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Greg Dulcich Greg Dulcich Plays 13 snaps vs. Washington
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 9:21 AM
Dulcich played 13 snaps on offense but didn't show up on the box score otherwise during the Dolphins' 20-7 preseason loss to the Commanders on Friday.
Analysis: Rookie third-rounder Will Kacmarek was listed as the Dolphins' starter in Friday's exhibition game and finished with 19 snaps on offense, second-most on the team behind Cole Turner (20). Dulcich inked a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March after appearing in 10 regular-season games for the team last year, finishing with 26 catches (on 33 targets) for 335 yards and one score. He demonstrated chemistry with quarterback Malik Willis during OTAs and minicamp, and Dulcich could see an uptick in production given the lack of top-end names in the Dolphins' wide receiver corps. |
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Ollie Gordon II Ollie Gordon II Impressive with seven carries
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 11:13 PM
Gordon rushed seven times for 39 yards and didn't bring in his only target in the Dolphins' 20-7 preseason loss to the Commanders on Friday.
Analysis: Gordon began seeing touches alongside Jaylen Wright during the Dolphins' second possession. The second-year back averaged just 2.8 yards per carry as a rookie in 2025, and Gordon looked particularly impressive Friday while recording nine- and 12-yard runs. Gordon will continue his battle for the No. 2 running back job with Jaylen Wright in Miami's second preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 22 at home against the Giants. |
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Jaylen Wright Jaylen Wright Six carries in preseason loss
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 11:01 PM
Wright rushed six times for 22 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the Dolphins' 20-7 preseason loss to the Commanders on Friday. He also returned one kickoff for no gain.
Analysis: Wright came into the contest on the Dolphins' second possession and was immediately a focal point, as he was targeted on a deep pass by Quinn Ewers to open the drive and then rattled off a 13-yard run the very next play. Wright found running room at a premium on the rest of his carries while splitting time with Ollie Gordon, who he's trying to hold off for the No. 2 running back job. Wright and Gordon should both continue to feature fairly heavily in Miami's second preseason game, which comes Saturday, Aug. 22 at home against the Giants. |
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Jalen Tolbert Jalen Tolbert Makes good use of one catch
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 10:39 PM
Tolbert secured one of three targets for 27 yards in the Dolphins' 20-7 preseason loss to the Commanders on Friday.
Analysis: Tolbert, who currently slots in as the No. 2 receiver on the Dolphins' unofficial depth chart, made his one reception on Miami's second drive of the night after Quinn Ewers had replaced Malik Willis under center. Tolbert showed some promise two seasons ago with the Cowboys when he posted a career-best 49-610-7 line on 79 targets over 17 regular-season games, but a downturn in 2025 led to his availability. Tolbert should have a good chance of garnering a meaningful role in his new Miami digs this season if he can continue impressing this summer, given the Dolphins' dearth of proven options at the position. |
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Malik Washington Malik Washington Team-high catch total in preseason loss
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 10:33 PM
Washington brought in all three targets for 15 yards in the Dolphins' 20-7 preseason loss to the Commanders on Friday.
Analysis: The third-year pro's catch total led the Dolphins on the night, as Washington opened the game with the first-team offense and recorded his first two catches, which netted 12 yards, on Miami's first two plays from scrimmage. Washington recorded a career-best 46 receptions in 2025, and he currently heads up Miami's wide-receiver depth chart heading into the Dolphins' second preseason game on Saturday, Aug. 22 at home against the Giants. |
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Caleb Douglas Caleb Douglas Gets chunk gain on one catch
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 10:29 PM
Douglas secured one of two targets for 28 yards in the Dolphins' 20-7 preseason loss to the Commanders on Friday.
Analysis: The rookie third-round pick opened the game with the starting offense and was targeted deep incomplete on Malik Willis' third pass attempt of the night. However, Willis went right back to Douglas on his next dropback, and the duo connected for a 28-yard gain on third down to put the ball in Commanders territory. Douglas brings impressive size and speed and has been running with the first-team offense in recent training camp practices, and Friday's cameo certainly continued to buttress his case for a sizable role right out of the gate in his NFL career. |
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Malik Willis Malik Willis Sharp during successful opening drive
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:46 PM
Willis completed four of five passes for 43 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and added two carries for nine yards in the Dolphins' 20-7 preseason loss to the Commanders on Friday.
