Miami Dolphins sign Palardy
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March 15, 2021
Miami Dolphins sign Palardy
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have signed punter Michael Palardy.
Palardy played four seasons (2016-19) for Carolina before missing the 2020 season after being placed on the non-football injury list. He has played in 55 career games and totaled 243 punts for 11,011 yards and a 40.3 net punt average. Palardy originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Oakland on June 5, 2014. Following a standout career at St. Thomas Aquinas, Palardy played collegiately at Tennessee. A Coral Springs, Florida native, he helped lead the Raiders to a 2008 FHSAA 5A state championship.
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| Michael Palardy |
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5-11 |
200 |
7/6/92 |
5 |
Tennessee ’14 |
Coral Springs, Fla. |
FA, ‘21 |
Miami Dolphins announce coaching staff changes
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March 11, 2021
Miami Dolphins announce coaching staff changes
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have promoted Danny Crossman to assistant head coach/special teams coordinator, George Godsey to co-offensive coordinator/tight ends and Eric Studesville to co-offensive coordinator/running backs. Other promotions include Charles Burks to cornerbacks coach, Austin Clark to defensive line coach, Shawn Flaherty to assistant offensive line coach, Mike Judge to assistant tight ends coach and Rob Leonard to outside linebackers coach.
Crossman is entering his third season on Miami’s staff after spending the past two years (2019-20) as special teams coordinator. During his tenure, kicker Jason Sanders has won four AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors, three AFC Special Teams Player of the Month honors and earned a first-team All-Pro selection in 2020. Jakeem Grant finished second in the NFL in punt return yards (330) in 2020. The Dolphins won the NFL’s 2019 Bridgestone Clutch Performance Play of the Year when punter Matt Haack threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Sanders in a win over Philadelphia. Crossman has spent 15 seasons as an NFL special teams coordinator, including stints in Carolina (2005-09), Detroit (2010-12) and Buffalo (2013-18) in addition to his time in Miami.
Godsey spent the past two seasons (2019-20) coaching Miami’s tight ends. In 2020, he oversaw a unit that was the most productive tight end group in Dolphins history, totaling 91 receptions and 1,061 receiving yards. The unit’s 11 touchdown receptions were tied for the most by a tight end group in team history. Tight end Mike Gesicki had 703 receiving yards in 2020, the fourth-most by a tight end in the NFL and the second-most by a tight end in Dolphins history. Godsey has previous offensive coordinator experience, coordinating Houston’s offense from 2015-16. He joined the Dolphins from Detroit, where he served as quarterbacks coach in 2018.
Studesville has spent the past three seasons (2018-20) in Miami as running backs coach. Entering his 25th season as an NFL coach, Studesville has spent 20 seasons coaching running backs and part of teams that have won two conference championships and one Super Bowl. In 2020, he helped second-year running back Myles Gaskin average 97.2 scrimmage yards per game, which ranked 10th in the NFL (min. five games). In his first season with the Dolphins in 2018, Studesville helped Miami’s running game improve from 24th to ninth in the NFL in yards per carry (4.68). Studesville has coached running backs for the N.Y. Giants (2001-03), Buffalo (2004-09) and Denver (2010-16) and also has experience as a run game coordinator for Buffalo (2008-09) and Miami (2018).
Burks spent the past two seasons (2019-20) as a coaching assistant with the Dolphins working with the team’s cornerbacks. He helped Miami’s defense lead the NFL in takeaways (29) and third-down defense (31.2 pct.) in 2020 while finishing sixth in scoring (21.1 points allowed per game). Burks worked closely with cornerback Xavien Howard, who earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2020 by tying the franchise’s single-season interceptions record (10). It was the most interceptions by an NFL player since 2007 (Antonio Cromartie). Burks has also coached collegiately at Southeastern Oklahoma State (2014-18), Texas A&M-Commerce (2013), West Texas A&M (2012) and East Central (2011).
Clark was Miami’s outside linebackers coach in 2020. He helped the defense finish sixth in the NFL in scoring (21.1 points allowed per game) and lead the league in takeaways (29) and third-down defense (31.2 pct.). Miami had three linebackers total at least five sacks in the same season for the first time in team history. Clark joined the Dolphins after spending two seasons (2018-19) as the defensive line coach at Illinois. He also spent two seasons (2016-17) at USC, where he served as assistant defensive line and outside linebackers coach. Clark is a native of Tampa, Florida and played defensive tackle at California (2009-14).
Flaherty joined the Dolphins in 2019 as a coaching assistant and has worked with the offensive line and tight ends in his tenure with the team. He joined the Dolphins after serving as a graduate assistant at North Carolina State (2017-18), where he worked with the offensive line. Flaherty played four seasons (2013-16) on the offensive line at Towson, starting games at both right guard and center.
