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Dec. 21, 2024
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have activated linebacker Cameron Goode off the reserve/physically unable to perform list and released defensive tackle Neil Farrell. The team also elevated wide receiver Erik Ezukanma to the active roster for Sunday’s game.
Goode appeared in 17 games with Miami in 2023, recording three tackles (one solo) and three quarterback hits. He spent the 2022 season on Miami’s practice squad. Goode was a seventh-round selection (224th overall) by Miami in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at California (2017-21), where he appeared in 37 games and recorded 170 tackles (97 solo), 21 sacks, two interceptions, 12 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in five seasons with the Golden Bears.
Farrell has appeared in 19 career games with Las Vegas (2022), Kansas City (2023) and Miami (2024), recording 15 tackles (five solo), one pass defensed and two tackles for loss. He played in seven games with Miami in 2024 and recorded two tackles (one solo). Farrell originally entered the league as a fourth-round selection (126th overall) by Las Vegas in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at LSU (2017-21), where he appeared in 52 career games with 21 starts and recorded 144 tackles (55 solo), 7.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and five passes defensed.
Ezukanma has played in four career games, totaling one reception for three yards and five carries for 22 yards (4.4 avg.) in three seasons with Miami (2022-24). He appeared in Miami’s Week 3 matchup at Seattle earlier this season. Ezukanma was a fourth-round selection (125th overall) by the Dolphins in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Texas Tech (2018-21), where he appeared in 35 games and totaled 138 receptions for 2,165 yards and 15 touchdowns in addition to 10 carries for 138 rushing yards and two touchdowns. He earned first-team All-Big 12 honors in 2020.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Age | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Cameron Goode | LB | 6-3 | 245 | 26 | 2 | California ’22 | Spring, Texas | D7a, ’22 |
| Erik Ezukanma | WR | 6-2 | 206 | 24 | 2 | Texas Tech ‘22 | Forth Worth, Texas | D4, ‘22 |
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Dec. 17, 2024
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed long snapper Jake McQuaide to the active roster off the practice squad and placed wide receiver Grant DuBose on the injured reserve list. The team also signed wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie and quarterback Skylar Thompson to the practice squad.
McQuaide is a 14-year veteran who has appeared in 194 career games with St. Louis/L.A. Rams (2011-2020), Dallas (2021-22), Detroit (2023) and Minnesota (2024). He also spent time on the practice squad with Chicago in 2024. McQuaide was named to consecutive Pro Bowls in 2016 and 2017. He entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with the Rams in 2011 and played collegiately at Ohio State (2006-10).
DuBose signed with Miami on Aug. 28, 2024, and appeared in three games with the Dolphins this season, recording two receptions for 11 yards. He entered the league as a seventh-round selection (256th overall) by Green Bay in the 2023 NFL Draft and spent the 2023 season on their practice squad. DuBose finished his collegiate career at Charlotte, where he appeared in 24 games with 20 starts in two seasons (2021-22) after transferring from Miles College. He recorded 126 receptions for 1,684 yards (13.3 avg.) and 15 touchdowns at Charlotte, where he ranked second in school history in career receiving yards per game (70.2) and fourth in career receiving yards (1,684).
McKenzie has appeared in 93 career games with 28 starts in seven seasons with Denver (2017-18), Buffalo (2018-22) and Indianapolis (2023). He has recorded 152 receptions for 1,427 yards (9.4 avg.) and 11 touchdowns, along with 50 carries for 244 rushing yards (4.9 avg.) and four touchdowns. He also played in seven postseason games with Buffalo, starting in two and tallying 13 receptions for 95 yards (7.3 avg.) and one touchdown. McKenzie entered the NFL as a fifth-round selection (172nd overall) by Denver in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Georgia (2014-16), where he recorded 60 receptions for 823 yards and seven touchdowns in addition to 37 carries for 329 rushing yards (8.9 avg.) and four touchdowns.
