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Report: Miami Dolphins Acquire Explosive Rookie Running Back From Las Vegas Raiders

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Brad Sullivan

The Miami Dolphins are acquiring rookie running back Lynn Bowden Jr., who was selected just this year by the Las Vegas Raiders in the third round.

Bowden played collegiality at the University of Kentucky, where he played three seasons with the Wildcats from 2017 to 2019.

Last season, Bowden exploded on the scene by rushing for 1,468 yards on just 185 carries and scoring 13 rushing touchdowns. He also had 30 receptions for 348 yards and one touchdown.

Bowden, who is 22 years old and stands at 5-feet-11, should help add depth to the Dolphins’ ground game, which has been infused with additional new talent during the offseason.

Brad Sullivan

Brad is a freelance writer for Dolphinnation.com and has been around long enough to remember the 1972 perfect season, and even when Don Shula was coaching the Colts. He still follows the Dolphins and other happenings in the NFL, so he can offer a little perspective when it comes to the ups and downs of each season. Some of his opinions may end up differing from the people who read them, but that's par for the course when it comes to life in South Florida.

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Brad Sullivan

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