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15-05-2025
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Miami Dolphins Kenneth Grant warned to slow down at rookie minicamp
MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins defensive coaches Anthony Weaver and Austin Clark warned first-round draft pick Kenneth Grant to slow down at the start of rookie minicamp. Grant a defensive tackle, wants to bring high energy and make an instant impact. Advertisement "Yeah, I'm for sure going to put my foot down and you know show people what I'm about," Grant said. But... but... but... "What coach (Mike) McDaniel was talking about is there's a right way to practice and right way to do things to not get hurt," Grant said. Weaver, the Dolphins' defensive coordinator, and Clark, the defensive line coach, have fabulous track records of developing impact linemen. Their message to Grant? Take this as it comes. "Everything's coming fast at you," Grant said. "But just focus on today, what you control today and defeat today." Miami Dolphins' Kenneth Grant takes message from Zach Sieler Grant has an excellent mentor in veteran Zach Sieler. Grant said Sieler has already addressed the entire Dolphins team. Advertisement "I wanna be one of those players he's looking to count on," Grant said of Sieler. What's the veteran messaging to the defensive front? "I mean we've got to set the standard, we've got to set the tone every day, you know, every day in practice, every game, you know, whatever it is, we're the tone setters," Grant said. "We've got to, you know, come out and show everybody what we're about." Miami Dolphins' top two picks debut at rookie minicamp The Dolphins added massive trench warriors Grant in the first round and guard Jonah Savaiinaea in the second round. This team wants to be bigger and stronger and tougher and more physical in 2025. Advertisement "Playing to my strengths and not playing to my weaknesses," Grant said of the plan. "They brought me in here because they saw something in my game that, you know, can translate to the NFL and to this team and it's very useful for this team. So whatever the coach wants me to do, I'm going to do it." Kenneth Grant of the Miami Dolphins made his on-field debut at rookie minicamp. The Dolphins are trying to take a precise, disciplined approach to this season after missing the playoffs in 2024. "I'm a culture changer," Grant said. "I come from a winning culture. Obviously the NFL is different. But I kind of know what (winning's) like." Miami Dolphins' Jonah Savaiinaea: Honored to wear Terron Armstead's 72 Advertisement Miami Dolphins' Zach Sieler: Feelings on pending Jalen Ramsey trade revealed Everything to know: Miami Dolphins 2025 schedule release Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@ and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins' Kenneth Grant out to prove Zach Sieler can 'count on' him
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Dolphins' Kenneth Grant Calls Himself 'A Culture Changer' Ahead of Rookie Minicamp
The Miami Dolphins went into the 2025 NFL Draft with a clear need along the defensive line. With their first-round pick, at 13th overall, the Dolphins selected Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Kenneth Grant. Ahead of the first practice as a member of the Dolphins organization, Grant was interviewed by reporters. Grant shared a strong message on his mindset as a member of the Dolphins. Advertisement "They brought me in here because they saw something in my game that translates to the NFL ... me personally - I'm a culture changer," Grant said, per ESPN reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques. Grant calls himself a "culture changer" and sends a strong message to his new team. Coming in as a rookie and having that level of confidence in yourself is an excellent sign for the Dolphins' new defensive tackle. Coming off an impressive 2024 season at Michigan, Grant was getting first-round buzz. He had been getting a lot of attention not just for his play, but also for his size and athleticism. Grant is 6-foot-4 and 344 pounds, and if he had done the NFL Scouting Combine, scouts believed he would've put together an impressive showing. Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (DL12) during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Lee-Imagn Images In 2024, Grant was named a third-team Associated Press All-American and second-team All-Big Ten. He had 32 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and three sacks to go with five pass breakups. Advertisement His production as a defensive tackle was among the best in the 2025 draft class, and he was drafted only behind his college teammates, Mason Graham, among all the defensive tackles. There is a lot of pressure on Grant to produce right away. The Dolphins needed defensive line help badly, and Grant is meant to solve that issue. It's a lot on the plate for Grant in his first year, but his strong message to get ahead of his first practice as a member of the Dolphins instills confidence in his ability to thrive in that role. Related: Dolphins Sign Former Long-Time Patriots Special Teamer Related: Dolphins Trade Idea Nets Eight-Interception Buccaneers Cornerback
