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.
Miami Dolphins Announce $1 Million Dollar Commitment to Minority Owned Restaurants as part of Foundation Food Relief Program
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September 9, 2020
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Miami Dolphins Announce $1 Million Dollar Commitment to Minority Owned Restaurants as part of Foundation Food Relief Program
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – After a successful launch to the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program on June 1, Owner Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins Foundation announced that 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.
“The African American community has been disproportionately impacted by the effects of the pandemic,” said Tom Garfinkel, Miami Dolphins Vice Chairman and CEO. “We wanted to be intentional in supporting minority-owned businesses right here in our backyard, while working to mitigate the growing problem of food insecurity.”
Ross and the organization invested $2 million in the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program. The program received a $1 million gift from the Lennar Foundation and is working 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 atdolphins.com/meals.
Quotes from restaurants previously involved in the Food Relief Program
- Matari & Ruth Bodie and Lorna Westmoreland, Owners of Lorna’s Caribbean & American Grill
- “Lorna’s Caribbean & American Grill, along with others, has experienced difficult times financially in this pandemic and through the Miami Dolphins Foundation 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. Lorna’s thanks the Miami Dolphins for this opportunity and for introducing or restaurant to a whole new people. May this organization continue the support of Lorna’s Caribbean & American Grill as well as the beautiful city of Miami Gardens. The Dolphins have been so good to a lot of our restaurants in Miami Gardens, not just Lorna’s. Making sure we have work on a weekly basis is such a blessing.”
- Prancetta & Rawn Washington, Owners Arline’s Seafood Restaurant
- “It has been such an honor to work with the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program because it has allowed us the opportunity to be of service to our community during this tumultuous time. Being a partner with this organization has helped our business tremendously even in the midst of such uncertainty, which is something we will always be grateful for. We would like to express our unprecedented gratitude to the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program for allowing us to be a part of this amazing act of service within our community.”
- Harry Harrell, Co-owner of Tom Jenkins’ Bar-B-Q
- “As with most restaurants, it has been extremely difficult to just keep the doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of our hardest hit areas of business has been catering due to the fact that large groups can’t get together so there have not been many business meetings, family gatherings or picnics for us to cater. The Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program has been a godsend for our business and the community. This program has given us opportunities that just would not exist during times like these. The amazing funding provided by Stephen Ross has allowed so many families to have hot meals that they would not normally be able to afford. This partnership has helped my business to keep my doors open. I’m extremely proud of the Miami Dolphin Organization for being sensitive to the needs of the community and small black businesses like myself. This partnership is truly trendsetting. I have also been a Miami Dolphin fan my whole life and it gives me even greater joy to know that my team cares about black businesses and they prove it by putting their money where their mouth is. Thanks for caring.”
- Kathy Johnson, Owner of Kathy’s Catering and Event Planning
- “I am still in disbelief at how this pandemic created such a life changing experience for me and my business. I created this company back in 2008 and prior to COVID-19 I was working a team of 10 staff every day, contracted by schools, providing 350 meals daily to local organizations and catering for radio stations and artists. When the pandemic hit the schools closed, I had no shows to book and no one reached out to small businesses so we were forced to shut down and I was ready to give up and close my doors because I had nothing to offer. Since I began working with the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program, it allowed me to open my heart and reopen my doors to give back to those who have given so much to me. Thanks to Stephen Ross and Tom Garfinkel, I have a job, my staff have jobs and they have helped this minority owned business out of a dark space. This is the best organization, tremendously it has opened the doors for small local business owners. The Miami Dolphins stepped up to a government level to help small business expand and we are very grateful.”
- Alex Hernandez, Owner of El Exquisito
- “Having an opportunity to partner up with the Miami Dolphins is any native Miamian’s dream. The Miami Dolphins Food Relief Program was to our business the equivalent of winning a small lottery while at the same time sharing that prize with the rest of the community. This food program helped feed many individuals and was also responsible for bringing back most of my staff which was furloughed due to the heavy toll COVID-19 has caused the restaurant industry. I believe Mr. Ross has provided a lifeline for small businesses like ours. This lifeline extends far beyond the monetary and it brings hope knowing our community cares. Although this might be just a speck in the grand scheme of things, one of these meals might have fed a child whose next meal was nowhere in sight. Please continue giving because this program is necessary. The Miami Dolphins are showing us how big their hearts are for this community. It’s also done with class every step of the way. These are two things you can’t buy.”
