Howard selected to Pro Bowl
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December 21, 2020
Howard selected to Pro Bowl
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The National Football League today announced that Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard has been selected to start for the AFC team in the 2021 Pro Bowl.
It is the second Pro Bowl selection of Howard’s career. He was also named a Pro Bowl starter following the 2018 season.
Howard leads the NFL with nine interceptions this season and his 21 interceptions since 2017 are the most in the league. His nine this year are second in Dolphins history and the most since 1967, when cornerback Dick Westmoreland had 10. The last time an NFL player had nine interceptions in a season was Chicago’s Tim Jennings in 2012, when he also had nine. If Howard gets one more interception this season, he will match the Dolphins’ record and be the first NFL player since San Diego’s Antonio Cromartie (10) in 2007 to post double-digit interceptions in the same season.
Howard has also been productive outside of intercepting passes. His 17 passes defensed this season are tied for second in the NFL and he forced a fumble in last week’s win vs. New England.
Howard is the fourth cornerback in Dolphins history to earn multiple Pro Bowl selections and third to be chosen as a starter, joining Sam Madison (1999-2002), Patrick Surtain (2002-04) and Brent Grimes (2013-15). Madison started the Pro Bowls following the 1999-2001 seasons while Surtain started the Pro Bowls following the 2002-03 seasons. This marks the sixth time in the past eight years the Dolphins have had a member of the secondary earn a Pro Bowl selection.
Miami Dolphins waive Callaway
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December 21, 2020
Miami Dolphins waive Callaway
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived wide receiver Antonio Callaway.
Callaway was promoted from Miami’s practice squad on Nov. 18, 2020 and played in five games with one start for the Dolphins. He totaled two receptions for 20 yards (10.0 avg.). Callaway previously spent time with Cleveland (2018-19) after originally entering the NFL as a fourth-round pick (105th overall) by the Browns in the 2018 NFL draft.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 19, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated wide receiver Isaiah Ford to the active roster for Sunday’s game. The team also elevated tight end Chris Myarick as a COVID-19 replacement.
Ford has played in 16 games in his NFL career, all with Miami (2018-20). He’s totaled 41 receptions for 428 yards (10.4 avg.) and has one carry for 11 yards. Ford was traded by Miami to New England on Nov. 3, 2020 before the Patriots waived him on Dec. 5, 2020. He signed with the Dolphins’ practice squad on Dec. 14, 2020. Ford originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (237th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft.
Myarick has played in two NFL games but not recorded 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.
| No. |
Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| 84 |
Isaiah Ford |
WR |
6-2 |
201 |
2/9/96 |
3 |
Virginia Tech ’17 |
Jacksonville, Fla. |
FA, ‘20 |
| 85 |
Chris Myarick |
TE |
6-5 |
261 |
10/6/95 |
1 |
Temple ’19 |
Elkins Park, Pa. |
FA, ‘19 |
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 18, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated cornerback Jamal Perry off the reserve/COVID-19* list.
Perry has appeared in 10 games with one start for the Dolphins this season, totaling 17 tackles (11 solo) and one pass defensed. He also has five special teams stops (two solo). Perry has played in 24 games with seven starts over the past two seasons (2019-20) for the Dolphins. He 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.
| No. |
Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| 33 |
Jamal Perry |
CB |
5-10 |
180 |
10/23/94 |
2 |
Iowa State ’17 |
Houston, Texas |
FA, ‘19 |
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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December 16, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated running back Matt Breida off the reserve/COVID-19* list.
Breida has played in nine games with one start for the Dolphins this season, totaling 47 carries for 168 yards (3.6 avg.) and catching nine passes for 96 yards (10.7 avg.). He joined the Dolphins in a trade with San Francisco on April 25, 2020. During his career, Breida has played 52 games with 19 starts. He spent three seasons with the 49ers (2017-19). 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.
| No. |
Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| 22 |
Matt Breida |
RB |
5-10 |
194 |
2/28/95 |
4 |
Georgia Southern ’17 |
Brooksville, Fla. |
T, ’20 (SF) |
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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December 16, 2020
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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.
| No. |
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 |
