query: where do the miami dolphins have training camp

pos: Miami Dolphins Training Facility 2006 AFC Champion Indianapolis Colts used the facility while preparing for Super Bowl XLI. The other team, NFC Champion Chicago Bears used the Miami Hurricanes Football Facility at the University of Miami. Miami Dolphins Training Facility The Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University, formerly the Miami Dolphins Training Facility, is located on the Nova Southeastern University main campus in Davie, Florida. It is the headquarters location for the Miami Dolphins, as well as a location for frequent special events. Bowing trusses and a profile reminiscent of classic athletic facilities define this state of the art training facility. It

pos: Miami Dolphins lower level seats were moved closer to the field. There are roughly 10,000 fewer seats. St. Petersburg Beach hosted the Dolphins' first training camp in 1966. Saint Andrew's School (Boca Raton, Florida) hosted training camp in the late 1960s. The Dolphins subsequently trained in Miami Gardens at Biscayne College, later renamed St. Thomas University, from 1970 until 1993. In 1993, the Dolphins opened the Miami Dolphins Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. In 2006, the facility added a domed field which allows the team to practice during thunderstorms which are common in the area during the summer.

pos: Miami Dolphins Training Facility Miami Dolphins Training Facility The Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University, formerly the Miami Dolphins Training Facility, is located on the Nova Southeastern University main campus in Davie, Florida. It is the headquarters location for the Miami Dolphins, as well as a location for frequent special events. Bowing trusses and a profile reminiscent of classic athletic facilities define this state of the art training facility. It includes one of the largest weight rooms in the NFL, training rooms, locker rooms, a therapy swimming pool, a cold plunge pool and whirlpools, numerous administrative offices, and a practice field. It

pos: Nova Southeastern Sharks Committee has entered into an agreement to use the NSU Soccer Complex as its official training site for one of its participants, which began with the 2003 FedEx Orange Bowl. The Miami Dolphins Training Facility is located on the main campus of Nova Southeastern University. The facility was brought to the campus with connections through the Miami Dolphins; for example, the owner of the team, H. Wayne Huizenga, has the school's Business College named after him. The connection between the Dolphins, Huizenga and Nova Southeastern University is deep. The state-of-the-art training facility of the Miami Dolphins football team includes one

neg: 2007 Miami Dolphins season Utah State. Soi declared for the NFL's Supplemental Draft in July but went undrafted. In 2007, Miami Dolphins training camp took place at the Dolphins Training Center in Davie, Florida. Rookies reported July 22, and veterans July 27. Training camp ended for veterans and married players on August 24, when they were allowed to check out of the team hotel and return home. Training camp ended for the remaining players on Saturday, August 26. The following is the Miami Dolphins' roster at the time 2007 training camp opened on July 27: On the eve of training camp on July 23,

neg: Tyrone Wheatley to Jimmy Johnson's Miami Dolphins. In the February trade, the Giants were satisfied receiving a seventh round draft pick in return. The Dolphins hoped that Wheatley would compete for the starting tailback position with Abdul-Karim al-Jabbar, who had rushed for a league-leading 15 touchdowns in 1997 but whose production had fallen off to only 6 in 1998. However, Wheatley was cut from the Miami Dolphins training camp roster. He had only gone through one week of Dolphins training camp before being released, making him available to the Raiders. The Raiders signed Wheatley on August 4, 1999 to help make up

neg: Josh Mallard training camp with Indianapolis, but was waived on August 31, 2003. He was out of football until the Cleveland Browns signed him on December 10, 2003. He was out of football after the Browns waived him on December 12. In 2004 Mallard spent the entire season out of football after competing in training camp with the Miami Dolphins. He was waived by the Dolphins on August 30, 2004. In 2005 Mallard spent the season out of football after competing in NFL Europe with the Amsterdam Admirals where he registered 12 tackles, two sacks, two blocked punts and two passes defensed.

neg: Zach Thomas (126th overall). Thomas was initially drafted to join special teams after the Miami Dolphins' special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff recommended him to head coach Jimmy Johnson. On July 3, 1996, the Miami Dolphins signed Thomas to a three-year, $577,000 contract at the league minimum. He impressed the Dolphins' coaching staff during training camp and quickly rose up the depth chart to compete for the job as the starting middle linebacker against Jack Del Rio. Head coach Jimmy Johnson officially named Thomas the starting middle linebacker to begin the regular season. On August 3, 1996, the Miami Dolphins subsequently released Del

neg: Scorpio Babers the team during training camp. Scorpio Babers Scorpio Babers (born November 6, 1983) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as a street free agent in 2008. He played college football at Sam Houston State. Babers was a member of the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Sharks and Calgary Stampeders. Babers was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2008. He was waived by the Dolphins on July 30, 2008 after the team signed cornerback Chris Roberson. On August 8, 2008, Babers was signed by the Green

neg: Olivier Vernon 81 tackles, including 20.5 for loss, and nine sacks. The Miami Dolphins selected Vernon in the third round (72nd overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. Vernon was the eighth defensive end drafted in 2012. His selection ended a drought of eight years without the Miami Dolphins drafting a player from the University of Miami. The last one had been Vernon Carey in 2004. On July 25, 2012, the Miami Dolphins signed Vernon to a four-year, $2.84 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $630,080. Throughout his first training camp, Vernon competed against Jared Odrick, Randy Starks, Jonathan Freeny, and

neg: Miami Dolphins a rematch of the week 6 contest. In the off-season, the Dolphins traded for tight end Julius Thomas, after being in need of someone in that position. During training camp in 2017, Tannehill suffered a torn ACL during a non-contact injury. The Dolphins brought veteran Jay Cutler out of retirement to start in Tannehill's place. Ultimately, the season was a disappointment as the Dolphins finished 6–10, third in the AFC East. The Dolphins share intense rivalries with their three AFC East opponents, but also have had historical or occasional rivalries with other teams such as their cross-state rivals Tampa Bay

neg: 2007 Miami Dolphins season cornerback André Goodman and offensive lineman Joe Toledo were placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list due to lingering injuries. Undrafted rookie defensive tackle Brian Soi was immediately placed on the Non-Football Injury list upon being signed. The following transactions were made during training camp, which began on July 27: The following is the first depth chart released by the Dolphins during training camp, dated August 6. Offense Defense Special Teams During training camp, Cameron held a battle for the starting quarterback job between Trent Green and Cleo Lemon. Green started the team's first two preseason games and completed

