I’m very enthusiastic about watching our Dolphins play tonight, even if I only see glimpses of certain players and watch with the full understanding that the flavor of these games is vanilla. You’re not going to see exotic offensive plays or any trickeration, and the defense will be the most basic scheme. No one is trying to fool anyone, but that’s in some ways the beauty of these games. You can see basically just one on one matchups and get an idea where certain players are, or aren’t. I feel really good about our team, better than I have in close to 3 years. The main reason is I feel we’re building something here, we have direction, and as the youngest team in the NFL we have a lot of guys I will be elated to root for. That has not been the case, at least for me the last few years. There wasn’t a whole lot to “like’ about the players we had here, and now that has changed drastically for me.
Let me start out by saying I’m thrilled that WR Caleb Douglas is thriving. It’s so early on and it’s only practice, but there’s already a chemistry and a trust building between QB Malik Willis and WR Caleb Douglas. Yes, Caleb Douglas, poster boy here for the “Biggest Reach in the Draft”. I think most people who said would happily retract that statement now. To be fair, he hasn’t yet played a game for our team, Preseason or otherwise, but I would love nothing more than for him to show a little something tonight in Preseason numero uno against the Washington Commanders. Besides WR Caleb Douglas, there are so many players to watch tonight. We’re going to see plenty of the 2nd year Chris Grier draftees on the defensive line, namely DL Kenneth Grant, Zeek Biggers and Jordan Phillips. I believe Zach Sieler will not play this evening, so these guys will get some playing time tonight.
We all want to see the rookies, and we have plenty of those. On the offensive line, all eyes will be on LG Kadyn Proctor, our first pick in the 2026 Draft at #12. Although not a rookie, as many eyes if not more, will be on 2nd year OG, now on the right side, RG Jonah Savaiinaea. His struggles last season were well documented, he graded out at the bottom of PFF’s ratings at LG. Now, back at his more familiar RG spot, hopefully he has a better showing. As long as we’re on the topic of blocking, I can’t wait to see TE Will Kacmarek. I know blocking TE’s aren’t the most exciting thing, but for a team that is trying to become a physical team, it’s essential to have a physical TE in a league littered with “Receiving Only” TE’s. Kacmarek will get some targets as a receiver as well, but he was drafted as the best blocking TE in the draft.
There have been countless comparisons between rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez and HOF LB Zach Thomas, both from Texas Tech. Of course, you surely remember Zach Thomas as a rookie replacing veteran LB Jack Del Rio which led to Del Rio’s release. Some writers can’t help themselves by saying Tyrel Dodson is going to be the next Jack Del Rio. It’s possible, maybe a trade can happen, but I doubt wholeheartedly the Dolphins are going to release Tyrel Dodson and get nothing in return. As I’ve mentioned in a few of my articles, this team is going to have a lot of situational players, which means there’s plenty of room for opportunities for everyone. All the tweeners we have on the roster that we drafted like LB/S Kyle Louis, EDGE/LB Trey Moore, S Michael Taaffe. Even our second first round pick CB Chris Johnson will be shifting from outside CB to nickel or slot CB in specific situations. What I’m driving at is there will be a lot more team efforts, and probably not a whole lot of individual accomplishments this season. With the exception of maybe RB De’Von Achane, I wouldn’t expect to see a lot of Dolphins on the leaderboards of any particular category.
I actually love the team concept. Gone from this team are all the hard to root for “superstars”. Not to say we don’t have potential superstars on our roster, but no one can just walk in with swag onto the field like they’re better than anyone else. Everyone has a lot to prove, and I like it! The score of the game tonight is irrelevant, but you want to see the team compete and not look totally overmatched. I think HC Jeff Hafley has been getting his message across very well to the players, i think they understand what is expected of them. The team attitude has changed from “Me” to “We”. The change doesn’t occur overnight from being a weak finesse team to a physical play anywhere team, a team that can play in frigid weather or steaming hot Miami weather with the same success. I’m sure that transformation hasn’t fully taken place, but I think the attitude is well on its way to getting there.
As in any Preseason game, I don’t know how much we’re going to see of any particular player. I’d like QB Malik Willis to look efficient for however many drives he gets, I don’t want him to play recklessly, and most of all he has to stay healthy. I don’t want him to put himself in harms way in a meaningless Preseason game, so he has to be smart. No Tua selfish, I said smart! I would like to see backup QB Quinn Ewers play well. He’s been much maligned during camp, so hopefully he can shake that off and show well tonight. I don’t think we’re going to carry 3 QB’s on the 53, so despite the fact that QB Cam Miller will probably play some, I want to the top 2 guys to thrive. WR Caleb Douglas on the other hand, has done so well in camp, I’d like to see that continue and for him to be able to show how for real he is in a game situation.
I’m really looking forward to seeing all our rookies, whether drafted or undrafted. One guy we won’t be seeing but on who continues to progress in drills, is WR Chris Bell. Honestly, it doesn’t matter when he comes back, whether he shocks us all and makes the 53 immediately or is on some form of injured list for a month or so during the season. Either way, even if he comes back in October, he’s still going to play a big part of the season, and that’s awesome. I can’t thank the Dolphins enough for making the necessary moves, purging this team of the poison, players and coaches alike, and giving us a new hope. I mean that more than you know, I have not enjoyed watching this team during the Tua/MM era. Now, everything is different, and despite being in the very beginning stages of transformation from ballerina to brawler, it’s begun, and I love every minute of it!
