Miami Dolphins Continue Hurricane Relief Efforts with Travel to Bahamas During Bye Week
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Miami Dolphins Continue Hurricane Relief Efforts with Travel to Bahamas During Bye Week
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA — In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, Stephen Ross and the Miami Dolphins announced a series of immediate and long-term rebuilding efforts for the Bahamas. The organization on Friday and Saturday during the bye week traveled to Nassau and Freeport, Bahamas to assist in relief efforts to the devastated areas and residents. These initiatives are part of a series of events designed to give long-term support to the region.
“The support of the Dolphins comes from the top. With Stephen Ross’ backing, and the organization dedicated to our efforts – a group of staff and our dedicated alumni were able to take our platform and serve this community that has supported our team for decades,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Alumni Relations Nat Moore said. “We have a community mission to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire. But the resilience of Bahamian people continues to inspire us. This is a long journey ahead for the islands, but their spirit and the support of the community will help in this long-term rebuilding effort.”
On Friday, Oct. 4, Dolphins alumni Mark Duper, Moore, Louis Oliver, Troy Drayton and Shawn Wooden, as well as Dolphins staff traveled to Nassau. During the visit, the group visited the Children’s Emergency Hostel to deliver supplies, serve food and interact with the youth in residence. The group visited a shelter and worked closely with World Central Kitchen to pack meals for those impacted in Abaco.
“We were thrilled to have the help of the Miami Dolphins team in the Bahamas. Thanks to incredible volunteers like them, we have been able to serve 30,000 meals a day — bringing hot, nutritious meals to those in need out of three kitchens across the islands,” shared Tim Kilcoyne, Director of Chef Operations for World Central Kitchen.
On Saturday, Oct. 5, alumni Duper, Jim Jensen, Moore, Oliver and Wooden along with mascot TD and Dolphins staff traveled to Freeport, Bahamas. The team traveled with Mission Resolve Foundation and The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to distribute fresh water and relief supplies. The group distributed generators, water and care packages to families in the community and visited with local children.
“On behalf of the Prime Minister, the Government and people of The Bahamas, we are grateful to both the Miami Dolphins organization and the Mission Resolve Foundation for their generous contributions of time and resources in our time of need,” said Senator Katherine Smith, NEMA Grand Bahama coordinator. “There is a large and loyal Dolphins fan base on Grand Bahama, so to have Dolphin legends on the island to help out is a boost to morale. Furthermore, I want to also acknowledge the selfless dedication and support from the many volunteers on Grand Bahama who have made this incredible operation possible, as well as the other community relief events across the island.”
The Dolphins also connected with World Central Kitchen to assist in meal prep and distribution. In addition, the team made a financial donation to assist Mission Resolve in these ongoing relief efforts.
“We can’t thank the Miami Dolphin’s enough for the extraordinary support and leadership they have brought to our Bahama relief efforts over past several weeks. The alumni and staff’s deep and genuine compassion for all of the children and families they have profoundly touched through these relief efforts has truly shown the world class and huge hearted champions the beloved Miami Dolphins represent,” Mission Resolve Co-Founder Patxi Pastor said. “The Dolphins have made an extraordinary impact in the Bahamian community and have brought so much joy and hope. We thank the Dolphins from the bottom of our hearts and are truly honored to collaborate with this amazing team.”
These efforts are in addition to collection drives that took place at Hard Rock Stadium during the month of September around Dolphins home games and the Brazil vs. Colombia soccer match.
Miami Dolphins Announce Week 4 Play Football Award Winners
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October 1, 2019
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Miami Dolphins Announce Week 4 Play Football Award Winners
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced their Play Football Week 4 award winners in a program designed to celebrate youth football in South Florida. For each home game, the Dolphins will identify a high school coach of the week, high school player of the week, youth player of the week and team mom of the week. The high school coach of the week selection will celebrate those with long-standing tenure in the coaching community, paying tribute to Don Shula’s 50th season with the Miami Dolphins organization.
Award recipients will receive tickets to a Dolphins home game, be presented with a plaque on the field at Hard Rock Stadium and receive acknowledgement of their accomplishment in the game program and through the Dolphins’ social media platforms. The Dolphins also will recognize a team of the week who will be on field during the national anthem.
The program concludes at the Dolphins-Bengals game where the Dolphins will honor yearly award winners in all categories with the exception of the team of the year.
