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Professional career. Stephenson was drafted by Don Shula and the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft. He was used on special teams only until late in the 1981 season, when starting center Mark Dennard was injured.
Aug 12, 2019 · The injury occurred in the 13th game of the 1987 season, a 37-28 victory over the New York Jets. The Dolphins had fumbled. Stephenson was giving chase.
During his eight-year NFL career, which ended as a result of an injury, Dwight was selected to five Pro Bowls and the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1980s. The NFL Players Association honored Dwight as the AFC Offensive Lineman of the Year from 1983-87.
Then with just seven minutes remaining in a game against the New York Jets on December 7, Stephenson suffered a career-ending knee injury. It happened when Jets defensive lineman Marty Lyons blocked Stephenson during a fumble return.
Dwight’s career ended tragically because of a knee injury. But in eight full seasons, he proved without doubt that he was a Hall of Fame player. He was a dominant player at his position.
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Sep 26, 2021 · PHOENIX, Ariz. — As if he didn’t have enough problems trying to come back from two torn knee ligaments and a fractured tibia, Dolphins center Dwight Stephenson may also have to overcome an ...
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