neg: Reshad Jones was ranked the third best strong safety prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com. The Miami Dolphins selected Jones in the fifth round (163rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft. The Miami Dolphins traded their sixth (174th overall) and seventh round (219th overall) selections to the Washington Redskins to acquire the Redskins' fifth round pick and select Jones. He was the 13th safety selected in 2010. On July 14, 2010, the Miami Dolphins signed Jones to a four-year, $1.95 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $160,400. He entered training camp competing against Tyrone Culver and Chris Clemons for job

neg: David Kircus season out of the NFL. Kircus spent the 2006 with the Denver Broncos, where he recorded 9 receptions for 187 yards, and also returned 6 punts for 86 yards. He was active in all 16 games that season. He did not appear in a game during the 2007 NFL season after being released by the Broncos during training camp. Kircus signed with the Miami Dolphins for the 2008 NFL season, but was released during training camp. In 2009 Kircus signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League, where he was the team's leading receiver. The Locomotives went

neg: History of the Miami Dolphins with Brandon Marshall, but negotiations failed and Henne was booed in training camp by Dolphins fans who wanted the team to sign Orton. With their first pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, and 15th selection overall, the Dolphins selected center Mike Pouncey from Florida, and with their second pick, running back Daniel Thomas. The Dolphins also acquired Reggie Bush from the New Orleans Saints in a trade. Miami then cut Channing Crowder and added Kevin Burnett to replace him. The Dolphins began 0–4 with losses to New England, Houston, Cleveland, and San Diego. By Week 5, Chad Henne had suffered

neg: Jake Long team, and before training camp Long was assigned number 77. Long's ascension with the Dolphins was part of an effort to overhaul the offensive line that had allowed 42 sacks and produced the 29th-rated of 32 offenses the previous season. The Dolphins hired new coach Tony Sparano and employed Bill Parcells as Executive Vice President in charge of football operations. Long was immediately slated to play left tackle. He was the only rookie expected to be a starter for the 2008 Miami Dolphins. According to the "South Florida Sun-Sentinel", at the end of training camp, Long was one of three

neg: Isaako Aaitui the Miami Dolphins on October 5, 2011. He remained on the practice squad the rest of his rookie season and was re-signed to a future contract in January 2012. Aaitui's attempt to make the Dolphins' roster in 2012 was documented on the HBO series "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Miami Dolphins". He came up just short of earning a roster spot and was waived by the team during final cuts, with the organization hoping to retain him on the practice squad. After being waived by the Dolphins, Aaitui made his first NFL roster when he was claimed by the

neg: Sean Smith (cornerback) 98th percentile in weight. The Miami Dolphins selected Smith in the second round (61st overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. Smith was the sixth overall cornerback drafted and was the second cornerback selected by the Miami Dolphins in 2009. On July 24, 2009, the Miami Dolphins signed Smith to a four-year, $3.16 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $945,000. Throughout training camp, Smith competed to be a starting cornerback against veterans Jason Allen, Eric Green, and rookie first round pick Vontae Davis. Head coach Tony Sparano officially named Smith a starting cornerback to start the regular season, along

neg: 1985 Miami Dolphins season Dolphins righted the ship, however, and won their final seven games, including a stunning upset of the then-undefeated Chicago Bears in a Week 13 Monday Night contest. Miami won the division and defeated the AFC Central champion Cleveland Browns 24–21 in their first playoff game. Their season would end, however, with a 31–14 home loss to division rival New England in the AFC Championship Game. Quarterback Dan Marino, coming off a record-shattering 1984 season, held out through training camp. This and an injury to wide receiver Mark Duper got the Dolphins out to a slow start. Miami finished 12–4 in

neg: Otis Grigsby career in the opener at St. Louis (9/9) as a Panther. In 2006, he spent final two weeks of regular season on Panthers practice squad. He went to training camp with Carolina but was waived on 8/29/06. In 2005, he went to training camp with Atlanta but was waived on 8/26/05. In 2004, he spent training camp with Miami but was released in final roster cuts on 9/5/04. In 2003, he entered NFL as a rookie free agent with the Dolphins. He was inactive for all 16 games with Miami on a team that went 10–6 but did not make

neg: Billy Yates (American football) his first two seasons, but started 20 games over his junior and senior seasons in 2001 and 2002. Yates was signed as an undrafted free agent after the 2003 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. He made the Dolphins' 53-man roster out of training camp and saw action in three games as a reserve in 2003. He was waived by the Dolphins on September 5, 2004. Yates was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots on September 11, 2004, where he spent the remainder of the regular season and playoffs until being activated for Super Bowl XXXIX.

neg: Cordrea Tankersley NFLDraftScout.com. The Miami Dolphins selected Tankersley in the third round (97th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was the 16th cornerback selected in 2017. On May 5, 2017, the Miami Dolphins signed him to a four-year, $3.17 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $706,288. Tankersley competed against Alterraun Verner and Walt Aikens for the role as the third cornerback on the depth chart after Tony Lippett tore his ACL during training camp. Head coach Adam Gase named Tankersley the fifth cornerback on the Dolphins' depth chart, behind Xavien Howard, Byron Maxwell, Alterraun Verner, and Bobby McCain to

neg: Korey Banks Korey Banks Korey Banks (born August 7, 1979) is a defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. In 2003, he signed as an undrafted rookie with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was waived after training camp on August 31, 2003. The Dolphins put him on waivers and he was assigned to the practice squad on November 11. On November 24, he was released by the Dolphins. Miami re-signed him on

neg: John Dutton (quarterback) backup to starting quarterback James Brown. He later transferred to Nevada, and played for the Nevada Wolf Pack. Dutton helped the Wolf Pack win two Big West championships, and the 1996 Las Vegas Bowl. Dutton was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 6th round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He was released during the Dolphins' training camp. Dutton was picked up in training camp by the Atlanta Falcons, but never played in a game. In 1999, Dutton was signed by the Cleveland Browns, but was placed on injured reserve after breaking his ankle. . After being placed on the

neg: Joe Berger NFL season and played in each of the final three games. A sprained right foot suffered in training camp kept him inactive during the 2006 season. He was waived on November 23, 2006. The next year, Berger spent time with the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys after being claimed off waivers from Miami on November 24. He was inactive for all 16 games during the season, 11 games with Miami and 5 with Dallas. Shortly after his release from the Dolphins in 2006, Berger was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys, but was inactive for the rest of

