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The Orlando Sentinel has live updates from Dolphin land and a Dolphin slant.
— Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler is not participating in the joint practice, as Hafley said he will be week to week recovering from a new, undisclosed ailment ahead of the season.
— CB Chris Johnson, the rookie first-round pick, hasn’t been spotted partcipating in 1-on-1 or 11-on-11 drills. Johnoson’s absence meant the secondary was missing three starters considering CB JuJu Brents and S Dante Trader Jr. continued their absences. CB Alex Austin started as the nickel/slot in Johnson’s place.
— The weather is 80 degrees and cloudy with 71 percent humidity and a “feels like” temperature of 80 degrees. Compare that to Miami Gardens, where it’s 89 degrees with 69 percent humidity and a “feels like” temperature of 94 degrees.
— CB A.J. Green III had a PBU (pass break up) in 1-on-1s. Green, the fifth-year player who spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota, continues to flash. But Green, who has an interception in training camp, remains a longshot for the 53-man roster.
— WRs Malik Washington and Jalen Tolbert, projected starters, had TD receptions in 1-on-1 drills. Later, WR Caleb Douglas, the third projected starter, had a TD reception. That’s a good sign for the growth of the WR corps.
— Washington WR River Cracraft, the ex-Dolphins WR, had success vs. Miami’s nickel DBs in 1-on-1 drills. Cracraft has receiving skills but is more known for his blocking.
— QB Malik Willis had his pass intended for WR Caleb Douglas broken up by Washington CB Fabian Moreau, who attended Western HS.
— Willis came back to hit WR Malik Washington for a TD.
— Willis then hit WR AJ Henning for a TD, sparking a successful 1-on-1 drill for the Dolphins QB-WR combo over Wasington’s DBs.
— WRs Theo Wease Jr. and Jalen Tolbert and TE Cole Turner all flashed strong receiving skills in 1-on-1 drills. All could be keys to the Dolphins’ depth although it should be noted Tolbert is currently listed as a starter.
— In Dolphins OL vs. Commanders DL 1-on-1s, Washington won. LT Patrick Paul was beaten by OLB Odafe Oweb, LG Kadyn Proctor was beaten by a swim move by DT Javon Kinlaw, C Aaron Brewer had a draw with a DT, RT Austin Jackson was beaten by OLB K’Lavon Chaisson.
— In a second round of Dolphins OL vs. Commanders DL G D.J. Campbell did well vs. DT Jeffrey M’Ba, DE Drake Jackson got around OT Caedan Wallace, OT Marques Cox did well vs. DE T.J. Maguranvanga.
— Dolphins DL Zeek Biggers lured a Washington OL into a false start early in 11-on-11. It’s a subtle way that Biggers, a pass rusher and run stopper when he plays inside, and edge-setter vs. the run when he plays outside, is impacting the game.
— QB Malik Willis missed WR Jalen Tolbert on a throw near the goalline in 11-on-11. S Jeremy Reaves was the closest defender. The Willis-Tolbert connection remains a work in progress.
— RB De’Von Achane was stuffed on a run to the ‘A’ gap. Achane has had success at Dolphins training camp running the ball on the first play of 11-on-11 drills.
— OL Caedan Wallace gave up a sack to DT Jer’Zhan Newton against QB Cam Miller.
— DL Matthew Butler continues working as an “up back,” the blocker in front of the KOR. C Andrew Meyer and DL Zeek Biggers have also auditioned for that role.
— RB Jaylen Wright and WR Jalen Reagor continue working as KOR. WR Malik Washington currently holds that role.
— RB De’Von Achane had a two-yard loss on the first play of red zone 11-on-11.
— QB Malik Willis had a six-yard gain on a run left as he continues to slowly unveil his run game.
— CBs Jason Marshall Jr. and Marco Wilson start with the defense alongside S Michael Taaffe and LBs Tyrel Dodson and Trey Moore. Coach Jeff Hafley continues experimenting with personnel packages. And remember, CB Chris Johnson apparently isn’t practicing today for an unknown reason.
— WR Caleb Douglas drew a pass interference call after a third down pass fell incomplete. Douglas, who is speedy, lanky and athletic at 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, can be tough to defend. He frequently gets good separation.
— Washington WR Terry McLaurin had a sideline reception on the side of the field defended by CB Jason Marshall Jr. S Zayne Anderson and Michael Taaffe were nearby as the play ended. Granted, McLaurin is a Pro Bowl WR. But Marshall has been inconsistent so far in training camp.
