Miami Dolphins Recognize World Cancer Day Visiting Pediatric Cancer Patients at Alex’s Place at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
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February 5, 2020
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Miami Dolphins Recognize World Cancer Day Visiting Pediatric Cancer Patients at Alex’s Place at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Miami Dolphins wide receiver Allen Hurns and linebacker Raekwon McMillan visited pediatric cancer patients at alex’s place at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center to sign autographs, take photos and distribute gifts in recognition of World Cancer Day on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
“To see these kids with great energy goes to show that whatever you are going through in life may not be as bad as it seems because they are going through a lot more in here while keeping a smile on their faces and it shows that by keeping a positive mindset we can work through anything,” McMillan said. “It feels good to come back and the kids actually remember my face and some of the conversations we’ve had last time we are bringing them back up so I like coming back to check on them to see how they are doing.”
The Dolphins have visited alex’s place multiple times over the years. The patients, ranging from 6-18 years old and all of whom are receiving treatment for cancer and blood diseases, had the opportunity to interact and take photos with Hurns and McMillan.
“It makes us feel good knowing that people care about us just to spend time because we are here twice a week so it’s a good breakup of the week so we can have a little fun while we are here,” Kimberly Perry said.
“The fact that they chose to come here and provide their support is very emotional and uplifting for the kids fighting cancer as well as the staff and I think it’s a great reflection of the Miami Dolphins team and the spirit that these players have,” Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Stephen Nimer, MD, said.
This visit is in advance of the Miami Dolphins annual Dolphins Cancer Challenge, the DCC 10, slated for Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. This marks the tenth edition of the popular community event that raises funds for innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, a part of UHealth — the University of Miami Health System. The signature event will include five bike routes through South Florida and a run/walk 5K presented by Ambetter – extending the opportunity for cancer fighters to be of all ages and all capabilities.
Founded in 2010 by the Miami Dolphins Organization as the signature initiative of the Foundation’s health impact area and has become the largest fundraising event in the NFL. The DCC’s purpose is to improve people’s lives through financial support for innovative cancer research at Sylvester, South Florida’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center. Sylvester is now among the top cancer centers in the United States and joins a highly select group as one of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in the state of Florida and one of just 71 across the nation. Since its inception, the DCC has raised more than $32.5 million, donating 100 percent of participant-raised funds to Sylvester. These initiatives align with the Miami Dolphins Foundation’s commitment of leveraging the power of sports and entertainment to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community.
For additional information, call (305) 943-6799 or visit www. DolphinsCancerChallenge.com.
The NFL & Miami Dolphins Surprise Local Youth and High School Football Coaches with Tickets to Super Bowl LIV
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January 29, 2020
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The NFL & Miami Dolphins Surprise Local Youth and High School Football Coaches with Tickets to Super Bowl LIV
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – On January 27th, the NFL and Miami Dolphins surprised four local youth and high school football coaches on-stage at Super Bowl Opening Night presented by BOLT24 with tickets to Super Bowl LIV. The NFL Super Bowl Ticket Giveaway Program recipients included Booker T. Washington Senior High School Head Coach Earl Tillman, Calvary Christian High School Head Coach Kirk Hoza, Fort Lauderdale High School Head Coach Richard Dunbar and Hollywood PAL Director Patrick Agenor. Additionally, youth football players and cheerleaders from Miami PAL had the opportunity to walk on-stage with each team’s captains and head coach and youth football players from the Liberty City Warriors greeted the teams.
“We are so excited to show our appreciation for some of our South Florida coaches for their dedication to youth athletes and provide them with a memorable experience surrounding Super Bowl LIV here in Miami,” said Miami Dolphins Director of Youth Programs and Camps RaShauna Hamilton. “Our Junior Dolphins program strives to celebrate the game of football year-round and this has been a remarkable opportunity to showcase our talented coaches and players with the NFL community.”
“Year-round, coaches play a tremendous role in shaping players’ lives, both on and off the field,” said NFL Vice President of Youth and High School Football Strategy Roman Oben. “It was an honor to recognize four local area coaches and surprise them with Super Bowl LIV tickets. We look forward to celebrating the entire youth and high school football community with the Miami Dolphins as part of tremendous ongoing efforts in South Florida.”
For the third consecutive year, to show appreciation for those who have made the NFL’s past 100 seasons remarkable, the league and clubs are giving back to long-time fans by providing opportunities to attend Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Throughout the season, the NFL and all 32 clubs have been surprising fans and distributing 500 tickets to Super Bowl LIV.