neg: Miami Dolphins founded by attorney-politician Joe Robbie and actor-comedian Danny Thomas. They began play in the AFL in 1966. The region had not had a professional football team since the days of the Miami Seahawks, who played in the All-America Football Conference in 1946, before becoming the first incarnation of the Baltimore Colts. For the first few years, the Dolphins' full-time training camp and practice facilities were at Saint Andrew's School, a private boys boarding prep school in Boca Raton. In the 1970 AFL–NFL merger, the Dolphins joined the NFL. The team made its first Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl VI,

neg: Joe Hastings (American football) the season. In 2012, he was cut by the 49ers after an injury limited his role in training camp. Hastings signed with the UFL's Sacramento Mountain Lions. In 2013, he once again signed with the 49ers. He was released on June 4, 2013 in order to make room on the roster for Kassim Osgood, he was then picked up by the Miami Dolphins. On June 13, 2013, Hastings was signed by the Miami Dolphins. On July 8, 2013, the Dolphins placed Hastings on the reserve/retired list. He retired from professional football the next day. Hastings was hired by the Philadelphia

neg: 2009 Miami Dolphins season undrafted free agents on April 30: The team later signed guard J. D. Quinn (Montana) on May 11. Two of the undrafted rookies left the team shortly after signing, with Bronson failing to report to training camp on August 2 and Rogers opting for retirement on August 6. After a great season for the Miami Dolphins in 2008, the Dolphins went to the Georgia Dome to take on 2008 playoff contenders, the Atlanta Falcons. After a scoreless first quarter, the Falcons got on the board with a 1-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan to fullback Ovie Mughelli in the second

neg: Xavien Howard game. Howard entered training camp in 2017, slated as the Miami Dolphins' No. 1 cornerback. He was named the starting cornerback to start the regular season, along with Byron Maxwell. Bobby McCain and Alterraun Verner were named the backup cornerbacks. Howard started the Miami Dolphins' season-opener at the Los Angeles Chargers and recorded a season-high seven combined tackles during their 19–17 victory. In Week 13, Howard recorded a solo tackle, a season-high five pass break ups, two interceptions, and returned one for a touchdown during the Dolphins' 35–9 win against the Denver Broncos. During the second quarter, Howard intercepted a

neg: Brock Berlin quarterback. He is remembered for his toughness and leadership and for going a combined 5–0 against Miami's archrivals, Florida (2–0) and Florida State (3-0). Berlin earned a bachelor's degree in sociology at the University of Miami. Berlin went undrafted in the 2005 NFL Draft, but was soon signed to a free agent contract by the Miami Dolphins. He served as a backup quarterback for the Dolphins during training camp, although he was not a member of the team's active regular season roster. During the offseason, Berlin was allocated by the Dolphins to NFL Europe to the Hamburg Sea Devils. He

neg: Steve Crosby round picks to ever make an NFL team after reporting to training camp in his best ever physical condition. The 1974 NFL strike also may have helped as veterans missed training camp. Stomach and knee injuries impacted Crosby's first year. He played three seasons with the Giants and retired following the 1976 season after a serious knee injury. Crosby recovered from his injury and earned his master's degree. Three weeks after accepting a position to teach high school, he was offered to be a scout for the Miami Dolphins. He accepted, and later became a coach under Don Shula. The

neg: 2007 Miami Dolphins season 2007 training camp with the Cleveland Browns. On November 14, safety Travares Tillman was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Tuff Harris – an undrafted defensive back from Montana – was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. Placekicker Matt Prater, who spent training camp with the Dolphins, was re-signed to the practice squad. Prater briefly held the kicking job for the Atlanta Falcons, but was waived on September 19 after going 1-for-4 on field goal in two games. On November 19, running back Ricky Williams was reinstated by the NFL. Williams had been suspended since

neg: Geoff Pope (American football) tackles, seven pass breakups and four interceptions. He broke his foot in training camp and broke his hand mid-season; however, he did not miss a game his senior season. Pope earned all conference honors as a Bison. Pope ran a 4.25 40-yard dash at his Pro Day prior to the 2007 NFL Draft. After going undrafted in the 2007 NFL Draft, Pope signed a free agent contract with the Miami Dolphins. On the Dolphins' first official depth chart of training camp, released August 6, Pope was listed as the seventh and final cornerback. In the team's first preseason game against

neg: Obafemi Ayanbadejo roster cut at the end of training camp and failed to sign with another team, he sat out the 2002 NFL season. Ayanbadejo signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2003, appearing in 16 games (two starts) and catching 12 passes for 53 yards. His brother, Brendon Ayanbadejo, was a linebacker for the Dolphins that season. In March 2004 Ayanbadejo signed a three-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals where he was reunited with head coach Dennis Green. He appeared in all but three games over that three year time period and was voted NFL player representative by his teammates. After playing

neg: Leonte Carroo May 24, 2016, the Miami Dolphins signed Carroo to a four-year, $3.10 million contract with a signing bonus of $700,388. With many talented wide receivers on the Miami Dolphins, Carroo entered training camp battling to be the fourth wide receiver on the depth chart behind veterans Jarvis Landry, Kenny Stills, and DeVante Parker. He entered the regular season as the fourth receiver after defeating Griff Whalen, Jakeem Grant, and Rashawn Scott for the position. On September 10, 2016, Carroo made his first career start in the Miami Dolphin's season and made two receptions for 14-yards in a 12-10 loss to

neg: Yatil Green Yatil Green Yatil Devon Green (born November 25, 1973 in Gainesville, Florida) is a former professional American football player. A 6'2", 205 lbs. wide receiver from the University of Miami, he was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 1st round (15th overall pick) of the 1997 NFL Draft. On the very first day of training camp, Green tore his quadriceps muscles, anterior cruciate ligament and cartilage in his right knee. Green came back the next year and again tore the same ACL in training camp. In his third and only season playing, 1999, he played in 9 games catching

neg: History of the Miami Dolphins of the team, which elicited 19,843 entries and over a thousand different names. The winning name, "Dolphins", was submitted by 622 entrants. During the summer of 1966, the Dolphins' training camp was in St. Pete Beach with practices in August at Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport. The Dolphins' first head coach was George Wilson, former coach of the Detroit Lions. Under Wilson, the Dolphins had a combined 15–39–2 record in four seasons. Then in 1970, Don Shula, a former Paul Brown disciple who had been lured from the Baltimore Colts after losing Super Bowl III two seasons earlier to

