The Miami Dolphins hosted the New York Giants in a joint practice session on Thursday as the teams prepare for Saturday’s Preseason Week 2 game. New York took it to the Dolphins throughout the practice, repeatedly sacking quarterback Malik Willis and dominating all around throughout the day.
Miami’s players got frustrated as the heat, humidity, and Giants pressure boiled over, including leading to right tackle Austin Jackson being removed from the workout after throwing a punch. It was not a great
way to end public practices for Miami this year.
The Miami Herald’s Omar Kelly wrote about the practice, and the skirmishes that seemed to break out as soon as the teams started their joint work, stating:
Thursday’s session was the first time the Hafley-coached Dolphins lost their composure during training camp. But they seemingly didn’t back down from the Giants, unlike last year’s joint practice against the Chicago Bears, who were hitting the Dolphins in a practice that was supposed to only be thudding (wrapping up, but nobody gets taken to the ground).
“We tried to hold our composure as much as we can, but when you are out there playing football things get chippy. People are out there competing and taking it all the way to the edge,” Dolphins starting center Aaron Brewer said. “We didn’t try to initiate anything, but when someone comes at you, you’ve got to hold your ground.”
You can check out the rest of that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.
Dolphins Stock Report (Day 15): Dolphins and Giants hold spicy joint practice – Omar Kelly, Miami Herald
John Harbaugh’s old Baltimore Ravens bullied the Miami Dolphins for more than a decade, and it seems as if his New York Giants squad is trying to pick up where the Ravens left off.
Dolphins-Giants joint practice
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Miami Dolphins Joint Practice with Giants Observations: Skirmishes, Sacks, and More – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins had a handful of standout individual performances during their practice in front of season ticket members
Time for Concern? (or What to Make of the Dolphins Offense Getting Dominated in the Joint Practice) – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Miami Dolphins offense looks overmatched against the New York Giants in practice
Malik Willis learning how to deal with pass-rush pressure behind Dolphins O-line – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is capable of making plays with his legs. And good thing he can, because if Thursday’s joint practice with the New York Giants is any indication, the pass protection from the offensive line in front of him might have him on the run often this season.
Dolphins correct problem from previous regime. And fight fallout, more news – Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
A six-pack of Dolphins notes on a Thursday.
Dolphins QB Malik Willis already seems to have mastered this essential skill – C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald
The New York Giants’ pass rush consistently had Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis running for his life Thursday. But when it came down to it, Willis led the offense to a field goal in the final situational period of the day.
Dolphins’ Hafley dishes on DB issues, Willis, Proctor, more before joint practice – Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
The Dolphins are doing something that’s unusual: Heading into a season without a single defensive back who has been a starter in the league over the past two seasons. And they haven’t shifted from that approach even though several of their key players have been injured this preseason.
Dolphins injuries
Could Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers’ groin injury affect his preseason evaluation? – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
The new groin injury that is sidelining Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers, along with another previous undisclosed injury, could have an impact on how he’s evaluated by the new regime of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley.
Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez
Window of opportunity to start cracks open for Dolphins rookie Rodriguez – Omar Kelly, Miami Herald
Jacob Rodriguez’s chevron-style mustache makes the Texas-grown linebacker look like a cowboy who’s going to ride in on a stallion and save the damsel in distress. In this scenario, the Miami Dolphins are that damsel.
Tight end Will Kacmarek
Will Kacmarek Has the Skill Set the Dolphins Precisely Need Right Now – Justin Melo, NFL Draft on SI
The Miami Dolphins made a league-high 13 selections throughout the 2026 NFL Draft. One of their obscure picks was tight end Will Kacmarek. Fast forward a few weeks into training camp, and Kacmarek appears to possess the exact skill set this Dolphins offense requires.
Dolphins roster predictions
Training Camp 53 Man Roster Prediction 2.0 – Chris Early, Aqua and Orange Report
Welcome back to Aqua And Orange Review. I’m going to be doing a 53-man roster prediction post every week until cutdown day. Last week, I listed the players in order of where I perceived them to be on the depth chart. This week, I am going to highlight a player from each position group as someone to watch against the Giants this week. Starters denoted with (s).
ICYMI – The Phinsider News and Updates
Miami Dolphins fans shouldn’t panic after rough day against New York Giants – Marek Brave, The Phinsider
Malik Willis thinks Dolphins will be better when game planning for specific opponents during regular season.
Dolphins rumors include eyeing Packers’ Carrington Valentine – Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
Could the Miami Dolphins make a trade with the Green Bay Packers for cornerback help?
Dolphins tackle Austin Jackson ejected from Giants joint practice – Kevin Nogle, The Phinsider
Miami Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson was removed from the team’s joint practice with the New York Giants on Thursday.
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