GO DOLPHINS!!!
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steveccnv
says:
August 15, 2026 at 4:56 pm
then please explain, why they were interested in Diggs? Why they traded for Wallace?
Jonnu will only be acquired on the relative cheap, 4m or less
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I believe we may have ‘shown’ interest in Diggs (on the wrong side of 30 years old), only to drive his price up and away from our AFC East rivals… it’s part of the game. Don’t believe everything ya hear.
Steve, I’m obviously not calling the shots in Miami. All I can say is what I think may be the case, and I may be completely wrong.
We could have had Rasul Douglas for under $2M… and we passed. There are several other decent vets we could have had on the cheap… and we passed.
Trading for Caedan Wallace? He cost us less than ramen noodles and we needed to get better at the bottom of our roster (constantly churning). Wallace is also young… unlike Rasul Douglas or Jonnu Smith, who are on the wrong side of 30 years old like Diggs.
THIS is how I’m interpreting all of roster moves to date. We’ve the youngest roster in the NFL (developmental), we’re in a terrible cap situation this season, and we aren’t actively trying to win the Super Bowl this season (quite obviously).
I don’t think we should be interested in adding too many vets
let the young guys get some playing time
you make some good points
seems like they’re doing just enough to not embarrass the franchise, we’ll see, if they succeeded
lots of national people like the direction we’re going
Tua had a horrible game last night
according to Warren Sharp “Tua threw 5 passes zero attempts traveled even 5 yards in the air all 5 were thrown underneath he averaged -0.2 air yards”
that’s miserable
I’m not rooting against Tua but I’m so glad we parted ways with him
I’m rooting against Tua. He’s a turd of a QB and an even bigger turd of a person. He robbed this franchise and is an arrogant, entitled person.
Malik said, in his post game presser, he was glad to be out of the red jersey, that everytime someone would get close to him in practice they’d yell sack, and he’d be like not even close
watching recording now …. Decent first drive
defence same
couple nice runs by Gordon and wright
Willie gay showing up in preseason again .. nice pick by Wilson
lame ass pick by Ewers wtf was he looking at
DL Notvgetting a ton of pressure but not getting pushed around either
Ewers soft sailing throws.. lobbing when he needs zip
miller also sailing the ball
lotta keystone Kops trying to pass the ball to refs after the play. Noticed it a few times now
fall away jumper by miller for a pick
yeah I think we can be better at the backup qb position.. churn
Ty Simpson had a very good first outing completing 21 of 25 for 190 and 2 TD’s.
can we ask any more from Proctor on his first start?
Our top 2 O picks so far are studs, top 2 D picks should be the same
If you go back and watch Ryder’s video on Jonah again the first play Ryder breaks down, you can see Proctor kind of whiff on his block. The run was to the other side and didn’t affect the play, but he got beat bad. The rest of his snaps looked good. He’s got some quickness when pulling for such a big dude. Though, he needs to square up a little better on the LB’s or DB’s he is trying to block when pulling. I like what I see.
what is it about these late round QBs, that bite as pups, then suck tge 2nd year. Skylar, now Ewers
Another one of the UDFA QB’s I wanted instead of Gronowski had a nice night for the Ravens. Joe Fagnano was 22 of 28 for 224 with 1 TD and 1 INT. We brought Austin Reed in for a visit when we cut Gronowski but didn’t sign him. He signed this week with the Ravens but only got a few snaps tonight and was 2 of 2 for 14, 3 rushes for 12 with a TD.
A TE I wanted us to draft in the 5th round but was drafted by the Ravens in the 4th round had a good night. Matthew Hibner had 5 rec for 61 yards on 5 targets.
It’s not over yet for Quinn Ewers. He can absolutely turn it around. I doubt anyone is panicking on the Dolphins staff that he can be our backup QB. He’ll figure it out. He got less reps last season too as the backup, but he didn’t have to play until Week 13. He had all that time to hone his game. He’s in a different offense with different receivers, he just has to get more comfortable and I think he’s capable of doing that.
a day before the draft I saw a video of Proctor, they were cautiously praising him. The praise was for his ceiling, caution was for his weight related to taking plays off
with our 1st pick I thought it was too risky, my concerns have been removed
with Proctor and Savaiinaea killin’ it at guard…too bad we don’t have a C to play between them🤪
watching O plays from Friday, the OL was very good, while Savaiinaea and Proctor were on the field. I don’t see lack of confidence I saw in Jonah last year, he’s playing better than anyone could’ve expected
Proctor is so wide, even when he gets beat initially, he still has time to get back in the play
Achane was all smiles on the sideline, he could have a monster season
and we really haven’t mentioned Kacmarek’s contribution, he’s been blocking DL straight up
Hafley’s message, about receivers blocking, came in loud and clear Friday
Dolphins have placed OL Jamaree Salyer on the injured reserve list. Not sure if it’s IR(return) or just IR, it doesn’t clarify that
Question for you guys and gals . . .
Do you have any issue with Hafley pulling Ollie Gordon from the game due to the unsportsmanlike conduct penalty?
no, I’d have a problem, if he didn’t
Ollie came back in and ran with a vengeance
Tahj was also pulled after a presnap penalty
I think it’s refreshing after MM’s lack of discipline.
