Miami Dolphins waive Ledbetter
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April 21, 2020
Miami Dolphins waive Ledbetter
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived defensive end Jonathan Ledbetter with a non-football injury designation.
Ledbetter joined the Dolphins as an undrafted college free agent on May 9, 2019 and made the active roster coming out of training camp. He started the season opener vs. Baltimore and made four tackles (one solo) with half a sack before suffering a season-ending injury. He was placed on injured reserve on Sept. 12, 2019.
Miami Dolphins Foundation Announces 50/50 Raffle Benefitting COVID-19 Relief for Local Hospitals
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April 20, 2020
Miami Dolphins Foundation Announces 50/50 Raffle Benefitting COVID-19 Relief for Local Hospitals
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins Foundation has announced a virtual 50/50 raffle to support COVID-19 response efforts for local hospitals in South Florida. The raffle will begin on Monday, April 20 at 4 p.m. and end at the conclusion of the 2020 NFL Draft on Saturday, April 25.
“The Miami Dolphins Foundation is excited to take our 50/50 raffle virtual this year to raise critical funds for COVID-19 relief efforts in South Florida,” Miami Dolphins Foundation Executive Director Jesse Marks said. “This is an opportunity for our fans to give back, while being a part of the festivities and excitement surrounding the 2020 NFL Draft.”
Through the 50/50 raffle, fans can obtain a ticket virtually from home and enter the draw to win half of the 50/50 jackpot, while the other half will benefit COVID-19 relief initiatives. 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.
For more information and to enter to win, visit dolphins5050.com.
Miami Dolphins waive 6 players
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April 18, 2020
Miami Dolphins waive 6 players
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have waived linebacker Jake Carlock, linebacker Jamal Davis II, wide receiver Andy Jones, cornerback Linden Stephens, defensive tackle Gerald Willis and wide receiver Terry Wright.
Carlock joined the Dolphins’ practice squad on Nov. 12, 2019 and spent the remainder of the season there. He also spent time last year on the N.Y. Giants practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Giants on May 2, 2019.
Davis II was signed by Miami off Tennessee’s practice squad on Dec. 10, 2019 and appeared in three games for the Dolphins. He spent the offseason and training camp with Houston and originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Texans on May 10, 2019.
Jones spent two stints on Miami’s practice squad in 2019 after spending the offseason and training camp with Detroit. He’s played in 11 NFL games with three starts, making one appearance for Houston in 2017 and 10 appearances with three starts for Detroit from 2017-18. Jones has 11 receptions for 80 yards (7.3 avg.) and one touchdown in his career. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Dallas on May 6, 2016.
Stephens was signed by Miami off Seattle’s practice squad on Dec. 7, 2019 and appeared in three games, making three solo tackles. He spent last offseason and training camp with Denver. Stephens originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with New Orleans on May 3, 2018.
Willis was promoted to Miami’s active roster on Nov. 20, 2019 and played in two games, making two assisted tackles. He spent two stints on Miami’s practice squad last year and was with Baltimore during the offseason and training camp. The University of Miami product originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Baltimore on May 3, 2019.
Wright joined the Dolphins’ practice squad on Nov. 27, 2019 after spending time on Seattle and Pittsburgh’s practice squads. He spent the offseason program and training camp with Seattle. Wright originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Seattle on May 3, 2019.
Miami Dolphins Alumni Restaurateurs Team Up to Provide Food Relief
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April 16, 2020
Miami Dolphins Alumni Restaurateurs Team Up to Provide Food Relief
$250,000 grant from Miami Dolphin owner Stephen Ross to seed larger community effort, all while helping to keep restaurant employees working
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Four former Miami Dolphin stars who are engaged in the food service industry have teamed up to provide free meals to vulnerable populations who have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, all while helping to keep workers from their restaurants employed.
John Offerdahl (Offerdahl’s Off-The-Grill), Kim Bokamper (Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill), Bob Brudzinski (Bru’s Room Sports Grill) and legendary Coach Don Shula have teamed up to provide lunch and dinner options to the most at-risk.
The program, made possible by a $250,000 grant from Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross through the Miami Dolphins Foundation, lays the groundwork for a multi-faceted program designed to keep as many people fed as possible, all while keeping food service industry workers employed.
