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Miami Dolphins training camp: Offense clicks, but so does LB Willie Gay Jr.
MIAMI GARDENS -- The Miami Dolphins had a strong Day 12 practice of training camp before heading to the airport for joint practices and an exhibition game with the Chicago Bears. Highlights: Quinn Ewers shines in passing game In DB vs. WR drills, Tahj Washington fought off Jason Marshall to make a nice grab. ... In 11-on-11, Quinn Ewers rolled out and hit Theo Wease. Ewers looked very polished on the play, confidently throwing on the run. ... Ewers, surrounded by three pass rushers, unloaded a pass to Monaray Baldwin to make something out of nothing. ... Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle hooked up over the middle. Waddle then used his quickness to turn it up for a nice run after catch. ... Ewers threw a pretty pass to Erik Ezukanma over Isaiah Johnson. ... Dee Eskridge made a play of the day candidate, spinning around for a ball thrown by Wilson and athletically hauling in the pass. Eskridge drew cheers from fans for the effort. ... Ewers flirted with throwing a pick-6, but the ball was barely out of reach for Ethan Robinson. ... An under-pressure Tagovailoa found Tanner Conner. ... Julian Hill held onto a pass despite getting popped by Jordyn Brooks. ... Daniel Brunskill had a shotgun snap that sailed over Wilson, who managed to beat the defense to the ball and throw it away. ... Wilson rolled out and connected with Ezukanma in a well-executed play. ... Tagovailoa and Achane made it look easy on a 10-yard TD pass. Tagovailoa exhibited good patience on the drive, taking 5- and 10-yard passes that the defense gave him. More: Miami Dolphins' Mike McDaniel on Zach Wilson, Alec Ingold, Patrick Paul De'Von Achane, Alexander Mattison break long runs The right side of the line, including T Larry Borom, did a nice job sealing the edge to allow De'Von Achane to break one outside. ... Alexander Mattison had a long run down the right sideline. ... Mattison made a nice cut to find a running lane inside. ... Ethan Bonner, Bradley Chubb, Chop Robinson excel defensively Achane was about to make a catch from Tagovailoa when Ethan Bonner managed to disrupt the play just enough for the ball to hit the ground. ... Bradley Chubb had a potential tackle for loss. ... Jordyn Brooks stonewalled an Achane run. ... Chop Robinson sacked Tagovailoa. ... Willie Gay Jr. sacked (or at least applied major heat) vs. Wilson. ... Minkah Fitzpatrick used a safety blitz to sack Tagovailoa. No one picked up Fitzpatrick. ... Gay sacked Wilson again. To say he has been unstoppable all training camp is an understatement. ... Andrew Armstrong, reaching for a pass, was popped by Jordan Colbert, who needed a few moments before getting up. ... Kendall Sheffield intercepted a Wilson pass. ... Jack Jones dove to help break up a throw by Ewers. This and that ... Sanders remains hot: Jason Sanders hit from 53, 51 and 44 yards. Sanders is unopposed in camp but still having an outstanding summer. He may be perfect in team drills all camp. Hill out: WR Tyreek Hill, who left the previous practice early, was not working because of an injury. Auditions: Those working on punt returns included Jaylen Waddle, Dee Eskridge, Malik Washington, AJ Henning and Monaray Baldwin. ... P Jake Bailey hit a couple of punts that were downed inside the 20, but so did Ryan Stonehouse. It wouldn't be training camp without vital orange jersey news: WR Malik Washington had the honors. His playlist and Zach Sieler's from the previous day? Slightly different, you could say. More: Miami Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Let's not sweat it every time I get a bruise This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins training camp: Offense, Willie Gay Jr. star
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Miami Dolphins depth chart revealed before Chicago Bears preseason game: What we learned
MIAMI GARDENS — The first Miami Dolphins depth chart of the 2025 season has been unveiled. The Dolphins have a joint practice in Chicago on Friday, Aug. 8 and open their preseason on Sunday Aug. 10. It could be argued there are 10 or so roster spots that could go either way entering the preseason. Here is our latest 53-man roster projection. Miami Dolphins 2025 depth chart Here are some things that jump out about the first Dolphins depth chart: Quinn Ewers third team QB Ewers has really come on in the last 10 days, but Zach Wilson is the backup. Ewers will try to make the roster with an impressive preseason. Alexander Mattison third team RB Mattison has had a stronger camp and appeared faster than expected. So it's no surprise that Mattison is ahead of rookie Ollie Gordon II and behind De'Von Achane and Jaylen Wright. Patrick Paul and Jonah Savaiinaea at LT and LG The Dolphins are rolling with first-year starters on the left side of their offensive line. The downside? Lack of experience. The upside? These are big, strong, powerful men and running left is going to be an attractive option in 2025. Chop Robinson first string edge rusher Miami cheated the game by listing 12 defensive starters. Robinson, Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb are all going to play a ton. And at times, we can expect all of them on the field together. Chop has the potential for double-digit sacks in 2025. Kenneth