The 2026 NFL training camps have kicked off around the league, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The Miami Dolphins camp is taking place in Miami Gardens, and Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and of course the quarterback room.
What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at Dolphins camp. We will update this file often. Who are the breakout players to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?
Dive in to all the updates and be sure to check back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins Aug. 13.
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Monday, Aug. 10
Monday's return to the practice field was a standout day for the Dolphins' rookies. Wide receiver Caleb Douglas started team drills with a drop due to a loss of focus but rebounded nicely with a series of contested catches. Coach Jeff Hafley said he wanted to see the third-round pick's ability to fight through contact once pads came on at practice, and so far Douglas has delivered.
Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez's sideline-to-sideline ability popped Monday, as did his ability to read and react to run plays. Seventh-round defensive end Max Llewellyn sacked quarterback Quinn Ewers during team drills and cornerback Chris Johnson had an impressive pass breakup in the end zone against Douglas.
More observations:
Tight end Greg Dulcich practiced in full for the first time since last week. He'd worn the red non-contact jersey for the past few practices with an apparent hand injury.
Ewers threw an interception to safety Major Burns during the team's late-game drill. He stepped up in the pocket and likely would've scrambled in a real game, but appeared to try to fit the ball through a small window -- and it went directly to Burns.
Quarterback Malik Willis' arm velocity was apparent throughout the practice, particularly on an off-platform throw to Douglas that got home in the blink of an eye. His speech to the Dolphins' offense about upholding the team's standard has stuck with his teammates -- several of whom have credited his growth as a leader.
Saturday, Aug. 8
The Dolphins held Saturday's practice at Hard Rock Stadium, but a critical moment occurred before they even set foot on the field.
Quarterback Malik Willis addressed his teammates Friday, to ensure players continued to uphold the team's standard.
"I just wanted to talk to the offense and just have a man-to-man conversation," Willis said Saturday. "We got to understand this is a business, and we got to take what we do personally. We got to take pride in it, and we got to do it to the best of our ability -- regardless if we're calling plays to beat the defense or not.
"We're not calling plays to beat the defense; we're calling the plays that we want to use throughout the year. We're trying to get better at those plays. Whether we win a down or not, are we doing everything that we can do to execute the playcall?"
Rookie offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor reference Willis' speech unprompted after practice, so the message appears to have stuck.
More observations:
Wide receiver Tahj Washington made receptions of 50 and 30 yards on balls from Cam Miller and Quinn Ewers, and rookie wide receiver Donaven McCulley brought down a 45-yard pass from Miller in traffic, shaking off a facemask penalty in the process.
Safety Tanner Wall, who signed with the Dolphins on Friday, wasted no time making his presence known in his first practice with the team. He broke up a pass in the end zone during red zone drills to save a touchdown.
Kicker Zane Gonzalez appeared to leave the practice field after special teams work and did not return. Riley Patterson handled all kicks during team drills at the end of practice.
Cornerback JuJu Brents missed practice after suffering an undisclosed injury Friday, while safety Dante Trader Jr. missed his third consecutive practice. The team hopes to get Trader back in time for next week's practice with the Commanders.
Friday, Aug. 7
Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley has stressed the importance of taking the ball away to his defense, and his players have responded with gusto this summer. Miami's defense recorded four interceptions during Friday's practice, including two by second-year cornerback Miles Battle -- both off quarterback Quinn Ewers. Linebacker Jackson Woodard continued his strong week of practice with a pick-six off quarterback Mark Gronowski, and UDFA safety Louis Moore added to his big play total with an interception as well.
The Dolphins defense has forced multiple turnovers in nearly every practice this summer. It's a direct result of the team's coaching points on and off the field.
"One of our assistant linebacker coaches, Wendel (Davis) -- he starts every meeting with taking the ball away," linebacker Tyrel Dodson said. "So he's made excellent emphasis on those takeaway points and we've honed in on it. We've studied different techniques, punching the ball out. Jacob (Rodriguez is) good at it. So we've studied the Peanut punch and all that stuff. So it's looking good."
More observations:
Rookie wide receiver Caleb Douglas had an explosive play on a sideline ball from Malik Willis during team drills. The third-round pick appeared to get behind cornerback Jason Marshall Jr and picked up some yards after the catch.
Right tackle Austin Jackson returned to practice after missing the past two practices with an undisclosed injury. As a result, defensive end Chop Robinson didn't wreak the same level of havoc he did with Jackson sidelined, but it was a fun matchup to watch.
Thursday, Aug. 6
Pressure, pressure and more pressure was the key word for the Dolphins in Thursday's practice. The team shed its shoulder pads, looking to ease back into work following Wednesday's off day, but it didn't stop coach Jeff Hafley's defense from attacking its offensive counterparts throughout team drills.