In order to apply for emergency meal kits, interested non-profit organizations may email FEEDTHENEEDSouthFlorida@gmail.com. Once the organization and their request are vetted, they will be notified as to the specifics of meal drop-offs pending need and available funds.
“The magnitude of the impact of both the health and economic crisis on our most vulnerable populations cannot be overstated,” said John Offerdahl. “Many of these individuals simply do not have the resources and the physical means to provide food for their families. This grant is an initial step towards a much broader effort to help at-risk populations, all while keeping food service employees working.”
The program brings individually pre-wrapped meals to vetted 1st responders, healthcare and non-profit organizations at a designated drop-off location. This allows for social distancing and creates the most hygienic environment. The organizations then distribute the meals to their constituents. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are available.
To support these efforts, go to www.handofffoundation.org to make a 100% tax-deductible donation. Money will feed the needs of 1st responders, healthcare workers, as well as vulnerable families in our communities right here in South Florida.
As Coach Shula says, “In life, as in football… It takes a team!”
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Miami Dolphins to Host Virtual 2020 NFL Draft Party presented by Bud Light Seltzer
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April 6, 2020
Miami Dolphins to Host Virtual 2020 NFL Draft Party presented by Bud Light Seltzer
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Due to concerns regarding COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Miami Dolphins today announced it will host a virtual 2020 NFL Draft party presented by Bud Light Seltzer on Thursday, April 23 in the Official Miami Dolphins Fans Group on Facebook. By joining the group, members will gain access to exclusive draft content, including interviews with draft picks, Q&As with current players and live video analysis from Dolphins analysts.
“While we remain vigilant of the ongoing situation that continues to impact so many, we hope the Facebook virtual draft party will bring fans together to celebrate our new players and interact with the team from their own homes,” said Miami Dolphins Vice President of Marketing Laura Sandall. “We look forward to welcoming the draft picks to South Florida and introducing them to the community when it is safe to do so.”
For more information, please visit Dolphins.com/Draft.
Miami Dolphins re-sign Colbert; add 10 unrestricted free agents
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March 21, 2020
Miami Dolphins re-sign Colbert; add 10 unrestricted free agents
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have re-signed safety Adrian Colbert and signed the following 10 unrestricted free agents: safety Clayton Fejedelem (Cincinnati), guard Ereck Flowers (Washington), linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (Philadelphia), running back Jordan Howard (Philadelphia), cornerback Byron Jones (Dallas), center Ted Karras (New England), defensive end Shaq Lawson (Buffalo), defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (Kansas City), linebacker Elandon Roberts (New England) and linebacker Kyle Van Noy (New England).
Colbert joined the Dolphins on Nov. 20, 2019 and played in six games with five starts last season. He totaled 20 tackles (14 solo), two passes defensed and two special teams stops for Miami. Colbert also spent time with Seattle in 2019. He played two seasons (2017-18) for San Francisco after they drafted him in the seventh round (229th overall) of the 2017 NFL draft. For his career, Colbert has played in 27 games with 17 starts, totaling 72 tackles (58 solo), eight passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He finished his collegiate career at the University of Miami.
Fejedelem (pronounced FEDGE-uh-lemm) has played in all 64 games of his four-year NFL career (2016-19), all with Cincinnati. He has recorded 80 tackles (55 solo), one interception, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in his career. Fejedelem also has 36 career special teams stops (21 solo). He originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (245th overall) by Cincinnati in the 2016 NFL draft.
Flowers has played in 75 career games with 71 starts since entering the NFL as a first-round pick (ninth overall) by the N.Y. Giants in the 2015 NFL draft. He started all 16 games at left guard last year for Washington. Flowers is a Miami native and attended Norland Senior High School in Miami Gardens, where he helped the school win the 2011 state championship. He went on to play collegiately at the University of Miami, where he was a second-team All-ACC selection as a junior in 2014.