Associated Press
09-05-2025
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Dolphins sign 7 draft picks and add veteran long snapper Joe Cardona
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins signed seven of their 2025 draft picks on Friday and added veteran long snapper Joe Cardona. Cardona is entering his 11th NFL season and is joining the Dolphins after 10 seasons with Miami's division rival the New England Patriots. He appeared in 160 career games with New England and recorded 13 special teams tackles and one forced fumble. Cardona has also appeared in 13 postseason games and won Super Bowls LI and LIII with the Patriots. Cardona will replace Blake Ferguson, who Miami released Thursday after five seasons. Miami's signed picks are defensive tackles Kenneth Grant, Zeek Biggers and Jordan Phillips, cornerback Jason Marshall Jr., safety Dante Trader Jr., running back Ollie Gordon II and quarterback Quinn Ewers. Grant, selected 13th overall, signed a four-year deal worth just under $22 million, per ESPN. The Dolphins also signed 16 undrafted free agents ahead of the start of rookie minicamp on Friday. ___ AP NFL:
Miami Herald
09-05-2025
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- Miami Herald
Dolphins start minicamp, sign rookies & undrafted free agents sign and more notes
The Miami Dolphins began rookie minicamp Friday with a host of signings. Here's what you need to know: ▪ The Dolphins signed seven draft picks including defensive tackles Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers, cornerback Jason Marshall Jr., safety Dante Trader Jr., running back Ollie Gordon II and quarterback Quinn Ewers. ▪ Grant, a first-round pick, got a four-year deal worth just less than $22 million with a $12.6 million signing bonus, according to Over The Cap. He's the only draftee that has a fifth-year option on his deal, which is standard for all first-round picks. ▪ Phillips, who was the first of Miami's three fifth-round picks, signed a four-year deal worth $4.65 million and received a $458,000 signing bonus. Marshall received a four-year deal worth $4.62 million and received a $425,000 signing bonus. Trader signed for $4.61 million and received a $414,784 signing bonus. ▪ Gordon signed a four-year deal worth $4.47 million and received a $272,664 signing bonus. ▪ Biggers inked a four-year deal worth $4.33 million, and received a $131,576 signing bonus. ▪ Ewers, the final draftee, received a $4.3 million and received a $101,668 signing bonus. ▪ The only drafted rookie who hasn't signed is offensive linemen Jonah Savaiinaea, a second-round pick. ▪ Miami also signed 16 undrafted free agents including linebacker Eugene Asante, tight end Jalin Conyers, long snapper Kneeland Hibbett, running back Nate Noel, safety John Saunders Jr., defensive tackles Alex Huntley and Tre'vonn Rybka, wide receivers Andrew Armstrong, Monaray Baldwin, AJ Henning and Theo Wease Jr., offensive linemen Tedi Kushi, Addison West and Josh Priebe as well as cornerbacks BJ Adams and Ethan Robinson.
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07-05-2025
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Who did Dolphins draft? Here are all their 2025 NFL draft picks
The Miami Dolphins were busy in the 2025 NFL draft, though until the final day, it wasn't by making picks. General manager Chris Grier made as many trades as he did picks over the first four rounds of the draft, but he added eight total players to a team with some obvious needs. He started by shoring up the defensive front, taking Michigan nose tackle Kenneth Grant with the No. 13 overall pick. A trade up in the second round addressed one of the biggest needs in guard Jonah Savaiinaea from Arizona. Advertisement The Dolphins went heavy on defense on Day 3, including drafting two more run-stuffing defensive tackles: Jordan Phillips in the fifth round and Zeek Biggers in the seventh. They also helped out the depleted secondary with cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. of Florida and safety Dante Trader Jr. from Maryland. On offense, Miami added a backup quarterback in Texas' Quinn Ewers and power back in Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II, who won the 2023 Doak Walker Award as college football's best running back. Here's a look at their 2025 draft class: Miami Dolphins draft picks 2025 This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Who did Dolphins draft? All of Miami's 2025 NFL draft picks