Thompson has appeared in 10 career games with three starts in three seasons with Miami (2022-24), completing 81-of-138 passing attempts for 721 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. He entered the league as a seventh-round selection (247th overall) by Miami in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Kansas State (2017-21), where he started 40 career games, totaling 7,134 passing yards and 42 passing touchdowns while adding 1,087 rushing yards and 26 rushing touchdowns.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Age | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Jake McQuaide | LS | 6-2 | 235 | 37 | 14 | Ohio State ‘11 | Cincinnati, Ohio | FA, ‘24 |
| Isaiah McKenzie | WR | 5-7 | 173 | 29 | 8 | Georgia ‘17 | Miami, Fla. | FA, ‘24 |
| Skylar Thompson | QB | 6-2 | 210 | 27 | 3 | Kansas St. ‘22 | Independence, Mo. | D7b, ‘22 |
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Dec. 16, 2024
Miami Dolphins Make Practice Squad Roster Moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed long snapper Jake McQuaide to the practice squad and released long snapper Zach Triner from the practice squad.
McQuaide is a 14-year veteran who has appeared in 194 career games with St. Louis/L.A. Rams (2011-2020), Dallas (2021-22), Detroit (2023) and Minnesota (2024). He also spent time on the practice squad with Chicago in 2024. McQuaide was named to consecutive Pro Bowls in 2016 and 2017. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Rams in 2011 and played collegiately at Ohio State (2006-10).
Triner has played in 84 career games in six seasons with Tampa Bay (2019-24) and Miami (2024). He also spent time on the practice squad with Green Bay at the end of the 2017 season. Triner appeared in three games with Miami this season. He entered the NFL in 2017 as a free agent with the N.Y. Jets and played collegiately at Assumption College (2012-14) in Worcester, Mass.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Age | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Jake McQuaide | LS | 6-2 | 235 | 37 | 14 | Ohio State ‘11 | Cincinnati | FA, ‘24 |
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Dec. 14, 2024
Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed defensive tackle Matt Dickerson to the active roster off the practice squad, activated wide receiver Grant DuBose off the injured reserve list and waived quarterback Skylar Thompson. The team also elevated tackle Ryan Hayes and long snapper Zach Triner to the active roster for Sunday’s game.
Dickerson is a six-year veteran who has appeared in 36 career games with Tennessee (2018-20), Atlanta (2022) and Kansas City (2023), recording 42 tackles (17 solo). He was signed to Miami’s practice squad on Oct. 25, 2024. He also spent time on the practice squad with Arizona in 2021. Dickerson entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Tennessee in 2018. He played collegiately at UCLA, where he appeared in 45 games and recorded 93 tackles (48 solo), 1.5 sacks and four passes defensed in four seasons with the Bruins (2014-17).
DuBose signed with Miami on Aug. 28, 2024, and appeared in the first two games of the 2024 season, recording one reception for 13 yards. He entered the league as a seventh-round selection (256th overall) by Green Bay in the 2023 NFL Draft and spent the 2023 season on their practice squad. DuBose finished his collegiate career at Charlotte, where he appeared in 24 games with 20 starts in two seasons (2021-22) after transferring from Miles College. He recorded 126 receptions for 1,684 yards (13.3 avg.) and 15 touchdowns at Charlotte, where he ranked second in school history in career receiving yards per game (70.2) and fourth in career receiving yards (1,684).
Thompson has appeared in 10 career games with three starts in three seasons with Miami (2022-24), completing 81-of-138 passing attempts for 721 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions. He entered the league as a seventh-round selection (247th overall) by Miami in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Kansas State (2017-21), where he started 40 career games, totaling 7,134 passing yards and 42 passing touchdowns while adding 1,087 rushing yards and 26 rushing touchdowns.