neg: Fred Gibson (American football) was cut by the Steelers on September 3, 2005 and was signed to the Dolphins practice squad Miami Dolphins' practice squad two days later. Gibson remained with the Dolphins' practice squad during the 2005-06 season. He was waived by the team during final roster cuts prior to the 2006-07 season. On September 3, 2006, once Gibson cleared waivers, he was reassigned to the Dolphins' practice squad. After his Dolphins' practice squad contract expired on January 8, 2007, he was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on February 17, 2007. Gibson was cut three days into training camp after missing a mandatory

neg: Jim Del Gaizo did not play. He was invited to camp the following season, and played in the 1976 pre-season for the Dolphins, where he completed 25 passes out of 40 attempts, for 372 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions; however, he was cut by the Dolphins. Del Gaizo entertained starting job offers from the Atlanta Falcons and Buffalo Bills, as well as a back-up offer from the Pittsburgh Steelers (which he was quoted as saying later he should have probably accepted); however, disillusioned with both pro football and the Miami Dolphins (where he felt he had earned his spot), he decided to

neg: Minkah Fitzpatrick was expected to be drafted within the top 15 selections. Fitzpatrick was ranked as the top cornerback prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com and was ranked as the top safety prospect by Sports Illustrated and NFL analyst Mike Mayock. The Miami Dolphins selected Fitzpatrick in the first round (11th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Fitzpatrick was the first safety drafted in 2018. On June 1, 2018, the Miami Dolphins signed Fitzpatrick to a fully guaranteed four-year, $16.4 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $10.04 million. During training camp, Fitzpatrick competed against T. J. McDonald to be the

neg: Bobby McCain starter at and had 12 career interceptions, including 11 in his final two years. The Miami Dolphins selected McCain in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft. McCain was the 18th cornerback drafted in 2015. On May 7, 2015, the Miami Dolphins signed McCain to a four-year, $2.50 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $228,288. Throughout training camp, McCain competed to be a starting cornerback against Jamar Taylor, Tony Lippett, Brice McCain, and Will Davis. Head coach Joe Philbin named McCain the fourth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Brent

neg: Steve Kiner head coach John Mazur and traded to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for defensive lineman Bill Griffin on August 4. The Miami Dolphins waived Kiner before training camp ended on August 30, 1972. On September 2, 1972, the Washington Redskins claimed him for their taxi squad. He was released on September 11, 1973. On September 12, 1973, he was claimed by the New England Patriots and played one season. On January 30, 1974, he was traded to the Houston Oilers in exchange for a ninth round draft choice (#209-Ed McCartney). Kiner turned his career around with the Houston Oilers playing

neg: Korey Banks has two sons, Korey Jr. and Kamden, as well as a daughter, Kennedy. He is cousins with San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin and former Miami Dolphins running back Autry Denson. Korey Banks Korey Banks (born August 7, 1979) is a defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. In 2003, he signed as an undrafted rookie with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was waived after training camp on August

neg: Kendyl Jacox Kendyl Jacox Kendyl LeMarc Jacox (born June 10, 1975 in Dallas, Texas) is a former American football offensive guard. He most recently played for the Miami Dolphins, and college football at Kansas State University. Jacox appeared in 58 games for the Chargers between 1998–2001, including 30 starts. After signing with the New Orleans Saints in 2002, Jacox appeared in 56 games - starting all but one - between 2002-2005. After a rash of injuries at the right guard position during training camp and preseason, the Miami Dolphins signed Jacox as a free agent on September 3, 2006. Jacox has started

neg: Josh McCown February 29, 2008. On February 29, 2008, McCown signed a two-year contract worth $6.25 million with the Miami Dolphins. A chance to compete for the starting job factored into his decision to sign with Miami. Prior to training camp in July, McCown needed six stitches in his throwing hand's index finger. He was holding firewood and his brother Luke accidentally grazed Josh's finger with a chainsaw. On August 4, 2008, the Dolphins released their first depth chart of the season and had McCown listed as the starter over John Beck and Chad Henne. However, head coach Tony Sparano said that

neg: Miami Dolphins replaced Wilson at Miami, the Colts charged the Dolphins with tampering in their hiring of Shula, costing the Dolphins their first round draft pick in 1971. Shula introduced himself to the Miami press by saying that he did not have any magic formulas and that the only way he knew to make his teams successful was through hard work. Shula's early training camps with the Dolphins, with four workouts a day, would soon be the stuff of sweltering, painful legend. But Shula's hard work paid immediate dividends, as Miami improved to a 10–4 record and their first-ever playoff appearance, losing

neg: Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Joe Philbin on January 20, 2012, to mixed reactions from fans. The Dolphins were in contention to hire former NFL head coach Jeff Fisher, but he accepted the head coach position with the St. Louis Rams and the Dolphins hired Philbin instead. The Dolphins signed David Garrard after pursued several free agents for the position and selected Ryan Tannehill with the 8th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Garrard originally won the starting QB battle against Tannehill and Moore in training camp, but injured his knee in an accident at home. Tannehill won the starting job for the

neg: Randal Hill Hurricanes' career, Hill had 107 receptions for 1,643 yards with 11 touchdowns, and returned 54 kickoffs for an average of 21.6 yards per return. The Miami Dolphins selected Hill in the first round, with the 23rd overall selection, of the 1991 NFL Draft. Hill missed four weeks of training camp in a contract dispute, before he signed with the Dolphins, reportedly for $2 million. After the first game of the 1991 season, with Dolphins coach Don Shula believing that Hill was not ready to play, the Dolphins traded Hill to the Phoenix Cardinals for a first round pick in the

neg: T. J. McDonald 16 starts. He earned the 58th highest overall grade from Pro Football Focus, among the 89 qualifying safeties. On March 29, 2017, it was reported that McDonald received a eight-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The suspension was in relation to his arrest the previous year (see personal life). He also attended a meeting with the Miami Dolphins on the same day he received his suspension. On March 31, 2017, the Miami Dolphins signed McDonald to a one-year, $1.34 million contract. During training camp, McDonald competed against Nate Allen to be the starting free safety. Head coach

neg: 1972 Miami Dolphins season that a toast was customary. The 1972 Miami Dolphins were the first team to execute a perfect regular season in the post-merger NFL. They are the only team in NFL history to go undefeated and untied in the regular season and postseason. After their loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI (Miami's only loss during calendar year 1972), Don Shula had vowed to not get to the Super Bowl but to win it. To achieve this, he made the team watch the loss two times at training camp. Shula would later go on to say: An enduring controversy