Salyer is done for the year. Sheesh!
Ryder said, we used a lot of 12 personnel, with Kacmarek and FB Herman (playing HB)
I won’t be surprised, if Herman makes the 53
Gronowski was re-signed
Mike E.
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August 16, 2026 at 1:54 pm
Salyer is done for the year. Sheesh!
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That sucks. I suppose we’ll be looking for another O-Lineman… and pickings are getting really slim at this point.
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/available/_/year/2026/position/ol
Eichenberg 😜
M – James Daniels is available! He never misses time! 😂
Yeah, to be on IR to return you have to be on the initial 53 then put on IR to return. If they are put on IR prior, they are done for the season. That sucks.
I’d rather them bring in another OT who can play OG like Wallace. Not sure they bring someone in at this point. They may wait until the cut down at this point.
Cut day is only 2 weeks from today at 5pm, August 30.
I think Wallace was already the replacement brought in for Salyer.
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They shit the bed on signing a QB so they had to resort bringing Gronowski back. Only other option was bringing in 34yo Jimmy G right now. No thanks. Should have went ahead and gave Austin Reed a try.
Reed played decent for the Dallas UFL team this year.
It will be interesting come August 30 to see what we do. I bet there are at least 2 players we take from other teams. There are a couple teams 4 deep at QB like the Steelers and a few who are 10 deep at OL. They can’t keep them all.
I also think our practice squad may be more enticing to a player cut from another team than the practice squad for a team who has a lot of depth/competition.
Maybe I will scan other teams rosters for possible cut players if I am not busy at work tonight to pass the time. I can only watch so many youtube video’s at work before I get bored. lol
defesive changes also
SIGNINGS
INJURIES
OL/QB names to watch who might get cut.
Bills-OT Chase Lundt-OG Nick Broeker, Patriots-OT Dametrious Crownover, Ravens- OT Diego Pounds-QB Austin Reed, Bengals-OT Javon Foster, Browns-QB Dillon Gabriel, Steelers-OT Doug Nester-QB Mason Rudolph, Bears-OT Jedric Wills-OG Kyle Hergel-OG Caden Barnett-QB Miller Moss, Vikings-OT Walter Rouse-OG Tomas Rimac, Colts-OT Nolan Rucci, Jaguars-QB Bradley Carter or QB Joey Aguilar, Titans-OT Aamil Wagner, Chargers-OT Isaiah World, 49er’s-QB Adrian Martinez, Seahawks-OT Logan Brown.
Only QB’s I would be interested in are Mason Rudolph, Austin Reed, Bradley Carter and maybe Miller Moss. Mason Rudolph probably gets traded or will cost too much.
I would be interested in about a dozen of the OL for our practice squad.
I thought LB Jackson Woodard #42 looked good also playing next to Trey Moore. He was making most of the tackles at or near the LOS.
Sad. Hayden Panettiere RIP
oh that’s too bad
I liked her
Yeah, sad
so sad
Hollywood can be toxic, depression and other issues
Dolphins activate WR Chris Bell off the non football injury list
https://x.com/KingOfPhinland/status/2089341050011668641?s=20
Nice!
Sweet!
I knew it, he looked great at camp 10 days ago
WR is no longer a weak unit
TBH, we don’t know anything yet. He’s not Jeremiah Smith.
watching now, Wallace looks decent DJ Campbell looked like Jonah 2025 version
Meyer looked like shit too, both against probably 3rd stringers
I saw a headline on the SS that Kyle Louis is getting reps at safety.
Interesting. Is that where he was playing Friday night? Just wondering because he looked a little lost at times in whatever coverage they were running.
Anyway, we need a big hard hitting safety and I am glad he is working there.
with one other S on the field or as the 3rd nickel S?
I watched some highlights of the game and Kacmarek can block a DE one on one.
This is just the beginning. Our physical play should get better as the season go on.
if we need to use our swing tackle Kacmarek will be there to help
after watching Friday’s game, I’m not sure we have 53 on our current roster
With the Ewers injury we’re probably going to have to keep 3 QBs, the 3rd not currently on the roster
If Robinson (Chop) was the player of the day, then tight end Greg Dulcich probably was at the other end. In addition to his issues trying to block Robinson, he dropped a pass near the sideline.
SMH, like Dulcich is supposed to be able to block Chop
What we need to remember is we don’t start all 2nd team players together in the regular season. They fill in for a breather or if a guy goes down. So I think we’re overhyping the lack of depth after the first PS game prematurely.
I was going to write the same thing, after the game, about 2nd teamers not playing together
what I see with all except Wallace is no confidence, like trying to dance and look good, before you know how to dance
Jonah circa 2025 is what I see with these guys
Maybe Kacmarek can play OL, Herman too
if we need to use any OL after Wallace we’ll probably see a lot of Herman and Kacmarek at the same time
Wallace is easily our only decent backup on the OL, and that’s being generous, his technique needs to be cleaned up
we better hope for no injuries on the OL
OL after Wallace makes Eichenberg look All PRO
I’d even take 2025 Jonah over these hacks
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Roster Moves | We have signed defensive lineman Cam Rice and waived safety Tanner Wall.
@flasportsbuzz
Rice, 6-2 and 303 pounds, was Honorable Mention All-Big Ten at Maryland in his one season there last year. Started 12 games, 33 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. Kenneth Grant missed practice today; Hafley will be asked about that tomorrow.