Analysis: The Dolphins' top quarterback shined with his efficiency and grasp of the offense in his team debut, playing a key role in Miami's 14-play, 93-yard opening drive. Willis got off to a quick start with four- and eight-yard completions to Malik Washington, and the highlight of his time in the game was a subsequent third-down 28-yard connection with Caleb Douglas that took the ball into Commanders territory. Willis has been garnering positive reviews from his work both on and off the field during training camp, and the fact he was able to carry his momentum into his first taste of game action this summer was highly encouraging. |
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De'Von Achane De'Von Achane Gets in end zone in preseason opener
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:40 PM
Achane rushed seven times for 39 yards and a touchdown and wasn't targeted in the Dolphins' 20-7 preseason loss to the Commanders on Friday.
Analysis: The Pro Bowl running back looked in midseason form during his brief time in the game, which consisted of the Dolphins' marathon 93-yard opening drive. Achane scooted for 19 yards on his first two carries, and before his final two runs of the night, he didn't net a gain of fewer than five yards. His final rush attempt resulted in a one-yard touchdown and capped off the 14-play possession, and Friday may prove to be Achane's longest stint of playing time this preseason ahead of what's expected to be a high-volume 2026 campaign as Miami's unquestioned No. 1 back. |
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DNP on Friday due to injury
Fri, Aug 14, 2026, 9:32 PM
Brooks (undisclosed) did not play in the Dolphins' 20-7 preseason loss to the Commanders on Friday due to a "minor" injury, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Analysis: The nature of Brooks' injury isn't clear, but his absence from Friday's contest was a precautionary move. The 2020 first-rounder can be considered day-to-day, so he could be available for the Dolphins' second preseason game against the Giants on Saturday, Aug. 22. Brooks inked a three-year, $51.3 million contract extension with Miami in late July after leading the NFL with 183 total tackles (99 solo) across 17 regular-season games in 2025. |
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Malik Willis Malik Willis On track to suit up in preseason opener
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 8:52 AM
Head coach Jeff Hafley said he's planning on having Willis play in the Dolphins' preseason opener Friday versus the Commanders, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Analysis: Hafley could reverse course and hold Willis out Friday if the signal-caller gets sufficient reps and looks good during Wednesday's joint practice with the Commanders, but as a first-year starter on a new team, it probably wouldn't hurt the 27-year-old to get in some more snaps in the preseason opener. Because Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik's scheme includes many concepts similar to the ones Willis learned under Packers head coach and playcaller Matt LaFleur, the quarterback has seemingly had a comfortable transition to Miami and has been building chemistry with his receiving corps through the first two weeks of camp, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The upcoming joint practice will be the first major test Willis has faced this summer, as he's generally received positive reviews during camp practices while matching up against a beleaguered Dolphins defense. |
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Deemed week-to-week
Wed, Aug 12, 2026, 8:37 AM
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said Wednesday that Sieler is being viewed as week-to-week due to an unspecified injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Sieler will sit out the Dolphins' joint practice and preseason opener versus the Commanders this week while he recovers from the injury, but Hafley didn't indicate that the standout defensive tackle is at serious risk of missing the Week 1 matchup with the Raiders on Sept. 13. After two straight 10-sack seasons, Sieler saw his production dip in 2025, as he recorded 5.5 sacks to go along with 47 tackles while playing the full 17-game slate. |
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Tutu Atwell Tutu Atwell Second-teamer on first depth chart
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:48 PM
Atwell is listed with the second-team offense on the Dolphins' first unofficial depth chart of training camp, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Fellow wide receivers Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert and rookie third-round pick Caleb Douglas composed the first team, while rookie fifth-rounder Kevin Coleman (undisclosed) and Jalen Reagor joined Atwell on the second unit. Depth charts at this time of year need to be taken with a grain of salt, but considering Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reported last week that Washington, Tolbert and Atwell had separated themselves as the top three WRs through the first week of camp, Douglas' ability to rise above Atwell is notable. In the end, how Atwell and Douglas fare in the preseason will determine who begins the campaign with more reps in three-wide sets. |
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Caleb Douglas Caleb Douglas Listed with first-team offense
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 9:41 PM
Douglas is listed as a starting wide receiver on the Dolphins' first unofficial depth chart of training camp, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Douglas joined fellow WRs Malik Washington and Jalen Tolbert on the listed first-team offense, while Tutu Atwell, Kevin Coleman and Jalen Reagor composed the second team. Douglas was selected in the third round of this year's draft, 75th overall, ahead of position mates Chris Bell (third round, 94th overall) and Coleman (fifth round, 177th overall). Both Bell (knee, active/non-football injury list) and Coleman (undisclosed) have missed time in training camp, perhaps aiding Douglas' rise, but it's somewhat surprising to see the latter ahead of the veteran Atwell. Douglas will aim to put good tape together during the preseason slate to solidify his case further. |
