Miami Dolphins announce Tim Bowens as next member of team’s Ring of Honor
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August 5, 2024
Miami Dolphins announce Tim Bowens as next member of team’s Ring of Honor
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced today that former defensive tackle Tim Bowens has been selected as the 28th member of the team’s Ring of Honor. Bowens, the first addition to the prestigious group in 10 years, will be formally inducted into the Ring of Honor the final weekend of October, when the Dolphins host the Arizona Cardinals, with a special halftime ceremony.
“Tim Bowens was the epitome of a team player who performed at an elite level for a long period of time, allowing both his teammates and the Miami Dolphins to be successful,” said Tom Garfinkel, Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Miami Dolphins. “From the day he was drafted until the day he retired, Tim was a warrior in the trenches. His selfless, dependable and physical style of play is a big reason why his teammates also found success, most notably Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas, who are now enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. We are excited to recognize Tim later this season and cement him where he belongs, among the all-time greats in Miami Dolphins history.”
Bowens played his entire 11-year NFL career with Miami from 1994-2004. His toughness and durability were remarkable at one of the game’s most physical positions.
Bowens’ 157 games played are 14th-most in Dolphins history. His 155 career starts rank sixth in team history and are the most by an interior defensive lineman. Bowens played 104 straight games between the 1994 and 2000 seasons, which is tied for the 10th-longest streak by a Dolphin. His 92 consecutive games started between 1994 and 1999 is the fifth-longest streak in team history.
Drafted 20th overall by Miami in the 1994 NFL Draft, Bowens made an immediate impact. He started as a rookie in Week 1 and won the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award at the end of the season.
Bowens totaled 407 career tackles (296 solo) and 22.0 sacks as an interior defensive lineman. He had nine forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, one interception and 21 passes defensed.
He was selected to two Pro Bowls following the 1998 and 2002 seasons. Bowens was added to the franchise’s Walk of Fame in 2012 and named to the Miami Dolphins 50th Season All-Time Team in 2015.
The Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor, formerly known as the Honor Roll, was introduced in 1990 to honor the franchise’s greatest players and contributors who had a meaningful impact on team success for a sustained period of time. Members are selected based on achievement, longevity and character.
Here are the other members of the Miami Dolphins Ring of Honor:
| Date of Induction |
Inductee |
| Sept. 16, 1990 |
Founder Joe Robbie (1966-89) |
| Nov. 19, 1990 |
FB Larry Csonka (1968-74, 1979), QB Bob Griese (1967-80), C Jim Langer (1970-79) and WR Paul Warfield (1970-74) |
| Nov. 18, 1991 |
LB Nick Buoniconti (1969-76) |
| Nov. 16, 1992 |
1972 Undefeated Team |
| Dec. 13, 1993 |
G Larry Little (1969-80) |
| Dec. 12, 1994 |
C Dwight Stephenson (1980-87) |
| Dec. 11, 1995 |
G Bob Kuechenberg (1970-84) |
| Nov. 25, 1996 |
Head Coach Don Shula (1970-95) |
| Dec. 5, 1999 |
WR Nat Moore (1974-86) |
| Sept. 17, 2000 |
QB Dan Marino (1983-99) |
| Dec. 15, 2003 |
WR Mark Clayton (1983-92) and Mark Duper (1982-92) |
| Dec. 3, 2006 |
S Dick Anderson (1968-77) |
| Dec. 25, 2006 |
T Richmond Webb (1990-2000) |
| Dec. 14, 2008 |
DT Bob Baumhower (1977-86) and DE Doug Betters (1978-87) |
| Nov. 18, 2010 |
S Jake Scott (1970-75) and DE Bill Stanfill (1969-76) |
| Dec. 4, 2011 |
TE Jim Mandich (1970-77) |
| Oct. 14, 2012 |
DE/LB Jason Taylor (1997-2007, 2009, 2011) and LB Zach Thomas (1996-2006) |
| Dec. 14, 2012 |
Defensive Coordinator Bill Arnsparger (1969-74, 1976-83) |
| Oct. 31, 2013 |
LB John Offerdahl (1986-93) |
| Dec. 21, 2014 |
DT Manny Fernandez (1968-1975) |
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
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Aug. 3, 2024
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed offensive lineman Sean Harlow and waived offensive lineman Ireland Brown.
Harlow has played in 41 career games with eight starts – five at left guard and three at center. He spent time with the N.Y. Giants and Dallas in 2023 after playing two seasons with Arizona (2021-22) and four with Atlanta (2017, 2018-20). He also had a stint on Indianapolis’s practice squad in 2018. Harlow was a fourth-round pick (136th overall) by Atlanta in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Oregon State.
Brown signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 14, 2024. He played four seasons with Rutgers (2020-23), where he appeared in 33 games. After seeing action in five games and recording three tackles on the defensive line as a sophomore in 2020, Brown moved to the offensive line for the remainder of his collegiate career, where he played in 28 games with 17 starts – 11 at center and six at left guard. Brown transferred from Boston College, where he appeared in nine games and recorded six tackles (four solo) as a freshman in 2019.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Sean Harlow |
OL |
6-4 |
284 |
3/28/1995 |
6 |
Oregon State ‘17 |
San Clemente, Calif. |
FA, ‘24 |
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
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July 31, 2024
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed wide receiver Willie Snead IV and waived defensive tackle Mario Kendricks.