Linebacker Jackson Woodard was a constant presence around the ball, while defensive end Chop Robinson continued his strong camp -- albeit against a banged up right side of the Dolphins' offensive line. Thursday also marked another strong performance from rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez; defensive coordinator Sean Duggan said he could tell the game is starting to slow down for Rodriguez and the other rookie linebackers, Kyle Louis and Trey Moore.
More conversations:
Running back Jaylen Wright broke of a couple strong runs during team drills. Speaking to the media earlier this week, he sounded calm and at peace with his career to date and ready to attack the best opportunity he's had for regular playing time since entering the league in 2024.
Linebacker Willie Gay Jr. intercepted quarterback Cam Miller and returned it for a long gain. We've seen Gay stand out at training camp before, the Dolphins are hoping his momentum carries into game day this preseason, and the regular season.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
If you were building a basketball team out of Dolphins players, defensive tackle Zach Sieler -- all 6-foot-6, 300 pounds of him -- might be a choice at power forward. But coach Jeff Hafley said the nine-year veteran is actually more of a point guard on the team's defensive line.
Despite his 25.5 sacks over the past three seasons, Hafley said Sieler's ability and willingness to take on blockers and open rush lanes for his teammates really pops on tape.
When asked about the comparison after Tuesday's practice, Sieler said it all comes down to being selfless and a team player.
"You've got to be a leader, you've got to be vocal -- but you can't be selfish," he said. "The better we do as a unit, the better we'll do as a team ... If someone's making plays one day and you're not, the plays will come. Don't stress, because when you stress and try to force a play, that's when bad things happen."
More observations:
Defensive end Chop Robinson goes through stretches where he's simply unblockable -- his speed off the line of scrimmage has given the Dolphins' offensive tackles fits all summer, and continued to do so Tuesday. Fellow defensive end Josh Uche also had a pair of sacks in team drills.
Right tackle Austin Jackson, tight end Greg Dulcich and safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. did not participate in Tuesday's practice because of what Hafley described as "day to day" injuries. Neither player is expected to miss much time, but rookie UDFA DT Rene Konga will miss the entire season with an undisclosed injury suffered Monday.
Quarterback Malik Willis threw an interception to Zayne Anderson on the first play of the team's red-zone drill, but followed it up the next play with a touchdown pass to running back De'Von Achane.
Monday, Aug. 3
Malik Willis still isn't scrambling in team drills as the Dolphins want him to focus on making plays from the pocket in training camp, but he's displaying a keen ability to evade pressure and keep his eyes downfield.
On multiple occasions during Monday's practice, Willis kept a play alive and found a receiver downfield. He spun away from pressure and found a wide open Malik Washington over the middle for an explosive gain, and lofted another off-platform throw to rookie tight end Seydou Traore -- who came down with a one-handed catch for a first down.
Willis did throw an interception off a tipped pass, but the ball placement certainly could've been better. He also missed a throw to a wide open Caleb Douglas, who got hands on the ball but couldn't come down with it. But Willis has flashed some touch over the past few practices.
More observations:
Linebacker Tyrel Dodson returned an interception for a touchdown in team drills, tracking the ball after it deflected off tight end Cole Turner's hands. In Turner's defense, the ball from Willis was far too low.
Cornerback Ethan Bonner intercepted Quinn Ewers' first pass of the team's game-winning drive drill, again off a deflected pass.
Both Willis and Ewers led their groups into field goal range during game-winning drive drills, and both kickers attempted field goals with each unit. Riley Patterson was good from 50 yards before missing from 43 yards, while Zane Gonzalez made both kicks. Both kickers were good from 52 yards on their third attempt.
Safety Lonnie Johnson Jr. appeared to suffer a lower body injury after thudding running back Jaylen Wright in team drills. He was attended to on the sideline and didn't return.
Tight end Greg Dulcich did not practice Monday for an unspecified reason, and the group's production tapered off without him.
Defensive end Chop Robinson blew by right tackle Charlie Heck on back-to-back plays to start the game-winning drill. The first one was credited as a sack, but Willis got the ball off just in time on the second play, hitting tight end Ben Sims over the middle for a first down.
Sunday, Aug. 2
The Dolphins' offense woke up in a major way in an exciting practice in front of fans Sunday morning. Running back De'Von Achane kicked things off with an explosive run on the first play of team drill, while wide receivers Tutu Atwell, Kevin Coleman Jr., and AJ Henning each had receptions of at least 50 yards.
Coach Jeff Hafley has introduced "competitive" practice segments in which the "loser" endures some sort of punishment; Sunday, that meant the defense owed Hafley 20 pushups after practice.
"(Last practice) we beat the offense, today they got us back," rookie cornerback Chris Johnson said. "So we're looking forward to taking the lead back tomorrow."
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More observations:
Johnson turned in yet another strong performance, intercepting a Quinn Ewers pass early on in team drills. The 2026 first-round pick out of San Diego State has trained at both cornerback spots this summer and is destined for a big role this season.
