Dolphins Training Camp Practice Report 14: Tuesday
MIAMI GARDENS — The Dolphins had one practice on Tuesday before they connect with the Eagles for joint work on Wednesday and Thursday.
Before practice the Dolphins announced that cornerback Mackensie Alexander is headed to injured reserve, possibly ending his season.
Alexander has a groin injury. It's possible Miami could reach an injury settlement with Alexander, and he would then be eligible to play this season.
This puts the Dolphins in a tough spot in terms of cornerback depth. It would be helpful if Noah Igbinoghene improved and Keion Crossen continued to practice well.
Among the other players Miami let go are safety Sheldrick Redwine.
Coach Mike McDaniel said Nik Needham is good to go in practice. And Crossen is day-to-day. McDaniel also said to expect fullback Alec Ingold to play Saturday.
Here are some things we noticed Tuesday:
* Among the players not spotted suited up: Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, running back Sony Michel, cornerback Keion Crossen, defensive end Brennan Scarlett, linebacker Calvin Munson.
* Cornerback Nick Needham seemed to have a finger on his left hand taped, but he was ready to participate.
* Tua Tagovailoa to Tyreek Hill over Kader Kohou.
* Jaelan Phillips had some pressures.
* Teddy Bridgewater hit River Cracraft on a few deep ones.
* Cameron Goode had a good tackle of Myles Gaskin.
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* Tua Tagovailoa short to Alec Ingold, lowers the pads.
* Greg Little has returned to the swing tackle competition.
* Chase Edmonds wore the orange jersey as player of the last practice.
* Tua hit Mike Gesicki for a long touchdown.
Joe Schad is a journalist at the Palm Beach Post part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today.
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