New York Giants, making 6 tackles. In 2008, after the team signed free agent linebacker Zach Thomas, he became tradable. On April 25, Ayodele was traded along with tight end Anthony Fasano to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a fourth-round pick (#100-Tyvon Branch) in the 2008 NFL Draft. Miami Dolphins In 2008, he reunited with former Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, who was the team's Executive Vice President of Football Operations with the Miami Dolphins. He tallied 13 starts, 74 tackles (third on the team), 2 interceptions, 4 passes defensed and one fumble recovery. He started in the AFC wild card game against the Baltimore Ravens, tying for a team-high 6 tackles and having one pass defensed. In 2009, he started in 15 games, recording 70 tackles (third on the team), one forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries. He had 8 tackles against the Houston Texans. On March 5, 2010, he was released, as he was seen as a liability in pass coverage. Enters the 2010 season having recorded at least one tackle in 71 consecutive games. Denver Broncos On April 24, 2010, Ayodele signed with the Denver Broncos. He was assigned the jersey number 51 and was released on August 24. Buffalo Bills On September 10, 2010, the Buffalo Bills signed Ayodele to take the spot of LB Kawika Mitchell after the team placed him on the injured reserve list. He appeared in 15 games (10 starts), missing the first game of his professional career. He wasn't re-signed at the end of the season. Personal life "Akin" is a short name for "Akinola", which in Yoruba language means 'the brave and wealthy one'. His younger brother Remi Ayodele played defensive tackle in the NFL. Ayodele was inducted into the Irving Independent School District first Hall of Fame Class in 2012. References External links Official website Coffeyville Red Ravens bio 1979 births Living people Nigerian players of American football People from Irving, Texas Players of American football from Dallas American sportspeople of Nigerian descent American people of Yoruba descent Yoruba sportspeople American football defensive ends American football linebackers Coffeyville Red Ravens football players Purdue Boilermakers football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Dallas Cowboys players Miami Dolphins players Buffalo Bills players