Overview
- Reporters on hand said the New York Giants repeatedly generated pressure and recorded multiple sacks on Miami's first-team offense during Thursday's joint practice, leaving quarterback Malik Willis with little pocket time.
- The session grew physical with several skirmishes, including Dolphins tackle Austin Jackson throwing a punch and being temporarily removed from a period after Kayvon Thibodeaux knocked him down.
- Multiple Dolphins players were evaluated or helped off after apparent injuries in the workout, including wide receiver AJ Henning and offensive lineman James Ester, and linebacker Tyrel Dodson left practice early.
- Palm Beach Post reporter Joe Schad urged that Willis and the starters receive meaningful preseason reps after the practice, and coach Jeff Hafley said all players were available for Saturday’s preseason game.
- The results are a setback for a unit that showed promise in last week’s preseason game, and the joint practice — used to simulate live pass rushes — creates added pressure on coaches to fix protection, discipline and roster questions before final evaluations.