- Shirleen Ingraham, Owner of Jackson’s Soul Food
- “Ever since the COVID -19 pandemic, business has been very hard for Jackson’s Soul Food. With two locations and one in the airport that was under construction, we had to close our Overtown location temporarily and only operate out of the Opa-Locka location in an attempt to keep all of our employees employed and had to alter hours since our dining room was the bulk of our revenue. Thanks to the Food Relief Program led by the Miami Dolphins Foundation open along with our great customers that come for take-out we have been able to keep our business and our employees while providing and preparing good hearty meals to the community.”
- Shawn lowers & Danielle Perry, Owners of Reggae Beets Gourmet Food Truck
- “We are forever grateful for the amazing opportunity to partner with the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program during these uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic Just when things seemed gloomy and helpless for the entire South Florida community, the Miami Dolphins under the steadfast leadership of owner Stephen Ross stepped up in a major way by orchestrating one of the most magnificent community programs in South Florida history. The Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program helped our business tremendously by giving us a much needed boost in revenue but more importantly, it fed thousands of families in need of assistance and we couldn’t be more humbled and honored to have been a part of such a major initiative as giving back is a major part of the Reggae Beets Brand. Being lifelong Miami DolFans, we’ve always rooted for the football team and this community initiative feels like we just won the Super Bowl and Stephen Ross is the MVP (Most Valuable Person). Thanks again for such an amazing opportunity and we are looking forward to working with the organization in the future in various capacities.”
- Herbert Coleman, COO & Chef of SEED Miami
- “From the first day that we heard about the Miami Dolphins Foundation and Mr. Ross’s commitment to support small businesses in the community we were very impressed by his kindness and generosity, SEED is so honored and proud to be a part of the Dolphins Food Fleet Program with Truist Bank and the Miami Dolphin Foundation’s Food Relief Program. To be able to feed our community during these trying time was more than just a blessing for those we served but also for us and our employees. Partnering with the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Dolphins Foundation allowed us to meet some absolutely amazing community service heroes, i.e. Big Brothers & Big Sisters, 5000 Role Models, the Mavuno Project and the United Way of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Often times the tireless efforts of community service heroes are overlooked. But partnering with the Miami Dolphins shined a light on the necessity of community service, human kindness and generosity in a time such as this. Thank you Miami Dolphins, Stephen Ross and Tom Garfinkel for allowing SEED to be a part of the Dolphins family.”
- Betty Taylor, owner of Betty’s Soul Food Restaurant
- “This has been a terrific experience. With everything that has been going on, the Food Relief Program really helped me through COVID and get my business back in order. I wasn’t making any money and business became very slow but the orders we received through this program helped me get back on track, gain new customers and keep my business rolling. I thank God for them and anything I could do to help I would do it with no problem. Thank you so very much.”
- Anthony Barber, CEO of Troy’s BarBeQue
- “Partnering with the Miami Dolphins has been an opportunity of a lifetime. The opportunity to share in our gift with people that are suffering through an economic crisis has made the workload light and fulfilling for our team. It’s one thing to make a donation however to actually be out handing out the food is more rewarding than the pay itself. To see the looks within the eyes means everything to me when handing out the meals and I’m thankful that as a business we are in a position that we can do this and assist the community. So many businesses are closing their doors and I can’t stress enough how the reward of being selected has helped us keep people employed but also helped the community at large at the same time. We are very grateful to the Miami Dolphins and the opportunity to teamwork with them and we look forward to other opportunities as well.”
Minority Owned Restaurants in Food Relief Program
Adams Catering
Arline’s Restaurant & Seafood
Betty’s Soulfood Restaurant
Black Swan Café
Brothers BBQ
Captain Jerk Restaurant & Lounge
Ceasar’s Famous Ribs
Chef Creole
Chef Holmes Smokin Bones
Chef Kathy’s Catering
Chef Tally World Famous Jerk Chicken
Chicken House
Don Toston
Dunns River Island Café
El Exquisito
Garden of Soulfood
Groovin’ Bean Coffee Bar & Lounge
Grown
Home Style Restaurant
iKrave
iSeefood Miami
I Am Latin Cafe
Ivory’s Take Out
Jackson Soul Food
Jacky’s Café
Jerk Cuisine
Lorna’s Caribbean & American Grill
Lovelys On The Go
Manger Creole
Mexico 1810 Restaurant
Nana’s SapiBon Creole Bakery & Restaurant
Nate’s Barbeque Catering
NoMi Bar And Grill
Pastime Restaurant
Pink Sub
Reggae Beats Food Truck
Restaurant El Trovador
Rib Shack
S & J Catering
Seed Miami Food Truck
SHUCKIN AND JIVIN
Smart Bites To Go
Smoothie Express
Strictly Wings
Sunday’s Eatery
The Licking
Tom Jenkins BBQ
Troy’s Barbeque
World Famous House of Mac
Miami Dolphins Announce Gameday Theater at Hard Rock Stadium and Virtual Membership Pass Presented by Bud Light
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September 9, 2020
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Miami Dolphins Announce Gameday Theater at Hard Rock Stadium and Virtual Membership Pass Presented by Bud Light
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced a new Gameday Theater at Hard Rock Stadium and Virtual Membership Pass for the 2020 season. The experiences presented by Bud Light will offer fans two unique ways to enjoy Dolphins games and further engage with the team. The Gameday Theater at Hard Rock Stadium will use the existing outdoor theater setup that has been operating since June to broadcast Dolphins home and away games on the complex’s fountain plaza video board, providing a self-contained, socially distant entertainment environment for 386 people.
