Marcel Louis-Jacques
@ml-j.bsky.social
Miami Dolphins reporter for ESPN NFL Nation
New addition to the stands at the Dolphins practice field — LED boards that show the day’s schedule, explain drills, etc. The team’s made several moves these past few years to improve fan (and media) experience at practice, most notably installing 7 “Big Ass Fans” to keep things cool out here
Fans in the stands for the Dolphins’ first open practice of training camp
Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley said WR Caleb Douglas has "a ways to go" but he's been "impressed" by the rookie over the team's first three practices Said Douglas has been able to make contested catches, which was the number-one thing he wanted to see from the third-round pick
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright on the locker room’s reaction to the three extensions this offseason (Achane, Brewer, Brooks): “The message that it sends is that day by day, if we do the right thing, these guys are going to invest in us.”
Dolphins just wrapped their first practice of training camp — the highlight of which was a one-handed pick six by Willie Gay Jr. that you’ll probably see on the Dolphins’ socials later today
According to the NFL transaction wire, the Dolphins worked out the following players today: WR Elijah Badger RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire QB Jack Plummer WR Elijah Cooks WR Jakobie Keeney-James QB Austin Reed OT Ben Te Kura WR Tyler Vaughns
Malik Willis said Achane, Brewer and Brooks' extensions "lit a fire" in the Dolphins' locker room in terms of this year "not being a rebuild"
Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks said he's grateful for the opportunity to continue his career in Miami after signing a three-year, $51.3 million extension last week -- said there's "unfinished business" here "My goal is to help lead the charge, be the very best that I can be and help us win."
Dolphins RB De'Von Achane is ready to go after offseason shoulder surgery, per Jeff Hafley He didn't participate in team drills this spring as he rehabbed, but he's good to go now that training camp's here
Hafley said Dolphins WR Chris Bell "is in a good spot" despite being placed on the PUP/NFI list, didn't have a timetable for his full clearance CBs Storm Duck and Darrell Baker's returns are looking more like midseason OT Austin Jackson is fully cleared to practice
Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley on the start of training camp: "I'm excited -- it's real football. The pads will eventually come on ... You're not just gearing up for OTA's, you're gearing up for actual games."
Dolphins GM Jon-Eric Sullvan just extended his third "pillar" of the offseason in LB Jordyn Brooks -- but he also sent two critical messages to the locker room: 1) You will be rewarded for doing your job well 2) If I say I'm going to do something, I will do it Patrick Paul feeling pretty good
Lucky bounce but Balogun deserved that -- work rate's been superb and he's been stressing Bosnia's back line all half
USA wins Group D and Türkiye goes down as the single most disappointing team at the World Cup
Messi hat trick means we’re about to see some generational ball hogging from Ronaldo tomorrow, I can’t wait
Dolphins WR Malik Washington said his relationship with QB Malik Willis is still growing on and off the field He also said he’s excited for the increased opportunities he’ll have this season, but isn’t taking his situation for granted: “Opportunity only works if you meet it with preparation.”
Dolphins HC Jeff Hafley on what he’s seen from Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers: Progress, command and confidence On Willis: “He’s more comfortable … I think he’s looked as good as he’s looked since I met him.” Hafley said he’s excited to ramp things up come training camp
Not expecting a lot from USMNT vs Germany today but i’m fully prepared to treat this result as gospel if we win, idc
Downloaded Madden last night and De’Von Achane is fun to play with
Jeff Hafley on Dolphins rookie CB Chris Johnson “He is very instinctive, he sees the game very fast …We’ve thrown a lot on his plate and he’s handled it very, very well … He’s got good energy and he’s really mature for a rookie.” The first round pick should challenge for a starting job this season
Jeff Hafley said Dolphins OL Jamaree Salyer’s injury probably won’t be anything long-term after he was carted off the field yesterday, but he won’t practice today and there’s a chance he misses next week too Hafley said rookie WR Caleb Douglas won’t practice today either
Dolphins CB Juju Brents said HC Jeff Hafley is a defensive backs “guru” who’s typically very involved with the team’s DBs at practice
Dolphins DL Zeek Biggers said he’s down to 313 lbs from 325 as a rookie last season Said he wanted to cut his weight down and feels a lot better with it off
Jeff Hafley on the Dolphins signing WR Jalen Reagor: “We had a workout yesterday with a bunch of guys and he kind of jumped out … Good to get fresh legs in here. We’ll give it a shot and see what he can do to help us out.”
