FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2013 CONTACTS: PHONE: HARVEY GREENE/ FITZ OLLISON JASON JENKINS (954) 452-7010 DOLPHINS SIGN TYSON CLABO AND DAVID HINDS MIAMI – The Miami Dolphins have signed offensive tackle Tyson Clabo and linebacker David Hinds after a tryout at the team’s recently concluded rookie mini-camp The team also waived quarterback Clay Belton and linebacker Rob McCabe, it was announced today “We are happy that we have reached an agreement with Tyson,” said Dolphins General Manager Jeff Ireland “He will be a great addition to the offensive line both on the field and in the meeting room.” The 6-6, 329 pound Clabo joins Miami after spending the last seven seasons with the Atlanta Falcons (2006-12) where he was a 2010 Pro Bowl selection He originally signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 26, 2004 In his career, Clabo has played in 101 games, all starts Clabo started the final 36 games of his college career and a total of 37 contests of 47 games played at Wake Forest He earned first-team All-Atlantic Conference honors as a senior Born October 17, 1981, Clabo lettered in football and basketball at Farragut (TN) High School A three-year starter on the football team at offensive guard and tackle, he earned all-conference honors as a junior and senior The 6-0, 226 pound Hinds played in 45 career games at Florida Atlantic University He finished his career with 238 tackles, 4.0 sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries Born February 25, 1990, Hinds played at Miami Edison High School where he tallied 107 tackles, including 17 for a loss “The hard work, attitude and attention to detail David showed during the weekend rookie orientation paid off,” said Ireland “As a player invited to tryout, David approached the whole process, highlighted by his work ethic during practices and meetings, with the type of characteristics that we are looking to add to the Miami Dolphins.” ****************************************************************************************** Name Tyson Clabo David Hinds Pos T LB Hgt 6-6 6-0 Wgt 329 226 Birthdate 10/17/81 2/25/90 NFL Exp R College Wake Forest Florida Atlantic Hometown Knoxville, TN Miami, FL ***************************************************************************************** DOLPHINS