The Virtual Membership Pass, exclusively available to current Dolphins season ticket members, will include a second screen experience with a gameday stadium show, trivia, giveaways, stats and team content. The second screen experience will be available starting with the first regular season home game on September 20 when the Dolphins face the Buffalo Bills.
“It’s a fundamental human need to enjoy life’s experiences together with other people,” said Miami Dolphins Vice Chairman and CEO Tom Garfinkel. “The Gameday Theater will allow 386 fans to enjoy games in a safe environment where they can be socially distant and socially present at the same time. The Virtual Membership Pass uses technology to simulate the in-stadium entertainment show wherever a fan might be, to bring them closer to other fans and provide a richer experience.”
Seating options for the Gameday Theater will include bean bag loungers and private cabana shells with up to four guests, living room boxes with up to eight guests, a south lawn sports bar with a table and lounge pods and a gameday café dining area. Mobile food and beverage ordering will also be available with delivery right to guests’ seats. Dolphins season ticket members will have access to exclusive discounts and benefits at the theater. A designated entrance for theater guests will open two hours before kickoff and dedicated parking for both early and late arrival will be available.
Additionally, the Virtual Membership Pass benefits will continue year-round and include player and alumni appearances, discounts and promotions, special events and additional perks. Virtual Membership Pass cards will be available and can be placed in an Apple or Google wallet.
The team previously announced a maximum of 13,000 fans will be allowed at the first regular season home game on September 20 when the Dolphins face the Buffalo Bills. Season ticket members will have first priority to purchase tickets based on their tenure. All season ticket members will have the option to roll their 2020 payments into the 2021 season and retain all of their tenure, seats and associated benefits, and any season ticket members who may be considered at-risk based on CDC guidelines will be strongly encouraged to exercise the 2021 option and stay at home in 2020.
Miami Dolphins Foundation Announces Virtual 50/50 Raffle to Benefit South Florida Community
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September 8, 2020
Miami Dolphins Foundation Announces Virtual 50/50 Raffle to Benefit South Florida Community
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Foundation today announced a Virtual 50/50 Raffle to support foundation initiatives benefitting the South Florida community. The Virtual 50/50 Raffles will begin on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. during the 2020 season and continue through Sundays, where the winner will be drawn in the fourth quarter of each game. Fans can enter the raffle’s newest virtual format at Dolphins5050.com and participate from the comfort of their own homes.
“The Miami Dolphins 50/50 Raffle provides many non-profit and community organizations in South Florida with funding through grants from the Miami Dolphins Foundation,” Miami Dolphins Foundation Executive Director Jesse Marks said. “We are excited to present this season’s raffle in an all-digital format and expand our raffles’ reach to Dolphins fans worldwide.”
