MIAMI GARDENS - The Miami Dolphins are hosting the Atlanta Falcons in the preseason opener on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel strongly suggested before the game that quarterback Tua Tagovailoa would not play in this game. Tua did not play in Game 1 in the first two seasons of the McDaniel era.

Follow along tonight with the Palm Beach Post's live blog, which can be found here.

Here are 5 Players to Watch in tonight's Dolphins vs. Falcons game.

We can tell you rookie running back Jaylen Wright is on the list.

The NFL does not require teams to list official inactives or even players not likely to play for preseason games.

We will observe for clues during pregame activities. But it just doesn't seem likely you'll see stars tonight.

Hera are some Dolphins who are not in uniform before the game

On offense, here are the players not suited up:

Tua Tagovailoa, De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert, Salvon Ahmed, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Braxton Berrios, Anthony Schwartz, Erik Ezukanma, Durham Smythe, Jonnu Smith, Julian Hill, Robert Jones, Terron Armstead, Austin Jackson, Kendall Lamm, Liam Eichenberg, Aaron Brewer.

On defense, here are the players not suited up:

Calais Campbell, Emmanuel Ogbah, Zach Sieler, Teair Tart, Chop Robinson, Anthony Walker, Mo Kamara, David Long, Jordyn Brooks, Kendall Fuller, Jalen Ramsey, Jevon Holland, Jordan Poyer, Cam Smith, Kader Kohou.

Here are some players who seem unlikely to play for Dolphins tonight

The Falcons have said they may utilize a "couple" of starter tonight.

The Dolphins would seem likely to hold out many key players, including:

QB Tua Tagovailoa

RB Raheem Mostert

RB De'Von Achane

WR Tyreek Hill

WR Jaylen Waddle

LT Terron Armstead

DT Calais Campbell

LB David Long

LB Jordyn Brooks

CB Jalen Ramsey

S Jevon Holland

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.

Miami Dolphins roster: 53-man roster projection

The Dolphins have a depth chart that was unveiled prior to Preseason Game 1.

Here is Joe Schad's latest projected 53-man roster.

Miami Dolphins depth chart 2024

Let's break down the Miami Dolphins depth chart.

How accurate does it seem? Who should be higher or lower?

Our Joe Schad digs deeper into the Dolphins depth chart.

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