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Dolphins Conclude Three-Day Mandatory Minicamp as Hafley Tightens Evaluations

The short, required sessions highlighted quarterback development, contract talks for center Aaron Brewer, and position battles that will shape roster moves before training camp.

Overview

  • The Miami Dolphins held a three-day mandatory minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex that began Tuesday and ended Thursday as coach Jeff Hafley pressed players on execution and clarity of roles.
  • Center Aaron Brewer returned to practice after missing voluntary OTAs and participated rather than staging a holdout while contract-extension talks with GM Jon-Eric Sullivan continue.
  • New starting quarterback Malik Willis showed flashes, including a 40-yard touchdown to tight end Ben Sims, but coaches described his timing with a revamped receiving corps as a work in progress that needs more reps.
  • Hafley publicly praised backup Quinn Ewers for his processing and decision-making and pushed edge rusher Chop Robinson to broaden his game heading into Year 3.
  • A few veterans were limited in drills, coaches stressed discipline tied to CBA fines for unexcused absences, and the team will run voluntary OTAs next week before the summer break, leaving chemistry and roster decisions to be settled in the weeks ahead.