Miami Dolphins

Team history

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member team of the league’s American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team plays its home games at Hard Rock Stadium, located in the northern suburb of Miami Gardens, Florida.

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. Miami joined the NFL as a result of the 1970 AFL–NFL merger.

 

Stadium:

Hard Rock Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Miami Gardens, Florida. The stadium is the home field for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL) from 1987 – Present. The first preseason game for the Dolphins was played on August 16, 1987, against the Chicago Bears. There are 65,326 permanent seats for fans.

 

Coaches:

George William Wilson

(1966 – 1969)

Donald Francis Shula

(1970 -1995)

James William Johnson

(1996 – 1999)

David Wannstedt

(2000 – 2004)

Jim Bates

2004

Nicholas Lou Saban

(2005 – 2006)

Cam Cameron

2007

Tony Sparano

(2008 – 2011)

Todd Bowles

2011

Joe Philbin

(2012 -2015)

Dan Campbell

2015

Adam Gase

(2016 – 2018)

Brian Flores

(2019 – 2021)

Mike McDanie

(2022 – Present)

2022 Coaching Staff:

Head Coach – Mike McDaniel

Offensive Coordinator – Frank Smith

Offensive Line – Matt Applebaum

Quarterbacks / Passing Game Coordinator – Darrell Bevell

Assistant HC / Tight Ends – Jon Embree

Quality Control – Josh Grizzard

Assistant Quarterbacks – Chandler Henley

Assistant Offensive Line – Lemuel Jeanpierre

Offensive Assistant – Mike Person

Offensive Assistant – Aldrick Robinson

Offensive Assistant – Kolby Smith

Associate HC/ Running Backs – Eric Studesville

Wide Receivers – Wes Welker

Defensive Coordinator – Josh Boyer

Assistant Defensive Backs – Mathieu Araujo

Linebackers – Anthony Campanile

Defensive Line – Austin Clark

Assistant Linebackers – Steve Ferentz

Safeties – Steve Gregory

Assistant Defensive Line – Derrick Leblanc

Cornerbacks/ Pass Game Specialist – Sam Madison

Outside Linebackers – Ty Mackenzie

Sr. Defensive Assistant – Ryan Slowik

Defensive Assistant – Patrick Surtain

Special Teams Coordinator – Danny Crossman

Assistant Special Teams Coach – Brendan Farrel

Special Teams Assistant – Ricardo Allen

Head Strength & Conditioning – Dave Puloka

Assistant Strength & Conditioning – Adam Lachance

Ownership:

Majority owner: Stephen M. Ross, 82

Minority owners: Gloria Estefan, Marc Anthony, Venus Williams, Tony Chesta and Serena Williams.

Source of wealth: Much of his fortune came from his businesses he started in Texas. He is the founder of two companies, EDS (Electronic Data Systems) and Perot Systems.

Net worth: $8.2 billion USD (Forbes)

Residence: Southampton, New York.

When purchased team and for how much:  In February 2008, Ross bought 50 percent of the Miami Dolphin franchise, Dolphin Stadium (now known as Hard Rock Stadium), and surrounding land, from then-owner Wayne Huizenga for $550 million, with an agreement to later become the Dolphins’ managing general partner. On January 20, 2009, Ross closed on the purchase of an additional 45% of the team from Huizenga. The total value of the deal was $1.1 billion

Franchise valuation: $3.42 Billion (Forbes)

2021 revenue/rank: $372 Million /15th (Forbes)

Owns stadium (how much invested): Yes, $730 million investment.

Ownership philosophy: At 82, managing general partner of both the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium. The role is the culmination of one of his long-held dreams. Dolphins have been a lifetime passion for him.

Players

Salvon Ahmed

Position: RB
Experience: 3 years
Height: 5-11
Age: 23
Weight: 197 lbs
College: Washington

Blaise Andries

Position: OL
Experience: R
Height: 6-7
Age: 24
Weight: 312 lbs
College: Minnesota

Terron Armstead

Position: T
Experience: 10 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 31
Weight: 305 lbs
College: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Jerome Baker

Position: LB
Experience: 5 years
Height: 6-2
Age: 25
Weight: 225 lbs
College: Ohio State

Cole Banwart

Position: OL
Experience: 1 year
Height: 6-4
Age: 24
Weight: 303 lbs
College: Iowa

Lynn Bowden

Position: WR
Experience: 3 years
Height: 5-11
Age: 24
Weight: 203 lbs
College: Kentucky

Teddy Bridgewater

Position: QB
Experience: 9 years
Height: 6-2
Age: 29
Weight: 212 lbs
College: Louisville

Elijah Campbell

Position: DB
Experience: 3 years
Height: 5-11
Age: 26
Weight: 195 lbs
College: Northern Iowa

