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Man Roster Projection 4.0: How Things Stand One Week Before Cuts
With one week until the NFL roster deadline, the Miami Dolphins held their 15th training camp practice on Aug. 24, highlighted by Chris Bell's full participation and Quinn Ewers' return. Sports Illustrated's fourth roster projection shows several changes, including Jalen Reagor in and Theo Wease out, while injuries continue to influence decisions.
Dolphins Practice Report: Bell Full-Go, Ewers Returns
The Miami Dolphins held their 15th training camp practice at Baptist Health Training Complex on Monday, Aug. 24, a session open to reporters but closed to the public. Coach Jeff Hafley's squad continued preparations ahead of Friday's preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons, with Tua Tagovailoa and the Falcons visiting.
Wide receiver Chris Bell appeared to be at full participation, practicing without the red non-contact jersey. He took part in 11-on-11 drills and was targeted for the first time, though he failed to haul in a pass over the middle. His status could signal a potential debut in the preseason finale.
Quarterback Quinn Ewers, listed with a groin issue, was suited up for practice, according to multiple reports. He completed a pass to Kevin Coleman, who earlier had dropped a slant but redeemed himself with that catch.
Other injury updates included Zach Sieler and Jordyn Brooks, both suited up and working with trainers on the side. Defensive lineman Kenneth Grant was seen working on the side with a scooter, while Clelin Ferrell, Will Kacmarek, Ben Sims, and Seydou Traore also worked on the sideline.
The practice featured several offensive highlights: Malik Willis connected with AJ Henning for a big gain, found Greg Dulcich in traffic in a play that could appear more in the regular season, and threw a 15-yard touchdown to Jalen Tolbert. Former Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem attended the session. An hour into practice, rain began to pour, but the team continued working outside. The intensity was described as dialed back, with a focus on scheme, execution, and technique.
Roster Projection 4.0: Key Changes and Position Battles
With the roster cut to 53 players one week away, the Dolphins have three more days of practice and the preseason finale to finalize decisions. The regular season opener is set for September 13 against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium, as reported by Sports Illustrated's Alain Poupart in his fourth roster projection of 2026.
The projection includes two quarterbacks: Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers, with Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski off the 53. At running back, three players are projected: De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, and Ollie Gordon II, with Donovan Edwards and Carlos Washington Jr. left off.
At wide receiver, six are projected: Jalen Tolbert, Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas, Kevin Coleman Jr., Malik Washington, and Jalen Reagor. Notably, Reagor is in and Theo Wease is out compared to projection 3.0. Notably, Bell has not yet practiced at full speed, even as his Monday session suggested otherwise.
Tight ends/fullbacks include Greg Dulcich, Will Kacmarek, D.J. Herman, and Ben Sims, with Cole Turner, Jeremiah Franklin, and Seydou Traore off. Herman is in while Traore is out from the previous projection. Ben Sims has not practiced in a few weeks, which could factor into his status.
The offensive line projection includes nine players: Patrick Paul, Austin Jackson, Aaron Brewer, Jonah Savaiinaea, Kadyn Proctor, Charlie Heck, Andrew Meyer, Caedan Wallace, and Josh Priebe. Wallace and Priebe are in, while Jamaree Salyer and DJ Campbell are out compared to projection 3.0.
On the edge, the projection lists Chop Robinson, Josh Uche, Clelin Ferrell, Robert Beal Jr., and Max Llewellyn, with David Ojabo, Rodney McGraw, Cameron Goode, Seth Coleman-Lyles, and Trey Moore off. Beal and Llewellyn are in, while Ojabo and Moore are out. The projection predicts Trey Moore will start the season on injured reserve.
Defensive tackles include Zach Sieler, Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips, Zeek Biggers, and Matthew Butler, with Alex Huntley, Keith Cooper Jr., Fatorma Mulbah, and Cam Rice off. Linebackers are Jordyn Brooks, Tyrel Dodson, Jacob Rodriguez, Ronnie Harrison Jr., Kyle Louis, and Jackson Woodard, with Willie Gay Jr., Stephen Dix Jr., and Cam Riley off.
