Dolphins camp: Willie Gay makes highlight play and other observations; plus stock up, stock down - sun-sentinel.com

What the report says

The South Florida Sun Sentinel reported that the Miami Dolphins opened 2026 training camp Wednesday at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, marking the team’s first practice under new coach Jeff Hafley. The session began with individual drills before moving into full-team 11-on-11 work, with Hafley choosing not to run 7-on-7 periods on the first day. Players were not yet in pads, limiting the overall physicality of the practice.

Linebacker Willie Gay Jr. produced the standout moment, according to the Sun Sentinel, jumping a sideline route from quarterback Cam Miller and making a one-handed interception with a clear path ahead. The report listed Gay as “stock up” after the play. Quarterback Malik Willis was described as steady rather than spectacular, completing short and intermediate throws while avoiding major errors. Rookie receiver Caleb Douglas and tight ends Ben Sims and Greg Dulcich were among his targets.

The quarterback competition also drew attention. The Sun Sentinel reported that rookie Quinn Ewers was intercepted by safety Michael Taaffe, a former Texas teammate, and then nearly threw another pick that was dropped by cornerback Ethan Bonner. The outlet marked Ewers as “stock down,” noting that the start did not help his effort to challenge Willis.

Several players returned to practice, including running back De’Von Achane, right tackle Austin Jackson, lineman Jamaree Salyer, receiver Caleb Douglas and edge rushers Robert Beal Jr. and Cameron Goode. Achane had limited team work after being eased back from OTAs. The first practice offered an early look at Hafley’s approach and roster battles, though conclusions remain limited because it was only the opening, non-padded session.