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 promote Boyer, add 5 assistant coaches
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January 20, 2020
Miami Dolphins promote Boyer, add 5 assistant coaches
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have promoted Josh Boyer to defensive coordinator and hired the following assistants: Chan Gailey as offensive coordinator, Robby Brown as quarterbacks coach, Austin Clark as outside linebackers coach, Curt Kuntz as assistant defensive backs coach and Steve Marshall as offensive line coach.
Boyer is entering his 15th season as an NFL coach and second with the Dolphins after he was named defensive pass game coordinator/cornerbacks coach on Feb. 8, 2019. He helped the Dolphins pass defense improve significantly throughout his first season in Miami. The Dolphins improved from 296.3 pass yards per game allowed in the first four games of the 2019 season to 251.1 pass yards per game allowed following the Week 5 bye. Cornerback Nik Needham was signed as an undrafted college free agent and finished the season second among NFL rookies with 11 passes defensed. His 10 passes defensed in the final eight games of the season were tied for the fifth-most among all NFL players in that span.
“Josh and I have coached together for 14 years,” Head Coach Brian Flores said. “He is smart, innovative, a great teacher and a strong communicator.”
Gailey is entering his 21st season as an NFL coach and second stint as offensive coordinator for the Dolphins after he served in that role from 2000-01. In his first stint as Dolphins offensive coordinator, the Dolphins won 11 games in back-to-back seasons and made the playoffs each year. This is Gailey’s fifth job as an NFL offensive coordinator. He most recently was offensive coordinator for the New York Jets from 2015-16. Gailey has also served as head coach for the Buffalo Bills (2010-12), Georgia Tech (2002-07), the Dallas Cowboys (1998-99), Samford University (1993), the Birmingham Fire (1991-92) and Troy State (1983-84).
“Chan is innovative and well respected around the NFL as a great teacher and offensive mind. I know from competing against him how tough his offenses are to defend. I look forward to the leadership and experience his years as a head coach and directing offenses will bring to our staff,” Flores said.
Brown is entering his fifth season as an NFL coach and has experience working on both sides of the ball. He spent four years with the New York Jets (2015-18) serving as an offensive quality control coach from 2015-16 and defensive assistant from 2017-18. Brown was most recently a special assistant to the head coach and senior offensive analyst at West Virginia in 2019. He was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Valdosta State from 2009-12, helping the team win the 2012 NCAA Division II National Championship.
Clark is a first-time NFL coach. He spent the past two seasons (2018-19) as the defensive line coach at Illinois. In 2019, he helped Illinois reach its first bowl game since 2014. Clark mentored junior Oluwole Betiku Jr., who tied for seventh in the Big Ten with nine sacks despite playing in just 10 games. His sack total was also tied for seventh in single-season school history. Clark served as assistant defensive line/outside linebackers coach at Southern California from 2016-17.
Kuntz is also a first-time NFL coach. He spent the past eight seasons (2012-19) as the head coach at Struthers High School in Struthers, Ohio. During his eight years there, Kuntz compiled a 53-31 record, won a conference championship and led the Wildcats to four playoff appearances, including three times in the past four seasons.
Marshall is entering his 11th season as an NFL coach. In his last six seasons coaching in the NFL, his offensive line units ranked in the top 10 in the league in sacks allowed on four occasions and the top half of the league five times. Marshall’s most recent NFL job was with the New York Jets, where he served as offensive line coach from 2015-17. He has spent 40 years coaching offensive linemen, including 29 years at the collegiate level.
Miami Dolphins Host Girls Flag Football Combine presented by Nike
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January 14, 2020
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Miami Dolphins Host Girls Flag Football Combine presented by Nike
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – On January 11th, the Miami Dolphins hosted the Girls Flag Football Combine presented by Nike at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. The premier camp and training event for high school girls flag football players featured eight teams that participated in individual and team skills challenges as well as 7-on-7 play.
Dr. Michael M. Krop, Miami Central, Miami Edison and Miami Senior will compete in a championship competition on January 31st at the Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
“This elite experience allows the next generation of athletes to showcase both their individual and team talents in a fun and competitive environment, which truly aligns with our Junior Dolphins mission to provide avenues of skill development for our South Florida teams” said Miami Dolphins Director of Youth Programs and Camps RaShauna Hamilton. “We’re looking forward to seeing the top four teams continue on to championship play at Super Bowl Experience later this month.”
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.
