Overview

• Jason Sanders was moved to injured reserve with a hip injury, sidelining him for a minimum of four games; surgery is not required and the expectation reported by ESPN is a 4–5 week absence.
• The Dolphins held tryouts for Zane Gonzalez, Greg Joseph, Riley Patterson and Eddy Pineiro as they weigh short-term options, with Pittsburgh’s Ben Sauls also mentioned by reporters as a potential waiver or trade target.
• Punter Jake Bailey handled kicking in the preseason finale and missed a 51-yard attempt, leaving him as an emergency fallback while Miami seeks a specialist.
• Head coach Mike McDaniel said running back Jaylen Wright won’t play in Week 1, and ESPN reported the team is being cautious with De’Von Achane’s calf with optimism for the opener.
• Sanders, an All-Pro in 2020, made 37 of 41 field goals last season and had not missed a game since entering the league in 2018, underscoring the impact of his absence.