@SleeperMiami
@OmarKelly
on LB Jordyn Brooks’ injury status “Jordyn Brooks’ undisclosed injury, which kept him from participating in the preseason opener, will likely keep him out of practice this week”
I think any minor thing they’re not worried about him. He doesn’t have to play preseason. He’s a dog that lives his craft.
I’m not concerned about our 53. The bottom will be churned all season but we already knew that. We have good players that are going to play the majority of time until the injury bug kicks in and it does for many teams every season. In recent years the Ravens and 49ers had their seasons go to shit because of injuries. Very few teams have quality 2nd teams throughout.
The Atlanta Falcons and the Miami Dolphins have been the healthiest NFL teams, suffering the fewest overall injuries and games lost over the past four years (covering the 2022 through 2025 seasons).
Knock On Wod! 🙂
Wood!
Maybe Kacmarek can play OL, Herman too
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What??? Kacmarek at 6’6 260 and Herman at 6’1, 240 play OL?
LOL
indirectly, but that’s how bad our 2nd string OL is, a TE and FB block better, with more force
Fewest Total Games Lost: The Miami Dolphins have consistently lost the fewest cumulative player games to injuries across multiple multi-year studies, maintaining a massive positive gap compared to highly-injured teams like the Tennessee Titans. []
Aside from football…
I can’t believe how intrigued I am regarding the trial for the murder of Tupac Shakur, 30 years later. Jury selection was last week, real deal began today.
I was 20 years old when Pac passed away and I once was his biggest fan in the world. He got his start with Digital Underground/Shock G ( 😀 )… enough said, right?!!
Hoping this all leads back to either or both Silly Shit P-Diddy and Suge Knight. Thank GOD I grew out of making that kind of music so very long ago, or I’d be either dead or in jail.
Markey sighting!
Good to see ya here, man!
Tankathon’s newest updated 2 round mock has us picking #2 overall.
Pick #2 QB Donte Moore, Oregon
Pick #34 Safety Tae Johnson, Notre Dame
This would be an amazing start to the 2027 draft!
To be honest with ya, I’m not yet sold on Donte Moore. That’s not to say he can’t have a stellar season in ’26, but I believe he’s as over-hyped as Arch Manning… who, that’s not to say he can’t have a stellar season in ’26.
Now Tae Johnson? YUP!
Agreed M13
Malik is a better QB, than anyone coming out next year
right now I’d take Allen and Mahomes over Malik, Stafford if he was younger and that’s it, well maybe Jayden Daniels and Burrows, but thise guys seem to get hurt a lot
OMG Gulping that kool-aid!
I’m in an absolute ‘wait & see’ approach regarding the QBs who go in the ’27 Draft. There is SO much that has yet to be seen.
Think about it… nothing was stopping either of Arch Manning or Donte Moore from declaring for the ’26 Draft… but for their very sub-par seasons.
Let’s see what happens this season.
And if Julian Sayin has anything to say about it, HE just may become QB1 of the ’27 Draft.,
Who does Julian Sayin even have to pass to on that Ohio State team? 🤔
His name rhymes with Smeremiah Jith.
they both would have gone top ten, if not top five. It’s a different game in college now- players like Moore and Manning are probably making as much or more than they would in college. It enables them to stay another year and refine their craft rather than push to go to the NFL earlier for money. That part of NIL I like.
I know what ya meant, Brian… and I know what ya mean. There’s good and bad in EVERYTHING.
As for me? I’m not a big fan of NIL, period… but yes, there’s that good part of it.
YES, I’m as excited about the Chris Bell news as the rest of y’all! I just really hope we aren’t rushing him back prematurely.
Damn! RIP OJ Brigance
that sucks . RIP
Tim,
agreed on the injury bug, but I think that speaks to how we’re were built in the past, and had a severe lack of depth. We do this year too, but I think (hope) that it’s more circumspect and Sully is building a good team. What sets the Ravens and Niners apart is they were raveged by injuries. But the still made the playoffs the large majority of those years. Good depth, and great coaching. Let’s hope we get there .
*circumstantial
I like what Hadley did at one of the press conferences after the game. He talked up Jonah and Proctor. He certainly knows Jonah’s confidence was shot last season, and saw some good plays from him, pointed it out in a team meeting and pointed it out to the press as well. Smart move,.
Hafley
Why worry about them rushing Chris Bell back? He hasn’t even played yet. They’re being very cautious with him, letting him run drills and getting him ready. He’s not going to be thrust into a starting role immediately, I’m sure they know how to handle this.
if he’s healthy, he’s healthy and you play him
he changes the entire O, by being on the field
it puts Tolbert and Atwell back to 3rd or 4th WRs on the field, where they’ve done well against less attention and talent. It takes some focus off of the running game, creating more of a balanced O
Exactly if you’re healed you’re healed. It’s all about the confidence of the player that he feels right.
watching highlights of the OL its obvious to me the drop-off in talent from 1st unit to 2nd, doesn’t matter that the 1st unit was playing against 1st and 2nd stringers (their success PS1)
the confidence level of our starting OL is higher, than I’ve seen it before
before camp some saying DJ Campbell might unseat Jonah, that didn’t age well
PS1
The 1st unit wasn’t playing any 1st stringers. Our 1st string offense was playing against their 2nd and 3rd stringers as the Commanders sat their entire starting defense to include sitting two 2nd stringers.