Henning turned in his best practice in a Dolphins uniform, dating back to last season. He was the intended receiver on Johnson's interception, but made up for it with 50-plus yard receptions from both Ewers and Cam Miller -- the latter being an over-the-shoulder grab in stride on the final play of practice.
Despite the explosive passing plays, arguably the best throw of the day might have been a 10-yard pass from Malik Willis, where he perfectly lofted the ball to tight end Cole Turner just over linebacker Jordyn Brooks' reach. Impressive touch from Willis, especially while on the move.
Friday, July 31
Wide receiver Caleb Douglas turned in his best day of practice yet, and it's starting to become a trend for the third-round rookie.
He started team drills off with a contested catch over the middle on the first play, and followed it up a few plays later with a contorting back-shoulder catch on the right sideline on a ball from Malik Willis. Douglas capped his day with a touchdown grab in the corner of the endzone during red-zone work, on another ball from Willis. His explosive athleticism was never a question; his next test will be remaining focused once pads come on next week.
More observations:
Defensive tackle Zach Sieler beat rookie offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor for a sack on the final play of practice. Speaking afterward, Proctor said moments like that are a learning experience for him, and he appreciates competing with a veteran like Sieler.
Running back Donovan Edwards cut back and broke contain for a 15- to 20-yard touchdown run during red-zone work. He never quite built on an exciting sophomore season at Michigan, but he flashed some of his explosiveness on that play.
Willis scored on a designed quarterback run during red-zone drills. He's largely remained in the pocket during both spring and training camp practices, but he will certainly be utilized as a runner once the regular season begins.
Thursday, July 30
The Dolphins haven't run 7-on-7 drills in either of their first two training camp practices this summer, and that's not likely to change moving forward. First-year coach Jeff Hafley said he doesn't like 7-on-7 because he doesn't feel like it accurately simulates real game play, especially for quarterbacks.
"There's no [pass] rush," Hafley said. "For the quarterback, they're not going to feel anything. There's no timing. There's no rhythm. I think you create a lot of bad habits."
Players have largely agreed with their head coach, with running back De'Von Achane and wide receiver Malik Washington expressing their preference for 11-on-11 team drills. Ironically, Thursday's practice skewed heavily in favor of Miami's defense, which forced four turnovers during team drills.
More observations:
Safety Zayne Anderson and linebacker Ronnie Harrison Jr. both recorded interceptions in Thursday's practice, while defensive end Chop Robinson and cornerback Chris Johnson each forced and recovered fumbles.
Running back Ollie Gordon II fumble for the second consecutive practice, and Achane committed his first fumble of the offseason.
Wide receiver Tutu Atwell struggled with drops, one of which led to Anderson's interception. He was a standout performer during spring practices, but showed some signs of rust to start training camp -- which isn't uncommon at this point of the year.
The Dolphins still aren't wearing shoulder pads but that hasn't hurt the level of physicality at practice -- especially Thursday's.
Rookie wide receiver Chris Bell continued to work on the side as he recovers from a torn ACL.
Wednesday, July 29
Dolphins offensive tackle Austin Jackson signed a three-year, $36 million extension with the team in 2023, but he has played just 14 games since. After a toe injury limited him to six games last season, Jackson said he feels "better than my normal self" after Miami's first training camp practice of 2026.
Jackson told reporters he felt he rushed himself back from injury last season, but feels 100% as he enters the final year of his contract. His presence will add stability and continuity to a Dolphins offensive line that wants to be known as "maulers" this season in the run game.
More observations:
Rookie safety Michael Taaffe intercepted his former college teammate Quinn Ewers during team drills.
Linebacker Willie Gay Jr. made the play of the day -- a one-handed pick-six off Cam Miller. Gay was arguably the star of training camp last year, as well, and appears ready to defend his title this summer.
Rookie wide receivers Kevin Coleman and Caleb Douglas both looked explosive when they got their hands on the ball Wednesday. Douglas' best play of the day was a contested catch against JuJu Brents in tight coverage, while Coleman had two plays that went for 10 or more yards.
Tuesday, July 28
The Dolphins' veterans reported to the facility Tuesday and coach Jeff Hafley said everyone passed their conditioning test upon returning to Miami Gardens. The team will begin practicing Wednesday, and star running back De'Von Achane will be available.
The newly extended Achane didn't participate in team drills during OTAs or minicamp as he recovered from offseason shoulder surgery. The Dolphins plan to run their offense through Achane following his Pro Bowl season in 2025, and will finally get to see what a backfield with Achane and quarterback Malik Willis looks like.
More observations:
Rookie wide receiver Chris Bell is "in a good place" but there's no public timetable for his return. He was placed on the physically unable to perform list/non-football injury list to start camp. He is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered while playing for Louisville last season.
Offensive tackle Austin Jackson is fully cleared to practice after a toe injury limited him this spring. He is entering the final year of his contract in 2026.