Dolphins OL struggles vs. Giants; stock up, stock down
Key Points:
- The Dolphins' offensive line struggled significantly in pass protection during Thursday's joint practice against the New York Giants, with the Giants recording at least six sacks and consistently pressuring quarterbacks from multiple angles.
- The practice was physical and chippy, featuring multiple skirmishes including an incident where Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson was briefly ejected after throwing a punch but returned later in the session.
- Key players such as rookie edge rusher Chop Robinson impressed with strong performances against both the run and pass, while rookie tight end Will Kacmarek showed promise as a reliable run blocker.
- Several Dolphins players did not participate in practice due to various reasons, including injuries and rest, with linebacker Jordyn Brooks, defensive tackles Zach Sieler and Kenneth Grant, and wide receiver Chris Bell among those absent.
- Training camp is nearing its end with only three practices left after Saturday’s game against the Giants, leading up to the preseason finale on August 28 and the regular season opener on September 13 at Las Vegas.