Miami Dolphins sign Shaheen to contract extension
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October 28, 2020
Miami Dolphins sign Shaheen to contract extension
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed tight end Adam Shaheen to a contract extension through the 2022 season.
Shaheen was acquired by the Dolphins in a trade with Chicago on July 26, 2020. He’s played in six games with two starts for Miami this season, catching five passes for 58 yards (11.6 avg.) and two touchdowns. During his career, Shaheen has played in 33 games with 15 starts, catching 31 passes for 307 yards (9.9 avg.) and six touchdowns. He originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (45th overall) by Chicago in the 2017 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins elevate Jones
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October 17, 2020
Miami Dolphins elevate Jones
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated defensive tackle Benito Jones to the active roster for tomorrow’s game.
Jones 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. Jones was a four-year letterman (2016-19) and three-year starter at Mississippi, where he played in all 48 games of his collegiate career with 36 starts. He earned second-team All-SEC honors as a senior in 2019 after he led all SEC nose tackles with 30 tackles.
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| Benito Jones |
DT |
6-1 |
316 |
6/10/97 |
R |
Mississippi ’20 |
Waynesboro, Miss. |
FA, ‘20 |
Miami Dolphins place Godchaux on injured reserve
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October 16, 2020
Miami Dolphins place Godchaux on injured reserve
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have placed defensive tackle Davon Godchaux on injured reserve.
Godchaux was a fifth-round pick (178th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft. He has played in 52 career games with 42 starts, totaling 179 tackles (100 solo), three sacks, two passes defensed and one forced fumble. He started five games for the Dolphins in 2020, totaling 16 tackles (10 solo). Godchaux was the team’s 2019 Nat Moore Community Service Award winner and Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee.
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 |
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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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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.
