The Miami Dolphins and Dairy Council of Florida Host Movie Night for More Than 150 Students and Parents at Hard Rock Stadium in Celebration of Hometown Grants Program
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The Miami Dolphins and Dairy Council of Florida Host Movie Night for More Than 150 Students and Parents at Hard Rock Stadium in Celebration of Hometown Grants Program
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins, in partnership with the Dairy Council of Florida, hosted a movie night at the Outdoor Theater at Hard Rock Stadium for the students and parents of Norwood Elementary School on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Dolphins selected Norwood Elementary School as the recipient of a $10,000 grant which will be allocated towards the purchase of new cafeteria equipment. This is the seventh year the organization has partnered with the Dairy Council of Florida through the Hometown Grants program to improve youth health and wellness in South Florida.
“We are appreciative of this partnership with the Dairy Council of Florida and the continuation of the Hometown Grants program that provides local schools with proper equipment so students have access to the nutrition they need to fuel their bodies,” Miami Dolphins Senior Director of Community Affairs and Youth Programs RaShauna Hamilton said. “The Miami Dolphins continue to find ways to support our South Florida youth and emphasize the importance of staying healthy, educated and united despite the ongoing challenges of this year.”
“We are so excited to partner with Norwood Elementary and the Miami Dolphins to teach children the importance of not only getting in 60 minutes of physical activity per day but also fueling their bodies the right way,” Dairy Council of Florida Director of Youth Wellness Teresa Moran-Wiebe said. “Implementing change now will make sure these kids make healthier choices in the future.”
Prior to the film, in a pre-recorded video, Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker and the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders congratulated Norwood Elementary School and emphasized the importance of staying healthy and active. The school then enjoyed milk and cookies as they watched “The Grinch” in a socially distant and safe environment. The initiative also partnered with the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program to provide students and their parents with freshly prepared meals by local minority-owned restaurants Magic Soul Food and Strictly Wings which were distributed by the Dolphins Cheerleaders. The collaboration is part of the Food Relief Program’s year-long commitment towards assisting to feed those dealing with food insecurity while generating jobs and revenue for local minority-owned restaurants in South Florida.
“Promoting a healthy and active lifestyle is something that is very important to me, especially for the youth of our community during these difficult times,” Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker said. “It’s my second year serving as an ambassador for the Dairy Council of Florida, and I am happy to have the opportunity to still engage with the Norwood Elementary students virtually and share some encouragement.”
In addition to receiving this year’s grant, Norwood Elementary School also made a commitment to actively participate in Fuel Up to Play 60, a nutrition and physical activity program that empowers youth to take action for their own health by implementing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their school.
“Norwood Elementary is so grateful for the Hometown Grants program,” Norwood Elementary School Assistant Principal Lisa Gonsky said. “We take pride in promoting a well-balanced person. With this grant we are emphasizing physical activity with healthy eating. Our cafeteria has brand new milk coolers and portable servers to help during our grab and go meals. Our Norwood community will have the opportunity to enjoy family time in a safe way while eating a hot meal. Thank you, Miami Dolphins and Dairy Council of Florida.”
Developed by the NFL and Fuel Up to Play 60 in 2014, the Hometown Grants initiative provides grants to support physical activity and nutrition programs in school districts in all 32 NFL markets. Through the Hometown Grants program, NFL teams and state/regional dairy organizations identify deserving schools in their communities to receive funding to help facilitate sustainable physical activity and healthy eating programs for students. Since 2014, the program has provided hundreds of schools nationwide with funds and resources, resulting in more than one million students staying physically active and making healthier food choices.
Miami Dolphins Football UNITES™ Program Hosts Holiday Toy Event presented by The Morgan Law Group for 16 South Florida Families at Hard Rock Stadium
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December 14, 2020
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Miami Dolphins Football UNITES™ Program Hosts Holiday Toy Event presented by The Morgan Law Group for 16 South Florida Families at Hard Rock Stadium
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Football UNITES™ program hosted a Holiday Toy Event presented by The Morgan Law Group for 16 deserving South Florida families at the Gameday Theater at Hard Rock Stadium as the Dolphins took on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 13. Pre-selected by Football UNITES™ organizational partners the families enjoyed the game in the socially distant and safe environment of the Gameday Theater in festively decorated cabanas with lunch provided by Centerplate, the team’s food and beverage retail partner. At halftime, the Dolphins and The Morgan Law Group unveiled toys and gifts for the participants.
“The holidays are a special time to connect in what has been an extremely difficult year,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We are excited to reimagine our holiday toy event in partnership with The Morgan Law Group to bring families together and provide cheer in a safe environment.”
