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WATCH: Tua Tagovailoa, De'Von Achane sign autographs after "fan of the day" announcement
Miami Dolphins players Tua Tagovailoa, De'Von Achane, and others sign autographs during a fun-filled day at team training camp.
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Dolphins RB makes confident ‘top back' declaration before training camp
The post Dolphins RB makes confident 'top back' declaration before training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Miami Dolphins will be under immense pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Miami had a disappointing 2024 season in which Tua Tagovailoa was injured and the Dolphins missed the playoffs. One Dolphins player is ready to step up and make an impact during the 2025 season. Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright made a bold claim before the start of training camp. Wright feels he has the talent to become one of the best backs in the NFL. 'I just really feel like and I know I can be a top back in this league,' Wright said Thursday on Up & Adams. 'I feel like just my skill set, my ability and the system I'm in, it sets me up to be great. … It's a long season, staying the course, doing what I got to do every time I touch that rock, every time the ball comes to me just make a play. I'm very excited. I'm very blessed to be in this position. It's going to be a very great year this year.' Wright shares a backfield with third-year back De'Von Achane. Now that veteran Raheem Mostert is gone, Wright is ready to shoulder more of the workload in 2025. Wright also declared that he is ready for the Dolphins to diversify his workload. 'Pass game, I'm going to be way more involved this year,' Wright said. 'Way more involved just in everything. Run game, pass game, pass protection, everything, so it's going to be really good.' Wright had 68 carries for 249 yards as a rookie. He was minimally involved in the passing game, only managing three receptions for eight yards. The Dolphins will be counting on Wright to have a breakout season in 2025. Can Jaylen Wright help will the Dolphins back into the playoffs in 2025? If Jaylen Wright does have a breakout season, it could bring some stability to Miami's offense. But will that be enough to get the Dolphins back into the playoffs? The issue for the Dolphins is that they play in both a competitive division and conference. Miami would have to go through Buffalo if they want to guarantee homefield advantage in the postseason. Otherwise, they are at the mercy of other AFC teams in winning a wild card berth. Unfortunately, it may be Miami's defense that holds the team back. The Dolphins had concerns about their secondary before trading away Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers. If the Dolphins have trouble slowing down their opponents, they'll need to outscore them. Dolphins fans are hopeful that both their offense and defense will take a leap forward in 2025. Otherwise, it could be more of the same in Miami. Related: Dolphins finally comes to terms with 2025 2nd-round pick Related: 10 greatest Miami Dolphins teams of all time
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Why Jaguars rookie RB Bhayshul Tuten should be under spotlight during training camp
There's no question that the Jacksonville Jaguars had one thing in mind when they selected former Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten in the fourth round of this year's draft: speed. Tuten, who spent his final two years in college at Virginia Tech, was one of the fastest players in the 2025 NFL Draft after running a blazing 4.32-second 40-yard dash. The time was the fastest among running backs at the NFL Combine and ranked fifth overall among all players who ran. Often compared to Miami's De'Von Achane, Tuten can take one cut and explode down the field with ease. Tuten's on a mission, now, to see if his speed can translate to the next level. He's confident it will. "Not really worried about it. I know I'm fast. People know I'm fast. So, just gotta go out there and play football. I get a gaping hole, I can hit it. So, we'll see, you know, when the season rolls around, how far I can break and how many times I can break away from the defense," Tuten said in May. TIME TO BATTLE: What are the most intriguing Jacksonville Jaguars position battles as training camp nears? At 5-foot-9, 209 pounds, Tuten isn't the largest back on the roster by any means. He's the shortest back on the roster by an inch (Travis Etienne, 5-foot-10), but his strength is noticeable and size won't matter much if no one can catch him. His new running backs coach, Chad Morton, has already been impressed by the rookie, too. "He's really fast," Morton said with a smile in June when asked what he'd seen from Tuten in the first few weeks of the offseason program. "He can run, real excited for him. Just the way he runs, really easy for him. It's simple. He's a smooth mover in and out of cuts and stuff like that. So, it's just fun to watch him as a runner," Morton added. "When guys are just natural runners, they just make it look really easy and almost look like they're just kind of jogging and they're still running really fast." If you recall, last year, receiver Brian Thomas Jr. received similar evaluations. Fans, media and observers alike concluded early that perhaps he wasn't running full speed at practice. Yet, Thomas consistently broke away from players then and continued to do so during the season. He's simply a natural runner, much like Tuten. What can Bhayshul Tuten do to earn playing time for Jaguars? As indicated before, barring a change in tune by the organization, it appears RB Travis Etienne is still slated to be the team's starting back. However, how long he continues to be the team's bellcow remains to be seen. The Jaguars invested heavily in their running back position this year, with fourth- and seventh-round picks being spent on the position. Still, for rookie backs to earn playing time, they must offer more than just being able to run well and fast. They need to know how to block, how to catch and how to bring more to the table than simply breaking off sprints to the end zone. For Tuten, learning to be versatile is key to his development. He said in May that he's