The only exception was them playing rookie Sonny Styles.
I wonder what Grant’s injury is?
Not sure but Mason Reiger was waived injured.
Damn, that could explain that LB signing yesterday
he’s got talent, reasons he didn’t get drafted was injury concerns
The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have signed edge Seth Coleman-Lyles and waived/injured edge Mason Reiger.
Coleman-Lyles spent the offseason program and part of training camp with Miami after signing with the team on Jan. 21, 2026. He entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Seattle in 2025 and spent time on the practice squad with Indianapolis. He played collegiately at Illinois (2019-24), where he appeared in 56 career games with 42 starts in six seasons, recording 183 tackles (106 solo), 15.5 sacks, 27.5 tackles for loss, 15 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
Reiger entered the NFL as an undrafted college free agent with Miami on May 8, 2026, and spent the offseason program and training camp with the team. He finished his collegiate career as a graduate transfer at Wisconsin (2025) after five seasons at Louisville (2020-24). He appeared in 44 career games with 13 starts, recording 82 tackles (50 solo), 13.0 sacks, 23.5 tackles for loss, four passes defensed, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He helped the Cardinals reach the ACC Championship Game for the first time in school history in 2023.
Once they clear waivers, I wonder if they bring back either of Reiger or Ethan Robinson on the IR.
No, they cannot be placed directly on IR. They are free agents once they clear waivers. They would need to be added to the 90 and then make it to the 53 in order to be placed on IR with a chance of being called back. They would be out for the year if they are placed on IR from the 90.
So the narrative I am hearing is:
Yeah, the Dolphins O-line played against Washington’s backups, but in the past they looked like trash against EVERYONE so looking good against 2nd & 3rd string players is a major improvement……
What ever makes you feel better I guess?
if that’s what you’re hearing…
only from kool-aid swilling shills though….
“He’s back at practice, so there’s always hope. We have to be careful, right? Yesterday he was in individual [drills] and today he’ll do a little bit more in individual, but he’ll be in a red jersey, so it’s non-contact. And then, [it’s up to] how he progresses… There’s still a lot of steps to go, so let’s just see how he progresses, you know? I mean, with any injury, could there be setbacks? Sure. Could it go smoothly? I hope… Step two will be getting involved in some team activities with a red jersey on. I don’t see him practicing against the Giants or playing against the Giants [this weekend], but we’ll go day-to-day and see how he progresses.”
Hafley went on to express how excited the organization is that Bell is back practicing with the team, but cautioned that the youngster still needs to get back into “football shape.”
Before wrapping up his thoughts on Bell, Hafley once again intimated that the team would like to take things slowly with the rookie.
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CB JuJu Brents has returned to practice. JuJu Brents, a projected starting cornerback, has returned to practice. At least he is suited up for practice.
Miami needs Brents, rookie Chris Johnson and second-year player Jason Marshall to be healthy.
Receiver Theo Wease is working off to the side.
Jordyn Brooks is off to the side and it certainly could be a veteran rest day.
From Monday’s practice:
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Lonnie Johnson had a pass breakup on Jalen Reagor from Cam Miller.
Miles Battle had a pass breakup on Jalen Tolbert.
Later, Battle nearly had an interception.
Marco Wilson and Michael Taaffe had pass breakups.
Malik Willis’ confidence seems to be skyrocketing.
Willis fired a rocket over the middle to rookie Caleb Douglas.
Willis hit tight end Greg Dulcich for a big gain down the seam.
Willis had a strong out route to AJ Henning, who also caught a long touchdown from Cam Miller.
It was not a light-out performance by Willis, to be fair. There were also some incompletions.
But Willis is playing without fear at the moment.
Backup Cam Miller also had some good moment. On the last play of practice he hit Tahj Washington for a deep touchdown.
wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. only did individual drills.
Kelly reported that rookie wideout Caleb Douglas left practice for a bit, but he did come back later on.
Wingfield also noted that quarterback Cam Miller hit wide receiver AJ Henning for a 65-yard touchdown and rookie wideout Tahj Washington for a 50-yard score.
Wingfield highlighted offensive linemen Jonah Savaiinaea and Austin Jackson‘s days blocking. However, Jackson was reportedly beat by linebacker Chop Robinson, who had two sacks on the day.
Willis hit tight end Greg Dulcich for a 35-yard gain in team drills.
Reagor had a drop on a pass from Willis. Tolbert dropped a pass from Miller.
Cornerback Alex Austin sacked Miller.
Joint practice with Giants is on Thursday.
Don’t have the solid notes on today’s practice, waiting on Poupart.
Though, from today, wide receiver Chris Bell, who was activated from NFI on Monday was on the field again Tuesday and is still in a red non-contact jersey. Interestingly, Bell did participate in some 11-on-11s.
LOL PBP is strange, they post their observations before camp starts and then update them later. I see you posted the fist part, so I posted the updates below.
Thanks!
from the PBP
Malik Willis was nearly intercepted by Jason Marshall on a deep attempt.
Trey Moore may have stopped a running back for loss.
Malik Willis misfired on an intermediate pass and could not connect on a deep attempt.
Not a great start to 11-on-11 for Willis.