Cornerbacks projected are JuJu Brents, Chris Johnson, Jason Marshall Jr., Ethan Bonner, Alex Austin, and A.J. Green III. Storm Duck and Darrell Baker Jr. are likely to start the season on Reserve/PUP and miss at least the first four games, according to the projection. Safeties include Dante Trader Jr., Michael Taaffe, Zayne Anderson, and Lonnie Johnson Jr., with Louis Moore and Major Burns off.
Specialists are kicker Riley Patterson, punter Bradley Pinion, and long snapper Tucker Addington. Kicker Zane Gonzalez was placed on IR and subsequently released with an injury settlement.
Looking Ahead
As the Dolphins finalize their roster, injuries and performance in the final preseason game will weigh heavily. The next few days offer the last opportunities for fringe players to make their case before the 53-man cut.
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Framing: Emphasizes Malik Willis and Chris Bell's return to full participation, but leaves out Quinn Ewers' return and other practice details. — neutral, descriptive - focuses on practice observations without overt emotion.
Facts Included:
Dolphins held 15th training camp practice on Monday, Aug. 24 at Baptist Health Training Complex.
Practice was open to reporters but closed to the public.
Coach Jeff Hafley and Dolphins will host Tua Tagovailoa and Falcons on Friday, Aug. 28.
Quarterback Quinn Ewers (groin) was suited up for practice.
Zach Sieler and Jordyn Brooks were suited up and working with trainers.
Chris Bell practiced without red non-contact jersey, appeared full-go.
Bell participated in 11-on-11 and was targeted for first time, but failed to catch a pass over the middle.
Clelin Ferrell worked on side with trainers.
Will Kacmarek and Ben Sims worked on side.
Kenneth Grant was seen working on the side and had a scooter.
Seydou Traore was working on the side.
Udonis Haslem attended practice.
Kevin Coleman had a drop on a slant.
Malik Willis hit AJ Henning for a big gainer.
Malik Willis found Greg Dulcich in traffic in a play likely seen more in the fall.
Kevin Coleman redeemed himself with a catch from Quinn Ewers.
Practice was moved indoors due to rain but continued.
Malik Willis threw a 15-yard touchdown to Jalen Tolbert.
Intensity was dialed back with focus on scheme, execution, technique.
Framing: Emphasizes the 53-man roster projection, the countdown to cuts, and the first glimpse of roster moves. — analytical, forward-looking - focuses on roster decisions.
Facts Included:
Dolphins are one week away from cutting roster to 53 players.
Remaining opportunities: three days of practice and preseason finale vs Atlanta Falcons.
Head coach Jeff Hafley mentioned.
Regular season opener against Las Vegas Raiders on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium.
Roster projection includes 2 quarterbacks: Malik Willis, Quinn Ewers; Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski off.
Running backs: De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, Ollie Gordon II; Donovan Edwards and Carlos Washington Jr off.
Wide receivers: Jalen Tolbert, Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas, Kevin Coleman Jr., Malik Washington, Jalen Reagor; off: Tahj Washington, AJ Henning, Terrace Marshall Jr., Donaven McCulley, Tutu Atwell, Theo Wease Jr.
Changes from projection 3.0: Reagor in, Wease out.
Chris Bell is still not practicing at full speed.
Tight ends: Greg Dulcich, Will Kacmarek, D.J. Herman, Ben Simms; off: Cole Turner, FB Jeremiah Frankline, Seydou Traore.
Herman in, Traore out from projection 3.0.
Ben Simms hasn't practiced in a few weeks.
Offensive linemen: Patrick Paul, Austin Jackson, Aaron Brewer, Jonah Savaiine, Kadyn Proctor, Charlie Heck, Andrew Meyer, Caedan Wallace, Josh Priebe; off: Marcos Cox, Kevin Cline, DJ Campbell, Jim Bontas, Gotlieb Ayzede, Jamareee Salyer (IR).
Wallace and Priebe in, Saley and Campbell out.
