Mike McDaniel says it was right to notice how involved players were on the sideline during Miami's first two preseason games.

While many fans were hopeful that Ewers’ strong outing was enough to move him past Zach Wilson on the depth chart or at least spark a battle, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel made it clear that one game wouldn’t change anything.

One of the crucial steps for McDaniel in rebuilding Miami's culture was getting rid of distractions. That meant some players had to go.

Jeff Howe of The Athletic reported Thursday that Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel revealed five players on last year's roster accounted for half of the team's internal fines for violations such as being late.

Chop Robinson is back for Dolphins. He was taken off the field on a cart during the first joint practice with the Lions. Mike McDaniel said it was a rib injury.

MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins’ patience with former second-round pick Cam Smith continues to wear thin. The Dolphins have gotten little return from Smith since making him the 51st overall pick in 2023 due to a lack of big plays and constant injuries. Before Day 10 of training camp, coach Mike McDaniel turned up the heat further on Smith.

The Miami Dolphins are going to have a big decision to make with Darren Waller, but Zach Sieler isn't an issue at all.

McDaniel said receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle and LB Jaelen Phillips could return to practice this week. "We'll see how it plays out."