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WATCH: Dolphins share custom cleats for ‘My Cause My Cleats’

A look at what initiatives the Dolphins will be playing for “My Cause My Cleats.”

During Weeks 13 and 14 across the NFL, players and coaches are given the opportunity to wear custom cleats as part of the league’s “My Cause My Cleats” initiative, which allows them to deviate from their usual kicks to support some incredible causes.

The Miami Dolphins have a number of players joining this year to support different foundations and movements that are special to them.

Here’s a look at the causes that some Dolphins will be supporting:

  • Alec Ingold – ChildNet
  • Andrew Van Ginkel – Alex’s Lemonade Stand
  • Blake Ferguson – Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
  • Brandon Jones – TXAF — Texas Against Fentanyl
  • Braxton Berrios – Paws4You Rescue
  • Cam Smith – Layups for Lupus
  • Cedrick Wilson Jr. –  Lous House
  • Connor Williams – Michaels Memories
  • Durham Smythe – Austin Pets Alive
  • Elijah Campbell – MS Foundation
  • Emmanuel Ogbah – American Cancer Society/Emmanuel Ogbah Rise Above Foundation
  • Isaiah Wynn – Alzheimer’s Asscoation
  • Jalen Ramsey – Safety Corner Foundation
  • Jason Sanders – Wounded Warrior Project
  • Jaylen Waddle – American Cancer Society
  • Jeff Wilson Jr. – MADD
  • Jerome Baker – Expand the Land
  • Jevon Holland – Alex’s Lemonade Stand
  • Justin Bethel – Save The Music
  • Liam Eichenberg – Then Adrew Weishare Foundation
  • Mike White – FARE
  • Nik Needham – 4dfam
  • Parry Nickerson – Redd’s World Foundation
  • Raheem Mostert – Raheem Mostert Waves of Success Foundation and Melanoma Research Foundation
  • River Cracraft – Hilinski’s Hope
  • Robbie Chosen – Amazing Wishes Inc.
  • Robert Jones – Everytown for Gun Safety
  • Skylar Thompson – The Sky is the Limit Foundation
  • Terron Armstead – RISE
  • Tua Tagovailoa – Tua Foundation
  • Zach Sieler – Sieler Safe Haven Foundation

Miami’s content team also put together a nice video of the players speaking about the causes and what they mean to them.

While there will be a lot of eyes on the Dolphins’ Monday night matchup, take an extra close look at what they’re wearing on their feet.

 

Dolphins activate WR River Cracraft from IR, release CB

Miami moves on from a CB and brings back a WR from IR.

The Miami Dolphins have had an active week following their bye already, as they switched out wideouts on the practice squad on Monday.

Then, on Tuesday, they had to make a decision on the future of wide receiver River Cracraft, who was coming to the end of his 21-day practice window. They decided to activate him, which kept him from missing the remainder of the season.

Cracraft had played a role in Miami’s first three games, recording six receptions for 87 yards and a touchdown before suffering a shoulder injury in their huge win over the Denver Broncos.

To make room for Cracraft, the Dolphins released cornerback Kelvin Joseph.

Joseph, 23, has appeared in four games this season for Miami, mainly on special teams, recording two tackles. He was originally acquired right before the season in a trade that sent Noah Igbinoghene to the Dallas Cowboys, but he had been a healthy scratch in five contests.

Mike McDaniel has injury updates on injured Dolphins at bye week

Updates on a ton of injured Dolphins heading into the week off.

The Miami Dolphins have had issues with keeping their players on the field throughout their 2023 campaign.

Luckily, Week 10 brings Mike McDaniel’s team some time off, so some of those players who are dealing with bumps and bruises can rehab, relax and recover before the home stretch of the season.

McDaniel spoke to the media on both Monday and Tuesday this week and provided updates on a number of his players before the team adjourns for the week.

Dolphins rule out Jevon Holland, River Cracraft for matchup vs. Patriots

Miami will be without their top safety on Sunday.

The Miami Dolphins will take on the New England Patriots for the second time this season on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium.

Ahead of the game, Miami has ruled out safety Jevon Holland and River Cracraft.

Holland was placed in concussion protocol following last week’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. He came back into the game, but he reported symptoms the day after.

Without Holland, Miami will likely use Brandon Jones and DeShon Elliott as the main safety pair, and cornerback Nik Needham can help in a depth role as well.

Cracraft remains on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. He still has plenty of time to be activated before his 21-day practice window ends.

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Dolphins place River Cracraft on IR, Erik Ezukanma on NFI

Both players will miss at least four games.