Judge served as a quality control coach for Miami during the past two seasons (2019-20), where he worked with the team’s offense and tight ends. In 2020, he helped the Dolphins’ tight ends unit post the most productive season by any tight end group in team history. Mike Gesicki, Durham Smythe and Adam Shaheen combined for 91 receptions for 1,061 yards, both team records for a tight ends unit. Prior to Miami, Judge spent 11 seasons (2008-18) at the Naval Academy, where he coached fullbacks.
Leonard is entering his third season with the Dolphins after he spent the 2020 campaign as assistant defensive line coach. He served as linebackers coach in 2019. Last year, Leonard helped the Dolphins defense finish sixth in the NFL in scoring (21.1 points allowed per game) and lead the league in takeaways (29) and third-down defense (31.2 pct.). He helped Miami win 10 games for the first time since 2016. Leonard joined the Dolphins from the N.Y. Giants, where he spent six seasons (2013-18) in a variety of roles, including defensive assistant (2013-16), assistant defensive line coach (2017) and outside linebackers coach (2018).
2021 MIAMI DOLPHINS COACHING STAFF
Brian Flores – Head Coach
Danny Crossman – Assistant Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator
Josh Boyer – Defensive Coordinator
George Godsey – Co-Offensive Coordinator/Tight Ends
Eric Studesville – Co-Offensive Coordinator/Running Backs
Gerald Alexander – Defensive Backs
Charles Burks – Cornerbacks
Anthony Campanile – Linebackers
Austin Clark – Defensive Line
Brendan Farrell – Assistant Special Teams
Shawn Flaherty – Assistant Offensive Line
Charlie Frye – Quarterbacks
Josh Grizzard – Wide Receivers
Lemuel Jeanpierre – Offensive Line
Mike Judge – Assistant Tight Ends
Curt Kuntz – Assistant Defensive Backs
Rob Leonard – Outside Linebackers
Dave Puloka – Head Strength & Conditioning
Jim Arthur – Assistant Strength & Conditioning
Miami Dolphins release Van Noy
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March 10, 2021
Miami Dolphins release Van Noy
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have released linebacker Kyle Van Noy.
Van Noy joined the Dolphins in 2020 and played in 14 games with 13 starts, totaling 69 tackles (46 solo), six sacks, six passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He spent parts of four seasons (2016-19) in New England and three (2014-16) in Detroit, originally entering the league as a second-round pick (40th overall) by the Lions in the 2014 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins tender 3 exclusive rights free agents
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March 8, 2021
Miami Dolphins tender 3 exclusive rights free agents
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have tendered the following exclusive rights free agents: linebacker Calvin Munson, cornerback Nik Needham and cornerback Jamal Perry.
Munson joined the Dolphins on Dec. 17, 2019 after being signed off New England’s practice squad. He played in all 16 games for the Dolphins in 2020, totaling six tackles (four solo) and three special teams stops (two solo). During his NFL career, Munson has played in 32 games with seven starts. He originally entered the league as an undrafted college free agent with the N.Y. Giants on May 12, 2017.
Needham was promoted from Miami’s practice squad on Oct. 12, 2019 and has played in 28 games with 17 starts for the Dolphins over the past two seasons (2019-20). He has totaled 112 career tackles (77 solo) with two sacks, four interceptions, 18 passes defensed and one forced fumble. In 2020, Needham played in all 16 games and made five starts. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 9, 2019.
Perry joined the Dolphins on Feb. 15, 2019 and has played in 27 games with seven starts for Miami over the past two seasons (2019-20). He’s totaled 72 career tackles (47 solo) with one interception and seven passes defensed. Perry also has 11 career special teams stops (seven solo). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Philadelphia on May 11, 2017.
Miami Dolphins Surpass $1M Goal to Support Minority-Owned Restaurants Through Food Relief Program
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February 22, 2021
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Miami Dolphins Surpass $1M Goal to Support Minority-Owned Restaurants Through Food Relief Program
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have surpassed their $1 million goal to directly impact local minority-owned restaurants through the food relief program.
“When we started this program last June, we wanted to be intentional in supporting minority-owned businesses to combat food insecurity, provide consistent resources and keep their doors open during the pandemic,” said Tom Garfinkel, Miami Dolphins Vice Chairman and CEO. “We are proud to have exceeded our goal and remain committed to supporting small businesses and people in need right here in our backyard in Miami Gardens.”
On June 1, 2020, Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins Foundation announced a multi-million-dollar major-gift commitment through the Miami Dolphins Foundation for providing jobs and nutrition on a sustained and long-term basis through the Miami Dolphins Food Relief Program. The year-long commitment has provided 1,000 meals each day prepared by Centerplate and local minority-owned restaurants to combat food insecurity. Now in February, the $1 million goal has been surpassed with four months remaining in the program.
“Lorna’s Caribbean, along with others, has experienced some financially difficult times in this pandemic,” said Matari & Ruth Bodie and Lorna Westmoreland, Owners of Lorna’s Caribbean & American Grill. “Through the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program we were able to stay afloat as well as provide meals for the less fortunate in Miami Gardens. We are very appreciative and proud to be a part of this great experience with the Dolphins. We appreciate this opportunity to introduce our restaurant to a whole new audience. May you continue your support of Lorna’s Caribbean and American Grille as well as the beautiful city of Miami Gardens.”
