Brewer Returns as Dolphins Open Mandatory Minicamp

Overview

• Aaron Brewer returned Tuesday for the first day of the three-day mandatory minicamp and is negotiating a contract extension as he enters the final year of his deal with a projected 2026 salary just under $5 million.
• Coach Jeff Hafley said all players were accounted for at minicamp, and the NFL collective bargaining agreement sets a $17,462 fine for an unexcused absence on the first day.
• Hafley reported measurable progress from quarterback Malik Willis after a strong recent practice, but said Willis still needs to improve timing with new receivers, a short-pass miscommunication that led to a JuJu Brents interception on Tuesday underscored that work.
• Practice notes included defensive lineman Zach Sieler being present but not taking part in drills, a dropped pass by Greg Dulcich, and visits from former Dolphins figures such as Dan Marino and Zach Thomas.
• The mandatory sessions mark a shift from voluntary OTAs to evaluative work for Jeff Hafley and GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, who will use these practices to judge execution and inform roster and extension decisions for players like Brewer.