Chair Frank Barbieri. “On behalf of the Palm Beach County School Board I want to thank the organization and the Social Impact Committee, it’s wonderful for us to have this level of support from the Dolphins.”

The committee will also donate $100,000 to the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Fines and Fees program, which assists returning citizens who have outstanding fees to complete their sentences and become eligible to vote. The donation will impact hundreds of people with past convictions, with a focus on Miami Gardens and the surrounding communities.

“This donation by the Miami Dolphins, as with its previous donation, will have a tremendous impact on the lives of Returning Citizens in South Florida, and it also demonstrates the Dolphins continued commitment to being a great community partner.”  said Desmond Meade, Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.

 

“This is an amazing opportunity to help our community get back on its feet,” said defensive back Jason McCourty. “As formerly incarcerated individuals return to our communities, we want to make sure they regain their right to vote and have the opportunity to feel welcomed by the people that surround them. This is one small step in allowing people a second chance and a pathway to create a new life”

Furthermore, the committee will continue their partnership with the Lennar Foundation to fund Florida Memorial University’s Certificate Program in Construction Trades for the second year. This program, the first of its kind at a Historically Black College in Florida, will play a key role in economic empowerment by providing equitable access for minorities in South Florida through employment in the construction business. Tuition, along with meals and transportation, will be free for all participants in this 12-month certification program. Participants can register for the program at www.fmuniv.edu/trade.

“This partnership is in perfect alignment with FMU’s goal of producing career ready graduates in high demand fields,” said Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, President, Florida Memorial University. “The continued support from the Miami Dolphins and the Lennar Foundation helps provide students from our Certificate Program in Construction Trades with opportunities for quality, higher-salaried jobs as demand in the construction industry continues to grow.”

“After seeing the success of the first class in the program, we’re happy to support this initiative again,” said running back Patrick Laird. “We saw measurable impact where men and women got an opportunity and took advantage of it. They can now provide for themselves, their families and their communities for the rest of their lives.”

“The Lennar Foundation is very pleased with the outcomes of our partnership with the Miami Dolphins Player’s Social Impact Committee for job skills training at Florida Memorial University, said Marshall Ames, Chairman of the Lennar Foundation. “We appreciate the renewal of our partnership and applaud the positive impacts of our joint efforts.”

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