neg: 2007 Miami Dolphins season signed on September 11 and made one tackle. Rayburn went to training camp with the San Francisco 49ers in 2007 after spending the first four years of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. On October 16, Miami traded their No. 1 receiver, seven-year veteran Chris Chambers, to the San Diego Chargers in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. In 100 games with the Dolphins since being drafted in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft, Chambers caught 405 passes for 5,688 yards and 43 touchdowns. He earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2005. In

neg: Gerald White in late October 1987. White returned to the Cowboys' training camp in 1988 and played with the team in pre-season games, but he was cut at the end of August 1988. He had survived until the Cowboys trimmed the final roster to 47 players. In July 1989, White signed as a free agent with the Miami Dolphins and played in pre-season games with the team. He was cut by the Dolphins in early September 1989. During his career in football, White played for Bo Schembechler at Michigan, Tom Landry at Dallas and Don Shula at Miami. After White retired from

neg: Rashaan Melvin England Patriots released Melvin after drafting cornerback Cyrus Jones in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. On July 30, 2016, the Miami Dolphins signed Melvin to a one-year contract. Melvin competed for a roster spot as a backup cornerback during training camp against Tony Lippett, Jordan Lucas, Tyler Patmon, Lafayette Pitts, and Chimdi Chewka. On September 3, 2016, the Miami Dolphins released Melvin as part of their final roster cuts. On September 7, 2016, the Indianapolis Colts signed Melvin to a two-year, $1.45 million contract. Head coach Chuck Pagano named Melvin the sixth cornerback on the Colts' depth

neg: Zach Thomas He suffered a concussion early in training camp and was eventually released on September 5, after not playing in any exhibition games. In October, he filed a grievance against the Chiefs for releasing him without an injury settlement while recovering. On May 18, 2010, the Miami Dolphins signed Thomas to a one-day ceremonial contract, officially worth $1, in order to retire as a member of the Miami Dolphins. He also owns the Zach's Club 54 in Amarillo and Lubbock. In addition to being a seven-time All-Pro selection by the "Associated Press" and a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, Thomas earned the

neg: Kiko Alonso berth. On January 8, 2017, Alonso started his first career playoff game and recorded six combined tackles during their 30–12 loss at the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wildcard Game. On March 9, 2017, the Miami Dolphins placed a first-round tender on Alonso as a restricted free agent. On March 21, 2017, the Miami Dolphins signed Alonso to a four-year, $28.91 million contract that includes $18.50 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $7.05 million. Alonso entered training camp slated as a starting outside linebacker. Head coach Adam Gase named Alonso the starting weakside linebacker to begin the regular season.

neg: Brent Grimes Miami Dolphins. On March 30, 2013, the Miami Dolphins signed Grimes to a one-year, $5.50 million contract with $2.75 million guaranteed. Grimes entered training camp slated as the No. 1 cornerback on the depth chart and led a young core of cornerbacks that included Will Davis and Jamar Taylor. Head coach Joe Philbin named Grimes the starter to begin the regular season, alongside Dimitri Patterson. On September 15, 2013, Grimes recorded a season-high three pass deflections, five combined tackles, and intercepted a pass by Andrew Luck during a 24–20 victory at the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2. In Week 9,

neg: History of the Miami Dolphins coach position with the St. Louis Rams. The Dolphins hired Joe Philbin instead as the 10th coach in team history. Philbin had served as the Packers OC for five years, during which time their offense was never ranked below tenth in the NFL. The Dolphins also pursued quarterbacks Peyton Manning, Matt Flynn and Alex Smith, all of whom chose to sign elsewhere. The Dolphins signed David Garrard and selected Ryan Tannehill with the 8th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Garrard originally won the starting QB battle against Tannehill and Moore in training camp, but injured his knee in a

neg: Jamiyus Pittman on April 28, 2018. He was released by the Dolphins at the end of training camp and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2018. Pittman was promoted to the Dolphins active roster on October 13, 2018. Pittman made his NFL debut on October 14, 2018 against the Chicago Bears, notching one tackle. Pittman was waived by the Dolphins on October 29, 2018 and subsequently re-signed to the team's practice squad two days later. Jamiyus Pittman Jamiyus Pittman (born October 23, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League

neg: Armon Binns on December 10, 2012. Playing for the Dolphins the remainder of the season, Binns caught six passes for 67 yards. On July 28, 2013, Binns suffered a torn ACL and MCL during the Dolphins' training camp, forcing him to miss the entire 2013 season. On July 31, 2013, Binns was waived/injured by the Miami Dolphins. Binns was placed on Injured/Reserve on August 1, 2013. The Dolphins released Binns on August 26, 2014. The Kansas City Chiefs signed Binns to their practice squad on September 8, 2014. On December 31, 2014, Binns signed a futures contract with the Chiefs. On February

neg: 2012 Miami Dolphins season Soliai, to a two-year deal worth $12 million. They also extended the contract of linebacker Cameron Wake through the 2016 season on May 5, 2012. The contract was worth $49 million over five years, with a guaranteed $20 million. During the season, the Dolphins extended the contract of punter Brandon Fields, to four years worth $13 million, on August 4, 2012. To compete against incumbent starting quarterback Matt Moore, the Dolphins signed quarterback David Garrard on March 19, 2012. However, after suffering a knee injury during training camp, Garrard was released on September 4, 2012. The Dolphins also released veteran

neg: Pete Mitchell (American football) Boston College, where he played for the Boston College Eagles football team from 1991 to 1994. He earned first-team All-American honors as a junior in 1993; as a senior in 1994, he was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American, having been a first-team selection of the Associated Press, the Walter Camp Foundation, Football Writers Association of America, Scripps-Howard, and "The Sporting News". The Miami Dolphins selected Mitchell in the fourth round (122nd overall pick) of the 1995 NFL Draft, but traded him during training camp to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for wide receiver Mike Williams. Mitchell played for the

neg: Rob Hunt the end of Training Camp on August 30, 2005 and was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad on September 4, 2005. Hunt spent the 2005 and 2006 seasons as a member of the Broncos practice squad, also playing for the Rhein Fire of NFL Europe in the 2006 offseason. Hunt was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2007 offseason and reported to training camp. Hunt appeared in preseason games on August 11, 2007 against the Cleveland Browns and August 16, 2007 against the Miami Dolphins, but was cut before the end of camp. Hunt spent the 2008

