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Austin Jackson Says Jeff Hafley’s Practices Echo Brian Flores, Offer More Team Reps
7/31/2026, 9:18:10 PM
Training Camp Practices Under Jeff Hafley
Offensive tackle Austin Jackson, a 2020 first-round draft pick, described the Miami Dolphins’ opening-camp sessions under new head coach Jeff Hafley as “fun” and reminiscent of the team’s former head coach Brian Flores. Jackson noted that the current drills feature fewer seven-on-seven scrimmages than in recent years, allowing the entire unit to train together from the start.
Coaching Style Comparisons
The player highlighted the continuity with Flores, recalling that both coaches favored collective drills and a rapid team-building atmosphere.
Injury History and Contract Status
Jackson signed a three-year contract extension late in the 2023 season. Since then, he has missed the majority of the 2024 season due to a knee injury and is projected to miss most of the 2025 season because of a toe injury. He emphasized that his primary goal for camp is to regain health sufficient to compete on the field.
Verbatim Quotes
- “It was fun. It was fun. It was kind of similar to how Brian Flores ran practices, very similar,” — Austin Jackson, dolphins’ head coach
- “It was a little bit more reps, more team reps in practice, which is nice,” — Austin Jackson, dolphins’ head coach