Hayes was signed to Miami’s practice squad on Nov. 6, 2024, and spent the offseason and training camp with the Dolphins. He also spent most of the 2023 season on Miami’s practice squad after spending the first two weeks of the regular season on Indianapolis’ active roster. Hayes entered the NFL as a seventh-round selection (238th overall) by Miami in the 2023 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Michigan, where he was a three-year starter and a second-team All-Big Ten selection in 2021 and 2022, helping the Wolverines reach the College Football Playoff both years.
Triner has played in 83 career games in six seasons with Tampa Bay (2019-24) and Miami (2024). He also spent time on the practice squad with Green Bay at the end of the 2017 season. Triner appeared in Miami’s Week 13 matchup at Green Bay and Week 14 vs. the N.Y. Jets. He entered the NFL in 2017 as a free agent with the N.Y. Jets and played collegiately at Assumption College (2012-14) in Worcester, Mass.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Age | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Matt Dickerson | DT | 6-5 | 298 | 29 | 6 | UCLA ‘18 | San Mateo, Calif. | FA, ‘24 |
| Grant DuBose | WR | 6-2 | 201 | 23 | 1 | Charlotte ‘23 | Montgomery, Ala. | Wai.,’24 (GB) |
| Ryan Hayes | T | 6-6 | 303 | 24 | 1 | Michigan ’23 | Traverse City, Mich. | D7, ’23 |
| Zach Triner | LS | 6-3 | 245 | 33 | 6 | Assumption ‘14 | Marshfield, Mass. | FA, ‘24 |
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Dec. 13, 2024
Miami Dolphins Waive Beckham Jr.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have waived wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr. signed with the Dolphins on May 8, 2024, and played in nine games, totaling nine catches for 55 yards. In his career, he has appeared in 119 games with 97 starts in 10 seasons with the N.Y. Giants (2014-18), Cleveland (2019-21), the L.A. Rams (2021), Baltimore (2023) and Miami (2024), totaling 575 receptions for 7,987 yards (13.9 avg.) and 59 touchdowns and earned three Pro Bowl nominations. He has also appeared in seven playoff games with six starts, totaling 29 receptions for 350 yards (12.1 avg.) and two scores. Beckham Jr. entered the NFL as the 12th overall selection in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the N.Y. Giants and played collegiately at LSU.
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In a landmark deal, the Miami Dolphins and Chairman of the Board Stephen M. Ross have announced a strategic investment by Ares Management funds (Ares) and Brooklyn Nets owners Joe Tsai and Oliver Weisberg. In addition to the Miami Dolphins, the transaction includes iconic assets such as Hard Rock Stadium and the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, with the investment fueling continued growth across Ross’ diverse South Florida-based sports and entertainment portfolio. Ares will acquire a 10% stake, while Tsai and Weisberg together will hold a 3% interest, pending final closing of the agreements. The minority, non-controlling interest sale was approved by the NFL at the league meeting on Wednesday, December 11.
Ross, a South Florida native who acquired the Miami Dolphins in 2009, has spent 15 years investing in and revolutionizing South Florida’s sports and entertainment landscape. He has spearheaded and privately financed more than $1 billion of sweeping modernization efforts in the region, elevating Hard Rock Stadium into a premier global sports and entertainment destination. These upgrades have secured the stadium’s role as a host for marquee events that have generated billions in economic impact for South Florida, including Super Bowl LIV, the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, the Miami Open tennis tournament, the 2026 FIFA World Cup and high-profile concerts like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
“As we continue our relentless pursuit of building a best-in-class organization, we were fortunate to attract significant interest from multiple investors, which gave us the opportunity to be highly selective in choosing partners who align with our core values and long-term vision,” said Stephen Ross. “I couldn’t be happier to welcome Ares, Joe, and Ollie to our investment group. They each bring invaluable expertise to the table, with a shared commitment to innovation, growth and doing things first class. Together, with the resources from this transaction, we will prioritize continued investment into the Dolphins, additional sports assets and South Florida real estate to fuel dynamic growth and innovation in the region for years to come.”