Snead IV is a nine-year veteran, having spent time with San Francisco (2022-23), Carolina (2021), Las Vegas (2021), Baltimore (2018-20) and New Orleans (2014-17). He also had a stint on Carolina’s practice squad in 2014 after spending training camp with Cleveland. He has played in 103 career games with 48 starts, recording 281 receptions for 3,445 (12.3 avg.) and 16 touchdowns. Snead IV entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Cleveland on May 12, 2014. He played collegiately at Ball State.
Kendricks signed with Miami on May 14, 2024. He spent five seasons with Virginia Tech (2019-23), where he appeared in 56 games with 20 starts and recorded 67 tackles (35 solo), 7.0 sacks and three passes defensed. A native of Kissimmee, Florida, Kendricks played high school football at Osceola High School.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Willie Snead IV |
WR |
5-11 |
195 |
10/17/1992 |
9 |
Ball State ‘14 |
Muskegon Heights, Mich. |
FA, ‘24 |
Miami Dolphins Activate Long Jr. off PUP
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July 28, 2024
Miami Dolphins Activate Long Jr. off PUP
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have activated linebacker David Long Jr. off the physically unable to perform list.
Long Jr., who signed with Miami on March 17, 2023, enters his sixth NFL season. He has played in 67 career games with 43 starts. In 2023, he started 17 games with Miami, recording 110 tackles (62 solo), 1.0 sack, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. He also played four seasons with Tennessee (2019-22), appearing in 50 games with 26 starts. He’s recorded 333 career tackles (196 solo), four interceptions, 15 passes defensed and three forced fumbles. Long has also appeared in six playoff games with four starts. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (188th overall) by Tennessee in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at West Virginia, where he was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2018.
Miami Dolphins Sign Tagovailoa to Contract Extension
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July 28, 2024
Miami Dolphins Sign Tagovailoa to Contract Extension
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins have signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a contract extension through the 2028 season, it was announced Sunday.
Tagovailoa, a first-round selection (fifth overall) by Miami in the 2020 NFL Draft, enters his fifth season with the Dolphins. He has played in 53 games with 51 starts, completing 1,096-of-1,638 passes (66.9 pct) for 12,639 yards and 81 touchdowns along with 137 carries for 381 yards and six rushing touchdowns. He is a two-time team captain (2022-23) and holds the highest passer rating in Dolphins history (97.1).
A Pro Bowl selection in 2023, Tagovailoa became the first Dolphins player since Dan Marino in 1992 to lead the league in passing with 4,624 yards and the second to throw for more than 4,500 yards in a season. He finished fifth in passer rating (101.1), tied for fifth in passing touchdowns (29) and second in yards per attempt (8.3). He also posted a 69.3 completion percentage in 2023, the best mark in team history in a single season. Over the past two seasons, Tagovailoa has been the NFL’s highest-rated passer on third down. Last September, he became the first Miami player in 30 years to win AFC Offensive Player of the Month.
In 2022, Tagovailoa became the youngest NFL quarterback to lead the league in passer rating (105.5) since Marino in 1984. He also led the NFL in red zone passer rating (112.2) and third-down passer rating (130.1) in 2022. Tagovailoa won the Don Shula Leadership Award and was named the Polynesian Offensive Player of the Year in 2022. He played collegiately at the University of Alabama.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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July 27, 2024
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed linebacker Curtis Bolton and waived quarterback Gavin Hardison.
Bolton has played in 28 career games, recording one defensive stop, 15 special teams tackles and one punt return. He spent two seasons with Las Vegas (2022-23) and one with Detroit (2021). In 2023, he appeared in 13 games with the Raiders, recording one defensive stop, seven special teams tackles and a punt return. Bolton played 10 games in 2022 with Las Vegas and five with Detroit in 2021. He also spent time with Indianapolis (2021), San Francisco (2021) and Houston (2020) on their practice squads. Bolton entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Green Bay on May 3, 2019. He played collegiately at Oklahoma.
Hardison signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2024. He spent five seasons at UTEP (2019-23), where he completed 570-of-1,061 passes (53.7 pct.) for 7,963 yards and 40 touchdowns. His 7,963 yards are the third-most in UTEP history, while the 40 touchdowns rank fourth most in school history. Hardison was named honorable mention All-Conference USA in 2021. Prior to UTEP, Hardison played five games at New Mexico Military Institute in 2018, where he threw for 408 yards and four touchdowns and added a score on the ground.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Curtis Bolton |
LB |
6-0 |
228 |
12/18/1995 |
2 |
Oklahoma ‘19 |
Murrieta, Calif. |
FA, ‘24 |
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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July 23, 2024
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed wide receiver Kyric McGowan and linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah and placed wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and linebacker David Long Jr. on the active/physically unable to perform list. The team also placed wide receiver Tahj Washington on the reserve/injured list and activated running back Salvon Ahmed and safety Mark Perry off the non-football injury list.