Grugier-Hill (pronounced KAH-moo GREW-jay Hill) has played in 54 career games with 16 starts over four seasons (2016-19) with Philadelphia. He has totaled 66 career tackles (49 solo), one sack, one interception, two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Grugier-Hill also has 30 career special teams stops (25 solo). He helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LII at the end of the 2017 season. Grugier-Hill originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (208th overall) by New England in the 2016 NFL draft.
Howard has played in 57 career games with 48 starts over the past four seasons. He spent three years with Chicago (2016-18) and one with Philadelphia (2019). Howard has totaled 897 career carries for 3,895 yards (4.3 avg.) and 30 touchdowns. Through the air, he’s added 82 receptions for 637 yards (7.8 avg.) and two receiving touchdowns. As a rookie in 2016, Howard was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team and earned a Pro Bowl selection after totaling 1,313 rushing yards. He originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (150th overall) by Chicago in the 2016 NFL draft.
Jones has played in 79 career games with 73 starts, missing just one game in his five seasons with Dallas (2015-19). He totaled 326 tackles (251 solo), two interceptions, 44 passes defensed and three forced fumbles. Jones was selected to the Pro Bowl following the 2018 season and earned second-team All-Pro honors that year after he posted 65 tackles (54 solo) and 14 passes defensed. He originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (27th overall) by Dallas in the 2015 NFL draft.
Karras (pronounced CARE-us) has played in 60 NFL games with 20 starts over four seasons (2016-19) with New England. He started 15 games at center in 2019 and was also the starting center for the AFC Wild Card game vs. Tennessee. In his four seasons with the Patriots, Karras helped the team win two Super Bowls (LI and LIII). He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (221st overall) by New England in the 2016 NFL draft.
Lawson played in 50 games with 17 starts over the past four seasons (2016-19) with Buffalo. He totaled 108 tackles (63 solo), 16.5 sacks, 10 passes defensed and five forced fumbles. Lawson had a career-high 6.5 sacks in 2019. He originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (19th overall) by Buffalo in the 2016 NFL draft.
Ogbah (pronounced AWG-buh) has played in 50 career games with 44 starts over his four-year NFL career. He spent his first three seasons in Cleveland (2016-18) and last year in Kansas City (2019), where he helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV. Ogbah has posted 154 career tackles (93 solo), 18 sacks, 20 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (32nd overall) by Cleveland in the 2016 NFL draft.
Roberts has played in 60 career games with 33 starts over four seasons (2016-19) with New England. He has totaled 202 tackles (118 solo), four sacks, six passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Roberts has also played in 10 postseason games with seven starts and helped the Patriots win Super Bowls LI and LIII. He originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (214th overall) by New England in the 2016 NFL draft.
Van Noy has played in 81 career games with 52 starts in six NFL seasons (2014-19). He has 279 tackles (192 solo), 17.5 sacks, two interceptions, 10 passes defensed, five forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in his career. Van Noy joined New England in a midseason trade from Detroit in 2016. In his three-plus seasons with the Patriots, Van Noy won two Super Bowls (LI and LIII). He originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (40th overall) by Detroit in the 2014 NFL draft.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Adrian Colbert |
S |
6-2 |
205 |
10/6/93 |
4 |
Miami (FL) ’17 |
Wichita Falls, Texas |
FA, ‘19 |
| Clayton Fejedelem |
S |
6-0 |
205 |
6/2/93 |
5 |
Illinois ‘16 |
Lemont, Ill. |
UFA, ’20 (Cin.) |
| Ereck Flowers |
G |
6-6 |
329 |
4/25/94 |
6 |
Miami (FL) ’15 |
Miami, Fla. |
UFA, ’20 (Was.) |
| Kamu Grugier-Hill |
LB |
6-2 |
230 |
5/16/94 |
5 |
Eastern Illinois ‘16 |
Papakolea, Hawaii |
UFA, ’20 (Phi.) |
| Jordan Howard |
RB |
6-0 |
224 |
11/2/94 |
5 |
Indiana ‘16 |
Gardendale, Ala. |
UFA, ’20 (Phi.) |
| Byron Jones |
CB |
6-0 |
205 |
9/26/92 |
6 |
Connecticut ‘15 |
New Britain, Conn. |
UFA, ’20 (Dal.) |
| Ted Karras |
C |
6-4 |
305 |
3/15/93 |
5 |
Illinois ’16 |
Indianapolis, Ind. |
UFA, ’20 (NE) |
| Shaq Lawson |
DE |
6-3 |
267 |
6/17/94 |
5 |
Clemson ‘16 |
Central, S.C. |
UFA, ’20 (Buf.) |
| Emmanuel Ogbah |
DE |
6-4 |
275 |
11/6/93 |
5 |
Oklahoma State ’16 |