— Washington QB Jayden Daniels is picking the Dolphins defense apart. TE Chig Okonkwo got past CB Miles Battle and S Major Burns for a nice gain up the seam.
— QB Malik Willis has a well-thrown completion over the middle to WR Caleb Douglas. That should be an exciting combination during the season.
— CB Ethan Bonner has a PBU (pass break up) on a long throw to WR Dyami Brown. Bonner hasn’t yet shown he deserves to be a starter but he’ll almost certainly be on the 53-man roster.
— CB Jason Marshall Jr. is beaten by WR Van Jefferson on a crossing pass from QB Jayden Daniels. Jefferson and Marshall are both Florida Gators, by the way.
— Washington TE Lawrence Cager, who played at the University of Miami (2015-18) before finishing at Georgia, had a nice reception from QB Marcus Mariota.
— LB Kyle Louis had a nice stop on a run play. That’s significant because Louis’ main contribution early in his rookie season might be as a “big nickel,” or the LB who defends the slot TE. Perhaps Louis is expanding his game already.
— QB Malik Willis, in 11-on-11, had a 15-yard completion to WR Caleb Douglas, who went down low to make the grab, then scrambled for seven yards on the next play before absorbing a sack from OLB Odafe Oweh. In a play later in the series, Willis later evaded pressure by using his feet before hitting FB D.J. Herman on a short pass.
— WR Treylon Burks beat S Zayne Anderson and Michael Taaffe for a 70-yd TD from QB Jayden Daniels. The secondary needs S Dante Trader Jr. and CBs JuJu Brents and Chris Johnson, who are all sidelined.
— QB Malik Willis thew a pick-six when CB Mike Sainristil stepped in front of a pass intended for WR Malik Washington on the near sideline. Sainristil punted the ball in celebration of his accomplishment.
— LB Jordyn Brooks had three tackles in a two-minute drill. Brooks, the All Pro who led the league with 183 tackles last season, is having a good training camp, a positive sign following his three-year, $48 million contract extension.
— S Michael Taaffe had a big PBU in the back of the end zone as time expired in an 11-on-11 drill. It’s been a busy day for Taaffe, who continues to learn on the job with Trader sidelined.
— Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler is not participating in the joint practice, as Hafley said he will be week to week recovering from a new, undisclosed ailment ahead of the season.
— CB Chris Johnson, the rookie first-round pick, hasn’t been spotted partcipating in 1-on-1 or 11-on-11 drills. Johnoson’s absence meant the secondary was missing three starters considering CB JuJu Brents and S Dante Trader Jr. continued their absences. CB Alex Austin started as the nickel/slot in Johnson’s place.
— The weather is 80 degrees and cloudy with 71 percent humidity and a “feels like” temperature of 80 degrees. Compare that to Miami Gardens, where it’s 89 degrees with 69 percent humidity and a “feels like” temperature of 94 degrees.
— CB A.J. Green III had a PBU (pass break up) in 1-on-1s. Green, the fifth-year player who spent the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota, continues to flash. But Green, who has an interception in training camp, remains a longshot for the 53-man roster.
— WRs Malik Washington and Jalen Tolbert, projected starters, had TD receptions in 1-on-1 drills. Later, WR Caleb Douglas, the third projected starter, had a TD reception. That’s a good sign for the growth of the WR corps.
— Washington WR River Cracraft, the ex-Dolphins WR, had success vs. Miami’s nickel DBs in 1-on-1 drills. Cracraft has receiving skills but is more known for his blocking.
— QB Malik Willis had his pass intended for WR Caleb Douglas broken up by Washington CB Fabian Moreau, who attended Western HS.
— Willis came back to hit WR Malik Washington for a TD.
— Willis then hit WR AJ Henning for a TD, sparking a successful 1-on-1 drill for the Dolphins QB-WR combo over Wasington’s DBs.
— WRs Theo Wease Jr. and Jalen Tolbert and TE Cole Turner all flashed strong receiving skills in 1-on-1 drills. All could be keys to the Dolphins’ depth although it should be noted Tolbert is currently listed as a starter.
— In Dolphins OL vs. Commanders DL 1-on-1s, Washington won. LT Patrick Paul was beaten by OLB Odafe Oweb, LG Kadyn Proctor was beaten by a swim move by DT Javon Kinlaw, C Aaron Brewer had a draw with a DT, RT Austin Jackson was beaten by OLB K’Lavon Chaisson.
