While the Dolphins lured tight end Darren Waller out of retirement last month, he has been on the physically unable to perform list and unable to practice in training camp.

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

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

In his preseason debut, the seventh-round pick of the Miami Dolphins completed just 5-of-18 passes for 91 yards, and lost two fumbles in a 24-24 tie against the Chicago Bears. Ewers bounced back in a big way on Saturday,

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.

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.

Mike McDaniel's job is on the line as the Miami Dolphins face a 25-year playoff win drought. Can he lead them to postseason success, or will Tua and Tyreek Hill's performance decide his fate? Outkick Sr.

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."