“The Miami Dolphins are a first-class organization led by Owner Stephen Ross who is a pillar in our community,” said Shawn Flowers & Danielle Perry, Owners of Reggae Beets Gourmet Food Truck. “Mr. Ross has been a huge blessing to the South Florida community as he has led by example on how to give back. His philanthropic efforts are unmatched as he sets the standard for helping both small businesses and those feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Time and time again the Miami Dolphins have come in clutch with their Food Relief Program and we couldn’t be more honored to be a part of it. In these uncertain times when so many families are in need, being able to help provide heart-healthy meals to the community is a huge blessing. It truly warms our hearts to see the smiles of so many faces when we are out in the community delivering #DolphinsMeals and this is all made possible by Mr. Ross, we are so thankful for his generosity and we are forever grateful for the entire Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program for allowing us to be a part of such an amazing initiative.”
“I am a second-generation Miami native originally from Overtown but raised in Liberty City,” said Herbert Coleman, Co-Owner and Chef of SEED Miami. “As far back as I can remember the Dolphins have been a first-class organization. I must say that Mr. Ross and his team have taken this to another level. The support that he has committed to the urban community and small businesses have been nothing shy of a miracle during this heartbreaking pandemic. This amazing partnership with the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program was our saving grace. So many small businesses have not been able to survive in this challenging time. This pandemic has been a test for us all, rich, poor and everyone in between. Partnering with the Dolphins has allowed us to maintain our business and our employees. It has always been our prayer to be blessed and to be a blessing. Our partnership with the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program has allowed us to do exactly that. We have been able to be of service to thousands of wonderful people from West Palm to Florida City. In addition, we have had the privilege to meet some real community service heroes that pour their heart and soul into making sure that others are being taken care of day by day. Our humble thanks again to the Miami Dolphins organization, Stephen Ross and Tom Garfinkel for the Food Relief Program being a beacon of light in the darkness. People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
“Collaborating with the Miami Dolphins Food Relief Program has helped both my community as well as my staff,” said Rolanda Benjamin, Owner of Lovely’s On The Go. “It has helped to bring nutritious healthy meals to members of our community who otherwise wouldn’t have had access to food which could ultimately lead to food insecurity. With regards to my staff, it has helped to ensure they are able to continue to financially support their families during a time when layoffs are prevalent. We are grateful for the opportunity to work directly with Mr. Ross’ outstanding organization with a special note that his staff is by far top-rated. We look forward to a continued partnership.”
Ross and the organization initially invested $2 million in the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program. The program received a $1 million gift from the Lennar Foundation and has worked to raise an additional $1 million from the South Florida community and Miami Dolphins fans worldwide that Ross will match for a potential $5 million total impact. Individuals and businesses that wish to participate in the match program can donate online at dolphins.com/meals.
Miami Dolphins sign Sanders to contract extension
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February 16, 2021
Miami Dolphins sign Sanders to contract extension
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed kicker Jason Sanders to a contract extension through the 2026 season.
Sanders is the franchise’s all-time career leader in field goal percentage (86.5), converting 77-of-89 attempts. In 2020, Sanders earned first-team All-Pro honors after tying the franchise’s single-season points record (144). His 36 field goals made in 2020 were second in the NFL and second in Dolphins history, and his 92.3 field goal percentage was a single-season team record. Sanders originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (229th overall) by Miami in the 2018 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins sign Tom to futures contract
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February 3, 2021
Miami Dolphins sign Tom to futures contract
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have signed center Cameron Tom to a reserve/futures contract.
Tom spent four seasons (2017-20) with New Orleans. He spent most of the 2020 season on the practice squad and was elevated to the active roster for one game. In 2019, Tom missed the entire season on injured reserve. He played in 11 games with one start in 2018 and spent most of the 2017 season on the active roster but did not appear in a game. Tom originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on May 8, 2017.
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| Cameron Tom |
C |
6-4 |
300 |
6/21/95 |
4 |
S. Mississippi ’17 |
Baton Rouge, La. |
FA, ‘21 |
Miami Dolphins sign Bonds to futures contract
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January 26, 2021
Miami Dolphins sign Bonds to futures contract
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have signed cornerback Terrell Bonds to a reserve/futures contract.
Bonds played in four games with one start for Baltimore in 2020, totaling five solo tackles and one solo special teams stop. He spent the entire 2019 season on Baltimore’s practice squad and also played for the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football in the spring of 2019. A Miami native, Bonds was a four-year letterwinner at Tennessee State (2014-17). He attended Miami Central Senior High School, where he helped the Rockets win the 2013 Class 6A FHSAA state championship as a senior.
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| Terrell Bonds |
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182 |
7/22/96 |
2 |
Tennessee St. ’18 |
Miami, Fla. |
FA, ‘21 |
