Miami Dolphins updates Day 12 vs. Falcons: Three confrontations early in training camp practice
MIAMI GARDENS - The Miami Dolphins took on the Atlanta Falcons in a joint practice at training camp on Day 12, Wednesday at Baptist Health.
And tempers flared.
Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and coach Mike McDaniel were challenging Kirk Cousins, Bijan Robinson, London Drake, and Kyle Pitts.
Miami and Atlanta will open the preseason at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday at 7 p.m.
Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons start practice with THREE confrontations as tempers flare
Practice between the Dolphins and Falcons was still warming up with light special teams drills when teams came together with a beef.
Atlanta tight end John FitzPatrick and Dolphins linebacker Curtis Bolton were in the middle of it.
Fans got riled up, but the confrontation did not last long before order was restored.
About a half hour later, there was a second coming-together, on the far field, apparently started when Tyler Allgeier was tackled to the ground. The mass of humanity was so large that determining much beyond that was impossible.
They weren't done. A catch by Ray-Ray McCloud triggered the most intense confrontation of the three. A huge crowd of players circled around at least two players going at it on the ground. As it wound down, coaches were seen waving to trainers, sparking concerns someone had been injured, but McCloud was able to walk off.
Aaron Brewer injury update: Miami Dolphins center leaves practice
Dolphins center Aaron Brewer left practice with an apparent injury near the end of practice.
Former center Connor Williams signed with the Seahawks yesterday.
Miami's backup centers are Andrew Meyer and Sean Harlow.
Last year, Liam Eichenberg started eight games for Miami at center.
On the first depth chart, Eichenberg was listed as starting right guard.
Practice comes to a halt as Falcons' Mondale Moore is carted off
Practice concluded under a cloud of concern.
Receiver Rondale Moore was down in the end zone for several minutes, with the entire team gathered around him in addition to both coaches, before he was carted off.
Trainers immobilized Moore before the cart drove off.
It was unclear how the injury occurred.
Miami Dolphins Offense vs. Atlanta Falcons training camp notes
Former Falcons TE Jonnu Smith delivered a red zone touchdown.
Center Aaron Brewer may have gotten banged up during team drills.
The Dolphins' offense clearly has plenty to iron out before Week 1 vs. Jacksonville. Sloppy snaps. Linemen and receivers not playing their best.
Tua has not been sharp in the first hour-plus of joint practice with Atlanta.
Tua, Mike White, Tyreek and assistant Darrell Bevell appeared to be trying to sort some things out together in between drives.
ua overthrew River Cracraft in the red zone.
Low snap by Aaron Brewer to Tua. Again. Jeepers.
Je’Quan Burton of FAU caught a touchdown from Skylar Thompson in a red zone drill.
QBs from both teams had some fun trying to lob a pass into a net stationed in the back of the end zone from the 25. Hitting for the Dolphins were Tua Tagovailoa, Mike White (twice) and QB coach Darrell Bevell. Falcons making the connection were Nathan Rourke and Penix.
River Cracraft continues to make plays on offense.
Durham Smythe could not complete the catch in the end zone after a short pass from Mike White.
All Dolphins quarterbacks seemed a bit off the mark early in practice.
Malik Washington hauled in a deep bomb from Skylar Thompson.
Malik Washington again! This time a deep out from Mike White.
Miami Dolphins Defense vs. Atlanta Falcons training camp notes
Cousins hit Pitts for either a big gain or a touchdown (judgment call) over Elijah Campbell.
Jase McClellan's run was stopped for a loss by Isaiah Mack. Carlos Washigton's run was then stopped cold by Mack.
Chop Robinson stopped Jase McClellan cold for no gain.
Allgeier ran 10 yards up the middle for a probable touchdown. Little resistance.
Channing Tindall broke up a pass to Jordan Thomas with a good hit.
Duke Riley stopped Allgeier for a loss.
Ethan Bonner stopped Drake London just shy of the goal line after a completion from Cousins.
Jake Bailey's first punt against the Falcons was nearly blocked by Bralen Trice.
Michael Penix's end-zone throw intended for Casey Washington was broken up by Isaiah Johnson.Johnson broke up another Penix pass a minute later.
Miami's run defense allowed a huge seam for Bijan Robinson. In a game, he would have gained at least 15.
Kirk Cousins hit Kyle Pitts over Johnson.
Cousins hit a leaping Pitts over Kader Kohou for about 15 yards.
Robinson recovered a low snap that Cousins couldn't handle to end a drive.
Miami Dolphins practice updates: Jaylen Waddle out for second consecutive day
Not spotted: Braxton Berrios, Anthony Walker, Jevon Holland, Jaylen Waddle, Erik Ezukanma, Jordan Poyer, Cam Smith, Salvon Ahmed, Chris Brooks, Channing Tindall, Mo Kamara, Terron Armstead, Anthony Schwartz, Calais Campbell, Benito Jones.
Waddle watched the workout from the sideline in his No. 17 jersey and sweat pants.
River Cracraft wore the orange jersey.
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross is here and chatting with CEO Tom Garfinkel and GM Chris Grier.
Chop Robinson grabbed the mic and fired up fans before the workout.
When are Dolphins open practices?
Future practices open to the public likely include Aug. 12, 13, 14 and 15.
Dolphins preseason schedule 2024
Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins, Friday August 9, 7 p.m.
Washington Commanders at Miami Dolphins, Saturday, August, 17, 7 p.m.
Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Friday August 23, 7:30 p.m.
Where can I get Dolphins tickets?
Single-game tickets for the Miami Dolphins can be found at this site.
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