“We are proud to be associated with the Miami Dolphins for their 2020 annual holiday toy initiative,” The Morgan Law Group Managing Partner Thomas Morgan said. “We are so excited to bring joy and happiness to children in the South Florida community. This year has been a tough one and this event will make the holiday season a little merrier for these kids.”
Over the years, the Dolphins’ annual holiday gift events have impacted more than 1,200 youth from Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
These efforts align with the Miami Dolphins’ commitment of leveraging the power of sports and entertainment to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. Dolphins Chairman of the Board & Managing General Partner Stephen Ross and Dolphins players created the Football UNITES™ program as a way to bring positive social change. The Dolphins organization believes it is important to be inclusive of the diversity and aware of the intersections that make up South Florida, uniting groups of different races, genders, sexual orientations, identities, abilities and faiths around the power of football.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 12, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated tight end Chris Myarick and defensive end Tyshun Render as COVID-19 replacements for Sunday’s game. The team also elevated running back Elijah McGuire for tomorrow’s contest and placed running back Myles Gaskin on the reserve/COVID-19* list.
Myarick made his NFL debut in Week 10 vs. the L.A. Chargers but did not record any statistics. He has spent each of the past two seasons on Miami’s practice squad after entering the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 9, 2019. Myarick was a four-year letterman (2015-18) and two-year starter at Temple.
Render made his NFL debut in Week 5 at San Francisco but did not record any statistics. He’s spent the entire season on Miami’s practice squad after entering the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on April 29, 2020. He was a four-year letterman (2016-19) and one-year starter at Middle Tennessee State, where he played in all 51 games in his career.
McGuire joined the Dolphins practice squad on Dec. 9, 2020. He’s played in 24 NFL games with five starts over two seasons (2017-18) with the N.Y. Jets. In his career, McGuire has totaled 180 carries for 591 yards (3.3 avg.) and four touchdowns, along with 36 receptions for 370 yards (10.3 avg.) and two touchdowns. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (188th overall) by the Jets in the 2017 NFL draft.
Gaskin has played in 14 career games with five starts, including eight games with six starts this season. During the 2020 campaign, Gaskin has totaled 121 carries for 477 yards (3.9 avg.) and two touchdowns. He’s also caught 32 passes for 249 yards (7.7 avg.). He originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (234th overall) by Miami in the 2019 NFL draft after a standout career at Washington, where he left the school as the program’s all-time leading rusher (5,323 yards).
*This new reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. If a player falls into either of these categories, their club is required to immediately place the player on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Per agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, clubs are not permitted to comment on a player’s medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether a player is in quarantine or is positive for COVID-19.
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Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| 34 |
Elijah McGuire |
RB |
5-10 |
214 |
6/1/94 |
3 |
UL Lafayette ’17 |
Houma, La. |
FA, ‘20 |
| 52 |
Tyshun Render |
DE |
6-4 |
248 |
3/28/97 |
R |
Middle Tenn. St. ’20 |
Newnan, Ga. |
FA, ‘20 |
| 85 |
Chris Myarick |
TE |
6-5 |
261 |
10/6/95 |
1 |
Temple ’19 |
Elkins Park, Pa. |
FA, ‘19 |
Byron Jones Nominated for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
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December 10, 2020
Byron Jones Named Miami Dolphins Nominee for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Presented by Nationwide
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced cornerback Byron Jones as the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide. Considered the league’s most prestigious honor, the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide recognizes an NFL player for outstanding community service activities off the field, as well as excellence on the field. Each of the league’s 32 nominees were announced today.
Jones has been dedicated, committed and passionate about serving his new community since he joined the Dolphins in March of 2020. He commits every Tuesday to leading the team’s Social Impact Committee in conference calls, community events and casting the vision for the future of the committee. This commitment involves many hours each week to ensure the committee communicates and provokes unique thoughts that turn into actions.
Jones has served as a role model for younger players on the team, both on and off the football field. He has used that momentum to play a pivotal role in the team’s community and social justice efforts this season. Additionally, Jones hosts football camps in his hometown to empower kids to get involved in both football and their communities, teaching teamwork, responsibility and dependability.
On the football field, Jones is a Pro Bowl player, earning a selection in 2018 as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. In 2019, he was named to NFL Network’s Top 100 players list (No. 97). He’s played in 89 career games with 83 starts, totaling 349 tackles (270 solo), two interceptions, 46 passes defensed and three forced fumbles. In 2020, Jones has started 10 games for the Dolphins, helping the team rank second in scoring defense (17.7 points allowed per game).