neg: 2017 New Orleans Saints season of the Saints, as he died at the age of 90 on March 15, 2018 from influenza. After three years of holding training camp at The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia, the Saints opted to move camp back to the team's headquarters facility in Metairie, Louisiana. On December 13, 2016, the NFL announced that the Saints will play the Miami Dolphins as one of the London Games at Wembley Stadium in London, England, with the Dolphins serving as the home team. The game will occur during Week 4 (Sunday, October 1), and will be televised in the United States. The

neg: Jy Bond is a member of their team of the century. Bond signed a two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins on 3 March 2009. He competed with incumbent Brandon Fields for the Dolphins' punting job in training camp, but was released. Bond signed with the New York Giants on 18 March 2010. Bond returned to the New York Giants for their mini camp in May 2012. In 2012, NFL teams–New York Jets, Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears expressed interest in Bond as a Punter. In 2013 Bond worked out with the Jets and also Tampa Bay before returning to NY Giants. Jy

neg: David James (footballer, born 1970) with his current partner, Amanda Salmon. James has gained attention for modelling assignments, first with Giorgio Armani in 1995, and with H&M in 2005. James was known for experimenting with his hairstyle. In May 2007, a "Who Ate All the Pies" column ridiculed him, among David Beckham and others, for "backcombed efforts", and likened a previous November 2006 cut to fictional character Clark Kent, both captured by BBC "Match of the Day". During the 2003 off-season, James was a guest at the training camp of American football team the Miami Dolphins, where he studied their training and conditioning methods. In

neg: Kory Sheets was re-signed to their practice squad the next day. Sheets was signed off the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad by the Miami Dolphins on October 13, 2009. With the Dolphins, Sheets had 1 rush for 5 yards. He was placed on injured reserve on August 4, 2010, due to an injury during a training camp practice. He suffered a right Achilles injury, effectively ending his season. On August 23, 2011, he was waived by the Dolphins. On November 30, 2011, Sheets was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad. The Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League signed Sheets on

neg: U.S. national anthem protests (2016–present) interlocked arms. Jelani Jenkins, Arian Foster, Kenny Stills, and Michael Thomas of the Miami Dolphins all knelt during the National Anthem. At the same time, a group of Jacksonville Jaguars players, led by cornerback Prince Amukamara, initially planned to join the protest but chose not to do so after photographs of Kaepernick wearing socks with a crude anti-police message during training camp were made public. On November 13, 2016, 5 days after Donald Trump was elected President, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide-receiver Mike Evans decided to sit during the national anthem. According to "Sports Illustrated", Evans said, "If this happens, then

neg: Rick Volk was cut by the Giants in early September 1977, shortly before the start of the regular season. Volk recalled the disappointment at being cut by the Giants at age 32: "I felt I should have been in New York, but they went with younger people. I was very disappointed, especially to get cut at the end of training camp. I'd done all the hard training and was ready for the season – the fun time." He returned to his home in Baltimore and worked during the fall as a manufacturer's representative. Volk signed with the Miami Dolphins for the final

neg: Billy Parker (gridiron football) 2004, Parker attended mini camp with the Cleveland Browns. In 2005, he attended training camp with the Miami Dolphins, then signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad for a portion of the regular season and the entire post-season. In 2006, he attended training camp with the Panthers, however he was later released. In 2005, Parker made his Arena Football League debut on February 6 against the Dallas Desperados and recorded his first interception and tackle. He finished as the runner-up in both Rookie and Defensive Player of the Year voting. He was named to the All-Rookie and All-Arena teams as

neg: Riddick Moss Riddick Moss Michael Rallis (born October 11, 1989) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he competes in the developmental territory NXT under the ring name Riddick Moss. Rallis attended the University of Minnesota, where he played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team between 2008 and 2012. After graduating college, he attended a tryout camp with the Miami Dolphins but was not signed to a contract. In October 2013, Rallis attended a WWE tryout after contacting Jim Ross. Rallis signed a developmental contract with WWE in early 2014 and began training at the WWE Performance

neg: Jordan Kovacs Nation All-Star Bowl. Kovacs signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Miami Dolphins following the 2013 NFL Draft. Kovacs was assigned to the Dolphins' practice squad to start the 2013 NFL season. Kovacs was promoted to the 53-man roster in week 5 of 2013. Kovacs had a tackle in his debut against the Baltimore Ravens on October 6. He was released at the end of training camp in 2014. He was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad on October 6. On November 4, he was signed off the Eagles practice squad by the Dolphins, and was placed on

neg: History of the Miami Dolphins defeated in the first round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in a rematch of the week 6 contest. During training camp, Ryan Tannehill aggravated a knee injury that ended his 2016 season, ending his 2017 season before it started when he opted for surgery. As a result, the Dolphins signed former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler out of retirement to replace Tannehill. The Dolphins fell short of repeating their 2016 success, finishing with a 6-10 record and trading away star running back Jay Ajayi to the Philadelphia Eagles. However, some highlights of the season included notable upsets over the Atlanta Falcons

neg: 2012 Miami Dolphins season and team captain strong safety Yeremiah Bell on March 19, 2012. The transaction saved the Dolphins $4.3 million in cap space, and allowed two-year safety Reshad Jones to move to the position. Bell eventually signed a one-year deal with the division-rival New York Jets on May 18, 2012. To fill the vacancy left by Brandon Marshall, the Dolphins signed veteran receiver Chad Johnson (whose last name was Ochocinco at the time of the signing) on June 11, 2012. During training camp, Johnson's work ethic, which was highlighted on HBO's "Hard Knocks", put him on track to make the opening day

neg: 2007 Miami Dolphins season the 2006 offseason for his fourth violation of the league substance abuse policy. The team was granted a one-week roster exemption for Williams. Williams' return to the Dolphins did not last long, however. After being activated by the Dolphins when running back Samkon Gado was waived on November 26, Williams suffered a torn pectoral muscle against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was placed on injured reserve on November 28 and Gado was re-signed. Despite returning to practice on November 6, offensive lineman Joe Toledo – on the physically-unable-to-perform list since training camp – was unable to return to the active roster

neg: 2007 Miami Dolphins season Halterman was also promoted from the practice squad. Additionally, running back Samkon Gado was claimed off waivers from the Houston Texans. The team was granted a one-game roster exemption, as Gado was unable to meet the Dolphins in time for their October 28 game in London. On October 30, defensive tackle Sam Rayburn was waived to make room for Gado on the active roster. The Dolphins also filled two practice squad spots vacated by Reed and Halterman with quarterback Casey Bramlet and tight end Buck Ortega. A seventh-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2004, Bramlet spent 2007 training camp

