Live blog: What's happening at the Dolphins-Lions joint practice on Thursday
News, notes and observations from the Dolphins' Thursday joint practice with the Lions in suburban Detroit: (and please keep checking back for updates, which will be added to the top).
Patrick Paul has done a very good job blocking. He helped free up Jaylen Wright for a sizable gain.
Tua Tagovailoa hit Dee Eskridge for 30 yards down the middle..
But on the other side, Detroit had success against Miami's defense in red zone drills. Amon-Ra St. Brown had a TD catch against Cornell Armstrong.. Jameson Williams then beat Storm Duck for a touchdown.
Jordan Phillips and Willie Gay Jr. combined on a tackle for loss Phillips has had a very good two-week stretch.
Jordyn Brooks had a nifty tackle for loss. Brooks and Willie Gay have been Miami's defensive MVPs of training camp.
The Dolphins offense began 11 on 11 drills with a Tua Tagovailoa completion to Jaylen Waddle for eight yards, on a bubble screen. Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone batted down Tagovailoa's pass on the next play, and Pro Bowl defensive end Aiden Hutchinson sacked Tagovailoa to end that possession.
A day after being carted off from practice field, Dolphins linebacker Chop Robinson is on the field to start 11 on 11 drills. Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks, who has had an excellent camp, stopped Jahmyr Gibbs for a loss on 3rd and 1.
Undrafted rookie safety John Saunders Jr., who forced an SEC-leading four fumbles at Mississippi last season, forced a fumble during early red zone drills, as the Dolphins' Travis Wingfield noted. Saunders has had the most flash plays among undrafted rookies on defense.
Tua Tagovailoa was sharp in the early stages of 1 on 1 matchups in which only quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs are competing. Tagovailoa hit Jaylen Waddle in the back of the end zone for a touchdown, then connected with Erik Ezukanma on a touchdown.
Dolphins backup quarterback Zach Wilson took over and hit Tarik Black and Tahj Washington for touchdowns. Tagovailoa returned and picked up where he left off, hitting Waddle and Malik Washington for touchdowns. Jaylen Wright dropped a Tagovailoa pass, and the Lions were called for pass interference on Ezukanma.
Also in 1 on 1 drills, Dolphins safety Ifeatu Melifonwu then had tight coverage on Jameson Williams, forcing an incomplete pass. Ethan Bonner also had a nice play in coverage.
Defensive lineman Zach Sieler appears to be getting the practice off. He's wearing a baseball cap and not dressed in pads. Running back De'Von Achane wasn't spotted.
Receiver Tyreek Hill (oblique), linebacker Jaelan Phillips (lower body issue), right tackle Austin Jackson (lower body), center Andrew Meyer, fullback Alec Ingold (concussion protocol), defensive lineman Mo Kamara (concussion protocol), and safety Ashtyn Davis (leg) remain out.
Also still out: offensive lineman Bayron Matos, who wants to play again, as we explained here.
Linebacker Chop Robinson returned to practice after being carted off on Wednesday.
Claude Smalls II reported from Detroit. Barry Jackson reported from an office.
This story was originally published August 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM.
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