"The Dolphins are extending that celebration to the sideline once they get back to the bench, with the offense on the field. Team-released social media video has recently shown an array of instances of Dolphins defenders huddling around the player who forced the turnover chanting their name with a series of claps to follow, like something that would be heard from fans in the stands at sporting events."
""How cool is that? It kind of takes you back to high school days," Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver said Friday. "The one thing we've always strived to do, on defense, is to not lose the joy in this game. ... Often, when you get to the NFL level, it becomes very selfish in nature, and we try to do everything we can to combat that.""
Dolphins defenders gather around the player who produced a takeaway and chant that player's name on the sideline, accompanied by organized claps. Social media clips show the ritual occurring after interceptions, sacks, and big defensive plays while the offense remains on the field. Specific examples include chants for Tyrel Dodson, Rasul Douglas, Ifeatu Melifonwu, and Minkah Fitzpatrick, often using syllable-friendly pronunciations or nicknames. The practice aims to preserve the joy of playing, counteract selfish tendencies at the NFL level, and positively reinforce camaraderie and collective celebration within the defense.
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