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Miami Dolphins to Host “The Audible: Football Fridays” at Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach High School Football Games for Third Consecutive Year   Download PDF version

August 22, 2019

#JuniorDolphins #PlayFootball #BCAA #ValuesMatterMiami

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Miami Dolphins to Host “The Audible: Football Fridays” at Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach High School Football Games for Third Consecutive Year

Popular Youth Program to Incorporate NFL Initiatives In-Game for the First Time

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they will continue to travel to high school games across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties as part of “The Audible: Football Fridays.” Dolphins alumni Kim Bokamper and Joe Rose will host the 30-minute pregame show for the third consecutive year, promoting high school football in the tri-county area and previewing the upcoming Dolphins game. Viewers can watch the broadcast on Facebook Live, Twitter and YouTube. In addition, the Dolphins will now incorporate signature NFL Community initiatives into the broadcast and games for the first time, including popular programs like My Cause, My Cleats, Salute to Service and Crucial Catch. As part of this NFL collaboration, each team will receive custom shirts and branding prior to the game.

“The Audible: Football Fridays” will kick off on Aug. 24 with Miami Carol City facing off against Deerfield Beach in the first game of the Best of Dade (GMAC) vs. Best of Broward (BCAA) Football Showcase. The game will highlight signature programs for both counties, with the Miami Carol City team receiving co-branded shirts in support of Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Values Matter initiative and Deerfield Beach receiving co-branded Broward County Athletic Association shirts. The Audible will then travel to St. Thomas Aquinas as they take on Bergen Catholic (NJ) in “Football Fridays” first ever national game on Aug. 31. Week three will see Miami Carol City playing against Miami Central on Sept. 6.and week four will feature University School at Western. Future games will be determined at a later date.

“’The Audible: Football Fridays’ is another great Junior Dolphins initiative that showcases South Florida coaches and players in partnership with the Broward County Athletic Association, Greater Miami Athletic Conference and Palm Beach County Sports Commission,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “We’re also excited to expand the NFL Community campaigns to the high school level this season and continue to champion these meaningful causes.”

“The Broward County Athletic Association is proud of our partnership with the Miami Dolphins. Together, we are creating an opportunity to reemphasize the importance of sportsmanship while showcasing the phenomenal football players, teams and coaches within the South Florida area. ‘The Audible’ is just another example of the innovative partnership that we have built over the past decade,” Broward County Public Schools Director of Athletics and Student Activities Shawn Cerra said.

“Miami Dade County Public Schools is pleased to continue collaborating with the Miami Dolphins organization to create a platform to showcase our students and exemplary programs,” Miami-Dade County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Steffond Cone said. “’The “Audible’ affords the opportunity build students’ character and highlight their rich athletic talents.”

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 sign Grant to contract extension   Download PDF version

August 21, 2019

Miami Dolphins sign Grant to contract extension

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed wide receiver Jakeem Grant to a contract extension through the 2023 season.

Grant has played in 42 career games with two starts in three seasons (2016-18) with the Dolphins. He has totaled 34 receptions for 471 yards (13.9 avg.) and four touchdowns along with five carries for 18 yards (3.6 avg.). Grant has also returned 58 kickoffs for 1,453 yards (25.1 avg.) and one touchdown, and 59 punts for 583 yards (9.9 avg.) and two touchdowns. His three special teams return touchdowns are tied for the most in team history. Grant was originally a sixth-round pick (186th overall) by Miami in the 2016 NFL draft.

Miami Dolphins sign Rahming   Download PDF version

August 20, 2019

Miami Dolphins sign Rahming

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed wide receiver T.J. Rahming and waived/injured wide receiver Saeed Blacknall.

Rahming entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Washington on April 30, 2019 before being waived on Aug. 11, 2019. He played in one preseason game with one reception for 6 yards. Rahming played collegiately at Duke, where he played in 50 career games and caught 253 passes for 2,919 yards (11.5 avg.) and 13 touchdowns. He earned third-team All-ACC honors as a senior in 2018.

Blacknall signed with the Dolphins on July 19, 2019. He played in one preseason game with one reception for 14 yards. Blacknall spent the 2018 season with Oakland, where he played in one regular-season game. He originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Raiders on May 4, 2018 and played collegiately at Penn State.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
T.J. Rahming WR 5-10 170 1/10/97 R Duke ’19 Powder Springs, Ga. FA, ‘19
Miami Dolphins Open Registration for Dolphins Cancer Challenge 10   Download PDF version

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August 15, 2019

#CancerFighter

Miami Dolphins Open Registration for Dolphins Cancer Challenge 10 

Miami Gardens, FL – The Miami Dolphins announced open registration for the Dolphins Cancer Challenge 10 (DCC 10).