2020 Miami Dolphins Girls Flag Football Combine Teams
Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High School
Boca Raton High School
Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School
Miami Central High School
Miami Edison Senior High School
Miami Senior High School
Miami Southridge Senior High School
Monsignor Edward Pace High School
Miami Dolphins sign Rudock to futures contract
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Miami Dolphins sign Rudock to futures contract
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed quarterback Jake Rudock to a futures contract.
Rudock spent the entire season on Miami’s practice squad after he joined the team on Jan. 12, 2019. He’s played in three NFL games, all with Detroit in the 2017 season. Rudock originally entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick (191st overall) by Detroit in the 2016 NFL draft. A native of nearby Weston, he played high school football for St. Thomas Aquinas, where he was named South Florida Player of the Year as a senior in 2010.
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Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Jake Rudock |
QB |
6-3 |
212 |
1/21/93 |
4 |
Michigan ’16 |
Weston, Fla. |
FA, ‘19 |
Miami Dolphins sign Causey to futures contract
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Miami Dolphins sign Causey to futures contracts
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed cornerback Rashard Causey to a futures contract.
Causey joined Miami’s practice squad on Dec. 12, 2019. He spent part of training camp with Denver and Atlanta and was with the Falcons for the entire offseason program after he joined Atlanta as an undrafted college free agent on April 29, 2019. Causey was a four-year letterman (2015-18) at Central Florida. A Miami native, he played high school football at University School and St. Thomas Aquinas.
| Name |
Pos. |
Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Rashard Causey |
CB |
6-0 |
195 |
9/20/96 |
R |
Central Florida ’19 |
Miami, Fla. |
FA, ‘19 |
Miami Dolphins sign 8 to futures contracts
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Miami Dolphins sign 8 to futures contracts
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed the following players to futures contracts: linebacker Jake Carlock, linebacker Terrill Hanks, wide receiver Andy Jones, tight end Chris Myarick, tackle Chidi Okeke, defensive tackle Durval Queiroz Neto, wide receiver T.J. Rahming and wide receiver Terry Wright.
Carlock joined the Dolphins practice squad on Nov. 12, 2019. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the N.Y. Giants on May 2, 2019 and spent the first part of the 2019 season on the Giants’ practice squad. Carlock was a 2-year starter at LIU Post (2017-18). He totaled 133 tackles (82 solo), four sacks, five interceptions, 18 passes defensed, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one blocked punt for a touchdown. He earned first-team All-Northeast 10 honors and was named Northeast 10 Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2018.
Hanks originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 9, 2019. He spent the entire 2019 season on Miami’s practice squad. Hanks was a four-year starter (2015-18) at New Mexico State, where he played in 46 career games with 43 starts. Hanks totaled 395 tackles (160 solo), 11 sacks, eight interceptions, 22 passes defensed, six forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries during his collegiate career. His 395 career tackles ranked fourth in school history. He earned honorable mention All-Sun Belt honors as a junior in 2017. A Miami native, Hanks played at Immaculata-La Salle High School.
Jones joined the Dolphins practice squad on Sept. 25, 2019 after spending time with Houston (2017) and Detroit (2017-18). He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dallas Cowboys on May 6, 2016. Jones played in 8 games with three starts for the Lions in 2018 and two games in 2017. He also played in one game for the Texans in 2017 but did not record any stats. Jones has totaled 11 receptions for 80 yards (7.3 avg.) and one touchdown. He played collegiately at Jacksonville where he earned first-team All-Pioneer Football League honors as a senior in 2015.
Myarick originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Dolphins on May 9, 2019. He spent the entire 2019 season on Miami’s practice squad. Myarick was a four-year letterman (2015-18) and two-year starter at Temple, where he played in 43 career games with 25 starts. He recorded 23 receptions for 229 yards (10.0 avg.) and one touchdown in his collegiate career.
Okeke joined the Dolphins practice squad on Sept. 10, 2019. He participated in 2019 offseason activities and training camp with Kansas City. Okeke originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Washington on April 30, 2019. Originally from Anambra, Nigeria, he was a two-year starter at Tennessee State (2017-18) where he played in 20 games with 19 starts. He earned first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference honors as a redshirt junior in 2018.
Queiroz Neto originally entered the NFL with Miami on April 8, 2019 as part of the International Player Pathway Program and spent the entire 2019 season on the Dolphins practice squad. Originally from Diamantino, Brazil, Queiroz played for two of Brazil’s top teams – Galo Futbol Americano (2018) and Cuiaba Arsenal (2015-17). He was a judo champion prior to playing football.