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Jaylen Wright Jaylen Wright Leading RB2 competition
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 5:38 PM
The Dolphins listed Wright as the No. 2 running back on the team's first unofficial depth chart that was released Tuesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Depth charts released in training camp are fluid and subject to change as the weeks progress, but it looks like Wright is ahead of 2025 sixth-rounder Ollie Gordon for the Dolphins' RB2 role behind De'Von Achane, with Donovan Edwards and Carlos Washington both fighting for a roster spot. Wright missed the first six games of the 2025 regular season due to a knee injury, but he had his moments when he was healthy, such as Week 14 against the Jets when he turned 24 carries into 107 yards and a touchdown. Friday's preseason opener against the Commanders is Wright's first in-game opportunity to separate himself from Gordon and the rest of the competition for the backup job. |
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Malik Willis Malik Willis Taking well to new offense
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 2:59 PM
Willis has shown increased comfort with offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik's concepts during the first two weeks of training camp and has been stacking up positive performances during practices, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: After joining the Dolphins in March on a three-year, $67.5 million deal in March, the fifth-year quarterback will be heading into his first season as a full-time NFL starter. Furones relays that Willis has limited mistakes and has been able to build chemistry with a mostly unproven Dolphins receiving corps during OTAs, minicamp and now training camp, but the 27-year-old will get his first real test this week. He's set to receive extended reps against the Commanders defense in a joint practice Wednesday, and he could be in line to play a few drives in the preseason opener versus Washington two days later. |
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De'Von Achane De'Von Achane Preparing for heavy workloads
Tue, Aug 11, 2026, 10:54 AM
Dolphis coach Jeff Hafley said Monday on The Rich Eisen Show that Achane may have games with 40 touches this year, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The number is an exaggerated, but Hafley did make it clear he'll keep Achane busy, joking that "there might be some games when I have to pick him [Achane] up and carry him back to the locker room because he's going to be so tired." Hafley also mentioned telling Achane that he didn't want to see the RB tapping his helmet for a breather, to which Achane responded that he's up to the task. The Dolphins don't seem to buy into any notion of limiting Achane's workload in a likely rebuilding year, though it is possible the tune changes if the season progresses and wins prove elusive or Achane gets banged up. |
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Traded to Miami
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:58 PM
The Dolphins acquired Wallace from the Patriots on Monday.
Analysis: The Patriots traded Wallace and a 2029 seventh-round pick for a 2028 sixth-round selection. The Dolphins make a cheap trade to acquire a depth offensive lineman with physical upside. Wallace was a 2024 third-round pick out of Penn State whose early career has been derailed by a persistent ankle injury. The tackle could end up being a strong depth option for the team in 2026. |
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Signs with Miami
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 8:53 PM
The Dolphins signed McCloud to a contract Monday.
Analysis: McCloud showed out as a reserve defensive back for the Packers in 2025, so it's no surprise he earned a contract with the Dolphins. The cornerback recorded 27 total tackles (18 solo) and two passes defensed over 15 regular-season games in 2025. The Dolphins are low on depth due to the injuries to Storm Duck (knee), Darrell Baker (undisclosed), Lonnie Johnson (leg), Omar Brown (undisclosed) and Juju Brents (undisclosed). McCloud has a strong opportunity to compete for a 53-man roster spot throughout the preseason. |
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Missing time with injury
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 7:43 PM
Brents (undisclosed) is not participating during training camp practices this week, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: It seems like he'll probably be out for Friday's preseason game at Washington as well. Brents needed surgery to address a foot injury that ended his 2025 season prematurely, but it's not clear whether that's related to his current status. Until he's available again, 2025 fifth-rounder Jason Marshall may see an uptick in reps on the boundary. |
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Riley Patterson Riley Patterson Fellow kicker lands on IR
Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 4:42 PM
With Zane Gonzalez (undisclosed) having been placed on IR, Patterson is now the only kicker on the Dolphins' active roster.
Analysis: During the 2025 regular season, Patterson started all 17 games for the Dolphins en route to making 27 of his 29 field-goal tries and all but one of his 35 PATs. With Gonzalez no longer in the mix, Patterson is on track to reprise his role as the team's top kicker, with his fantasy relevance linked to how well Miami's offense takes off with new QB Malik Willis at the helm. |
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