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Chris Perkins

Chris Perkins is the Sun Sentinel's Miami Dolphins columnist. A veteran South Florida sports reporter, he's written for The Athletic and has covered the Dolphins, the Miami Heat, the University of Miami, the University of Texas, MMA, boxing, breaking news and weather. Perkins was born in Chicago and reared in Texas.

Hurricane Delta forecast to hit Louisiana with life-threatening storm surge and up to 15 inches of rain

October 8, 2020 at 1:51 p.m.

A strengthening Hurricane Delta is expected to barrel ashore Friday along the U.S. Gulf Coast, bringing 7 to 11 feet of life-threatening surge to storm-battered Louisiana, forecasters say. Delta could...

A house sits on the beach on Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, buffeted by the winds and rough surf, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. Tropical Storm Beta was expected this week to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the upper Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana, adding to the stress and worry residents and officials have already dealt with during a busy hurricane season. (Fran Ruchalski/The Beaumont Enterprise via AP)

Enjoy the storm-free lull. It’s a La Niña year, when October and November are historically busy

October 1, 2020 at 7:55 p.m.

Bask in this moment of tranquility, South Florida. We're still in the midst of one of the most active hurricane seasons in history and the relative calm in the Atlantic...

Dolphins’ Ross proposed ‘march on Washington’ by owners, players during secret meeting, report says

May 11, 2019 at 1:05 a.m.

Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross proposed a "march on Washington" by NFL players and owners at a secret meeting in October to discuss national anthem protests by players, according to...

The Dolphins released veteran linebacker Lawrence Timmons as expected, clearing $5.5 million in cap space. He went AWOL on the eve of last year's opener, was subsequently suspended, and failed to have an impact when he returned.

Dolphins’ Josh Sitton compares playing left and right guard to ‘trying to wipe your a– with your opposite hand’

May 11, 2019 at 1:04 a.m.

Newly-signed Dolphins guard Josh Sitton wasted no time making a memorable first impression Friday. Sitton, a four-time Pro Bowl performer, once at right guard and three times at left guard,...

Dolphins’ Clyde Christensen says former OL coach Chris Foerster is ‘doing well’ after video scandal

May 11, 2019 at 12:58 a.m.

Dolphins offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen said Thursday that he’s kept in touch with former offensive line coach Chris Foerster, who resigned after a video scandal earlier this season. “I have...

Patriots coach Bill Belichick on dirty hits: ‘Nobody wants to see them’

May 11, 2019 at 12:56 a.m.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday he thinks players have respect for the game. But he also said hopefully some of the violent hits that occurred in the...

Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler will start Sunday vs. Broncos

May 11, 2019 at 12:55 a.m.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler, who missed the New England Patriots game with a concussion, will start Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos, according to coach Adam Gase. Cutler is...

Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform during halftime of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Dolphins’ Adam Gase: Jay Cutler will remain starting quarterback

August 18, 2019 at 9:33 p.m.

Jay Cutler will remain the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback if he’s able to play next Sunday at New England, according to coach Adam Gase. Cutler remains in concussion protocol. He...

Third downs are where the Dolphins offense typically struggles the most. Miami is converting just 31 percent of third downs, and only one team – Cleveland – has been worse this season. Miami needs to be efficient on first and second downs to keep third downs manageable. The Panthers defense ranks fifth in the NFL in limiting third down conversions, allowing 33 percent of those critical plays to be converted.

Dolphins QB Jay Cutler on two-game hot streak entering Monday’s game at Carolina

May 11, 2019 at 12:54 a.m.

Jay Cutler is on a roll. At least that’s what Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase contends. Gase said Cutler, who has been up-and-down this season, is very much on an...

Dolphins say best protection for QB Jay Cutler’s sore ribs is ‘avoid getting hit’

May 11, 2019 at 12:53 a.m.

The first hit Jay Cutler takes from an Oakland pass rusher Sunday night will be watched closely. The aftermath will be watched even more closely. Cutler, the Dolphins’ 34-year-old quarterback,...

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