neg: Bobby McCain deflected a pass in the Dolphins' 15–13 victory against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13. He finished his rookie season in 2015 with 28 combined tackles (23 solo) and four pass deflections in 16 games and four starts. On January 9, 2016, the Miami Dolphins hired Chicago Bears' offensive coordinator Adam Gase as their new head coach. McCain entered training camp as the first-team nickelback, but saw competition for his role from Jordan Lucas and Tyler Patmon. Head coach Adam Gase named McCain the third cornerback on the Dolphins' depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Byron Maxwell and

neg: Jamar Taylor Miami Dolphins signed him to a four-year, $3.62 million contract with $2 million guaranteed. Taylor competed with Will Davis, Richard Marshall, and Nolan Carroll for the second cornerback job on the Dolphins' depth chart throughout training camp. Head coach Joe Philbin named him the Dolphins' sixth cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Brent Grimes, Nolan Carroll, Will Davis, R. J. Stanford, and Dimitri Patterson. On September 30, 2013, he made his professional regular season debut during a 17-38 loss to the New Orleans Saints and made one tackle. He played in nine games his rookie

neg: Miami Dolphins Dolphins' training camp was in St. Pete Beach with practices in August at Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport. The Dolphins had a combined 15–39–2 record in their first four seasons under head coach George Wilson, before Don Shula was hired as head coach. Shula was a Paul Brown disciple who had been lured from the Baltimore Colts, after losing Super Bowl III two seasons earlier to the AFL's New York Jets, and finishing 8–5–1 the following season. Shula got his first NFL coaching job from then-Detroit Head Coach George Wilson, who hired him as the defensive coordinator. When Shula

neg: History of the Miami Dolphins the AFL's New York Jets and finishing 8–5–1 the following season, was hired as head coach. The Colts charged the Dolphins with tampering in gaining Shula, which cost them their 1st-round draft pick in 1970. Shula introduced himself to the Miami press by saying that he didn't have any magic formulas and that the only way he knew to make his teams successful was through hard work. Shula's early training camps with the Dolphins would soon be the stuff of sweltering, painful legend. But Shula's hard work paid immediate dividends, as Miami improved to a 10–4 record and their first-ever

neg: St. Thomas University (Florida) in 1988, conferring upon St. Thomas the distinction of being the only Catholic Archdiocesan sponsored university in the state of Florida. From 1970 until 1993, St. Thomas University was the training camp home of the Miami Dolphins NFL team. Biscayne College, now known as St. Thomas University, was also the former spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles. Notable alumni of the university include: St. Thomas University (Florida) St. Thomas University (informally called STU) is a private, nonprofit, Catholic university in Miami Gardens, Florida. The university offers 35 undergraduate majors, 27 graduate majors, five doctoral programs, and one professional law

neg: Albany Great Danes the NFL, multiple alumni have participated in the Canadian Football League and the Arena Football League. Many former coaching staff members have also coached in the NFL, including former NFL head coach Dave Campo. From 2006 to 2010, Tony and Andy Sparano were key figures on the Great Danes roster. At the same time, their father, Tony Sparano, was head coach of the Miami Dolphins. The strongest connection to the NFL is the university hosting the New York Giants Summer Training Camp. From 1996 to 2012, the university's practice fields were handed over to the Giants, bringing fans and media

neg: 2009 Miami Dolphins season 2009 Miami Dolphins season The 2009 Miami Dolphins season was the organization's 40th season in the National Football League and 44th overall. The Dolphins entered the 2009 season as the reigning AFC East champions after posting an 11–5 record in 2008. Dropping by four more games, from 2009 until 2015, the Dolphins failed to make the playoffs, marking the 25th consecutive year that the region hosting the Super Bowl did not see its host team play in it (not counting years where Super Bowls have been played on neutral sites). The Dolphins fired offensive line coach Mike Maser on January

neg: Jason Rader by the Atlanta Falcons, but was released at the conclusion of training camp. He had a workout for the San Francisco 49ers in October but spent the year out of football. In the spring, Rader played with the Rhein Fire of NFL Europa, catching 21 passes for 189 yards. In June, he signed a two-year deal with the Miami Dolphins. Though he was released at the end of training camp, he spent the final eight games of the season on the team's practice squad. Rader was re-signed by the team in January 2006. He was waived the following September, but

neg: Jackie Mitchell (football) Jackie Mitchell (football) Jackie Mitchell (born July 30, 1976 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina) is a former American and Canadian football linebacker who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League from 2000 to 2006. Mitchell was signed as a free agent by Saskatchewan in 2000 after being released from Edmonton Eskimos training camp. He was recognized as an All-Star in the 2003 CFL season. He attended the Miami Dolphins' (National Football League) training camp in 1999, signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2002 and released, and signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 2003 and released. In college,

neg: Chandler Williams second player in Florida International's history to be selected in the NFL Draft. (Antwan Barnes was picked in the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens). Williams was the second of the Vikings' eight draft picks to sign a contract on May 30, 2007. He was cut by the Vikings after training camp in 2007. Williams was later signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins, where he spent the entire season. He was re-signed in the 2008 offseason, but was waived on April 25. Williams was signed by the Falcons on April 29, 2008. He was released by the

neg: Lee Reherman few weeks earlier. On November 2, 2018, researchers at the VA-BU-CLF announced that Reherman had stage 2 CTE Lee Reherman Lee Reherman (July 4, 1966 – March 1, 2016) was an American actor, appearing in television and film and hosting television reality shows. Reherman was born on July 4, 1966, in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Cornell University, where he played football as an offensive lineman. Following his graduation with a B.S. in 1988, he attended the Miami Dolphins training camp trying out for the team's offensive line, but did not make the team. Thereafter, he earned his MBA at the

neg: Lee Reherman Lee Reherman Lee Reherman (July 4, 1966 – March 1, 2016) was an American actor, appearing in television and film and hosting television reality shows. Reherman was born on July 4, 1966, in Louisville, Kentucky. He attended Cornell University, where he played football as an offensive lineman. Following his graduation with a B.S. in 1988, he attended the Miami Dolphins training camp trying out for the team's offensive line, but did not make the team. Thereafter, he earned his MBA at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. He was pursuing a doctorate in economics at the University of California, Los

