Miami Dolphins elevate Render
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October 10, 2020
Miami Dolphins elevate Render
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated defensive end Tyshun Render to the active roster for tomorrow’s game.
Render joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on April 29, 2020. He was waived by the team on Sept. 5, 2020 and signed to the practice squad on Sept. 6, 2020. Render was a four-year letterman (2016-19) at Middle Tennessee State, where he started all 12 games as a senior in 2019. He totaled 49 tackles (36 solo), 3.5 sacks, one interception, six passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries for the Blue Raiders last year. He will wear No. 64.
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| Tyshun Render |
DE |
6-4 |
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3/28/97 |
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Middle Tenn. St. ’20 |
Newnan, Ga. |
FA, ‘20 |
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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October 9, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have promoted running back Salvon Ahmed to the active roster and placed tackle Austin Jackson on injured reserve.
Ahmed was awarded off waivers to Miami on Aug. 26, 2020. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with San Francisco on May 1, 2020. Ahmed was a three-year letterman (2017-19) and one-year starter at Washington, where he played in 39 career games with 16 starts. As a junior in 2019, Ahmed started 12 games and earned third-team All-Pac 12 honors after rushing for 1,020 yards and 11 touchdowns. He will wear No. 26 for the Dolphins.
Jackson started the first four games of his rookie season at left tackle. He was a first-round pick (18th overall) by Miami in the 2020 NFL draft. Jackson was a three-year letterman (2017-19) and two-year starter at USC, where he played in 39 career games with 25 starts. He earned first-team All-Pac 12 and honorable mention All-American honors as a junior in 2019.
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| Salvon Ahmed |
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12/30/98 |
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Washington ’20 |
Kirkland, Wash. |
Wai., ’20 (SF) |
Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores Gives $50,000 to Help Support Technology in Schools
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October 1, 2020
Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores Gives $50,000 to Help Support Technology in Schools
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores recently donated $50,000 to the team’s Social Impact Committee’s efforts to assist with wireless and infrastructure technology in the public-school system. The donation was matched by the Miami Dolphins as part of the team’s $300,000 commitment to help underserved students that attend public schools in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach.
“I would have been that kid growing up facing challenges without acceptable technology to connect with teachers and further my education,” said Flores. “I applaud our players’ effort to address these inequities and am supportive of them as they work to unify South Florida. My hope is that others in the community and league-wide can support this important initiative to help close the digital divide.”
The Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee was formed by Dolphins players to positively impact civic engagement, education and economic empowerment. Along with the $300,000 donation, the committee donated $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.
Miami Dolphins elevate Hayes
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September 24, 2020
Miami Dolphins elevate Hayes
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated cornerback Tae Hayes to the active roster for tonight’s game.
Hayes joined the Dolphins after he was awarded off waivers to the team on Dec. 13, 2019. He played in two games for Miami last year, totaling seven tackles (four solo) and two passes defensed. Hayes was waived by Miami on Sept. 5, 2020 and re-signed to the practice squad on Sept. 7, 2020. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Jacksonville on April 28, 2019 and played in one game for the Jaguars last year.
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| Tae Hayes |
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8/19/97 |
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Appalachian State ’19 |
Decatur, Ala. |
Wai., ’19 (Jax.) |
Miami Dolphins Foundation Partners with Payless To Distribute 1,600 Meals, Shoe Vouchers and Face Masks to South Florida Students and Families
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September 19, 2020
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Miami Dolphins Foundation Partners with Payless To Distribute 1,600 Meals, Shoe Vouchers and Face Masks to South Florida Students and Families
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Foundation, as part of its Food Relief Program, partnered with Payless to distribute 1,600 meals, 1,000 shoe vouchers, along with 1,000 GoodDay face masks to South Florida students and their families at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, September 19. Meals for the event were provided by minority owned restaurants Arline’s Restaurant & Seafood, Brothers Bar-B-Que Pit, Chef Creole and Lorna’s Caribbean & American Grill.
Launched on June 1 by a multi-million-dollar commitment from Stephen Ross, the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program was created in response to record unemployment and food insecurity brought on by COVID-19. The program provides up to 1,000 meals each day from Centerplate, the team’s food, beverage and retail partner and local minority owned restaurants. These meals will be distributed to families in need in Miami Gardens and surrounding communities for up to a year.
“The Miami Dolphins Foundation is excited to partner with Payless to assist students in South Florida with not only meals through our Food Relief Program but also getting them connected and ready to go back to school during these challenging times,” Miami Dolphins Foundation Executive Director Jesse Marks said. “Payless and its new Miami-based executive leadership team is dedicated to improving the lives of youth in the South Florida community and this partnership with the Miami Dolphins Foundation will greatly assist in those efforts.”
