Jason Jenkins, the Dolphins’ senior vice president of communications and community affairs has died. He died suddenly in the hours before Miami’s Saturday (August 27) game against the Eagles, the team announced.
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Jason died at age 47 and he is survived by his wife Elizabeth and three children.
Jason began working for the Dolphins in 2009 and reached his current position in 2015, where he became a constant presence in Dolphins community events.
Jason’s impact was tremendous as he oversaw media outreach for Hard Rock Stadium and Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix.
For his efforts, he was awarded a Corporate Pillar Award by Miami-Dade County’s Black Affairs Advisory Council.
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He was also reportedly a board member of the Anti-Defamation League of Florida, Breakthrough Miami, Dolphins Challenge Cancer, Pro Sports Assembly, Urban League of Broward County, Women of Tomorrow and YMCA Miami.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross issued a statement mourning his loss:
“I am heartbroken. Jason Jenkins was an icon in the Miami community, and above all a kind and incredible family man. His dedication to our organization was unmatched. He was my friend but most of all he was a generous soul. My heart is with Elizabeth and his children tonight. The Jenkins family will always be a part of the Dolphins family.”
A statement from Stephen Ross on the passing of Jason Jenkins. pic.twitter.com/YnbG97CVT0
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) August 28, 2022
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