Grant second team DT Do not read much into this. Grant figures to get more reps than Benito Jones, the veteran listed as starter. Miami also has Matt Dickerson third team and Jordan Phillips second team but we feel we've seen more from Dickerson. Both have a strong chance to make the roster. Willie Gay second string LB Gay has had an outstanding camp. But he's still behind Jordyn Brooks and Tyrel Dodson. We think Miami will still find a way to get Gay some defensive snaps. Storm Duck, Kendall Sheffield first team CBs Jack Jones, Cam Smith and Jason Marshall could all be in the mix at some point. But for now it's clear Miami coaches trust Duck and Sheffield to do the right things. We'll see if GM Chris Grier adds another corner. For now, Ethan Bonner is listed as a second-teamer and Cam as a third-teamer. This is a direct challenge to Cam. Darren Waller first string TE Veteran tight end Darren Waller figures to be Miami's starting tight end. But as he ramps back up into game shape, he hasn't even practiced yet. Pharoah Brown, Julian Hill and Tanner Conner figure to get the right end reps in Chicago. Despite that, Waller is first string. Jake Bailey vs. Jake Stonehouse in open punter competition The best competition of camp may be at punter, where the Dolphins somehow have two All-Pro punters doing battle. They are listed as – or – on the first depth chart. Dolphins rookies: How are Kenneth Grant, Jonah Savaiinaea doing in training camp? Joe Schad: Miami Dolphins' Zach Sieler is the real deal. Nothing given. Everything earned. 53-man roster projection: Miami Dolphins entering Bears preseason Week 1 game Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@ and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Why Miami Dolphins depth chart says a lot about Mike McDaniel's plan
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Miami Dolphins training camp overreactions: Quinn Ewers No. 2? Chop Robinson next Von Miller?
MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins have completed 11 training camp practices and will soon head to Chicago for a joint practice and preseason game. Some of the players we can't wait to see compete against the Bears include defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, guard Jonah Savaiinaea, quarterback Zach Wilson, quarterback Quinn Ewers, running back Ollie Gordon and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Miami probably has about 10 indefinite roster spots at the moment. Let's break down what we've seen and heard in training camp so far. Are these over-reactions? Maybe. Maybe not. Patrick Paul and Jonah Savaiinaea will be a solid duo at LT/LG in 2025 Overreaction? No. Patrick Paul is incredibly massive and has demonstrated improved technique. He can be really good. Savaiinaea will work on his anchor and leverage and steps but he has the physical goods and professional approach. Quinn Ewers could take over Zach Wilson as QB2 for Dolphins Overeaction? Yes. The Dolphins signed Wilson to be the backup and he'll be the backup. Incredible arm talent. Unique ability to throw on the run. He can be inconsistent with accuracy. Ewers is a developmental prospect who has made progress in the last week or so. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle will bounce back Overreaction? No. Hill slipped from No. 1 to No. 47 in a poll of best players by his peers and you can be sure he's aware. Hill is in excellent condition. And he is motivated. He should eclipse 1,400 yards. Waddle says last year was not good enough and he's been better. He should eclipse 1,000 yards. Storm Duck and Kendall Sheffield or Jack Jones will be above-average as cornerback starters Overreaction? Yes. This is a tricky one. Duck has been very, very solid in training camp and deserves praise for his performance as an undrafted rookie last year. Sheffield has had his moments. Jones appears boom-or-bust. It's not these guys' faults they're not Jalen Ramsey. Don't be shocked if GM Chris Grier adds yet another cornerback. The Dolphins' backup offensive line is just fine Overreaction? Yes. Look, few NFL teams have more than a few very solid backup offensive linemen. There is a shortage of those gentlemen. Miami will hope veteran tackle Germain Ifedi performs better than Larry Borom has. Miami will hope Daniel Brunskill gets into a center/guard groove and/or Liam Eichenberg returns and excels. Terron Armstead says he's a big fan of backup center Andrew Meyer. The Dolphins need OL health in 2025. Chop Robinson is the next Dolphins star Overreaction? No. Chop Robinson may not start this season but he also may come up with 12 sacks in his second season. Chop has developed his arsenal and is everything Charles Harris was supposed to be and more. He is very, very dangerous in a Von-Miller-potential type of way. This is a very good pick by GM Chris Grier. Teammates have repeatedly pointed to Chop Robinson as a future star. He should be. Training camp practice report: Miami Dolphins, Day 11, Tuesday: Chop Robinson, Storm Duck excel Rookie Watch: How are Miami Dolphins Kenneth Grant, Jonah Savaiinaea doing in training camp? Joe Schad: Miami Dolphins' Zach Sieler is the real deal. Nothing given. Everything earned. Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@ and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins training camp overreactions: Tyreek Hill bounceback?
