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Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

December 3, 2019

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have been awarded wide receiver Trevor Davis off waivers from Oakland and running back Zach Zenner off waivers from Arizona. The team placed running back Kalen Ballage on injured reserve and waived safety Montre Hartage.

Davis is in his fourth NFL season after stints in Green Bay (2016-19) and Oakland (2019). During his career, Davis has played in 40 NFL games with four starts, catching 16 passes for 205 yards (12.8 avg.) and one touchdown. He also has six carries for 86 yards (14.3 avg.) and one score. As a returner, Davis has 54 career kickoff returns for 1,202 yards (22.3 avg.) and 53 career punt returns for 560 yards (10.6 avg.). He originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (163rd overall) by Green Bay in the 2016 NFL draft.

Zenner has played five NFL seasons with three different organizations – Detroit (2015-18), New Orleans (2019) and Arizona (2019). He has played in 40 career games with six starts and totaled 177 carries for 683 yards (3.9 avg.) and eight touchdowns. Zenner has also added 29 receptions for 282 yards (9.7 avg.) and has 11 special teams tackles (nine solo) during his career. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Detroit on May 8, 2015.

Ballage played in 12 games with six starts for the Dolphins this year, totaling 74 carries for 135 yards (1.8 avg.) and three touchdowns. He also had 14 receptions for 63 yards (4.5 avg.). Ballage originally entered the NFL as a fourth-round pick (131st overall) by the Dolphins in the 2018 NFL draft.

Hartage made his NFL debut last week with the Dolphins after spending most of the season on the practice squad. He was originally signed by Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 9, 2019 and waived in the final roster cut on Sept. 1, 2019. Hartage played collegiately at Northwestern, where he was a four-year letterman (2015-18) and three-year starter.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Trevor Davis WR 6-1 188 7/4/93 4 California ’16 Martinez, Calif. Wai., ’19 (Oak.)
Zach Zenner RB 5-11 224 9/13/91 5 South Dakota St. ’15 Eagan, Minn. Wai., ’19 (Ari.)
Miami Dolphins sign Rowe to contract extension   Download PDF version

December 2, 2019

Miami Dolphins sign Rowe to contract extension

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed cornerback Eric Rowe to a contract extension through the 2022 season.

Rowe joined the Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent from New England on March 14, 2019. He has played in all 12 games with 11 starts this season and totaled a career-high 59 tackles (39 solo). His seven passes defensed this year are one shy of his career high. Rowe originally entered the NFL as a second-round pick (47th overall) by Philadelphia in the 2015 NFL draft.

Miami Dolphins promote Hartage to active roster   Download PDF version

November 30, 2019

Miami Dolphins promote Hartage to active roster

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have promoted safety Montre Hartage to the active roster and waived cornerback Xavier Crawford.

Hartage is making his first appearance on an NFL active roster. He was signed by Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 9, 2019 and waived in the final roster cut on Sept. 1, 2019. Hartage played collegiately at Northwestern, here he was a four-year letterman (2015-18) and three-year starter. As a senior in 2018, Hartage was a first-team All-Big Ten selection and was tied for third in the conference with 15 passes defensed.

Crawford was awarded off waivers to the Dolphins on Oct. 29, 2019 and appeared in one game with the team but did not record any stats. He was a sixth-round pick (195th overall) by Houston in the 2019 NFL draft and played four games for the Texans. Crawford played one season collegiately at Central Michigan (2018) after transferring from Oregon State.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Montre Hartage S 6-0 190 6/16/97 R Northwestern ’19 Cordele, Ga. FA, ‘19
Miami Dolphins Feed More Than 8,500 Throughout South Florida With Thanksgiving Meals   Download PDF version

November 27, 2019

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Miami Dolphins Feed More Than 8,500 Throughout South Florida With Thanksgiving Meals

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. – The Miami Dolphins continued their longstanding tradition of assisting the community and those in need during the 2019 season. Players, cheerleaders, alumni and staff collaborated to feed more than 8,500 members of the South Florida community throughout November.

“We look to impact and unite the South Florida community in ways that are meaningful and engaging throughout the year and always seek opportunities to give back during the holiday season,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said.  “We have committed leadership in Stephen Ross, Tom Garfinkel and Chris Grier who recognize our role as stewards in the community to make this Thanksgiving enjoyable for everyone.”