Rahming joined the Dolphins practice squad on Sept. 11, 2019 after he was signed by Miami on Aug. 20, 2019. Rahming originally entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Washington on April 30, 2019. He was a four-year starter at Duke, where he played in 50 games with 43 starts. He totaled 253 receptions for 2,919 yards (11.5 avg.) and 13 touchdowns in his collegiate career. Rahming’s 2,919 receiving yards ranked fourth in school history. He earned third-team All-ACC honors in as a senior in 2018.
Wright joined the Dolphins practice squad on Nov. 27, 2019. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Seattle on May 3, 2019. He spent time on Seattle and Pittsburgh’s practice squads. Wright was a two-year starter at Purdue (2017-18) where he totaled 57 receptions for 742 yards (13.0 avg.) and five touchdowns. He also had six carries for 46 yards (7.7 avg.) and one touchdown. A Memphis, Tennessee native, Wright also ran track in high school and college.
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Hgt. |
Wgt. |
Birthdate |
Exp. |
College |
Hometown |
Acq. |
| Jake Carlock |
LB |
6-3 |
225 |
10/2/96 |
R |
LIU Post ’19 |
Babylon, N.Y. |
FA, ’19 |
| Terrill Hanks |
LB |
6-2 |
241 |
12/7/95 |
R |
New Mexico State ’19 |
Miami, Fla. |
FA, ‘19 |
| Andy Jones |
WR |
6-1 |
217 |
6/28/94 |
2 |
Jacksonville ’16 |
Clermont, Fla. |
FA, ‘19 |
| Chris Myarick |
TE |
6-5 |
255 |
10/6/95 |
R |
Temple ’19 |
Elkins Park, Pa. |
FA, ‘19 |
| Chidi Okeke |
T |
6-6 |
315 |
12/26/96 |
R |
Tennessee State ’19 |
Anambra, Nigeria |
FA, ‘19 |
| Durval Queiroz Neto |
DT |
6-4 |
330 |
8/27/92 |
R |
None |
Diamantino, Brazil |
FA, ‘19 |
| T.J. Rahming |
WR |
5-10 |
170 |
1/10/97 |
R |
Duke ’19 |
Powder Springs, Ga. |
FA, ‘19 |
| Terry Wright |
WR |
5-10 |
177 |
1/28/97 |
R |
Purdue ’19 |
Memphis, Tenn. |
FA, ‘19 |
Miami Dolphins part ways with 3 assistants
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Miami Dolphins part ways with 3 assistants
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have parted ways with offensive coordinator Chad O’Shea, offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo and safeties coach Tony Oden.
“I want to thank Chad, Dave and Tony for their hard work and commitment this season. This was not an easy decision but one I felt was best for the future of the Miami Dolphins,” said Head Coach Brian Flores.
O’Shea recently completed his 17th season as an NFL coach after he joined the Dolphins on Feb. 8, 2019. Prior to joining the Dolphins, he spent 10 seasons (2009-18) with the New England Patriots as wide receivers coach. From 2006-08, O’Shea was an offensive assistant/wide receivers coach with the Minnesota Vikings. He also held multiple roles as a special teams assistant (2003) and special teams assistant/linebackers (2004-05) with the Kansas City Chiefs. O’Shea also spent seven years as an assistant coach at the University of Houston (1996-99) and Southern Mississippi (2000-02).
DeGuglielmo re-joined the Dolphins as an analyst in 2019 before being promoted to offensive line coach on July 29, 2019. He just finished his fifth season and third stint with the team. DeGuglielmo also served as offensive line coach from 2009-11 and was a senior offensive assistant with the team in 2017. Other stops in his 15-year NFL coaching career include Indianapolis (2018), San Diego (2016), New England (2014-15), the N.Y. Jets (2012) and the N.Y. Giants (2004-08). DeGuglielmo began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Boston College from 1991-92 and also coached at Boston University (1993-96), Connecticut (1997-98) and South Carolina (1999-2003).
Oden recently completed his 16th season as an NFL coach. He joined the Dolphins on Jan. 31, 2018 as defensive backs coach and served as safeties coach during the 2019 season. Prior to that, Oden spent four seasons with the Detroit Lions (2014-17) coaching defensive backs and cornerbacks. He also worked with defensive backs during stops with Tampa Bay (2013), Jacksonville (2012), New Orleans (2006-11) and Houston (2004-05). Oden began his coaching career as an assistant at Millersville (Pa.) University in 1996. He also coached at Boston College (1997), Army (1998-99), East Carolina (2000-02) and Eastern Michigan (2003).