Ares Management, a leading global alternative investment manager with $464 billion in assets under management, brings extensive experience investing in sports, media and entertainment opportunities. This transaction marks Ares’ entry into NFL ownership, expanding an existing portfolio that includes professional sports team investments in Inter Miami CF, McLaren Racing and Atlético de Madrid, among others.
“The Miami Dolphins represent an iconic franchise with a deeply engaged fanbase, and Ares is honored to invest alongside Joe and Ollie to support the team’s long-term strategic goals,” said Mark Affolter and Jim Miller, Co-Heads Sports, Media & Entertainment at Ares. “Moreover, Steve has been the architect of an impressive ecosystem of sports, entertainment and real estate assets that underscores the sector’s significant potential for growth and value creation to the benefit of fans, local communities and financial stakeholders. We look forward to working with Steve to continue unlocking new and exciting opportunities ahead.”
“I am privileged to have the opportunity to invest with Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross, a world-class operator,” said Joe Tsai. “He has an incredible collection of premier assets – the iconic Miami Dolphins franchise, state-of-the-art venue in Hard Rock Stadium, and a fantastic events business of global sports brands such as F1 Miami Grand Prix and the Miami Open.”
Bruce Beal, Jr. will continue in his role as vice chairman and partner.
BDT & MSD Partners served as principal advisor on the investment, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz served as legal counsel to Ross and the Dolphins. The transaction is expected to close in the coming days.
Dec. 11, 2024
Sieler Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Sunday’s game against the N.Y. Jets, the NFL announced Wednesday.
It is the first AFC Defensive Player of the Week honor of his career and Miami’s first AFC Defensive Player of the Week nod since linebacker Bradley Chubb earned the award against the N.Y. Jets in Week 15 of the 2023 season. It also marks Miami’s second Player of the Week award this season with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week against New England in Week 12.
Sieler had one of the best performances of his career against the Jets, making impact plays at key moments throughout the game and totaling four tackles (two solo), 2.0 sacks, three quarterback hits and two tackles for loss.
With less than a minute remaining in the first half, Sieler delivered his first quarterback hit on third-and-9, forcing Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers to throw an incomplete pass as he looked for the endzone. The play kept the Jets from scoring a touchdown and forced them to settle for a field goal.
Sieler was essential in limiting a Jets’ fourth-quarter rally, delivering both of his sacks as the New York offense looked for the endzone late in the game.
The first sack came on a third-and-2 situation, causing a fourth-and-11 and forcing the Jets to punt. His second sack was one of the most impactful stops of the day, bringing down Rodgers on second-and-15 with just over a minute left in the game and tied 23-23. Sieler’s sack moved the Jets back six yards, causing a third-and-21. The Jets failed to convert and settled for a field goal. Miami’s offense tied the game in the ensuing possession, forcing overtime with a 52-yard field goal from kicker Jason Sanders and eventually winning the divisional matchup.
It was Sieler’s third career game with multiple sacks. His 2.0 sacks were tied for the second-most in the league and led the AFC in Week 14, while his three quarterback hits tied for second most in the NFL.
Sieler leads the team with 6.0 sacks this season. He also leads Miami’s defensive linemen with 39 tackles this year and has now recorded a tackle in 78 consecutive games, which is the second-longest active streak in the NFL among defensive linemen.
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Dec. 7, 2024
Miami Dolphins Elevate Triner
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins announced they have elevated long snapper Zach Triner to the active roster for Sunday’s game.
Triner has played in 82 career games in six seasons with Tampa Bay (2019-24) and Miami (2024). He also spent time on the practice squad with Green Bay at the end of the 2017 season. Triner appeared in Miami’s Week 13 matchup at Green Bay. He entered the NFL in 2017 as a free agent with the N.Y. Jets and played collegiately at Assumption College (2012-14) in Worcester, Mass.
| Name | Pos. | Hgt. | Wgt. | Age | Exp. | College | Hometown | Acq. |
| Zach Triner | LS | 6-3 | 245 | 33 | 6 | Assumption ‘14 | Marshfield, Mass. | FA, ‘24 |
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