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Matt Barrie Says Pressure on Arch Manning is 'Unfair'
Matt Barrie Says Pressure on Arch Manning is 'Unfair' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Texas Longhorns will get their first look at Arch Manning as the full-time starter in 2025 after backing up Quinn Ewers for the last two seasons. Manning came in for Ewers during the UTSA game after suffering an oblique injury in Week 2 versus the Michigan Wolverines. Manning started the next two games against UL Monroe and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. While the hype around the young quarterback has dominated the offseason, Matt Barrie did not want to get ahead of himself on a recent episode of "Always College Football." Barrie called the pressure on Manning "unfair" since the Texas star has not played meaningful snaps. "I'm not going to go all Finebaum on you with the Tim Tebow and this, that and the other, but they have that ability and Arch has that name to take over college football for the next couple of years if he wants," Barrie said. "But it's an enormous amount of pressure. That's why I say it's kind of unfair. I just want to see the guy play good football first, right before I start handing him the Heisman and making him the No. 1 overall pick." The quarterback played in 10 games, throwing for 939 passing yards, with 13 total touchdowns and two interceptions. Barrie is not the only one to highlight the amount of pressure Manning will face in 2025, with On3's Pete Nakos including the gunslinger at No. 8 on a quarterback pressure list. However, Joel Klatt already made an NFL comparison for Manning, saying that the Texas star reminded him of former Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence. All eyes are on Manning and Texas this season. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Arch Manning Featured on Eye-Opening Quarterback List
Arch Manning Featured on Eye-Opening Quarterback List originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning can settle the score in his team's season opener against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Manning will be the full-time starter after backing up Quinn Ewers for the last two seasons. He has two starts under his belt and has played in 12 games overall. While the Longhorns are the favorite to win the national title, the quarterback's name appeared on On3's Pete Nakos list of quarterbacks under the most pressure in 2025, coming in at No. 8. Nakos believed the name on the back of the gunslinger's jersey adds to the pressure the quarterback must face. "For two years, the eyes of Texas have waited to see Arch Manning take the full-time starting job for the Longhorns," Nakos said. "He now steps into that role with a big-time, early-season test with Texas visiting Ohio State in Week 1. Manning is trying to balance multiple aspects of pressure entering the year. The Longhorns are viewed as a national title favorite. But Arch Manning also carries the Manning name, drawing more attention to his every move on and off the field." The Texas star was forced into action after Ewers exited the UTSA game due to an oblique that was suffered in the 31-12 Week 2 win over the Michigan Wolverines. Although Manning has not had meaningful college football reps, people are already discussing his NFL future. Joel Klatt compared Manning to former Clemson Tigers and current Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Even at the high school level, Manning's name was highly regarded, as he was the top national prospect and quarterback in the 2023 class. The Longhorns are still pursuing that same kind of quality talent, but in the 2027 class instead. Texas is pursuing five-star offensive tackle Kennedy Brown, and he recently revealed that the Longhorns' ability to send players to the NFL stood out. Manning has a chance to relieve the pressure against Ohio State on August 30. Kickoff is at Noon ET on story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