Cam Miller connected with Jalen Tolbert over the middle.
Chris Bell was on the field for an 11-on-11 rep, though he was not targeted.
Malik Willis misfired over the middle again.
Malik Willis had a big gain with a sprint out to the right.
Malik Willis hit Tutu Atwell for a medium gainer.
Jaylen Wright was stopped for a loss on an outside run. We think De’Von Achane, Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon II are poised to gain most of their yards between the tackles this season.
Tutu Atwell snapped a pass from Cam Miller. Good start for Tutu.
QB Cam Miller has show improvement in recent practices.
Rookie Kevin Coleman is participating in 11-on-11s.
David Ojabo recorded a sack.
Cam Miller was nearly intercepted by Miles Battle.
Malik Willis hit Malik Washington on a deep ball in the middle of the field.
Malik Willis misfired on a quick out to Greg Dulcich. Dolphins offense sluggish on Day 13
This hasn’t been the best day for Dolphins offense.
Chop Robinson creates consistent pressure in Dolphins practice. If Chop does not have 7-10 sacks this season I would be surprised.
Dolphins’ Cam Miller with the best play of the day, a deep pass to Kevin Coleman, Jr. for a touchdown Dolphins 1-on-1s: OL vs. DL: Rookie Proctor looks good
Kadyn Proctor held off Matthew Butler.
Keith Cooper blew by Marques Cox.
Cameron Goode easily got by Proctor, but Zeek Biggers did not.
Patrick Paul stopped Chop Robinson.
Cooper got past DJ Campbell.
Andrew Meyer denied Fatorma Mulbah.
Cam Rice got around James Ester.
Charlie Heck stopped David Ojabo.
Alex Huntley got past Jim Bonifas.
Cox stopped Rodney McGray. Dolphins 1-on-1s WR vs. CB: Willis and Douglas yet again
Chris Johnson and Marco Wilson broke up passed by Malik Willis.
A.J. Green intercepted or nearly intercepted Cam Miller.
Tahj Washington could not haul in a quick slant from Willis.
Caleb Douglas pulled a shake and bake to lose Miles Battle in the end zone for a TD.
Malik Willis fired a rocket into Tutu Atwell to beat Jason Marshall.
Malik Willis threw a great fade to Caleb Douglas for a TD.
Caleb Douglas and Malik Willis are developing a special connection.
rookie linebacker Kyle Louis, once again, worked with the safeities on Tuesday
rookie offensive lineman DJ Campbell struggled during his one-on-ones reps.
cornerback JuJu Brents, who has been sideline with an injury for the past couple of weeks, was back practicing on Tuesday. Wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. also returned to team period
cornerback A.J. Green III, who has impressed in camp, had an interception and a pass defensed in one-on-ones.
Malik Willis triedto get a ball to wide receiver Malik Washington, but his throw was short and was nearly intercepted by cornerback Jason Marshall Jr.
LB’s Trey Moore and Willie Gay stuffed Jaylen wright for a loss
Linebacker David Ojabo beat converted offensive lineman James Ester for a tackle for a loss.
S Zayne Anderson brought the heat and got to Willis for a sack
Willis took a designed run for 20+ yards
QB Cam Miller found WR Tutu Atwell, who made a fantastic one-handed catch with cornerback Marco Wilson right there.
Cam Miller rushed for a 15-yard TD with blocks from Coleman and TE Traore.
Chris Johnson broke up a pass intended for Caleb Douglas. Safety Michael Taaffe then broke up a Willis pass for Washington.
Willis responded by hitting Washington in stride for a chunk gain. He did the same a few plays later as well.
Ojabo beat Charlie Heck for a sack on Miller
CB Miles Battle broke up a pass from Gronowski to McCulley
Willis had an issue securing the ball on an option, as the ball popped out and second-round pick Jacob Rodriguez returned it for a long touchdown.
Chop Robinson put Austin Jackson on his back and got to Willis behind the line.
Miller scrambled and found Coleman for a 20-yard touchdown, Joe Schad called it the best play of the day.
Willis found Coleman for an 11-yard TD with rookie defensive end Max Llewellyn bearing down. He then hit Washington for a 2 point conversion
Defensive end Rodney McGraw forced Miller to throw the ball away on the first play of his situational drive. DT Keith Cooper Jr. and LB Dodson take Miller down on the next two plays before the quarterback misses WR AJ Henning on fourth down.
So, we got WR Kevin Coleman back and Chris Bell activated. Nice!
Hope to see Coleman in PS2.
Looks like Coleman had a good day.
Still more practices and 2 preseason games left but I think we keep 6 WR’s on the 53. I still think Atwell will be cut even with his 100% guaranteed contract, it’s only 1.2m and barely cracks the top 51.
Right now, I am at Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas, Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, Kevin Coleman and AJ Henning as our 6. Wease and Tahj Washington brought back on PS.
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2026/08/18/chris-bell-miami-dolphins-roster-news/91353446007/
I LOVE seeing a WR block well during a play!
Pay wall
MIAMI GARDENS ― Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell came in motion, targeted a Kentucky defensive back and blasted him to the ground, springing teammate Isaac Brown for a 67-yard touchdown.
The Cardinals blew out their rival Wildcats in November of 2024, and Bell, a dynamic receiver, was celebrated not just for his 84 receiving yards, but for the impressive, key block.