The signature event, which is scheduled to take place on Feb. 29, 2020, 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.

This past April, more than 5,000 cancer fighters biked, ran, walked and volunteered at the annual event. The ethos of the day was celebrated by the 200 cancer survivor participants – reinforcing the motivation of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge to tackle cancer. The Survivor Program presented by the Harcourt M. and Virginia W. Sylvester Foundation will continue to share the stories of #CancerFighters, those on the front line who galvanize efforts at the DCC.

The Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) was founded in 2010 by the Miami Dolphins organization as the signature initiative of the Foundation’s health impact area. The DCC’s purpose is to improve people’s lives through financial support for innovative cancer research at Sylvester, South Florida’s only NCI-designated Cancer Center.  With this recent recognition from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), 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 towards leveling the playing field through the power of teamwork to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida Community.

For additional information, call (305) 943-6799 or visit www. DolphinsCancerChallenge.com.

Miami Dolphins Impact 119 High School and Youth Teams and more than 5,000 Student-Athletes, Coaches and Parents this Offseason   Download PDF version

August 14, 2019

#JuniorDolphins #DolphinsHuddleFor100 #LetsPlayFootball

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Miami Dolphins Impact 119 High School and Youth Teams and more than 5,000 Student-Athletes, Coaches and Parents this Offseason

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins through their Junior Dolphins program have a strong commitment to youth players and coaches to teach, learn and play football in a fun and safe environment. The organization this offseason showed that commitment by impacting 119 high school and youth teams and more than 5,000 student-athletes, coaches and parents through its initiatives.

“Each year, the Junior Dolphins continues to expand its reach across South Florida to support the coaches, student-athletes and parents in our community and find ways to help them succeed both on and off the field,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “Programs like this are important to the Dolphins as we look to celebrate and grow the game of football year-round.”

“The Dolphins have consistently done a phenomenal job engaging youth and high school participants, parents, coaches, and Legends. The South Florida football community is better because of their efforts,” NFL Vice President of Youth & High School Strategy Roman Oben said.

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.

TEAM VISITS: As part of the Miami Dolphins’ commitment to the development of high school and youth football, the team invited 26 high school and youth teams and more than 1,000 student-athletes and coaches from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties to the team’s organized team activities, minicamp and training camp practices. The team visits are a targeted effort to recognize, inspire and increase football participation through personal connections centered on the positive character building aspects of playing the game. Since 2017, the Dolphins have hosted 93 teams and more than 4,000 student-athletes.

HIGH SCHOOL MEDIA DAY: In August, the Dolphins hosted 100 teams and more than 1,200 student-athletes and coaches from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties at their seventh annual High School Media Day at Hard Rock Stadium. The event is designed to develop high school athletes off the field with media training and interview experience. High School Media Day also is catered to South Florida media, giving them an opportunity to interview and interact with the rising stars in the region.

EQUIPMENT DONATIONS: As part of the Junior Dolphins Donation Program, the team surprised eight teams and over 450 student-athletes with new football equipment to help them prepare for the upcoming season. The teams received more than 1,800 pieces of equipment, including Dolphins branded footballs, Gatorade coolers, sleds, blocking shields medicine balls and cleats.

BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION: On the first day of training camp, the Miami Dolphins Foundation announced a pledge of $1.5 Million to Baptist Health Foundation in support of Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute’s Youth Athletic Outreach Program. The significant and wide ranging commitment around the health and safety of South Florida students, coaches and parents was made at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University.

FREE YOUTH FOOTBALL CLINICS: The team also organized a series of free football clinics around South Florida, leading participants through fundamental drills. In February, the Dolphins hosted a Gatorade Junior Training Camp at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University for over 100 participants, teaching football specific drills as well as heat and hydration safety to middle school athletes. Members of The City of Miami Gardens Parks and Recreation athletic program, Broward County PAL, Miami-Dade County PAL, Palm Beach County PAL and the American Youth Football League were invited by the Dolphins to participate in the event. In March, the team hosted free football clinics in Parkland and Liberty City for 153 campers as part of the Junior Dolphins Spring Break Camps.

COACHES CLINIC: In April, the Miami Dolphins hosted more than 800 local youth and high school coaches at their fourth annual Coaches Clinic presented by Nike and supported by Ephesus Sports Lighting and Gatorade at Hard Rock Stadium. Coaches from Charleston Southern University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, the University of Central Florida, the University of Miami and St. Thomas University taught 33 different classroom and on-field sessions focused on game and practice techniques, motivational tools and core football competencies. Miami Dolphins Head Coach Brian Flores welcomed the participants prior to the breakout sessions.