Houston, Texas |
UFA, ’20 (KC) |
| Elandon Roberts |
LB |
6-0 |
238 |
4/22/94 |
5 |
Houston ’16 |
Port Arthur, Texas |
UFA, ’20 (NE) |
| Kyle Van Noy |
LB |
6-3 |
250 |
3/26/91 |
7 |
BYU ‘14 |
Reno, Nev. |
UFA, ’20 (NE) |
Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins Pledge $500,000 to Support Elderly and Youth Impacted by COVID-19
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March 20, 2020
Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins Pledge $500,000 to Support Elderly and Youth Impacted by COVID-19
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins announced a pledge of $500,000 to help meet critical needs for elderly and youth in the community as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. These funds will be used to support school meal programs for Broward County Public Schools and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, relief efforts led by churches in Miami Gardens and to bolster programs from Feeding South Florida to provide access to food for underserved populations in the area.
“This is obviously an unprecedented situation that is affecting everyone; and affecting some people a lot more than others. We want to help those who are most vulnerable and those right here in our backyard,” said Miami Dolphins Vice Chairman and CEO Tom Garfinkel. “We will continue to monitor the situation with our community partners and strongly encourage everyone to stay home and follow the CDC guidelines. We will get through this together.”
In addition, the team will work with Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ partners that are on the front lines responding to the outbreak. Details around these programs will be shared once finalized.
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
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March 18, 2020
Miami Dolphins make roster moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have released safety Reshad Jones and waived the following players: center/guard Evan Brown, cornerback Rashard Causey, tackle Chidi Okeke and wide receiver T.J. Rahming. The team also released/failed physical linebacker Mike Hull and waived/non-football injury defensive tackle Kendrick Norton.
Brown joined the Dolphins on Dec. 4, 2019 after spending multiple stints on the N.Y. Giants’ practice squad. He played in three games for the Dolphins and one for the Giants last year. Brown originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Giants on May 11, 2018.
Causey was signed to Miami’s practice squad on Dec. 12, 2019. He spent part of training camp with Denver and Atlanta and was with Atlanta for the offseason program. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Atlanta on April 29, 2019.
Hull played in 43 games with five starts for the Dolphins from 2015-18. He missed the entire 2019 season after being placed on the physically unable to perform list. In his career, Hull has recorded 48 tackles (33 solo), one interception, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery. He also had 30 special teams stops (20 solo). Hull originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent on May 8, 2015.
Jones played 10 seasons (2010-19) with the Dolphins, appearing in 128 games with 113 starts. He recorded totals of 763 tackles (588 solo), 10.5 sacks, 21 interceptions, 55 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries. Jones ranks second in team history with six defensive touchdowns and his 10.5 career sacks are second-most by a defensive back in Dolphins history. He earned Pro Bowl selections following the 2015 and 2017 seasons and was a co-recipient of the 2015 Dan Marino Team MVP Award. Jones originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (163rd overall) by the Dolphins in the 2010 NFL draft.
Norton spent the entire 2019 season on the non-football injury list. He was on Miami’s active roster for two weeks in 2018 but was inactive for both games. Prior to that, Norton spent 14 games on Carolina’s practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (242nd overall) by Carolina in the 2018 NFL draft. Norton played collegiately at the University of Miami.
Okeke spent most of the 2019 season on Miami’s practice squad after the Dolphins added him on Sept. 10, 2019. He spent training camp with Kansas City and part of the offseason program with Washington. Okeke originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Washington on April 30, 2019.
Rahming joined the Dolphins on Aug. 20, 2019 after spending part of training camp with Washington. He spent the entire 2019 season on Miami’s practice squad. Rahming originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Washington on April 30, 2018.