Miami Dolphins Thanksgiving distribution events included:

  • As part of the Miami Dolphins FOOTBALL UNITES™ Bigs in Blue program, Dolphins rookies joined youth from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami and local law enforcement officers to participate in the Dolphins Kids Cook-off presented by Publix on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The group gathered for an evening of fellowship and bonding through an interactive cooking class and the students received $100 Publix gift card to help with groceries for the upcoming holiday season.
  • In partnership with Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez and Miami-Dade Commissioners, the Miami Dolphins distributed turkeys and gift cards to more than 600 families throughout Miami-Dade County. The distributions kicked off with Dolphins’ alumni, Youth and Community Programs Manager Troy Drayton along with Youth Programs Ambassador Twan Russell, cheerleaders and Dolphins staff distributing 50 turkeys to the students of Mater Elementary with Commissioner Jose Diaz on Monday, Nov. 18. Miami Dolphins alumni Troy Drayton, Senior Vice President of Special Projects and Alumni Relations Nat Moore and Twan Russell joined Miami-Dade County Mayor Gimenez later that afternoon to distribute 100 additional turkeys to Curly’s House of Style in Liberty City, Miami.
  • Miami Dolphins alumni Elmer Bailey and Larry Ball, cheerleaders and the Dolphins met with students of the Leadership Learning Center at St. John Bosco and distributed 50 turkeys on Friday, Nov. 22.
  • The Miami Dolphins and Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard provided Thanksgiving meals to 20 local youth and their families at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, Nov. 25. The Publix meal boxes included a turkey and sides and were distributed to pre-selected families from Generational Cure, a FOOTBALL UNITES™ community partner.
  • Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Davon Godchaux and teammates hosted the first-ever Chauxdown for Thanksgiving dinner in collaboration with Publix for 70 youth from FOOTBALL UNITES™ partnering programs 5000 Role Models, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, Boys & Girls Club Miami, the Palm Beach Sheriffs’ Office, Pridelines, North Miami Police Athletic League (PAL), North Miami Beach PAL, Trayvon Martin Foundation, The Mavuno Project, Urban League of Broward County and YWCA on Monday, Nov. 25. Additionally, each child went home with a Publix gift card to help with groceries for the upcoming holiday season.
  • Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores, players Matt Haack, Trent Harris, Jonathan Ledbetter, Raekwon McMillan, Nik Needham, T.J. Rahming, Eric Rowe, Jake Rudock, Jason Sanders, De’Lance Turner, Andrew Van Ginkel, J’Marcus Webb and Jomal Wiltz along with T.D., the Miami Dolphins Women’s Organization and staff in collaboration with Feeding South Florida lined up to distribute 500 Thanksgiving meals from Publix to local families in the South Florida area on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Purchased through player donations, the traditional meal kits were capable of feeding a household of 6-8 people and consisted of a turkey, fresh produce and sides.
  • Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins teamed up with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department to surprise families throughout Fort Lauderdale and deliver Publix Thanksgiving meal boxes on Tuesday Nov. 26.
  • Miami Dolphins alumnus Donald Brown, cheerleaders and staff followed up by picking up and delivering 50 turkeys to Commissioner Rebeca Sosa’s District Office in West Miami on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
  • With the support of the Miami Dolphins, defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, defensive tackle Kendrick Norton and wide receiver Albert Wilson hosted additional turkey distributions throughout the South Florida community with Godchaux‘s distribution providing 200 turkeys, Norton’s distribution with 100 turkeys and Wilson’s event distributing 50 turkeys.

These events are 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 promote Ford to active roster   Download PDF version

November 27, 2019

Miami Dolphins promote Ford to active roster

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have promoted wide receiver Isaiah Ford to the active roster and placed wide receiver Jakeem Grant on injured reserve.

Ford is in his second stint on the team’s active roster this season. He played in three games and caught two passes for nine yards (4.5 avg.), the first two receptions of his career. Ford made his NFL debut for the Dolphins in 2018 and originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (237th overall) by Miami in the 2017 NFL draft.