NIKE 11-ON: In June, the Miami Dolphins hosted a Nike 11-ON initiative, a scholastic-based, team-oriented, character-building program for 16 teams and more than 390 student-athletes. The 11-On initiative supports scholastic high school football team competition that focuses on building transferable life skills while also creating an alternative to individual all-star formats. The 11-On programming is a unique endeavor that focuses on team play over individual recognition and provides development for all 11 athletes on both sides of the ball.

DOLPHINS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE: In June, the Miami Dolphins hosted the inaugural Dolphins Flag Football League presented by Nike. Each Tuesday evening, 16 teams girls flag teams and 220 student-athletes representing high schools in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties played two games at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University.

GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL JAMBOREE: The Miami Dolphins hosted the Girls Flag Football Jamboree presented by Nike at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University. The event, in partnership with the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA), featured 27 high school girls flag football teams and 495 student-athletes from the South Florida area.

MOM’S CLINIC: In July, Miami Dolphins hosted their second mom’s clinic for 147 parents of the Miami XTreme Youth Football League at Doral Legacy Park. The clinic provided parents with information and included a discussion on concussion awareness and protocol, heat, hydration, sports injuries, equipment fitting, CPR and interactive drills that demonstrated proper Heads Up Football tackling techniques.

POP WARNER AWARD: The Miami Dolphins were presented in May with Pop Warner’s 2019 NFL Team of the Year Award, given annually to a franchise that has demonstrated commitment and support of their community and youth. Pop Warner Little Scholars is the nation’s oldest youth football, cheer and dance organization and the only one with established academic standards.

2019 High School and Youth Team Visits

Barbara Goleman Senior High School

Boca Braves (Gold Coast Pop Warner)

Boyd Anderson High School

Coconut Creek High School

Coral Springs High School

Dade Christian School

Deerfield Packer Rattlers (Gold Coast Pop Warner)

Delray Rocks (American Youth Football League)

Everglades High School

Hialeah High School

John I. Leonard High School

Miramar Wolverines (American Youth Football League)

Monarch High School

Northeast High School

North Miami Beach Sun Devils (Miami XTreme Youth Football League)

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy

Pembroke Pines Charter School

Poinciana High School

Somerset Canyons High School

Somerset Pines Academy

South Dade High School

South Miami Grey Ghosts (Miami XTreme Youth Football League)

Southwest Miami High School

St. Andrew’s School Football Teams

Tamiami Colts (Greater Miami Pop Warner)