Week 4 Winners:
- High School Coach of the Week: Byron Walker from Archbishop McCarthy High School. Walker’s head coaching career began 43 years ago at Glades Day School in Belle Glade, Florida, where he coached from 1977-1991. Walker won three football state championships and eight consecutive trips to the state finals. His success lead him to American Heritage in Plantation where he served as the athletic director and head coach from 1992-2010 and led the Patriots to 14 state playoffs and one state championship appearance. In 2011, Walker became the head coach at Archbishop McCarthy, where he has led the Mavericks to two playoff appearances in nine years. In 2018, Walker was inducted into the Palm Beach County Sports Hall of Fame. He was also inducted into the Florida Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2003.
- High School Player of the Week: Brian Smith from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Smith rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning catch on the final play in a 30-26 win over rival Monarch High School.
- Youth Player of the Week: Ja’vion Florence from the Cannonball Youth Club Wolverines 6U of the Miami Xtreme Youth Football League. Florence had three carries and three touchdowns in a win over the Kendall Hammock Warriors.
- Team Mom of the Week: Tara Gochin from the Parkland Rangers 10U of Gold Coast Pop Warner. This is Gochin’s second season as a team mom and she has proved herself extremely instrumental in the day-to-day activities of the team. She is available at every practice making sure the players are hydrated and taken care of. On game day, Gochin makes sure that all of the players are properly dressed and ready to play. On top of that, she also keeps the parents in the know as far as game schedules and timing of activities for the day.
- Team of the Week: Belen Jesuit Preparatory School.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.
Miami Dolphins Celebrate Dolphins Alumni Weekend presented by Baptist Health
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Miami Dolphins Celebrate Dolphins Alumni Weekend presented by Baptist Health
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins celebrated Alumni Weekend presented by Baptist Health from Sept. 27 – Sept. 29, 2019, to recognize the individuals throughout the years in association with the strong tradition of the organization.
“This weekend is a celebration of the comradery, tradition and history of the Miami Dolphins alumni,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Special Projects & Alumni Relations Nat Moore said. “We want to honor those who have dedicated their time on the field for the Dolphins’ organization, and what better way than to have them come together for Alumni Weekend presented by Baptist Health so that they can share memories with one another and make new ones together.”
Alumni Weekend presented by Baptist Health kicked off with the annual Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament presented by Waste Management on Friday, Sept. 27 followed by the Alumni Weekend Party presented by the Hard Rock Hotel on Saturday, Sept. 28.
2019 Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament Winners
Scramble – Rodney Barreto, Ben Eisenberg, Scott Harris and Lawrence Taylor
Closest to the Pin – Jeff Weaver
Women’s Longest Drive – Valeria Brannen
Men’s Longest Drive – Adam Roush
As part of the weekend, the Dolphins extended the opportunity for all alumni to participate in a private pregame tailgate with their families as well as a halftime presentation at Hard Rock Stadium at the Sunday, Sept. 29 Chargers vs. Dolphins home game powered by South Florida Ford.
These initiatives are in part of the NFL’s 100th celebration and align with the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s commitment toward leveling the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida Community.
Miami Dolphins awarded Sutherland off waivers
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Miami Dolphins awarded Sutherland off waivers
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they were awarded center/guard Keaton Sutherland off waivers from Cincinnati and placed linebacker James Crawford on injured reserve.
Sutherland made his NFL debut last week at Buffalo after Cincinnati promoted him from the practice squad on Sept. 17, 2019. He was waived by the Bengals on Aug. 31, 2019 and spent the first two weeks of the season on their practice squad. Sutherland originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Cincinnati on May 10, 2019. He was a four-year letterman (2015-18) at Texas A&M.
Crawford was awarded off waivers to Miami on Sept. 3, 2019 and played in all three games this season for the Dolphins, totaling one tackle. He spent the 2018 season with Green Bay, where he played in all 16 games and had nine special teams stops (eight solo) and one fumble recovery. Crawford played at the University of Illinois and is a native of nearby Deerfield Beach, Florida, where he played at St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
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Flower Mound, Texas |
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Miami Dolphins promote Ford
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Miami Dolphins promote Ford
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have promoted wide receiver Isaiah Ford to the active roster and placed guard Danny Isidora on injured reserve.
Ford was Miami’s seventh-round pick (237th overall) in the 2017 NFL draft and played in one game for the Dolphins in 2018 but did not record any statistics. He spent most of the 2018 season and the first three weeks of the 2019 season on the team’s practice squad. Ford missed the 2017 season after being placed on injured reserve in training camp.
Isidora was traded from Minnesota to Miami on Aug. 30, 2019 and started the first three games of the season for the Dolphins. He has played in 24 NFL games with six starts over three seasons after spending his first two years (2017-18) with the Vikings. Isidora originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (180th overall) by Minnesota in the 2017 NFL draft. He’s a native of nearby Weston, Florida and attended Cypress Bay High School.