Bell, who has made his debut for the Miami Dolphins, recounted the play after a recent practice.
“I would say my mindset was just, you know, make this play for my teammate,” Bell said. “You know, I’m always a team-first player. You know, I feel like I’m going to always an all-around receiver. You know, I do good in a pass game and in a run game. You know, I take pride in blocking just like I take pride in catching, so that’s something that on that play I took pride in.”
Bell is 6-foot-2, 220 pounds. He is the heaviest of 12 Dolphins receivers and very likely the strongest.
Bell’s sturdy and muscular frame has drawn comparisons to DK Metcalf, A.J. Brown and Deebo Samuel.
Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley recently noted that it is a pet peeve when his cornerbacks do not shed blocks in order to support their teammates in the run game.
Similarly, Hafley demands his wide receivers help in the run game.
“Yeah, I mean, those our receivers gonna block,” Hafley said. “No block, no rock. How about that one? No, I’ve heard Matt (LaFleur) say it a few times before and Kyle (Shanahan).”
Hafley got worked up when a reporter suggested some receivers don’t like to block.
“How are you not going to block for the running back, right?” Hafley said. “I mean, that’s just to me, that’s part of team. It’s just you better care about that guy, and you better block down the field, or if another wide receiver catches the ball, you better turn, flip, and find, and go block a guy because you’re going to want the same thing to happen when you catch the ball, right? You want everybody to block for you. It’s a team game, so I think you teach that, and you get guys who buy in, and we have.”
Fellow Dolphins receiver Caleb Douglas has also shown a willingness to block, which bodes well.
“I would say we got a good chance to be something special, so y’all just wait and see,” Bell said.
Now I kind-of understand why James Ester looked like shit playing Friday. He is a DL that they are trying out at guard. He LOOKS like he is playing out of position.
Willis had an issue securing the ball on an option, as the ball popped out and second-round pick Jacob Rodriguez returned it for a long touchdown.
The guys is just a playmaker. HE MAKES PLAYS.
Poupart finally posted, some added info:
His rookie standouts on the day were Chris Johnson and Kevin Coleman.
Coleman, taking part in team periods for the first time in a couple of weeks, had the two touchdown receptions on the day, one from Malik Willis and the other from Cam Miller.
Johnson, meanwhile, just blanketed wide receivers the entire practice, including one rep where he was covering Douglas down the field. It was about as impressive a practice a cornerback can have without coming up with an interception.
In addition to his coverage, Johnson also had a good play in run support.
If going strictly by stats, it was not a good day for Willis or the passing game with the first-team offense, but he also had a couple of highlight throws.
His touchdown pass, for example, came on a sidearm throw while moving to his left after he spun around to get past oncoming pass rusher Max Llewellyn. He also had a nifty completion to Malik Washington when he threw downfield while moving up in the pocket to escape pressure. He another completion to Washington off a sidearm throw.
Newcomer Cam Riley made a play immediately when he met Carlos Washington Jr. in the hole at the line.
Newcomer Fatorma Mulbah got penetration on a run by Ollie Gordon II, but Gordon showed some quick feet to get past him and bounce the play outside.
LOL See below. I am so smart 🤪
BBM I see Poupart has posted his practice observations. I’ll hold off posting them because I don’t want to double post.
LOL, yeah, I just did a quick scan and added what he was more indepth on.
I guess we got just a walk through tomorrow then the joint practice Thursday.
Shit, I forgot NFLN was playing our replay of PS1 this morning. Oh well, heard and seen enough video’s already.
BBM See up the page. I cut and pasted the WR blocking story that was pay walled.
Thanks!
I like seeing the give and take in camp instead of one side dominating all the time.
Iron sharpens iron
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Non-Dolphins news – The cast has been selected for the new MCU X-men movie.
I will probably go see it as I am a life long X-men fan. But I have to say I cannot stand Adam Driver and HATED his casting in Star Wars.
https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a73455379/x-men-mcu-cast-explained/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
I think Ryder may be a little homerish on Kyle Louis because I am not impressed at all with him as a LB. The TE’s easily handled him and OL forget about it. He looks small for 220 pounds for some reason. So glad he is working at safety now. Maybe he can develop into a nice SS. I like his speed and quickness. He just needs to learn how to use it.
I think he was drafted to be a Nickel/Safety. When I watched the draft I think it was ESPN they had an S listed as his position.
He was. He was working with the LB’s and played WLB in PS1. Now he’s working with the safeties so I have more hope for him and he may be more comfortable there.
We know he can cover in man but looked a little lost in zone coverage as a LB. Maybe he will be much better in zone coverage from the top down as a safety.
He will make the roster as a #6 LB/#5 Safety. Unless he starts balling at Safety, then he could unseat Lonnie Johnson as the #2 SS.
STs as well.
For Ken where ever you are. I know he likes this type of news. LOL
WR Keon Coleman suffered a sprained foot/toe in Saturday’s preseason opener, NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe reported. Coleman did not practice Tuesday and was wearing a walking boot.
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Them toe injuries can linger.
Chargers C Tyler Biadasz suffered an apparent leg injury in Tuesday’s practice and was carted off the field, per local reporters.