Grant finished the season with 10 games played and two starts, totaling 19 receptions for 164 yards (8.6 avg.) and four carries for five yards (1.2 avg.) and one touchdown. Grant also had 23 kickoff returns for 578 yards (25.1 avg.) and one touchdown and five punt returns for six yards (1.2 avg.). His 101-yard kickoff return for a touchdown vs. Buffalo in Week 11 gave him a franchise-record four special teams return touchdowns in his career.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Isaiah Ford WR 6-2 194 2/9/96 2 Virginia Tech ’17 Jacksonville, Fla. D7, ‘17
The Miami Dolphins and Dairy Council of Florida Celebrate Continued Commitment to Youth Health & Wellness   Download PDF version

November 26, 2019

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The Miami Dolphins and Dairy Council of Florida Celebrate Continued Commitment to Youth Health & Wellness

MIAMI GARDES, FLA. – Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker along with alumnus Twan Russell, cheerleaders and T.D. in partnership with the Dairy Council of Florida surprised the students of Gratigny Elementary School in Miami-Dade County with a $10,000 grant as part of the partnership’s renewed commitment to the Hometown Grant Program in an effort to improve youth health and wellness on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

“The Miami Dolphins are stewards of South Florida and we have a responsibility to give back to our youth by sharing our resources and expressing the importance of education, eating healthy, exercising and making great choices so that the future and the people that make up South Florida are great,” Miami Dolphins Youth Programs Ambassador Twan Russell said. “This marriage between the Miami Dolphins and the Dairy Council of Florida through Fuel Up to Play 60 is a big initiative for us to make sure these kids have the nutrition to keep up with playing outside and also understanding what they need for their bodies to perform at their best.”

Funding from the grant was used for the school to purchase milk coolers to provide students with easier access to the different milk options available to them during breakfast and lunch as well as Nike sneakers for 257 students in an effort to promote both nutrition and physical activity through the Fuel Up to Play 60 program.

“We feel very fortunate that the Miami Dolphins share our commitment to health and wellness, and we are grateful for the generous donation,” Gratigny Elementary School Principal Bisleixis Tejeiro said. “This contribution will help strengthen our athletic program through physical activities and promoting healthy lifestyles. Our school will utilize the milk cooler to promote nutrition while our students are extremely happy with their new sneakers to have fun with and be active.”

Developed by the NFL and Fuel Up to Play 60 in 2014, the Hometown Grant initiative provides grants to support physical activity and nutrition programs in school districts in all 32 NFL markets. This is the 6th year for the Dairy Council of Florida and Miami Dolphins coming together to provide this grant.

“We are so excited to partner with Gratigny Elementary School 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 students make healthier choices in the future.”

Through the Hometown Grant 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. This year, Gratigny Elementary School of Miami-Dade County was selected to receive the funding. The school also made the commitment to actively participate in Fuel Up to Play 60, which is 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.

Miami Dolphins make roster moves   Download PDF version

November 20, 2019

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed safety Adrian Colbert off Seattle’s practice squad, activated linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel from injured reserve and promoted defensive tackle Gerald Willis from the practice squad. The team also placed wide receiver Gary Jennings, safety Reshad Jones and safety Bobby McCain on injured reserve.

Colbert played in 21 games with 12 starts for San Francisco over the past two seasons (2017-18). He totaled 52 tackles (44 solo), six passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. In 2019, Colbert spent the offseason and training camp with San Francisco and some time on Seattle’s active roster and practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (229th overall) by San Francisco in the 2017 NFL draft and played collegiately at the University of Miami.

Van Ginkel was Miami’s fifth-round pick (151st overall) in the 2019 NFL draft but was placed on injured reserve prior to playing in a regular-season game. He was a third-team All-Big Ten selection as a senior in 2018 at Wisconsin after totaling 60 tackles, 5.5 sacks, three passes defensed and two forced fumbles.

Willis has spent most of the season on Miami’s practice squad. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Baltimore on May 3, 2019 and spent the offseason and training camp with the Ravens. Willis played collegiately at the University of Miami, where he was a second-team All-American as a senior in 2018. He started all 12 regular-season games that season and led the ACC with 18 tackles for loss.

