DOLPHINS SQUAD SHOW: Inside Dolphins Camp: Malik(s) Rising, Rookies Flashing, Hafley’s New Culture

The pads are on, six Miami Dolphins training-camp practices are complete, and the identity of Jeff Hafley’s new team is beginning to emerge.

On this episode of Dolphins Squad, Gries, Kyle and Z have a complete breakdown of the biggest developments from the opening week of camp.

Kyle takes us inside the new culture under Hafley, including the increased physicality, faster tempo, heavier emphasis on 11-on-11 work and the effort play involving Aaron Brewer and rookie Kadyn Proctor that caught Hafley’s attention.

We examine Miami’s biggest camp risers, including Malik Willis, Malik Washington, Caleb Douglas, Jacob Rodriguez, Chris Johnson, Kadyn Proctor, Jonah Savaiinaea, Patrick Paul, Alex Austin and a bigger, stronger Chop Robinson.

Willis is beginning to separate himself in the quarterback competition while developing chemistry with Washington and Douglas. Meanwhile, Quinn Ewers’ repeated interceptions have become one of Miami’s biggest early concerns.

The crew also examines Austin Jackson’s latest injury and Miami’s troubling offensive-tackle depth, Chris Bell’s continued ACL recovery, Tutu Atwell’s inconsistent start and whether the Dolphins’ wide receivers are producing because they are genuinely emerging—or because Miami’s defensive backs are struggling.

On defense, Hafley’s comparison of Zach Sieler to a basketball point guard opens a detailed discussion about Sieler’s ability to identify protections, create opportunities for teammates and serve as the unselfish centerpiece of the defensive front. We also examine Jordyn Brooks’ leadership, Jacob Rodriguez’s immediate impact, Chris Johnson’s path to a starting role and Chop Robinson’s potential breakout season.

Finally, we break down Tom Garfinkel stepping away from his day-to-day role, Daniel Sillman’s elevation within Stephen Ross’ long-term succession plan and what the new executive structure means for Jeff Hafley, Jon-Eric Sullivan and Brandon Shore.

Plus, we go around the NFL with the latest training-camp contracts, injuries, position battles and league-wide headlines.

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The Dolphins are building toward the 2026 season, and we will be right here 'LIVE' with your DOLPHINS SQUAD SHOW every Wednesday at noon ET, and after every Miami Dolphins game starting with the preseason opener.

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