September 26, 2017, Timmons was reinstated by the team. On March 13, 2018, Timmons was released by the Dolphins. NFL career statistics Personal life Timmons's mother, a huge basketball fan, named Timmons after NBA legend and Basketball Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon by giving him the middle name Olajuwon. References External links Official website Pittsburgh Steelers bio Florida State Seminoles bio 1986 births Living people African-American players of American football American football linebackers Florida State Seminoles football players Miami Dolphins players Pittsburgh Steelers players Players of American football from South Carolina Sportspeople from Florence, South Carolina Unconferenced Pro Bowl players 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American people