Overview
- Coach Jeff Hafley said Monday that kicker Zane Gonzalez is week-to-week, cornerback JuJu Brents likely will not practice this week, defensive end Clelin Ferrell will miss multiple weeks, and receivers Kevin Coleman and tight end Ben Sims plus safety Dante Trader Jr. are expected to be limited.
- Miami and Washington will hold a joint practice on Wednesday, August 12, but the Commanders’ reported triceps tear to former Dolphin Laremy Tunsil removes a high‑level pass‑rush test for Miami.
- Quarterback Malik Willis has shown steady improvement in 11-on-11 and live work, while rookies Kadyn Proctor and linebacker Jacob Rodriguez have earned promising reps that could push them into starting or rotational roles.
- Dolphins Wire and local coverage issued updated 53-man projections after Week 2 that cut dozens of fringe players and flagged wide receiver, edge rusher and cornerback as the most unsettled position groups.
- The cluster of injuries and recent roster moves, including Gonzalez being placed on injured reserve and the signing of a cornerback, shortens evaluation time, hands more reps to young players, and could decide jobs such as the kicking competition before final cuts.