Edge players: Chop Robinson, Josh Uche, Clein Ferrell, Robert Beal Jr., Max Llewellyn; off: David Ojabo, Rodney McGraw, Cameron Good, Seth Cole-lys, Trey More.
Béal and Llewellyn in, Ojoabo and Moore out.
Trey More predicted to start on IR.
Defensive tackles: Zach Sieler, Kennet Grant, Jordan Phils, Zeek Biggers, Matthew Butler; off: Alex Huntley, Keith Cooper, Fatorma Mulbah, Cam Rice.
Linebackers: Jordyn Brooks, Tyrel Dodson, Jabob Rodiguez, Ronnie Harrison Jr., Kyle Louiss, Jackson Woodard; off: Willie Gay Jr., Stephen Dix Jr., Amiral.
Cornerbacks: JuJu Brents, Chris Johnson, Jason Marshall, Ethan Boner, Alex Austin, A.J. Green III; off: Miles Battle, Darrell Baker, Ahmari Harvey, Storm Duck, Maro Wilson, Cai'Onte McMillian.
Duck and Baker likely to start on Reserve/PUP and out first four games.
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Confidence
Status
ClaimThe Miami Dolphins held their 15th training camp practice of the season at Baptist Health Training Complex on Monday, Aug. 24.
ClaimChris Bell practiced without a red non-contact jersey, appeared full-go, participated in 11-on-11, was targeted for the first time, and failed to catch a pass over the middle.
ClaimAlain Poupart's fourth 53-man roster projection of 2026 includes two quarterbacks: Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers, with Cam Miller and Mark Gronowski off the 53.
ClaimThe projection includes six wide receivers: Jalen Tolbert, Chris Bell, Caleb Douglas, Kevin Coleman Jr., Malik Washington, Jalen Reagor, with Tahj Washington, A.J. Henning, Terrace Marshall Jr., Donaven McCulley, Tutu Atwell, and Theo Wease Jr. off.
ClaimThe projection includes four tight ends/fullbacks: Greg Dulcich, Will Kacmarek, D.J. Herman, and Ben Sims, with Cole Turner, Jeremiah Franklin, and Seydou Traore off.
ClaimThe projection includes nine offensive linemen: Patrick Paul, Austin Jackson, Aaron Brewer, Jonah Savaiinaea, Kadyn Proctor, Charlie Heck, Andrew Meyer, Caedan Wallace, and Josh Priebe, with Marques Cox, Kevin Cline, DJ Campbell, Jim Bonitas, Gottlieb Ayedze, and Jamaree Salyer off.
ClaimThe projection includes five edge players: Chop Robinson, Josh Uche, Clelin Ferrell, Robert Beal Jr., and Max Llewellyn, with David Ojabo, Rodney McGraw, Cameron Goode, Seth Coleman-Lyles, and Trey Moore off.
ClaimThe projection includes five defensive tackles: Zach Sieler, Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips, Zeek Biggers, and Matthew Butler, with Alex Huntley, Keith Cooper Jr., Fatorma Mulbah, and Cam Rice off.
ClaimThe projection includes six linebackers: Jordyn Brooks, Tyrel Dodson, Jacob Rodriguez, Ronnie Harrison Jr., Kyle Louis, and Jackson Woodard, with Willie Gay Jr., Stephen Dix Jr., and Cam Riley off.
ClaimThe projection includes six cornerbacks: JuJu Brents, Chris Johnson, Jason Marshall Jr., Ethan Bonner, Alex Austin, and A.J. Green III, with Miles Battle, Darrell Baker Jr., Ahmari Harvey, Storm Duck, Marco Wilson, and Jai'Onte' McMillan off.
ClaimThe projection says that Storm Duck and Darrell Baker Jr. likely will start the regular season on Reserve/PUP and be out for at least the first four games.
ClaimThe projection includes four safeties: Dante Trader Jr., Michael Taaffe, Zayne Anderson, and Lonnie Johnson Jr., with Louis Moore and Major Burns off.