As the Miami Dolphins prepare for their Week 4 matchup with the Buffalo Bills, they have lost two players for some significant time.

The team announced on Friday that they’ve placed wide receiver River Cracraft on injured reserve and wide receiver Erik Ezukanma on the non-football injury list.

Cracraft went down with a shoulder injury during last week’s win over the Denver Broncos, and McDaniel had mentioned this outcome was a possibility after they got more information, so it’s not a total surprise.

The Ezukanma situation is a bit stranger, as McDaniel mentioned that they were checking on an injury that he had in college during his time at Texas Tech. He’s been on the injury report this week with a neck injury.

Both players will now be forced to miss at least four weeks.

Mike McDaniel announced three Dolphins are OUT vs. Bills

Two wideouts and a linebacker will sit this one out.

The Miami Dolphins are preparing to take on the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at Highmark Stadium, but they’ll be without three solid contributors.

Speaking to the media on Friday, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel revealed that linebacker Jaelan Phillips and wide receivers Erik Ezukanma and River Cracraft will not play this weekend.

Phillips is dealing with an oblique injury, and he’ll likely be replaced by Andrew Van Ginkel, who previously filled in for the former first-round pick against the New England Patriots.

Ezukanma and Cracraft are two of Miami’s depth options behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Their absence means Braxton Berrios will be more involved, and there’s a strong possibility that Robbie Chosen is elevated from the practice squad, as he was last week.

This game was already going to be difficult for the Dolphins, and things have gotten even tougher.

Mike McDaniel provides update on group of injured Dolphins after Broncos game

Miami has a number of players dealing with injuries.

The Miami Dolphins had their best day in franchise history, as they set or tied a number of records that have been around for decades in a game that saw them beat the Denver Broncos 70-20.

While everyone is ecstatic with the win, and the manner in which they achieved it, Miami also had a number of key players suffer injuries throughout the contest.

They were also without one of their best offensive playmakers entering the game.

On Monday, following the win, head coach Mike McDaniel provided updates on a few injured Dolphins.

Pod of Miami Dolphins get in some offseason work together

The quarterback got his wideouts on the practice field.

While the coaches and front office personnel are focused on improving the roster for the start of the 2023 season, those who are already signed with the Miami Dolphins are working on improving before the year.

Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa recently got his wide receiver together for some offensive work down in South Florida. Tagovailoa had the opportunity to throw to Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Erik Ezukanma and River Cracraft.

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The work with Waddle and Hill is important because they’re the top two receivers on the depth chart, and that’s who Tagovailoa will be on the field with most often.

However, for Ezukanma and Cracraft, two depth options at this point, this time in invaluable. If they can build chemistry with their quarterback, they can help secure themselves a spot on the active roster and even opportunities when it comes time for the regular season.

This is especially the case for Ezukanma, who was a fourth-round selection in last year’s draft. As a rookie, he played in only one game, recording one reception for three yards. His impact in his second season needs to be greater.

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Analyzing the terms of Dolphins WR River Cracraft’s new contract

He’ll likely be in the same position as he was heading into training camp last season.

The Miami Dolphins entered this offseason with some questions surrounding their wide receiver depth behind Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Cedrick Wilson.

Yes, they had Erik Ezukanma and Braylon Sanders on the roster, but neither had shown anything promising during the regular season while Trent Sherfield and River Cracraft were hitting free agency.

Luckily, Miami was able to bring back Cracraft this offseason.

According to Over the Cap, Cracraft and the Dolphins agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.08 million. He’ll make all of that in a base salary, but his cap hit is just $940,000.

Due to a lack of guaranteed money, if Miami were to cut Cracraft before the 2023 season, they’d save all $940,000 with no dead cap hit.

This means the 29-year-old will likely enter the offseason program in the same position he was in last year, fighting for a spot somewhere between the depths of the active roster and the practice squad.

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Dolphins re-sign WR River Cracraft

Another 2022 Dolphin returns for another year.

The Miami Dolphins are keeping a number of free agents from their 2022 roster around for at least another season with the team.

On Friday afternoon, the Dolphins agreed to bring back another unrestricted free agent, signing wide receiver River Cracraft, according to the Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson. The deal is said to be for just one year.

Cracraft, 28, followed head coach Mike McDaniel and wide receivers coach Wes Welker to Miami after they spent two years together in San Francisco.

The former Washington State wideout started last year on the team’s practice squad, but after being elevated in the first three weeks, he was signed to the team’s active roster.

In 11 games, Cracraft brought in nine receptions for 102 yards and two touchdowns.

With the depth at the position, he’ll likely be fighting for a fringe spot once again.

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