The schedule for the Miami Dolphins Foundation Virtual 50/50 Raffle is as follows:
Raffle 1: Week 1 @ New England Patriots
- Benefitting the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program
Raffle 2: Week 2 vs. Buffalo Bills
- Benefitting the Miami Dolphins Foundation
Raffle 3: Week 4 vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Benefitting Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC)
- Secondary prize: Miami Dolphins autographed CBS4 cleats customized by Soles by Sir
Raffle 4: Miles Away Mega Raffle Bundle: Week 5 @ San Francisco 49ers + Week 6 @ Denver Broncos
- Benefitting the Miami Dolphins Foundation
Raffle 5: LA vs. MIA: Best Coast Raffle Bundle: Week 7 vs. Los Angeles Chargers + Week 8 vs. Los Angeles Rams
- Benefitting the Miami Dolphins Foundation
Raffle 6: Upset the Jets Raffle Bundle: Week 10 vs. New York Jets + Week 11 @ New York Jets
- Benefiting the Miami Dolphins Foundation
Raffle 7: Week 12 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
- Benefitting the Miami Dolphins Foundation
Raffle 8: Week 13 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- Benefitting the Miami Dolphins Foundation
Raffle 9: Week 14 vs. New England Patriots
- Benefitting the Miami Dolphins Foundation
Raffle 10: Fins Finish First! Raffle Bundle: Week 15 @ Las Vegas Raiders + Week 16 @ Buffalo Bills
- Benefitting the Miami Dolphins Foundation
Through the 50/50 Raffle, fans can obtain a ticket virtually and enter the draw to win half of the 50/50 jackpot, while the other half will benefit the South Florida community through Miami Dolphins Foundation initiatives including the Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program and the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC). These efforts align with the Miami
Dolphins Foundations’ mission of leveraging the power of sports and entertainment to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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September 7, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed the following 17 players to the practice squad:
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Ahmed, Salvon |
RB |
5-11 |
197 |
12/30/98 |
R |
Washington ’20 |
Kirkland, Wash. |
Wai., ’20 (SF) |
| Callaway, Antonio |
WR |
5-11 |
200 |
1/9/97 |
3 |
Florida ’18 |
Miami, FL |
FA, ’20 |
| Coe, Nick |
DE |
6-5 |
291 |
8/12/97 |
R |
Auburn ’20 |
Asheboro, N.C. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Cole, Brian |
S |
6-2 |
205 |
4/3/97 |
R |
Mississippi St. ’20 |
Saginaw, Mich. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Cole, Matt |
WR |
5-10 |
197 |
11/7/96 |
R |
McKendree ’20 |
Chicago, Ill. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Davis, Javaris |
CB |
5-8 |
183 |
12/26/96 |
R |
Auburn ’20 |
Jacksonville, Fla. |
Wai., ’20 (KC) |
| Hayes, Tae |
CB |
5-9 |
188 |
8/19/97 |
2 |
Appalachian St. ’19 |
Decatur, Ala. |
Wai., ’19 (Jax.) |
| Holley, Nate |
S |
6-0 |
210 |
12/5/94 |
1 |
Kent State ’17 |
Toledo, Ohio |
FA, ‘20 |
| Hubbard, Jonathan |
T |
6-5 |
305 |
8/17/97 |
R |
Northwestern St. ’20 |
Kilgore, Texas |
FA, ‘20 |
| Johnson, Kylan |
LB |
6-2 |
230 |
12/23/96 |
R |
Pittsburgh ’20 |
Dallas, Texas |
FA, ‘20 |
| Jones, Benito |
DT |
6-1 |
316 |
11/27/97 |
R |
Mississippi ’20 |
Waynesboro, Miss. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Merritt, Kirk |
WR |
6-0 |
214 |
1/5/97 |
R |
Arkansas State ’20 |
Destrehan, La. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Myarick, Chris |
TE |
6-5 |
261 |
10/6/95 |
1 |
Temple ’19 |
Elkins Park, Pa. |
FA, ‘19 |
| Queiroz Neto, Durval |
G |
6-4 |
330 |
8/27/92 |
1 |
None |
Diamantino, Brazil |
FA, ’19 (IPP)* |
| Render, Tyshun |
DE |
6-4 |
248 |
3/28/97 |
R |
Middle Tenn. St. ’20 |
Newnan, Ga. |
FA, ’20 |
| Rudock, Jake |
QB |
6-2 |
212 |
1/21/93 |
4 |
Michigan ’16 |
Weston, Fla. |
FA, ‘19 |
| Webster, Ken |
CB |
5-11 |
191 |
6/19/96 |
2 |
Mississippi ’19 |
Decatur, Ga. |
Wai., ’19 (NE) |
* international player practice squad exemption
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have acquired wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. and a 2021 sixth-round pick from the Las Vegas Raiders in exchange for a 2021 fourth-round pick.
