Dolphins assistant Jim Caldwell is stepping away from the team

Caldwell Daniel Jones Jersey , the Dolphins’ assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach, is taking a leave of absence to address health issues. He will still serve as a consultant to head coach Brian Flores.“I will be stepping back due to some medical complications that require my full attention,” Caldwell said. “I want to thank Stephen Ross Quincy Williams II Jersey , Chris Grier, Coach Flores and the rest of the organization for the support they have given me and my family.”Flores said he supports Caldwell’s decision to focus on his health.“Our focus is on Jim’s health and supporting him in every way that we can,” Flores said. “With his knowledge and experience Ryquell Armstead Jersey , Jim has been an invaluable member to our coaching staff and will continue to serve as a sounding board for me throughout the season.”The 64-year-old Caldwell, who was the head coach of the Colts from 2009-11 and the Lions from 2014-17, did not disclose the nature of his health issues. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kentucky running back Benny Snell Jr. highlighted a busy final day at the NFL draft for the Pittsburgh Steelers.Pittsburgh selected Snell with their fourth-round pick Gardner Minshew II Jersey , adding depth behind starter James Conner and backup Jaylen Samuels. Snell ran for 3,873 yards and 48 touchdowns in 39 career games for the Wildcats. He was a third-team All-American for Kentucky following his junior season in 2018.The Steelers added tight end Zach Gentry from Michigan in the fifth round, a position they needed help in after Jesse James signed with the Detroit Lions. Gentry caught 49 passes for 817 yards and four touchdowns for the Wolverines.Pittsburgh splurged on defense with its three picks in the sixth round Christian Wilkins Jersey , taking linebacker Sutton Smith from Northern Illinois, defensive end Isaiah Buggs from Alabama and linebacker Ulysees Gilbert from Akron. The Steelers finished the draft by selecting offensive tackle Derwin Gray from Maryland.The Steelers split their nine overall picks by taking five defensive players and four offensive players.