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2016 Miami Dolphins Midseason Awards

By Matthew Stevens

Oct 23, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) runs onto the field for player intoriductions prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) runs onto the field for player intoriductions prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 25, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake looks on prior to the game against the Houston Texans at Sun Life Stadium. The Dolphins won 44-26. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Innerarity-USA TODAY Sports
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Defensive MVP

Suh’s 4.5 sacks and constant presence on the defensive line put him in the conversation.  FS Reshad Jones also garnered some consideration mainly due to his ability to come up and play the run.

In the end, the clear choice was Wake.  When he was used on less than 50% of the Dolphins defensive stats (which occurred the first five games of the season), he was only able to contribute only one sack total.

The last three games, Wake has been used on 75%, 56% and 67% of the defensive snaps.  In those games, Wake has turned in 4 sacks.  His pass rushing has totally transformed the Dolphins defensive front.

Winner:  DE Cameron Wake

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