Bowden Jr. originally entered the NFL as a third-round pick (80th overall) by Las Vegas in the 2020 NFL draft. Bowden was a three-year letterman (2017-19) and two-year starter at Kentucky, where he played in 39 career games with 25 starts. He won the Paul Hornung Award for the nation’s most versatile player as a junior in 2019. Bowden was a first-team All-American and first-team All-SEC selection that season after he totaled 185 carries for 1,468 yards (7.9 avg.) and 13 touchdowns, and caught 30 passes for 348 yards (11.6 avg.) and one touchdown. Bowden Jr. also started at quarterback for Kentucky’s final eight games, totaling 403 passing yards and three touchdowns.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Lynn Bowden Jr. |
WR |
5-11 |
204 |
10/14/97 |
R |
Kentucky ’20 |
Youngstown, Ohio |
T, ’20 (LV) |
Additionally, the following players were waived:
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Ahmed, Salvon |
RB |
5-11 |
197 |
12/30/98 |
R |
Washington ’20 |
Kirkland, Wash. |
Wai., ’20 (SF) |
| Borders, Breon |
CB |
6-0 |
189 |
7/22/95 |
2 |
Duke ’17 |
Statesville, N.C. |
Wai., ’20 (Pit.) |
| Bryant, Brandin |
DT |
6-3 |
294 |
9/16/93 |
1 |
FAU ’16 |
Omaha, Neb. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Calhoun, Shaq |
G |
6-3 |
310 |
2/20/96 |
2 |
Mississippi St. ’19 |
Pleasant Grove, Ala. |
FA, ’19 |
| Cole, Matt |
WR |
5-10 |
197 |
11/7/96 |
R |
McKendree ’20 |
Chicago, Ill. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Harris, Trent |
LB |
6-2 |
255 |
9/17/95 |
2 |
Miami (FL) ’18 |
Winter Park, Fla. |
Wai., ’19 (NE) |
| Hayes, Tae |
CB |
5-9 |
188 |
8/19/97 |
2 |
Appalachian St. ’19 |
Decatur, Ala. |
Wai., ’19 (Jax.) |
| Holley, Nate |
S |
6-0 |
210 |
12/5/94 |
1 |
Kent State ’17 |
Toledo, Ohio |
FA, ‘20 |
| Hubbard, Jonathan |
T |
6-5 |
305 |
8/17/97 |
R |
Northwestern St. ’20 |
Kilgore, Texas |
FA, ‘20 |
| Isidora, Danny |
G |
6-3 |
313 |
6/5/94 |
4 |
Miami (FL) ’17 |
Weston, Fla. |
T, ’19 (Min.) |
| Jennings, Gary |
WR |
6-1 |
205 |
3/7/97 |
2 |
West Virginia ’19 |
Stafford, Va. |
Wai., ’19 (Sea.) |
| Johnson, Kylan |
LB |
6-2 |
230 |
12/23/96 |
R |
Pittsburgh ’20 |
Dallas, Texas |
FA, ‘20 |
| Jones, Andy |
WR |
6-1 |
217 |
6/28/94 |
2 |
Jacksonville ’16 |
Clermont, Fla. |
FA, ‘19 |
| Jones, Benito |
DT |
6-1 |
316 |
11/27/97 |
R |
Mississippi ’20 |
Waynesboro, Miss. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Merritt, Kirk |
WR |
6-0 |
214 |
1/5/97 |
R |
Arkansas State ’20 |
Destrehan, La. |
FA, ‘20 |
| Myarick, Chris |
TE |
6-5 |
261 |
10/6/95 |
1 |
Temple ’19 |
Elkins Park, Pa. |
FA, ‘19 |
| Queiroz Neto, Durval |
DT |
6-4 |
330 |
8/27/92 |
1 |
None |
Diamantino, Brazil |
FA, ’19 (IPP) |
| Render, Tyshun |
DE |
6-4 |
248 |
3/28/97 |
R |
Middle Tenn. St. ’20 |
Newnan, Ga. |
FA, ’20 |
| Rosen, Josh |
QB |
6-4 |
220 |
2/10/97 |
3 |
UCLA ’18 |
Manhattan Beach, Calif. |
T, ’19 (Ari.) |
| Sutherland, Keaton |
C/G |
6-5 |
315 |
2/12/97 |
2 |
Texas A&M ’19 |
Flower Mound, Texas |
Wai., ’19 (Cin.) |
| Webster, Ken |
CB |
5-11 |
191 |
6/19/96 |
2 |
Mississippi ’19 |
Decatur, Ga. |
Wai., ’19 (NE) |
| Wieting, Nate |
TE |
6-4 |
244 |
2/20/97 |
R |
Iowa ’20 |
Rockford, Ill. |
Wai., ’20 (Cle.) |
The following player was waived/injured:
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Brooks, Nate |
DB |
6-0 |
192 |
9/5/96 |
1 |
North Texas ’19 |
Whitehouse, Texas |
FA, ‘19 |
The following player was waived/injury settlement:
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Ballage, Kalen |
RB |
6-2 |
225 |
12/22/95 |
3 |
Arizona State ’18 |
Denver, Colo. |
D4b, ‘18 |
