Overview
- The Dolphins lost 35-13 to the San Francisco 49ers and sit 0-2, a defeat Hafley blamed largely on communication failures in the secondary that produced several big plays.
- Rookie receiver Caleb Douglas did not practice on Wednesday and is doubtful for the Week 3 home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, while running back Jaylen Wright will be limited and Chop Robinson has returned to practice after entering concussion protocol.
- Hafley publicly warned his coaching staff about breakdowns in preparation and said discussions about making lineup changes have taken place as he seeks more consistent play.
- Pass protection has been a recurring problem: Malik Willis has been sacked an NFL-high nine times and right tackle Austin Jackson struggled in one-on-one matchups with elite rushers, prompting Hafley to say coaches need to help the line more.
- To address thin depth, Miami signed defensive end/linebacker Andre Jones Jr. from the Bills’ practice squad, a move that follows the team’s youth-focused rebuild and increases pressure on veterans to steady a young roster.