Here is an article from DolphinsTalk that COMPLETELY FORGETS THAT THERE ARE FOUR TEAMS IN THE AFC EAST!! LOL
https://dolphinstalk.com/2026/08/afc-east-futures-where-the-dolphins-bills-and-jets-offer-real-value-in-2026/
But what about the Patriots I ask. LOL
So Hafley said they have 3 practices and a joint practice and the PS game twice and then it’s practice week for game 1. Wow it’s almost here.
YUP, Sept 13th is less than a month away.
Something I never thought I’d hear at the Tupac Shakur murder trial (wasn’t on my bingo card): “a Dan Marino number 13 jersey”.
Yeah, I had to rewind it to be sure I heard that right. Apparently, a suspect was sporting a Dan the Man jersey at the Mike Tyson fight before the shooting.
In a funny moment, the defense attorney asked a former police officer (who was on the stand) if he had to log any data if he left his cubicle to speak to his sergeant about something as trivial as say… the Bears vs… Chargers game. You wouldn’t have to log that, right?
The officer replied, “Right, I would never talk about the Bears, but yes”. 🤣😂
lol
Chris Bell said he’s not concerned about his knee it’s more about getting up to speed at playing again and in the NFL with his new teammates.
Rock,
The next X-Men movie won’t even have Wolverine….you know…because he’s so unpopular. The focus will be on female characters. It’ll probably be another woke, feminist propaganda M-SHE-U flop. Mr. Sinister was always my least favorite villain. But, it’s The X Men, so I’ll still watch it. Lol
I can’t watch any of that trash anymore.
Disney has fucked up my childhood favorite franchises. I really wish they would go out of business, or at least get out of the WOKE business.
Star Wars – Ruined
MCU – Ruined
during the game I thought the officiating crew was pretty homerish, just watched a highlight from Malik Willis running down to the 5, then got horsecollared, with the penalty they spotted it at the 4
Based on current events why wouldn’t Chris Bell be ready week 1? He’s active now week 2 PS.
I read Hafley saying that he needs to get in “football shape”. Not sure how long that will take.
Tim – Bell hasn’t played any football besides running drills. It doesn’t matter though how much time it takes for him to be ready, he’s available. That means they think he can play a lot sooner than later. My guess is they will have him play but probably not start Week 1, but he may get a few snaps each week, and slowly increase his load until they think he’s ready to play more and start.
From the horse’s mouth
He’s back at practice, so there’s always hope,” he said. “We have to be careful, right? Yesterday he was in individual [drills] and today he’ll do a little bit more in individual, but he’ll be in a red jersey, so it’s non-contact. And then, [it’s up to] how he progresses… There’s still a lot of steps to go, so let’s just see how he progresses, you know? I mean, with any injury, could there be setbacks? Sure. Could it go smoothly? I hope… Step two will be getting involved in some team activities with a red jersey on. I don’t see him practicing against the Giants or playing against the Giants [this weekend], but we’ll go day-to-day and see how he progresses.”
If Bell’s ACL is completely healed, I’d shoot to have him play in the last PS game. Everybody is so fearful about everything these days. There’s no need to put him in situations where guys are taking shots at his knees in practice, but if he’s healed, he’s healed. Sooner or later he needs to go take some shots. That’s “football shape”.
Frankly, I’d prefer he take those shots before game one. See how he and his knee reacts.
Read an article that showed early mock drafts. While CBS had Miami taking Manning #1 overall and NBC had Miami taking Dante Moore with the #2 pick, ESPN, Sporting News, Bleacher Report, The Athletic and USA Today have the Dolphins taking Jeremiah Smith at #2 or #3. The reasoning was the Dolphins should just take the best player in the draft and not force a QB pick. Pairing Smith with Douglas and Bell with Achane in the backfield will make things much easier for Willis and/or any QB they draft.
This article went by consensus picks. Consensus had Jets picking #1 overall and taking Manning. Dante Moore going to Cardinals. CJ Carr going #8 to the Falcons. Drake Lindsey going #23 but at this point I think that is a little early for him. Though CBS had him going #14 to the Bucs.
Whatever the time table is for Chris Bell, he’s on the path to be playing sooner than later. 🙂
Yes sir, sooner than we thought
It’s reported that Jeremiah Smith turned down big record setting NIL money by choosing not to enter the transfer portal and staying at Ohio State. Said a national championship was more important and Ohio State gives him the best opportunity to do that. That said, he looks to clear 4 million with Ohio State anyway.
Reports are that if Arch Manning doesn’t like the teams who may be drafting him, instead of pulling what Eli Manning did with the Chargers, he would remain in college and not enter the 2027 draft.
After signing a deal with Red Bull, he is now the highest NIL earner in college football from what I hear and would make a bunch of NIL money again in 2027.
This is not from the Manning camp, just some writer, but it is something that could happen. News for the writer, the teams looking to draft him either in 2027 or 2028 are going to suck regardless.
With all this NIL money flying around, this prospective 2027 QB draft class could go from “nice” to “meh” very quickly as most of the top 10 QB’s still have 2027 eligibility left.
Arch Manning, Julian Sayin, CJ Carr, Drew Mestemaker, Drake Lindsey all have eligibility left.
Our punter Pinion was 27th in avg distance 45.1, 47.0 previous 2 yrs, 21st in net. Bailey was 12th in both last year. Wonder why the downgrade was made
Above mocks from the networks have me thinking, I want the jets to be just below mediocre and not get a top 5 pick
Shoot, I say let them have Manning.