Through collaborations with Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) and community partners of the Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ program, students and their families were identified and selected to attend the distribution. They received meals, shoe vouchers redeemable on Payless.com, as well as 1,000 washable and reusable cloth face masks from Good Day. Additionally, internet accessibility services will be provided by the Miami Dolphins and allocated for distribution to 100 students in need in Miami-Dade for a six-month period following the distribution.
“This back-to-school season is truly unlike any other,” CEO of Payless Jared Margolis said. “Payless is excited to have had the opportunity to come back for our US customers and lend a helping hand at a time when value has never been more important. We’re back for our families, schools and communities, launching our Powered by Payless initiative, which is now amplified by our GoodDay Masks and Miami Dolphins partners, to help those in need by providing access to food, learning tools, personal protective equipment and shoes. Despite these unprecedented times, kids across the country are leading the way, and we couldn’t think of a better teammate to kick off our giveback efforts with than the Miami Dolphins.”
Individuals and businesses that wish to participate in the match program can donate online at dolphins.com/meals. For more information on partnership with Payless, please visit and Payless.com. Follow @Payless on Instagram and Facebook via #PoweredByPayless, #PaylessIsBack and #YouLeadTheWay.
About Miami Dolphins Foundation
Established in 1996 as the fundraising arm of the Miami Dolphins Football Team, the Miami Dolphins Foundation is committed to making a year-round difference leveraging the power of sports and entertainment to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. Since Chairman of the Board and Managing General Partner Stephen Ross assumed the leadership of the organization, the Foundation refocused its philanthropic efforts with a direct mission to empower and engage the South Florida community compassionately, using the diversity of the organization’s resources and programs to make a difference in health, education, volunteerism and youth programs.
About Payless
Founded in 1956 in Topeka, KS, Payless is an iconic footwear retailer with a 60+ year heritage, and uncompromised commitment to value. Serving millions of customers through its extensive global network of brick-and-mortar and Ecommerce retail footprint, Payless spans 30 countries with over 700 stores in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Caribbean. Relaunched in 2020, Payless is now headquartered in Miami, FL and offers a wide range of fashionable footwear as well as apparel and accessories, all at affordable prices for every member of the family.
Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee Works to Bridge the Digital Divide in Public Schools
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September 17, 2020
Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee Works to Bridge the Digital Divide in Public Schools
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee announced a $300,000 commitment to bridge the digital divide and assist with wireless technology for underserved students that attend public schools in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Each county will receive $100,000 toward these efforts. The donation is a collaboration from Miami Dolphins players, the organization and an NFL Foundation social justice grant.
“We believe the best way out of poverty is through quality education,” said Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones. “Kids in South Florida are being forced to learn at home as Covid-19 still effects their community. Providing them with reliable internet access will give them the chance to continue their education to become the future doctors, lawyers, legislators, and police chiefs of the world.”
“With the nation facing a pandemic, schools as well as many other aspects of life are done online, we wanted to help the South Florida community with something tangible and relevant,” said Dolphins center Ted Karras. “Access to internet services is as close to a basic human right in this day and age without being one. Students and families without access are at a distinct disadvantage and we want to help bridge the divide. I’m very proud of the men on our team and in this organization, who have contributed to this cause and look forward to continuing to find and contribute positively to issues important to South Florida.”
The committee was formed by Miami Dolphins players to positively impact civic engagement, education and economic empowerment.
Miami Dolphins Make $1 Million Commitment to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation
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September 15, 2020
Miami Dolphins Make $1 Million Commitment to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced a $1 million commitment to Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation to help combat systematic health issues and address disparities in the African American and minority community around diabetes, sickle cell disease (SCD) and COVID-19. The four-year relationship will provide jobs, access to services, programmatic benefits and research designed to improve mental and physical health.
“Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is grateful to collaborate with the Miami Dolphins in such a meaningful and sustainable way to address important physical and mental health issues and disparities within our own community as it relates to diabetes, sickle cell disease, and new challenges posed by the pandemic,” said Michelle Boggs, President of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation. “We believe this partnership will have deep, far-reaching impacts on health for local underserved and underinsured children and families who are most in need.”
“With this major gift, The Miami Dolphins Foundation is continuing our mission to enhance and build upon the health-care infrastructure in South Florida,” said Jesse Marks, Executive Director of the Miami Dolphins Foundation. “We are committed to providing meaningful resources for the most pressing needs in our community to improve the lives of children in the City of Miami Gardens. We are proud to partner with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in achieving this goal.”
Diabetes, sickle cell disease (SCD) and COVID-19 have disproportionality impacted the African American community. The death rate among African American children and adolescents with diabetes is twice as high as compared to non-Hispanic white children and adolescents. In addition, African American children have worse control of diabetes with higher HbA1c, resulting in acute and chronic complications. Furthermore, 1 in 13 African American babies are born with sickle cell trait while 1 in 365 African Americans are living with SCD in Florida. Through this relationship, the Miami Dolphins will support the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation in three areas.
