The Miami Dolphins are back on the practice field on Tuesday at their Baptist Health Training Complex, as the team starts their first mandatory minicamp under new head coach Jeff Hafley.
This minicamp will run from Tuesday, June 2 through Thursday, June 4 with media in attendance. By rules, teams can not be in full pads and can’t hold live tackling sessions, but they can have 7-on-7, 9-on-9 and 11-on-11 drills, as long as there’s no contact.
Here are some things that those watching the sessions should focus on.
Attendance
While center Aaron Brewer and linebacker Jordyn Brooks are both looking for new contracts, the former missed the most recent voluntary organized team activity session that was open to the media. If either are absent, this could’ve be the start of a hold-out situation.
It will also be interesting to see who is missing due to injury. Wide receiver Chris Bell, right tackle Austin Jackson and running back De’Von Achane are among those who weren’t taking place in OTAs due to recovery.
WR room
After moving on from Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, the Dolphins brought in a slew of wide receivers, both veterans and rookies, to fill out the position group.
Those who perform well in minicamp will have a leg up heading into the summer and into training camp. While guys like Tutu Atwell, Jalen Tolbert and Malik Washington have the experience in the league, Caleb Douglas and Kevin Coleman Jr. could push for opportunities in their first year.
Safeties
Miami traded Minkah Fitzpatrick and let both Ashtyn Davis and Elijah Campbell leave in free agency. They signed Lonnie Johnson Jr., Ronnie Harrison and Zayne Anderson to compete for starting jobs, but that competition is wide open.
Dante Trader Jr. has impressed in OTAs and seems to have a lead for one spot. Johnson is the most experienced of the veterans, but there’s a chance that someone could surprise and win the job.
Specialists
The Dolphins are holding a battle for the kicking job this offseason between the incumbent, Riley Patterson, and the challenger, Zane Gonzalez. That will be a competition to watch throughout minicamp and training camp.
It will also be intriguing to see who else is handling the return duties alongside Malik Washington. If Washington is asked to play more receiver in 2026, there’s a chance someone else could be filling that role this year.
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Reporting by Mike Masala, Dolphins Wire / Dolphins Wire
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