Mike Gesicki had to endure several lightning delays and more than seven hours inside Hard Rock Stadium, but the first game of his NFL career is in the books.
The former Southern Regional star athlete and Miami Dolphins rookie tight end had one reception for 11 yards in his first pro contest – a 27-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Sept. 9 – and another pass thrown in his direction moments later during the third quarter.
After a quiet first half, which included the first of two weather delays toward the end of the second quarter,…
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