Owen Carney

Position: DL
Experience: R
Height: 6-3
Age: 23
Weight: 269 lbs
College: Illinois

Cethan Carter

Position: TE
Experience: 6 years
Height: 6-3
Age: 26
Weight: 243 lbs
College: Nebraska

Larnel Coleman

Position: T
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-6
Age: 24
Weight: 307 lbs
College: UMass Amherst

Tanner Conner

Position: TE
Experience: R
Height: 6-3
Age: 24
Weight: 232 lbs
College: Idaho State

River Cracraft

Position: WR
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-0
Age: 27
Weight: 198 lbs
College: Washington State

Keion Crossen

Position: DB
Experience: 5 years
Height: 5-10
Age: 26
Weight: 195 lbs
College: Western Carolina

Raekwon Davis

Position: DT
Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-7
Age: 25
Weight: 335 lbs
College: Alabama

DeVonte Dedmon

Position: WR
Experience: 1 year
Height: 5-10
Age: 26
Weight: 203 lbs
College: William & Mary

Michael Deiter

Position: OL
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-6
Age: 25
Weight: 315 lbs
College: Wisconsin

Kellen Diesch

Position: OL
Experience: R
Height: 6-7
Age: 24
Weight: 301 lbs
College: Arizona State

Gerrid Doaks

Position: RB
Experience: 1 year
Height: 5-11
Age: 24
Weight: 228 lbs
College: Cincinnati

Chase Edmonds

Position: RB
Experience: 5 years
Height: 5-9
Age: 26
Weight: 201 lbs
College: Fordham

Sam Eguavoen

Position: LB
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 29
Weight: 236 lbs
College: Texas Tech

Liam Eichenberg

Position: OL
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 24
Weight: 306 lbs
College: Notre Dame

Tino Ellis

Position: CB
Experience: 1 year
Height: 6-1
Age: 24
Weight: 195 lbs
College: Maryland

Erik Ezukanma

Position: WR
Experience: R
Height: 6-2
Age: 22
Weight: 206 lbs
College: Texas Tech

Clayton Fejedelem

Position: S
Experience: 7 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 29
Weight: 202 lbs
College: Illinois

Blake Ferguson

Position: LS
Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-3
Age: 25
Weight: 240 lbs
College: LSU

Myles Gaskin

Position: RB
Experience: 4 years
Height: 5-10
Age: 25
Weight: 194 lbs
College: Washington

Mike Gesicki

Position: TE
Experience: 5 years
Height: 6-6
Age: 26
Weight: 250 lbs
College: Penn State

Cameron Goode

Position: LB
Experience: R
Height: 6-3
Age: 24
Weight: 238 lbs
College: California

Porter Gustin

Position: LB
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 25
Weight: 267 lbs
College: USC

Elijah Hamilton

Position: CB
Experience: R
Height: 6-2
Age: 24
Weight: 214 lbs
College: Louisiana Tech

Tyreek Hill

Position: WR
Experience: 7 years
Height: 5-10
Age: 28
Weight: 191 lbs
College: West Alabama

Darius Hodge

Position: LB
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 24
Weight: 245 lbs
College: Marshall

Sterling Hofrichter

Position: P
Experience: 2 years
Height: 5-10
Age: 25
Weight: 196 lbs
College: Syracuse

Jevon Holland

Position: S
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 22
Weight: 210 lbs
College: Oregon

Xavien Howard

Position: CB
Experience: 7 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 29

Weight: 203 lbs College: Baylor

Robert Hunt

Position: OL
Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-6
Age: 25
Weight: 335 lbs
College: Louisiana-Lafayette

Noah Igbinoghene

Position: CB
Experience: 3 years
Height: 5-11
Age: 22
Weight: 197 lbs
College: Auburn

Alec Ingold

Position: FB
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 26
Weight: 235 lbs
College: Wisconsin

Melvin Ingram

Position: LB
Experience: 11 years
Height: 6-2
Age: 33
Weight: 250 lbs
College: South Carolina

Austin Jackson

Position: OL
Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 23
Weight: 320 lbs
College: USC

John Jenkins

Position: DT
Experience: 10 years
Height: 6-3
Age: 33
Weight: 340 lbs
College: Georgia

Deandre Johnson

Position: LB
Experience: R
Height: 6-3
Age: 23
Weight: 252 lbs
College: Miami

Benito Jones

Position: DT
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 24
Weight: 318 lbs
College: Mississippi

Brandon Jones

Position: S
Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 24
Weight: 191 lbs
College: Texas

Robert Jones

Position: OL
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-4
Age: 23
Weight: 334 lbs
College: Middle Tennessee State

Solomon Kindley

Position: OL
Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-4
Age: 25
Weight: 340 lbs
College: Georgia

Kader Kohou

Position: CB
Experience: R
Height: 5-10
Age: 23
Weight: 195 lbs
College: Texas A&M-Commerce

Greg Little

Position: T
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 24
Weight: 322 lbs
College: Mississippi