Jennings made his NFL debut last week for Miami but did not record any stats. He was awarded to the Dolphins off waivers from Seattle on Nov. 6, 2019. Jennings was a fourth-round pick (120th overall) by Seattle in the 2019 NFL draft. He finished his career at West Virginia ranked sixth in school history with 2,294 receiving yards.

Jones started four games for the Dolphins this season, making 27 tackles (17 solo) and one pass defensed. In his career, Jones has played in 128 games with 113 starts for the Dolphins, totaling 763 tackles (588 solo), 10.5 sacks, 21 interceptions, 55 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries. He originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (163rd overall) by Miami in the 2010 NFL draft.

McCain played in nine games with eight starts for the Dolphins this season, totaling 25 tackles (19 solo), two interceptions and three passes defensed. In his career, McCain has played in 71 games with 40 starts for the Dolphins, totaling 195 tackles (152 solo), four sacks, six interceptions, 25 passes defensed and one forced fumble. He originally entered the NFL as a fifth-round pick (145th overall) by Miami in the 2015 NFL draft.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Adrian Colbert S 6-2 205 10/6/93 3 Miami (FL) ’17 Mineral Wells, Texas FA, ‘19
Andrew Van Ginkel LB 6-4 242 7/1/95 R Wisconsin ’19 Rock Valley, Iowa D5, ‘19
Gerald Willis DT 6-2 300 8/23/95 R Miami (FL) ’19 New Orleans, La. FA, ‘19
Miami Dolphins Host FOOTBALL UNITES™ Palm Beach County Cultural Tour presented by Baptist Health   Download PDF version

November 19, 2019

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Miami Dolphins Host FOOTBALL UNITES™ Palm Beach County Cultural Tour presented by Baptist Health

DELRAY BEACH, FL – Miami Dolphins players Allen Hurns, Chris Myarick and Steven Parker, alumnus Lorenzo Hampton, cheerleaders and staff spent the day exploring Palm Beach County alongside local youth, community leaders and law enforcement at the Dolphins’ third FOOTBALL UNITES™ Cultural Tour presented by Baptist Health of the season to experience the richness and diversity of South Florida on Tuesday, November 19.

“It’s a good experience anytime you are able to get away from football. I love football, but at the end of the day sometimes you need some things to take your mind off it. Just being out here with the kids to experience different cultures — I feel like it’s really big for me,” Hurns said. “Seeing a different culture, how things were back in the day, I feel like it’s so great. Especially growing up in the neighborhood you were born in you are so secluded: you went to school and you played football. But didn’t get to see other communities, so coming out and seeing different heritages and different cultures I feel like that is a lot. These kids, they look up to a lot of us and seeing how they are able to come out on this tour, that’s great. That’s something we need to do more of because growing up in neighborhoods where there aren’t many resources, once you’re able to see more and be exposed to more, it’s a great feeling for kids.”

The tour, in partnership with Discover The Palm Beaches, Cultural Council of Palm Beach County as well as Greater Miami and Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureaus, began with a visit to the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum and Cornell Museum with a guided exploration through the surrounding historic neighborhoods along the way. The team enjoyed light refreshments from Delray Beach’s historic Donnie’s Restaurant and concluded the day with a visit to The Wick Theater and Costume Museum to tour their exhibition, enjoy a musical performance from The Music Man and eat lunch.

“Introducing the arts to our youth is a vital part of our mission, so we were delighted to partner with the Dolphins for this educational tour,” The Wick Theater and Costume Museum Vice President & Museum Curator Kimberly Wick said. “Cultivating a love of culture and history is a mission we share with the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program, and it was thrilling to see the reactions of today’s guests as they explored our Roaring 20’s exhibition and experienced live performances. We hope today’s adventure will instill in our youth a desire to connect with the cultural arts throughout their lives.”

These initiatives align with the organization’s goal to level the playing field through the power of teamwork 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 Miami 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.

These programs connect to the NFL’s Inspire Change platform, showcasing the collaborative efforts of players, owners and the league to create positive change in communities across the country and work with RISE – the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality – to eliminate racial discrimination, champion social justice and improve race relations. Information on the FOOTBALL UNITES™ program can be found here. To learn more about RISE, visit here. Fans can join the conversation with the NFL’S Inspire Change program by clicking here.

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