Miami Dolphins Host Eleventh Annual Dolphins Challenge Cancer to Raise Funds in Support of Cancer Research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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April 10, 2021
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Miami Dolphins Host Eleventh Annual Dolphins Challenge Cancer to Raise Funds in Support of Cancer Research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
DCC XI Contributions Continue to Fulfill $75 Million Commitment Towards Life-Saving Cancer Research at Sylvester
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The South Florida community rallied for the Miami Dolphins’ eleventh annual Dolphins Challenge Cancer (DCC XI) raising funds for innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, a part of UHealth – the University of Miami Health System. The popular philanthropic event united participants under a “one team, one fight” mission with the common goal of challenging cancer in the South Florida community through its partnership with Sylvester.
DCC XI was the first Dolphins Challenge Cancer event to be hosted both virtually and in-person and gained the support of over 3,390 participants on Saturday April 10, 2021. Participants were given the opportunity to cycle, run, walk or volunteer at the event all in an effort to continue fulfilling the $75 million commitment made by the DCC in November 2020. This $75 million commitment is the largest known philanthropic pledge in sports and will support life-saving cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
“While COVID-19 has certainly affected many aspects of our day to day lives, our battle against cancer has continued in full force and the DCC has remained focused on fulfilling our $75 million commitment to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,” Miami Dolphins Foundation Executive Director Jesse Marks said. “For the eleventh year in a row, we are honored to be able to host such an impactful event that raises awareness throughout our South Florida community while also supporting life-saving cancer research. We are beyond grateful for partners, participants, donors and municipalities who are just as committed to challenging cancer as we are.”
“Through our incredible partnership with the Miami Dolphins, the DCC plays a crucial role in advancing our drive towards more cures and finding better therapies to fight cancer,” Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Stephen D. Nimer, M.D., said. “A day of unparalleled inspiration, the DCC celebrates our survivors and fuels our physicians, researchers, nurses, and support staff as they feel the community’s powerful commitment to our mission firsthand and share the remembrance of the loved ones we have lost to cancer. The Dolphins have done an incredible job to ensure that the DCC is held safely, so that we can host the event in person and virtually to raise millions of dollars for cancer research.”
The DCC donates 100 percent of participant-raised funds to cancer research at Sylvester, an effort that would not be possible without the incredible support of all contributors. The 100-mile ride presented by UKG, 50-mile ride presented by Amgen, 35-mile ride presented by Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, 15-mile Ride presented by Harcourt M. & Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation, and the DCC 5K presented by Ambetter from Sunshine Health all ended at the Mad Dog Finish Line presented by AutoNation Drive Pink. Following the five events, participants enjoyed the safe and relaxing Celebration Festival presented by Moss Construction. The Lennar Foundation, a legacy partner and one of the events largest organizational donors, also stepped up to support the DCC for its tenth consecutive year.
These initiatives align with the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s commitment of leveraging the power of sports and entertainment to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community.
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 living through financial support for innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Since its inception, the DCC has contributed more than $39.2 million in unrestricted gifts by donating 100 percent of participant-raised funds to Sylvester. In November of 2020, the Miami Dolphins organization announced a $75 million transformative gift commitment to Sylvester. For more information, visit DolphinsChallengeCancer.com.
Miami Dolphins sign Jenkins
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April 2, 2021
Miami Dolphins sign Jenkins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have signed defensive tackle John Jenkins as an unrestricted free agent from Chicago.
Jenkins enters his second stint with the team after playing the 2019 season with Miami. He played in all 16 games with five starts for the Dolphins that season, totaling 34 tackles (20 solo), one sack and one pass defensed. Jenkins has played eight NFL seasons for five different franchises, spending time with New Orleans (2013-16), Seattle (2016), Chicago (2017, 2020), the N.Y. Giants (2018) and Miami (2019). He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (82nd overall) by New Orleans in the 2013 NFL draft.
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| John Jenkins |
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7/11/89 |
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Georgia ’13 |
Meriden, Conn. |
UFA, ’21 (Chi.) |
Miami Dolphins make 2 trades
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March 26, 2021
Miami Dolphins make 2 trades
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have made two trades.
The Dolphins acquired a 2021 first-round pick (12th overall), a 2022 first-round pick, a 2022 third-round pick and a 2023 first-round pick from San Francisco in exchange for a 2021 first-round pick (third overall).
Miami has also acquired a 2021 first-round pick (sixth overall) and a 2021 fifth-round pick (156th overall) from Philadelphia in exchange for a 2021 first-round pick (12th overall), a 2021 fourth-round pick (123rd overall) and a 2022 first-round pick.
Miami Dolphins re-sign Roberts
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March 24, 2021
Miami Dolphins re-sign Roberts
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have re-signed linebacker Elandon Roberts.
Roberts played in 13 games with 11 starts for the Dolphins last year after signing as an unrestricted free agent on March 21, 2020. He totaled 61 tackles (33 solo), 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery for Miami. Roberts spent four seasons (2016-19) with New England, where he won two Super Bowls (LI and LIII). He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (214th overall) by the Patriots in the 2016 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins sign Locksley
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March 23, 2021
Miami Dolphins sign Locksley
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have signed wide receiver Kai Locksley.
Locksley was a quarterback at UTEP, appearing in 20 games over two seasons (2018-19). He completed 186-of-350 passes (53.1 pct.) for 2,266 yards and nine touchdowns. Locksley also rushed 237 times for 875 yards (3.7 avg.) and 11 touchdowns. He transferred to UTEP from Iowa Western Community College, where he was named the 2017 NJCAA Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore.
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Fort Washington, Md. |
FA, ‘21 |
Miami Dolphins re-sign Hollins
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March 23, 2021
Miami Dolphins re-sign Hollins
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have re-signed wide receiver Mack Hollins.
Hollins was awarded to the Dolphins off waivers on Dec. 4, 2019 and has played in 20 games for the Dolphins with two starts over the past two seasons (2019-20). In 2020, Hollins played in all 16 games with two starts, totaling 16 receptions for 176 yards (11.0 avg.) and one touchdown. He also totaled three special teams tackles (one solo) last season. Hollins originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (118th overall) by Philadelphia in the 2017 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins sign Riley
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March 22, 2021
Miami Dolphins sign Riley
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have signed linebacker Duke Riley as an unrestricted free agent from Philadelphia.
Riley has played in 57 career games with 24 starts, spending time with Atlanta (2017-19) and Philadelphia (2019-20). He’s totaled 132 career tackles (78 solo), 0.5 sacks, one interception, three passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Riley also has totaled 27 career special teams stops (16 solo). He originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (75th overall) by Atlanta in the 2017 NFL Draft.
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LSU ’17 |
Buras, La. |
UFA, ’21 (Phi.) |
Miami Dolphins sign Scarlett
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March 22, 2021
Miami Dolphins sign Scarlett
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced that they have signed linebacker Brennan Scarlett as an unrestricted free agent from Houston.
Scarlett has played in 56 career games with 22 starts, all with Houston. He’s totaled 120 career tackles (75 solo), 5.5 sacks, one interception, five passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Scarlett also has 18 career special teams stops (12 solo). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Houston on May 6, 2016.
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Stanford ’16 |
Portland, Ore. |
UFA, ’21 (Hou.) |