neg: Greg Mark of pre-season camp and quickly picked signed by the Miami Dolphins. The Don Shula, head coach of the Dolphins attempted to transform Mark into a middle Line Backer once arriving into their Davie, FL facilities. Despite losing almost 40 lbs in a short time and playing a big role on special teams Mark was assigned to the waiver wire where he was intended to move to the Dolphins practice squad. Before clearing waivers Mark was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles where he was moved back to his nature position of Defensive End. Mark appeared in six games for the

neg: Miami Dolphins like it might rebound thanks to a 40–21 Thanksgiving Day victory over the Dallas Cowboys that took them to 8–4, but two key losses to the Patriots and the Eagles ended Miami's postseason hopes. Miami finished 10–6 after victories over Buffalo and the Jets. The 2004 off-season was disastrous for Miami. Tight end Randy McMichael was arrested for domestic violence and wide receiver David Boston (signed from San Diego) suffered an injury in training camp and missed the entire season (Boston also failed a drug test for steroids later in the season). But the biggest shock came when Ricky Williams

neg: Steve Fifita Galaxy of NFL Europa in the spring, and made the team's 53-man roster out of training camp. Fifita was released by the Dolphins on April 29, 2008. On May 5, 2008, Fifita was signed by the New England Patriots. Fifita was among the last cuts by the New England Patriots on August 29, 2008 before the final 53 man regular season roster. Fifita began coaching the defensive line at Idaho State University in 2012. Steve Fifita Steve Fifita (born May 16, 1982) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was originally signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted

neg: Bill Kenney a two-year junior college, he spent the remainder of his college career at the University of Northern Colorado. Kenney was drafted by the Miami Dolphins. He was cut from the Dolphins at the end of training camp, but he had more success two years later, when he made the Kansas City Chiefs roster as the backup to Steve Fuller. He ended up starting games late in the year because of an injury to Fuller and did exceptionally well. His late season performance helped him to take over the starting job for good in 1981. After an average 1982 season, Kenney

neg: Jamar Taylor 36-39 loss to the Denver Broncos and suffered a dislocated shoulder during the game that sidelined him for the next three games. On December 23, 2014, he was placed on injured reserve. He finished the season with 31 combined tackles (30 solo) in 12 games and three starts. Taylor attended training camp in and competed with Will Davis, Brice McCain, Bobby McCain, and Zack Bowman for the second cornerback job left vacant by the retirement of Cortland Finnegan. He started the regular season behind Brent Grimes, Brice McCain, and Zack Bowman on the Dolphins' depth chart. In the Miami Dolphins'

neg: Cris Dishman thus allowing Freeman to run untouched into the end zone. After retiring, Dishman became a football coach. He started off by taking part in the NFL's Minority Coaching Fellowship program. During the 2006 Miami Dolphins season, Dishman spent training camp as a coach for the Dolphins, alongside Eric Green and Cornell Brown. Shortly afterward, Dishman became the defensive backs coach for Menlo College in 2006, and currently holds the position of defensive coordinator, which he was awarded on February 15, 2007. He spent the summer of 2007 again as part of the minority coaching fellowship, this time as a coach

neg: Mark Restelli Mark Restelli Mark Restelli (born March 4, 1986) is a professional Canadian football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He most recently attended training camp with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos as a street free agent in 2009 and played until he was signed by the Miami Dolphins in 2011. Despite a strong preseason (which included 4 tackles and a defended pass in the fourth quarter of the final preseason game versus the Dallas Cowboys), on September 4, 2011, he was released by the Dolphins during their final roster

neg: Abraham Wright an injury. He was waived by the Dolphins on May 5, 2008. Wright signed a practice roster agreement with the BC Lions on October 14, 2009. He was invited to the Lions' 2010 Training Camp in Kamloops. He was released by the Lions on June 5, 2010. Wright began learning sign language in the summer of 2004, and has a genuine interest in working with the deaf once his playing days are over. Abraham Wright Abraham Winston Wright (born October 15, 1984) is a former American football defensive end. He was originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh

neg: Dwayne Joseph In 1995, Joseph recorded his first career interception in his pro debut. He eventually played in all 16 games, and started one. During the 1995 season, Joseph recorded two interceptions, four passes defended, and a forced fumble. He spent the 1996 season on injured reserve, and was released in training camp a year later. Three years after his playing career ended, Joseph was hired by the Bears to be the Coordinator of Player Programs, and was promoted to Director of Player Development in 2001. He eventually became the pro scout for the Miami Dolphins. In 2005, Joseph became the Dolphins

neg: Christion Jones returned 68 kickoffs for 1,727 yards and two touchdowns. Jones went undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft. Shortly after, he signed as a free agent with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. Dealing with a hamstring issue during training camp, Jones was waived on September 5, 2015. He was released with an injury settlement on September 9. On March 2, 2016, Jones was once again signed by the Dolphins but was later released on May 2, 2016. On May 17, 2016, Jones signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. Jones was later released on June

neg: Jonathon Amaya Jonathon Amaya Jonathon Daniel Amaya (born November 25, 1988) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2010 and has also played for the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Nevada. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dolphins on April 30, 2010, but was cut during training camp and added to the practice squad. On October 30, he was signed to the active roster. He made 10 appearances, recording 15 tackles on special teams. On July 28, 2011,

neg: Alterraun Verner in 16 games and three starts. Pro Football Focus gave him an overall grade of 76.6, rankingg 48th among all qualified cornerbacks in 2016. On February 23, 2017, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers released Verner to clear $6.5 million in cap space. On July 25, 2017, the Miami Dolphins signed Verner to a one-year, $980,000 contract with an $80,000 signing bonus. Throughout training camp, he competed for a job as a starting cornerback against Xavien Howard, Byron Maxwell, Bobby McCain, Tony Lippett, and Cordrea Tankersley. Head coach Adam Gase named Verner the fourth cornerback on the Dolphins' depth chart to start

neg: Miami Dolphins in the Pro Bowl. Below is a list of current or former players that play or have played for the Miami Dolphins that have been selected to multiple Pro Bowls. Bold indicates those elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Notable Miami Dolphins selected to one Pro Bowl: In 2015 to commemorate the Miami Dolphins 50th NFL season, the Dolphins organization announced through voting from the South Florida Media and Miami Dolphin fans the results of the 50 greatest players in Miami Dolphins franchise history. The results were announced during halftime on Monday Night Football between the Dolphins and