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Miami Dolphins sign Donnal
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Miami Dolphins sign Donnal
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they signed tackle Andrew Donnal and released defensive end Tank Carradine.
Donnal has played in 29 games with six starts over four NFL seasons. In 2018 with Detroit, Donnal played in two contests. He appeared in six games with Baltimore in 2017. From 2015-16, he played in 21 games with six starts for the Rams. Donnal originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (119th overall) by the Rams in the 2015 NFL draft.
Carradine originally joined the Dolphins on Feb. 15, 2019 before being released on Aug. 31, 2019. He re-joined the Dolphins on Sept. 12, 2019 and played in Week 2 vs. New England, totaling three tackles (one solo). Carradine originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (40th overall) by San Francisco in the 2013 NFL draft. He has played in 46 career games with eight starts, totaling 80 tackles (56 solo), 5.5 sacks and one forced fumble.
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FA, ‘19 |
Miami Dolphins Donate Equipment to the Piper High School Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program
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Miami Dolphins Donate Equipment to the Piper High School Football Team as Part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins surprised the Piper High School football team with equipment to help create a safer and healthier environment for their programs. The donated equipment included Dolphins branded shirts, footballs, cleats, blocking shields and a JUGS machine. The team also had the opportunity to hear from Dolphins alum and Senior Vice President, Special Projects, Alumni Relations & Advisor to CEO Nat Moore, Director of Team Security and Piper High School alum Drew Brooks and Dolphins alum and Youth Programs Manager Troy Drayton.
“I really want to thank the Dolphins for everything they’ve done for this program by donating equipment,” Miami Dolphins alum and Piper High School Assistant Football Coach Kevin Burnett said. “It really gives us an upper hand in competition and gives the kids something to look forward to helping them be competitive on and off the field.”
“To have the Dolphins out here was an awesome experience. The mere fact that the kids had the chance to hear from professionals about what it takes to get to the next level and have this equipment donated to them is just monumental for our program,” Piper High School Head Football Coach Gary Moise said. “One of the things that we focus on is Heads Up Football and having this equipment definitely allows us to do that with the sleds to teaching proper tackling to teaching proper blocking. It’s going to allow us to play in a safe environment, teach better techniques and we have everything that we need to compete.”
This is the ninth Junior Dolphins Equipment Donation this year. The Dolphins also made a donation to Pahokee High School, Felix Varela Senior High School, Stranahan High School and Ronald W. Reagan Doral High School in April and South Broward High School, Santaluces Community High School and Miami Beach Senior High School in May. In 2018, the Dolphins made donations to Miramar High School in May, Pompano Beach High School in July, Booker T Washington in August, Spanish River High School, Key West High School, Marathon High School and Coral Shores High School in September and Glades Central Community High School in November.
The Junior Dolphins program encourages youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The Junior Dolphins program is designed to give kids access to learn the fundamentals of football using the NFL’s top resources. To grow the game, the Junior Dolphins program will work to educate coaches, parents and youth on the health and safety of football with a strong emphasis on character development. Junior Dolphins is building the next generation of Dolphins Fans.
This event is part of an ongoing series of the #DolphinsHuddlefor100 service projects as part of the NFL’s 100th celebration. The NFL has invited fans, players, clubs and employees to join Huddle for 100, an effort to inspire 1 million people to volunteer 100 minutes of their time to make meaningful contributions to their communities. These activities are in connection with the Miami Dolphins’ initiative to level the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community. For more information on the NFL Huddle and to see volunteer opportunities with the Dolphins, visit https://www.miamidolphins.com/community/specialteams.
Miami Dolphins awarded Charlton off waivers
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Miami Dolphins awarded Charlton off waivers
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they were awarded defensive end Taco Charlton off waivers from Dallas and waived guard/tackle Bryan Witzmann.
Charlton played in 27 games with seven starts for Dallas over the past two seasons (2017-18). He totaled 46 tackles (28 solo), four sacks, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Charlton originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (28th overall) by Dallas in the 2017 NFL draft.
Witzmann was signed by the Dolphins on Sept. 14, 2019. He played in 37 NFL games with 20 starts and had 10 appearances with seven starts last year for Chicago. In two seasons with Kansas City (2016-17), he played in 27 games with 13 starts. Witzmann spent this offseason and training camp with Cleveland. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Houston on May 16, 2014.
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Wai., ’19 (Dal.) |