Hunter Long

Position: TE
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 23
Weight: 253 lbs
College: Boston College

John Lovett

Position: FB
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-2
Age: 26
Weight: 236 lbs
College: Princeton

Verone McKinley III

Position: S
Experience: R
Height: 5-10
Age: 22
Weight: 195 lbs
College: Oregon

Sony Michel

Position: RB
Experience: 5 years
Height: 5-11
Age: 27
Weight: 215 lbs
College: Georgia

Thomas Morstead

Position: P
Experience: 14 years
Height: 6-4
Age: 36
Weight: 225 lbs
College: SMU

Raheem Mostert

Position: RB
Experience: 8 years
Height: 5-10
Age: 30
Weight: 205 lbs
College: Purdue

Calvin Munson

Position: LB
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 27
Weight: 235 lbs
College: San Diego State

Nik Needham

Position: CB
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 25
Weight: 196 lbs
College: UTEP

Emmanuel Ogbah

Position: DE
Experience: 7 years
Height: 6-4
Age: 28
Weight: 278 lbs
College: Oklahoma State

Adam Pankey

Position: OL
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 28
Weight: 307 lbs
College: West Virginia

Jaelan Phillips

Position: LB
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 23
Weight: 263 lbs
College: Miami

Sheldrick Redwine

Position: S
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-0
Age: 25
Weight: 195 lbs
College: Miami

Duke Riley

Position: LB
Experience: 6 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 28
Weight: 227 lbs
College: LSU

Elandon Roberts

Position: LB
Experience: 7 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 28
Weight: 238 lbs
College: Houston

D'Angelo Ross

Position: DB
Experience: 2 years
Height: 5-9
Age: 25
Weight: 183 lbs
College: New Mexico

Eric Rowe

Position: S
Experience: 8 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 29
Weight: 210 lbs
College: Utah

Jason Sanders

Position: K
Experience: 5 years
Height: 5-11
Age: 26
Weight: 190 lbs
College: New Mexico

Braylon Sanders

Position: WR
Experience: R
Height: 6-1
Age: 23
Weight: 194 lbs
College: Mississippi

Mohamed Sanu

Position: WR
Experience: 11 years
Height: 6-2
Age: 32
Weight: 210 lbs
College: Rutgers

Brennan Scarlett

Position: LB
Experience: 7 years
Height: 6-4
Age: 29
Weight: 263 lbs
College: Stanford

Adam Shaheen

Position: TE
Experience: 6 years
Height: 6-7
Age: 27
Weight: 248 lbs
College: Ashland

Trent Sherfield

Position: WR
Experience: 5 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 26
Weight: 206 lbs
College: Vanderbilt

Zach Sieler

Position: DT
Experience: 5 years
Height: 6-6
Age: 26
Weight: 305 lbs
College: Ferris State

Kion Smith

Position: T
Experience: 1 year
Height: 6-5
Age: 23
Weight: 311 lbs
College: Fayetteville State University

Durham Smythe

Position: TE
Experience: 5 years
Height: 6-6
Age: 27
Weight: 246 lbs
College: Notre Dame

Ben Stille

Position: DL
Experience: R
Height: 6-4
Age: 24
Weight: 296 lbs
College: Nebraska

Tua Tagovailoa

Position: QB
Experience: 3 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 24
Weight: 217 lbs
College: Alabama

Skylar Thompson

Position: QB
Experience: R
Height: 6-2
Age: 25
Weight: 219 lbs
College: Kansas State

Channing Tindall

Position: LB
Experience: R
Height: 6-2
Age: 22
Weight: 232 lbs
College: Georgia

Andrew Van Ginkel

Position: LB
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-4
Age: 27
Weight: 242 lbs
College: Wisconsin

Jaylen Waddle

Position: WR
Experience: 2 years
Height: 5-10
Age: 23
Weight: 182 lbs
College: Alabama

ZaQuandre White

Position: RB
Experience: R
Height: 6-1
Age: 23
Weight: 215 lbs
College: South Carolina

Christian Wilkins

Position: DT
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-4
Age: 26
Weight: 310 lbs
College: Clemson

Trill Williams

Position: CB
Experience: 2 years
Height: 6-1
Age: 22
Weight: 206 lbs
College: Syracuse

Connor Williams

Position: LB
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-4
Age: 27
Weight: 242 lbs
College: Wisconsin

Jordan Williams

Position: DL
Experience: R
Height: 6-5
Age: 23
Weight: 305 lbs
College: Virginia Tech

Preston Williams

Position: WR
Experience: 4 years
Height: 6-5
Age: 25
Weight: 224 lbs
College: Colorado State

Cedrick Wilson Jr.

Position: WR
Experience: 5 years
Height: 6-2
Age: 26
Weight: 197 lbs
College: Boise State

Quincy Wilson

Position: DB
Experience: 6 years
Height: 6-2
Age: 26
Weight: 206 lbs
College: Florida

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