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Miami Dolphins Practice 9: Deep Passes, Scrambles and a Growing Pass Rush
8/9/2026, 1:01:20 PM
Practice Overview at Hard Rock Stadium
The Dolphins moved their ninth training-camp session from the Baptist Health Training Complex to Hard Rock Stadium for the first time this season. The practice featured live tackling, red-zone work, and one-on-ones that emphasized line-matchups. Several players were absent, including cornerback JuJu Brents, edge defender Clelin Ferrell, safety Lonnie Johnson Jr., guard Jamaree Salyer, wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr., and tight end Greg Dulcich.
Player Highlights
- Quarterback Malik Willis – Completed 7 of 13 passes, added a 20-plus-yard scramble to wide receiver Tutu Atwell and a second to tight end Seydou Traore, and finished with a touchdown run after the protection held.
- Wide receiver Tahj Washington – Delivered a 50-yard reception from quarterback Cam Miller and later caught a long pass from Quinn Ewers.
- Rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez – Recorded multiple tackles and a pass breakup on his first set of reps, drawing praise from center Aaron Brewer.
- Edge rusher Chop Robinson – Logged two sacks, including a decisive play that halted a first-team offensive scoring attempt in the second half.
- Cornerback Ethan Robinson – Notched the sole takeaway of the day with an interception of a Cam Miller pass.
- Kicker Riley Patterson – Went perfect on all field-goal attempts, including a 51-yard kick.
Offensive and Defensive Performance
The offense opened strongly, with Willis and the first-team unit completing several deep throws before encountering resistance later in the series. Long completions included Willis’s 20-plus-yard passes to Atwell and Traore, and Ewers’s 50-plus-yard connections to Terrace Marshall Jr. and Washington. Defensive highlights featured sacks by Robinson, Zeek Biggers and Robert Beal Jr., and a pass breakup by Rodriguez. The defense also forced a turnover via Robinson’s interception.
Official Statements & Responses
After practice, Willis emphasized pride and consistency, saying the team must “take pride” and execute plays they intend to use throughout the year, focusing on building confidence. Center Aaron Brewer lauded Rodriguez’s effort, describing him as “a dawg… flying around.” Edge rusher Chop Robinson noted that improving his power moves would complement his speed and enhance his ability to pressure quarterbacks.
Data & Statistics
- Passing: Willis 7-13, 0 TDs, 0 INTs; two passes over 20 yards.
- Rushing: Willis recorded one touchdown run.
- Sacks: Chop Robinson, Zeek Biggers & Robert Beal Jr. (1 each).
- Interceptions: Ethan Robinson.
- Field goals: Riley Patterson perfect, longest 51 yards.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We got to take pride in it, and we got to do it to the best of our ability, regardless of if we're calling plays to beat the defense or not,” — Malik Willis
What’s Next
The Dolphins will resume open practice the following Monday at 9:30 a.m., with free admission for fans who RSVP through the team’s training-camp portal.