As a nominee, Jones will wear a Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year helmet decal through the end of the season in recognition of his accomplishments on and off the field.
For the third year in a row, all 32 team winners will be highlighted as nominees and recognized for their important work during the weekend leading up to Super Bowl LV. The 2020 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year will be announced during NFL Honors, a primetime awards special to air the week of Super Bowl LV, on CBS.
All 32 nominees will receive a $40,000 donation in their name to their charity of choice. The winner of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of their choice. All donations are courtesy of the NFL Foundation and Nationwide.
Fans are encouraged to participate in Nationwide’s sixth annual Charity Challenge, a social media campaign designed to support and promote team nominees. Fans can vote on Twitter by using #WPMOYChallenge followed by their favorite nominee’s last name. The player whose unique hashtag is used the most between Dec. 10 and Jan 17 will receive a $25,000 contribution to their charity of choice, while the second and third place finishers will receive $10,000 and $5,000 donations, all courtesy of Nationwide. Hashtag information and official rules can be found at http://www.nfl.com/manoftheyear. New this year, fans can win NFL Shop gift cards and additional money for their favorite nominee’s charity. Each Monday during the #WPMOYChallenge, Nationwide will ask fans to respond on Twitter with their favorite nominee and one randomly selected fan each week will win a $100 NFL Shop gift card and $2,500 for their favorite nominee’s charity.
More information about the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award can be found at http://www.nfl.com/manoftheyear.
Miami Dolphins elevate Holley
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December 9, 2020
Miami Dolphins elevate Holley
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated safety Nate Holley to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement for Sunday’s game.
Holley made his NFL debut last week. He was signed by the Dolphins on Aug. 22, 2020 and has spent most of the season on Miami’s practice squad. Holley was with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League in 2019 and was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie. He also spent time in The Spring League (2018) and the Indoor Football League (2018) after he was in training camp with the Los Angeles Rams in 2018. Holley was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and three-year starter at Kent State.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Nate Holley |
S |
6-0 |
210 |
12/5/94 |
1 |
Kent State ’17 |
Toledo, Ohio |
FA, ‘20 |
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 9, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have placed cornerback Jamal Perry on the reserve/COVID-19* list.
Perry has played in 10 games with one start for the Dolphins this season, totaling 17 tackles (11 solo), one pass defensed and five special teams stops (two solo). He joined the Dolphins on Feb. 15, 2019 and has started seven games for the team over the past two seasons (2019-20). Perry originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Philadelphia on May 11, 2017.
*This new reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. If a player falls into either of these categories, their club is required to immediately place the player on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Per agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, clubs are not permitted to comment on a player’s medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether a player is in quarantine or is positive for COVID-19.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 5, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated running back Myles Gaskin off injured reserve. The team also elevated safety Nate Holley as a COVID-19 replacement for Sunday’s game.
Gaskin has played in seven games with five starts for the Dolphins this season. He has 100 carries for 387 yards (3.9 avg.) and two touchdowns. Gaskin also has 30 receptions for 198 yards (6.6 avg.). A second-year pro, Gaskin originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (234th overall) by Miami in the 2019 NFL draft. He finished his collegiate career as Washington’s all-time leading rusher with 5,323 yards.
Holley was signed by the Dolphins on Aug. 22, 2020. He spent the 2019 season with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League and was named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Rookie. Holley also spent time in The Spring League (2018) and the Indoor Football League (2018) after he was in training camp with the Los Angeles Rams in 2018. Holley was a four-year letterman (2013-16) and three-year starter at Kent State.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Myles Gaskin |
RB |
5-10 |
194 |
2/15/97 |
2 |
Washington ’19 |
Lynnwood, Wash. |
D7b, ‘19 |
| Nate Holley |
S |
6-0 |
210 |
12/5/94 |
1 |
Kent State ’17 |
Toledo, Ohio |
FA, ‘20 |
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 4, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have placed running back Matt Breida on the reserve/COVID-19* list.
Breida has played in nine games with one start for the Dolphins this season. He has 47 carries for 168 yards (3.6 avg.) and nine receptions for 96 yards (10.7 avg.). The Dolphins previously acquired Breida in a trade with San Francisco on April 25, 2020. He also played three years (2017-19) with the 49ers. Breida originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with San Francisco on May 4, 2017.
*This new reserve list category was created for a player who either tests positive for COVID-19 or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons. If a player falls into either of these categories, their club is required to immediately place the player on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Per agreed upon NFL-NFLPA policy, clubs are not permitted to comment on a player’s medical status other than referring to roster status. Clubs may not disclose whether a player is in quarantine or is positive for COVID-19.