— In a second round of Dolphins OL vs. Commanders DL G D.J. Campbell did well vs. DT Jeffrey M’Ba, DE Drake Jackson got around OT Caedan Wallace, OT Marques Cox did well vs. DE T.J. Maguranvanga.
— Dolphins DL Zeek Biggers lured a Washington OL into a false start early in 11-on-11. It’s a subtle way that Biggers, a pass rusher and run stopper when he plays inside, and edge-setter vs. the run when he plays outside, is impacting the game.
— QB Malik Willis missed WR Jalen Tolbert on a throw near the goalline in 11-on-11. S Jeremy Reaves was the closest defender. The Willis-Tolbert connection remains a work in progress.
— RB De’Von Achane was stuffed on a run to the ‘A’ gap. Achane has had success at Dolphins training camp running the ball on the first play of 11-on-11 drills.
— OL Caedan Wallace gave up a sack to DT Jer’Zhan Newton against QB Cam Miller.
— DL Matthew Butler continues working as an “up back,” the blocker in front of the KOR. C Andrew Meyer and DL Zeek Biggers have also auditioned for that role.
— RB Jaylen Wright and WR Jalen Reagor continue working as KOR. WR Malik Washington currently holds that role.
— RB De’Von Achane had a two-yard loss on the first play of red zone 11-on-11.
— QB Malik Willis had a six-yard gain on a run left as he continues to slowly unveil his run game.
— CBs Jason Marshall Jr. and Marco Wilson start with the defense alongside S Michael Taaffe and LBs Tyrel Dodson and Trey Moore. Coach Jeff Hafley continues experimenting with personnel packages. And remember, CB Chris Johnson apparently isn’t practicing today for an unknown reason.
— WR Caleb Douglas drew a pass interference call after a third down pass fell incomplete. Douglas, who is speedy, lanky and athletic at 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, can be tough to defend. He frequently gets good separation.
— Washington WR Terry McLaurin had a sideline reception on the side of the field defended by CB Jason Marshall Jr. S Zayne Anderson and Michael Taaffe were nearby as the play ended. Granted, McLaurin is a Pro Bowl WR. But Marshall has been inconsistent so far in training camp.
— Washington QB Jayden Daniels is picking the Dolphins defense apart. TE Chig Okonkwo got past CB Miles Battle and S Major Burns for a nice gain up the seam.
— QB Malik Willis has a well-thrown completion over the middle to WR Caleb Douglas. That should be an exciting combination during the season.
— CB Ethan Bonner has a PBU (pass break up) on a long throw to WR Dyami Brown. Bonner hasn’t yet shown he deserves to be a starter but he’ll almost certainly be on the 53-man roster.
— CB Jason Marshall Jr. is beaten by WR Van Jefferson on a crossing pass from QB Jayden Daniels. Jefferson and Marshall are both Florida Gators, by the way.
— Washington TE Lawrence Cager, who played at the University of Miami (2015-18) before finishing at Georgia, had a nice reception from QB Marcus Mariota.
— LB Kyle Louis had a nice stop on a run play. That’s significant because Louis’ main contribution early in his rookie season might be as a “big nickel,” or the LB who defends the slot TE. Perhaps Louis is expanding his game already.
— QB Malik Willis, in 11-on-11, had a 15-yard completion to WR Caleb Douglas, who went down low to make the grab, then scrambled for seven yards on the next play before absorbing a sack from OLB Odafe Oweh. In a play later in the series, Willis later evaded pressure by using his feet before hitting FB D.J. Herman on a short pass.
— WR Treylon Burks beat S Zayne Anderson and Michael Taaffe for a 70-yd TD from QB Jayden Daniels. The secondary needs S Dante Trader Jr. and CBs JuJu Brents and Chris Johnson, who are all sidelined.
— QB Malik Willis thew a pick-six when CB Mike Sainristil stepped in front of a pass intended for WR Malik Washington on the near sideline. Sainristil punted the ball in celebration of his accomplishment.
— LB Jordyn Brooks had three tackles in a two-minute drill. Brooks, the All Pro who led the league with 183 tackles last season, is having a good training camp, a positive sign following his three-year, $48 million contract extension.
— S Michael Taaffe had a big PBU in the back of the end zone as time expired in an 11-on-11 drill. It’s been a busy day for Taaffe, who continues to learn on the job with Trader sidelined.
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