True North Classical Academy

2019 High School Media Day

Alonzo & Tracy Mourning High School

American Heritage Delray

American Heritage Plantation High School

American Senior High School

Archbishop McCarthy High School

Atlantic Community High School

Barbara Goleman Senior High School

Belen Jesuit High School

Blanche Ely High School

Boca Raton Community High School

Boyd Anderson High School

Cardinal Gibbons High School

Chaminade-Madonna

Champagnat Catholic

Coconut Creek High School

Columbus High School

Cooper City High School

Coral Gables Senior High School

Coral Glades High School

Coral Springs Charter School

Cypress Bay High School

Deerfield Beach High School

Dillard High School

Doral High School

Dr Michael Krop High School

Everglades High School

Everglades Prep

Felix Varela High School

Ferguson High School

Flanagan High School

Florida Christian

Forest Hill High School

Fort Lauderdale High School

Glades Central High School

Gulliver Prep

Hallandale High School

Hialeah Gardens High School

Hialeah Gardens High School

Hialeah High School

Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High

Hollywood Hills High School

Holmes Braddock Sr. High School

Homestead Senior High School

JP Taravella High School

Kings Academy

Lake Worth High School

McArthur High School

Miami Beach Senior High School

Miami Booker T. Washington

Miami Carol City High School

Miami Central Senior High School

Miami Christian

Miami Edison High School

Miami Jackson Senior High School

Miami Killian High School

Miami Norland Senior High

Miami Northwestern High School

Miami Senior High School

Miami Southridge Senior High School

Miami Sunset Senior High

Miramar High School

Monarch High School

Monsignor Pace

North Broward Prep

North Miami Senior High School

Northeast High School

Nova High School

NSU University School

Pahokee High School

Palm Beach Central HS

Palm Beach Gardens High School

Palm Beach Lakes High School

Palmetto High School

Park Vista High School

Pembroke Pines Charter

Pine Crest School

Piper High School

Plantation High School

Pompano Beach High School

Ronald Reagan High School

Somerset Academy

Somerset Academy Canyons

Somerset Academy Silver Palms

South Broward High School

South Dade Senior High School

South Plantation High School

Southwest Miami Sr. High

Spanish River High School

St. Andrew’s School

St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Stoneman Douglas High

Stranahan High School

Village Academy School of the Arts

Wellington High School

West Boca High School

West Broward High School

Western High School

Westland Hialeah Senior High School

Westminster Academy

William Dwyer High School

2019 Equipment Donations

Felix Varela High School

Miami Beach Senior High School

Miami Edison Senior High School

Pahokee High School

Ronald W. Reagan Doral Senior High School Football

Santaluces Community High School

South Broward High School

Stranahan High School

Girls Flag Football Jamboree

Boyd Anderson High School

Cooper City High School

Coral Glades High School

Coral Springs High School

Cypress Bay High School

Deerfield High School

Dillard High School

Douglas High School

Everglades High School

Felix Varela High School

Flanagan High School

Hallandale High School

Hollywood Hills High School

McArthur High School

Miami Edison Senior High School

Miami Southridge High School

Miramar High School

Monarch High School

Morning High School

North Miami High School

Nova High School

Piper High School

Plantation High School

Stranahan High School

West Broward High School

Western High School

Dolphins Flag Football League

Spanish River High School

Hollywood Hills High School

Barbara Goleman Senior High School

John I. Leonard High School

Park Vista High School

Miramar High School

Cooper City High School

Monsignor Pace High School

South Springs High School

Miami Edison Senior High School

Western High School

Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

Holmes Braddock Senior High

South Broward High School

Somerset Chapel Trail High School

Boca High School

Miami Dolphins in Collaboration with His House Children’s Home take 80 Youth on #DolphinsHuddlefor100 Back To School Shoe-Shopping Spree   Download PDF version

August 12, 2019

#DolphinsHuddlefor100 @NFL

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Miami Dolphins in Collaboration with His House Children’s Home take 80 Youth on #DolphinsHuddlefor100 Back To School Shoe-Shopping Spree

PEMBROKE PINES – Miami Dolphins players Andrew Van Ginkel, Davon Godchaux, Charles Harris, Xavien Howard, Raekwon McMillan, Eric Rowe and Christian Wilkins, alumni Larry Ball, Chris Conlin, Troy Drayton, Jim Jensen, OJ McDuffie, Adewale Ogunleye and Ed Perry, cheerleaders and staff along with members of the Miami Dolphins Women’s Organization (MDWO) participated in a #DolphinsHuddlefor100 service project assisting 80 local youth from His House Children’s Home, a foster care residential facility in Miami Gardens, on a back to school shoe-shopping spree at DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse on Sunday, Aug. 11.

“We were excited to create a memorable experience for the youth from His House Children’s Home leading into the school year,” Miami Dolphins Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs Jason Jenkins said. “Our goal is to inspire a healthier, more educated and united South Florida community and leveling the playing fields for these kids to focus on academics is key to their success.”

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.

“We are delighted to count on the continued support of the Miami Dolphins and this partnership enables us as an organization to offer opportunities to kids in foster care that otherwise would not be possible,” His House Children’s Home Consultant Iris Marrero said. “The kids were very excited to have the chance to shop for back to school shoes with professional athletes. It’s a dream come true for many. We appreciate the Miami Dolphins for helping us prepare our kids for the upcoming school year.”

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 make roster moves   Download PDF version

August 11, 2019

Miami Dolphins make roster moves

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed linebacker Terrance Smith and waived/injured defensive end Jonathan Woodard.

Smith has played in 31 games with three starts with the Kansas City Chiefs (2016-18). He has 29 career tackles (20 solo), one sack, one interception and two passes defensed. He also has five career special teams stops. Smith originally entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Kansas City on May 9, 2016. He played collegiately at Florida State, where he started 10 games on the school’s 2013 BCS National Championship team.

Woodard played in six games for the Dolphins in 2018, totaling 10 tackles (eight solo) and one sack. He joined the Dolphins as a practice squad addition on Dec. 5, 2017. Woodard originally entered the NFL as a seventh-round pick (226th overall) by Jacksonville in the 2016 NFL draft.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Terrance Smith LB 6-2 235 5/3/93 4 Florida State ’16 Decatur, Ga. FA, ‘19
Miami Dolphins sign Nkemdiche   Download PDF version

August 8, 2019

Miami Dolphins sign Nkemdiche

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins today announced they have signed defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche and placed him on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform List.

Nkemdiche (pronounced kim-DEE-chee) played three seasons for Arizona (2016-18) before he was waived/failed physical on July 28, 2019. He has played in 27 career games with six starts and totaled 44 tackles (26 solo), 4.5 sacks, two passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Nkemdiche originally entered the NFL as a first-round pick (29th overall) by Arizona in the 2016 NFL draft.

Name Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Birthdate Exp. College Hometown Acq.
Robert Nkemdiche DT 6-4 296 9/19/94 4 Mississippi ’16 Loganville, Ga. FA, ‘19