Live updates and highlights from from Dolphins' first joint practice with Lions
The Detroit Lions have lofty Super Bowl hopes and promise to be a strong test for the Dolphins in Wednesday and Thursday practices, as well as on Saturday afternoon in a preseason matchup. According to one Lions linebacker, it may be too strong of a test for Miami.
Follow along here as we track all the latest updates and developments from the first of two joint practices between the Dolphins and Lions:
Dolphins-Lions joint practice updates
This will be updated throughout the day
More bad than good for the Dolphins defense early
Dee Eskridge stepping up with Hill, Waddle working to the side
While Hill and Waddle are on the field Wednesday, neither are doing live reps against the Lions defensive backs. Eskridge is taking advantage as he continues to push for a spot on the 53-man roster.
Pair of undrafted rookie WRs making their mark
Chop Robinson carted off
The Dolphins' star edge rusher suffered an injury Wednesday with one onlooker observing that Robinson appeared to be favoring his arm or shoulder.
A couple early interceptions for QB Zach Wilson
Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle back on the field
The Dolphins' pair of starting receivers are among the players who returned from injury and are available Wednesday. Jaelan Phillips is among those still out of action.
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