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.
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| Nate Holley |
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12/5/94 |
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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.
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| Nate Holley |
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210 |
12/5/94 |
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Kent State ’17 |
Toledo, Ohio |
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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.
Miami Dolphins promote Jones
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December 2, 2020
Miami Dolphins promote Jones
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have promoted defensive tackle Benito Jones to the active roster.
Jones has played in four games for the Dolphins in 2020, recording two tackles (one solo). He’s spent the rest of the season on Miami’s practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on April 29, 2020. Jones was a four-year letterman (2016-19) and three-year starter at Mississippi. He earned second-team All-SEC honors as a senior in 2019.
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| Benito Jones |
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6/10/97 |
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Mississippi ’20 |
Waynesboro, Miss. |
FA, ‘20 |
Miami Dolphins elevate Sinnett
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November 28, 2020
Miami Dolphins elevate Sinnett
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have elevated quarterback Reid Sinnett to the active roster for Sunday’s game.
Sinnett was signed to Miami’s practice squad on Sept. 14, 2020. He spent the offseason and training camp with Tampa Bay before he was waived on Sept. 8, 2020. Sinnett originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Tampa Bay on May 4, 2020. Sinnett threw for 3,528 yards as a senior in 2019 at San Diego, which was the second-most in a single season in team history.
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| Reid Sinnett |
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225 |
2/5/97 |
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San Diego ’20 |
Johnston, Iowa |
FA, ‘20 |
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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November 26, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have activated guard/tackle Jesse Davis and wide receiver Matt Cole off the reserve/COVID-19* list. Cole has been restored to the practice squad.
Davis has started all 10 games for the Dolphins this season at three different positions, with five starts at right tackle, four at left tackle and one at right guard. In 2017, he also started games at left guard, making him the third player in team history to start games at four different offensive line positions. He has played in 57 career games with 51 starts after joining the Dolphins practice squad on Nov. 22, 2016. Davis originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Seattle on May 2, 2015.
Cole has spent eight games on Miami’s practice squad. He joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on April 29, 2020. He was a four-year letterman (2016-19) and three-year starter at McKendree, where he set a school record with 1,618 career receiving 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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| Jesse Davis |
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310 |
9/15/91 |
4 |
Idaho ’15 |
Asotin, Wash. |
FA, ‘17 |
