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Ben Sims Ben Sims Not practicing Friday
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 6:35 PM
Sims (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: It's not clear what kind of issue Sims is dealing with or when he'll be able to return to practice. Until then, Cole Turner and Jeremiah Franklin may move up in the Dolphins' tight end pecking order. |
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Chris Bell Chris Bell Could play this preseason?
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 10:41 AM
Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley suggested Friday that Bell (knee) might have a chance to play this preseason, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: It doesn't seem likely, given that Bell remains on the Non-Football Injury list through the first week of August. He'll presumably ease into practice once he's activated, and there would still be some chance of opening the regular season on an injury list. Still, it's a good sign that Bell's head coach isn't ruling out the possibility of a preseason appearance. The rookie third-round pick should get playing time at some point this year, though perhaps not early on. |
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Kevin Coleman Jr. Kevin Coleman Jr. Misses practice Friday
Fri, Aug 7, 2026, 10:17 AM
Coleman missed Friday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: The rookie sixth-round pick doesn't seem to have made much noise early on at training camp, while third-round pick Caleb Douglas reportedly was one of the standouts at Friday's session. There's still time for Coleman to make his case for a role this summer if the injury he's dealing with doesn't turn out to be serious. |
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Greg Dulcich Greg Dulcich Practicing in non-contact jersey
Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 9:41 AM
Dulcich (undisclosed) is practicing Thursday in a red non-contact jersey, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Dulcich hasn't been cleared for taking contact yet, but it's encouraging to see him participating in practice to some extent after being labeled day-to-day Tuesday. Once healthy, Dulcich is expected to operate as the top receiving tight end in a new-look Dolphins offense that lacks an established pecking order among its pass catchers. |
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Lands on IR
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 10:34 PM
The Dolphins placed Konga (undisclosed) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: Konga's move to injured reserve doesn't come as a surprise, as it was announced Tuesday that he would miss the entirety of the upcoming season. The 23-year-old signed with Miami as an undrafted free agent back in May and will now shift his focus to getting healthy for the 2027 campaign. |
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Scooped up by Phins
Wed, Aug 5, 2026, 7:07 PM
Miami claimed Franklin off waivers Wednesday.
Analysis: Franklin was set to become a free agent after New England cut him Tuesday, but the Dolphins jumped in to add him to their 90-man roster before that could happen. He should at least be able to fill some practice reps during training camp while Greg Dulcich nurses an undisclosed injury. |
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Done for 2026
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 6:31 PM
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said Tuesday that Konga (undisclosed) will miss the entire 2026 season, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: The nature of Konga's injury has not been announced, but it's severe enough to sit out for all of 2026. Konga signed with the Dolphins in early May as an undrafted free agent. |
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Malik Willis Malik Willis Looks sharp early in camp
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:28 PM
Willis has played well at training camp, earning praise from coach Jeff Hafley and offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Analysis: The report notes that Willis didn't do much running or scrambling during OTAs, but that's apparently changed some at training camp, with the offense incorporating designed QB runs. The extent to which those are part of the offense will go a long way toward determining Willis' fantasy value, though the Dolphins unsurprisingly want him to focus on the passing game and getting the ball out quickly this summer. It sounds like the team is pleased with what they've seen so far, with Willis displaying good chemistry with his no-name group of pass catchers. |
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Malik Washington Malik Washington Improves route running
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 2:25 PM
Dolphins offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik highlighted Washington's improvement as a route runner this offseason, C. Isaiah Smalls of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: The most noticeable improvement is his footwork and how he's getting in and out of breaks is really clean," Slowik said. "You can tell he's really, really bought in to how we want to release, and he's as good as he's looked since I've been here." Washington was primarily used near the line of scrimmage under former coach Mike McDaniel, but the new staff is allowing Washington to work more down the field this summer, and he's already showing strong chemistry with Malik Willis. Washington is in the mix for WR1 duties in Miami along with guys like Jalen Tolbert, Tutu Atwell and down the road rookie Chris Bell (knee), who remains on active/NFI. |
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Tutu Atwell Tutu Atwell Emerging atop depth chart
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 12:32 PM
Atwell has separated himself as a top three receiver with the Dolphins this offseason, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Veterans Jalen Tolbert, Malik Washington and Atwell appear to have the early leg up on rookies Caleb Douglas and Kevin Coleman while Chris Bell (knee) remains on the active/NFI list. Jalen Reagor, Tahj Washington and Theo Wease are other contenders in the competition for snaps at receiver in Miami, and this is expected to be a position battle that spans the duration of the season for a rebuilding Dolphins team. It remains to be seen if any of these receivers will be fantasy options in 2026. |
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Chris Bell Chris Bell Return not imminent
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:55 AM
Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik noted Tuesday that Bell (knee) is still "a long way's away," C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Bell, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered during his final collegiate season at Louisville, remains on the active/non-football injury list, but it's unclear when he'll be ready to resume practicing, and missed time early on this season is plausible based on Slowik's assessment. Once Bell is back in the mix, however, he'll have a chance to carve out a notable role in a retooled Miami WR corps that currently features Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell, with rookies Caleb Douglas and Kevin Coleman also competing for slotting. |
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Leaves practice
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 10:50 AM
Johnson left practice Monday with a lower-body injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Johnson won't practice Tuesday, but head coach Jeff Hafley indicates that there's no long-term concern with the injury. The veteran safety signed a one-year deal this offseason and is expected to compete for a depth role in the Miami secondary. Johnson spent the 2025 season with Las Vegas, where he recorded 25 tackles and two pass deflections in nine games played. |
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Greg Dulcich Greg Dulcich Day-to-day with undisclosed injury
Tue, Aug 4, 2026, 8:13 AM
Dulcich is considered day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley suggested that Dulich could return for next week's joint practices with the Commanders. It thus sounds like the tight end will miss the rest of this week, but he's still well on his way to a role as Miami's top pass catcher at his position. Dulcich does have a worrisome history of hamstring injuries, so it'll be worth a closer look if the current problem turns out to be related. For now, the Dolphins consider him day-to-day. |
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Caleb Douglas Caleb Douglas Experiencing early highs and lows
Mon, Aug 3, 2026, 7:43 PM
Douglas has had some impressive moments during training camp but has been inconsistent so far, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
Analysis: Douglas has a prime opportunity to secure a prominent role among a Miami receiving corps that parted ways with both Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) during the offseason. Head coach Jeff Hafley said Monday that he's been "impressed" by Douglas but also indicated that the rookie wideout has "a ways to go for what we expect of him." After being drafted in the third round of April's NFL Draft, Douglas has naturally received high expectations, and he landed in a great spot in terms of opportunity, as the Dolphins don't have a clear top WR in a group that also includes Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell near the top of the potential pecking order. |
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Set for training camp
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:16 PM
Salyer is ready to participate in training camp, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Salyer was carted off the field during the Dolphins' OTA's in early June, but the unspecified injury seems to have resolved itself quickly. The offensive lineman is all set to practice and will likely be one of the foremost depth options for the team, ready to step in and protect Malik Willis if another lineman suffers an injury. |
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Ready for training camp
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 4:06 PM
Brents is all set to participate in training camp, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brents received foot surgery during the 2025 season after going down with a significant injury in November. The cornerback returns for a pivotal training camp, as cornerbacks Storm Duck (knee) and Darrell Baker (undisclosed) will be sidelined until midseason. If Brents can prove himself once again capable, he may enter Week 1 as the starting outside cornerback across from Chris Johnson. |
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Ready for practice
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 3:54 PM
Jackson has been fully cleared to practice as of Tuesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Jackson underwent surgery in the offseason to address a persistent toe issue. The offensive tackle stuck to his recovery pace and is officially set to participate. He is set to start Week 1 against the Raiders at right tackle. |
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Caleb Douglas Caleb Douglas Ready for training camp
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 1:44 PM
Douglas passed his conditioning test Tuesday and is all set for training camp, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The third-round rookie out of Texas Tech had "tweaked something" during the Dolphins' mandatory minicamp, but the wide receiver has since recovered from the issue. Douglas' speed and size could provide a solid boundary presence for quarterback Malik Willis. The 6-foot-4 receiver will need to beat out quite a few players, including fellow rookies Chris Bell (knee) and Kevin Coleman, to receive a decent offensive snap share in 2026. |
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Set to return midseason
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 1:30 PM
Coach Jeff Hafley stated Tuesday that Baker (undisclosed) likely will be out until midseason, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Baker joined the Dolphins in March as a healthy defensive back, but an unknown injury popped up in late July. With Storm Duck (knee) also set to return midseason, the team will be thin on defensive backs for opening day. JuJu Brents, Jason Marshall, Alex Austin and the remaining healthy defensive backs will have a chance to start Week 1 if they show out in training camp and the preseason. |
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Looking for midseason return
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 1:22 PM
Coach Jeff Hafley stated Tuesday that Duck (knee) will likely be sidelined until midseason, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Duck was placed on the active/PUP list last Thursday with a persistent knee injury he suffered last October. The cornerback will seemingly be unable to participate in any training camp or preseason activities, and the Dolphins will need to rely on depth options such as JuJu Brents for opening day. |
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