Ahmed was awarded off waivers to Miami on Aug. 26, 2020 and has played in 38 career games with four starts. He’s totaled 163 carries for 593 yards (3.6 avg.) and five touchdowns, along with 40 receptions for 274 yards (6.9 avg.) and one touchdown during his four-year career. Ahmed originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with San Francisco on May 1, 2020. He played collegiately at Washington.
Beckham Jr., who signed with Miami on May 7, 2024, enters his 10th NFL season after spending time with the N.Y. Giants (2014-18), Cleveland (2019-21), the L.A. Rams (2021) and Baltimore (2023). He is a three-time Pro Bowl selection (2014-16), Super Bowl champion (LVI) and was the 2014 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Beckham Jr. has played in 110 games with 97 starts, totaling 566 receptions for 7,932 yards (14.0 avg.) and 59 touchdowns. Beckham Jr. also played in seven playoff games with six starts, totaling 29 receptions for 350 yards (12.1 avg.) and two scores. He entered NFL as the 12th overall selection in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the N.Y. Giants and played collegiately at LSU.
Long Jr., who signed with Miami on March 17, 2023, enters his sixth NFL season. He has played in 67 career games with 43 starts. In 2023, he started 17 games with Miami, recording 110 tackles (62 solo), 1.0 sack, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. He also played four seasons with Tennessee (2019-22), appearing in 50 games with 26 starts. He’s recorded 333 career tackles (196 solo), four interceptions, 15 passes defensed and three forced fumbles. Long has also appeared in six playoff games with four starts. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (188th overall) by Tennessee in the 2019 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at West Virginia, where he was the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year in 2018.
McGowan has appeared in two career games with Washington, where he spent the 2022 season and training camp in 2023. He played at Georgia Tech (2021), where he appeared in 11 games with 10 starts and recorded 37 receptions for 467 yards and seven touchdowns during his final collegiate season. He also spent four seasons at Northwestern (2017-20), appearing in 42 games with 27 starts and totaling 66 receptions for 773 yards and two touchdowns. McGowan originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Commanders in 2022.
Ogbah enters his ninth NFL season after spending time with Cleveland (2016-18), Kansas City (2019) and Miami (2020-23). He has played in 107 career games with 71 starts, recording 268 tackles (159 solo), 42.0 sacks, one interception, 39 passes defensed, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. In his four seasons with the Dolphins, he appeared in 57 games with 27 starts and totaled 114 tackles (66 solo), 24.0 sacks, one interception, 19 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Ogbah led the team in sacks in 2020 (9.0) and 2021 (9.0) and was named the team’s Nat Moore Community Service Award winner in 2022. Ogbah played collegiately at Oklahoma State University and entered the NFL as a second-round pick (32nd overall) by Cleveland in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Perry signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 10, 2024. He played his final two collegiate seasons at TCU (2022-23), where he recorded 142 tackles (103 solo), six passes defensed and one forced fumble. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 in 2023 after starting 12 games for the Horned Frogs. Perry transferred from Colorado, where he spent three years (2019-21) and accounted for 91 tackles (63 solo), 2.0 sacks, three interceptions, seven passes defensed, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick. He was also a sprinter on Colorado’s Track and Field team.
Washington was selected in the seventh round (241st overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. He played in 39 games with 30 starts during three seasons at Southern California (2021-23), where he caught 163 receptions for 2,449 yards (15.0 avg.) and 15 touchdowns. He was named All-Pac 12 honorable mention in 2022. Washington transferred from Memphis, where he brought in 43 receptions for 743 yards (17.3 avg.) and six touchdowns as a redshirt freshman.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Kyric McGowan |
WR |
5-11 |
198 |
11/1/99 |
1 |
Georgia Tech ‘22 |
Dalton, Ga. |
FA, ‘24 |
| Emmanuel Ogbah |
LB |
6-4 |
275 |
11/6/93 |
9 |
Oklahoma State ‘16 |
Houston, Texas |
FA, ‘24 |
Miami Dolphins place Barrett on the reserve/retired list
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July 22, 2024
Miami Dolphins place Barrett on the reserve/retired list
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have placed linebacker Shaquil Barrett on the reserve/retired list.
Barrett, who signed with Miami on March 18, 2024, finished his NFL career as a two-time Pro Bowl selection (2019, 2021), and a two-time Super Bowl champion (50, LV). He played a total of nine seasons, four with Denver (2015-18) and five with Tampa Bay (2019-23). Barrett played in 131 games with 85 starts, totaling 383 tackles (276 solo), 59.0 sacks, three interceptions, 18 passes defensed, 22 forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. He also played in 11 postseason games with eight starts. He recorded a league-leading 19.5 sacks in 2019, his first Pro Bowl season. Barrett originally entered the NFL on May 10, 2014 as an undrafted college free agent with Denver following a collegiate career at Colorado State.