Diabetes:
- Funding a full-time social worker to coordinate diabetes management for low-income patients with diabetes.
- Expansion of physical space at the hospital for a diabetes center.
- Purchasing integrating technology software to download information from glucometers, pumps, and sensors.
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD):
- Funding a full-time social worker and psychologist to enhance patient care to those with sickle cell disease.
- College scholarships for SCD patients.
COVID-19:
- Help provide greater access to COVID-19 healthcare for children and families in the Miami Gardens community.
- Supporting Nicklaus Children’s Translational Research projects to understand COVID-19 MIS-C impact in the African American community.
- Supporting Nicklaus Children’s Translational Research projects to tackle mental health struggles during COVID-19 among our youth.
About The Miami Dolphins Foundation
Established in 1996 as the fundraising arm of the Miami Dolphins Football Team, the Miami Dolphins Foundation is committed to making a year-round difference leveraging the power of sports and entertainment to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. Since Chairman of the Board and Managing General Partner Stephen Ross assumed the leadership of the organization, the Foundation refocused its philanthropic efforts with a direct mission to empower and engage the South Florida community compassionately, using the diversity of the organization’s resources and programs to make a difference in health, education, volunteerism and youth programs.
About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation:
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation (NCHF) is a not-for profit 501(c)(3) organization established to support the creation of a world-class pediatric hospital so no child needs to leave South Florida for superior medical care. “Funding World-Class Care” and following the principle that all children deserve state-of-the-art pediatric care, NCHF, now a part of the Nicklaus Children’s Health System, has helped the 309-bed Nicklaus Children’s Hospital become a leader in pediatric healthcare with nearly 800 attending physicians and more than 475 pediatric subspecialists. For more information, visit give.nicklauschildrens.org.
About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital
Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with nearly 800 attending physicians and more than 475 pediatric subspecialists. The 309-bed hospital, known as Miami Children’s Hospital from 1983 through 2014, is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine with many specialty programs routinely ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession’s most prestigious institutional honor. For more information, please visit www.nicklauschildrens.org.
Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee Gives $100,000 to Florida Rights Restoration Coalition’s Fines and Fees Program
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September 11, 2020
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Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee Gives $100,000 to Florida Rights Restoration Coalition’s Fines and Fees Program
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee announced a series of initiatives designed to increase voter awareness and engagement throughout South Florida. The committee, in conjunction with the Miami Dolphins Foundation and an NFL Foundation social justice grant, will 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 is a big step that shows the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to the local community and building a more inclusive democracy in our state,” said Desmond Meade, Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. “The FRRC Fines and Fees Fund helps people with past convictions move forward with their life and exercise their constitutional right to vote.”
The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition is a statewide organization dedicated to ending the disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions and creating a more comprehensive and humane reentry system that will enhance successful reentry, reduce recidivism, and increase public safety.
In 2018, Florida voters passed Amendment 4, ending a 150-year-old lifetime voting ban for 1.4 million Florida citizens with past felony convictions. Since the law passed, tens of thousands of those individuals have registered to vote across the state. Under the law, people with past felony convictions who have not completed all terms of their sentences must either pay the fees and fines they owe or get their sentence modified as a condition of registering to vote.
“Restoring voting rights to our citizens was only step one in this fight for change,” said Elandon Roberts, Miami Dolphins Linebacker. “I am so excited and grateful to apart of a coalition that directly impacts our communities as we fight for better representation of our people in positions that matter. Personally, knowing someone who was wrongly convicted of a felony crime and still wishes nothing more but to make a positive difference in his community, makes it that much more crucial for me.”
“Our committee works to have a direct impact on our community,” said Patrick Laird, Miami Dolphins Running Back. “While the law restored the right to vote, in actuality many people are unable to exercise that right because of fines and fees. Restoring voting rights is a step in the right direction to get better representation, and ultimately, a better South Florida community.”
The Miami Dolphins Social Impact Committee was formed by players to positively impact civic engagement, education and economic empowerment. In addition, players will take part in a PSA campaign to encourage voter awareness and engagement in collaboration with RISE to Vote and FOOTBALL UNITES™ partners ADL Florida, Miami NAACP, SAVE, the League of Women’s Voters and The Women’s Fund.
This announcement comes on the heels of Owner Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins Foundation committing at least $1 million will go directly to support minority owned restaurants. The year-long commitment has provided 1,000 meals each day prepared by Centerplate and local minority restaurants impacted by COVID-19 to assist those dealing with food insecurity in Miami Gardens and the surrounding communities.