excited to showcase his ability to do more than run. "I know it can help the team in multiple ways," Tuten said when asked about adding pass-catching to his arsenal. "I'm a running back that doesn't just run the ball, I can get back there on special teams, catch kicks. I can split out and run routes out the backfield and catch and be productive that way as well. So, I think my skillset works best for the team and I'm just excited to go out there and show that." During the media availability portion of practice in May, Tuten regrettably dropped a pass before returning quickly to re-run the route and make the catch. It's a simple concept, but it also sheds a bit of light on the mentality of the young rusher. "I dropped the ball, it's football, it happens. You just got to lock in on the details for the next one. Like you said, I caught the next one. Still got to get up and finish, keeping it eyes-to-tuck and clamping. No one likes to make mistakes. So, when you make the mistake, you figure out how you did it and you correct it," Tuten explained. He added that he goes by a phrase called "circle of a snap," meaning that no matter how good or bad your play was before, you're onto the next play. "Make that play your best play," he added. Another part of his game that he must master is pass protection. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen explained in June that while Tuten has done a nice job, he still has a lot of work to do in that area, as expected. "From protection systems in college to the pros, that's usually where you see some of the tempo slow down for them – playing slower, thinking more – is when pass-pro starts to kind of bog the mind," Coen said in June, explaining that teaching the "why" for backs to learn several variations of footwork that pair with pass proection can slow down a back in that phase of the offseason. "Especially when it's a tag and people are in awkward positions. When you're trying to stick your foot in the ground and get vertical to run through them, you can't. It's awkward. I think he's done a solid job. I know he needs a lot more work, which all those guys do," Coen said. Tuten has a ways to go, but his confidence, running ability and speed will get him on the field sooner rather than later. For him to control the backfield, he'll need to accelerate his learning in two pivotal areas, including catching the ball and protecting quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Demetrius Harvey is the Jacksonville Jaguars reporter for the Florida Times-Union. You can follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @Demetrius82 or on Bluesky @ Demetrius. If you're a subscriber, thank you. If not, please consider becoming a subscriber to support local journalism in Northeast Florida. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten shows off speed, has much to learn during camp
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22-07-2025
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Miami 2025 Player Profile: Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright seeking leap in second NFL season
The Miami Dolphins made an investment in Jaylen Wright during the 2024 NFL Draft, acquiring him via a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. Miami sent a 2025 third-round pick to Philadelphia, allowing general manager Chris Grier and the Dolphins to select Wright in the fourth round out of Tennessee. While his rookie season was not particularly impactful, there were flashes of potential. In his first seven games, Wright averaged an impressive 5.0 yards per carry on 42 attempts. However, over the next eight games, his production declined sharply, managing just 26 carries for 41 yards, a yards per carry average of just 1.6. Wright also wasn't a factor in the passing game, but that is not his specialty. Wright's best performance was in Week 5 on the road against the New England Patriots. Following an injury to De'Von Achane, Wright subbed in for 86 yards on 13 carries, for an impressive average of 6.6. Advertisement With Raheem Mostert no longer in Miami, Wright now has an opportunity to significantly increase his workload. He'll share the backfield with third-year star Achane, veteran free-agent signing Alexander Mattison, and rookie Ollie Gordon. Wright will aim to earn a larger role when training camp begins. Ideally, Miami hopes Wright can help ease the pressure on Achane by handling tough inside runs. Achane, who led all NFL running backs in receptions last season, could see his pass-catching role expand even further with a healthy Tua Tagovailoa. This shift may open the door for Wright to see a significant spike in carries. Although Wright finished his rookie campaign with a modest 3.7 yards per carry, he demonstrated explosive playmaking ability and may benefit from an improved offensive line. The additions of James Daniels and rookie Jonah Savaiinaea could give the Dolphins more opportunities for physical, interior rushes. Still seeking his first professional touchdown, Wright could also emerge as a goal-line option in 2025 Jaylen Wright 2025 Contract Details In 2025, Wright will earn a base salary of $960,000, which will carry a cap hit of $1,150,005 and a dead cap value of $570,015. Advertisement How Acquired Wright was drafted in the fourth round, No. 120 overall of the 2024 NFL Draft after the Dolphins made a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles. 2024 Pro Football Focus Grades Not enough snaps to qualify for PFF grading 2024 Stats 68 rush attempts, 249 rushing yards, three receptions, and eight receiving yards. In his first seven games, Wright had a 5.0 yards per carry average on 42 attempts Quote "When we had exit meetings, I was talking to Jaylen Wright about being able to non-verbally communicate to me his hunger for an increased role. I see better than I hear, and four OTAs in, I can see him following through with that. A big thing for him and really our entire team this offseason is each and every day being the exclusive evaluation time. Awesome one day efforts; we're looking for consistency and continuity, and I think it's the only way that we're going to be happy with the product come fall." - Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright seeking leap in second NFL season
