In 2003, he returned to the NFL as a member of the Miami Dolphins.
In 2004, Ayanbadejo made a play that led to one of the biggest upset comebacks in Monday Night Football history.
 While getting sacked, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw the ball up for grabs.
 Ayanbadejo caught it for the interception, and the Dolphins went on to win the game by one point.
In 2003, he returned to the NFL as a member of the Miami Dolphins. In 2004, Ayanbadejo made a play that led to one of the biggest upset comebacks in Monday Night Football history.  While getting sacked, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady threw the ball up for grabs.  Ayanbadejo caught it for the interception, and the Dolphins went on to win the game by one point.
Brendon Ayanbadejo