The 12th practice of the Miami Dolphins' 2013 training camp was yesterday. Here's a look at what happened throughout the day.
Practice Observations
Ryan Tannehill came back from Tuesday's three interception performance on Wednesday and played fairly well. It was not anything special, but he was able to find the endzone a few times, including a 40-yard pass to Mike Wallace. He did have an interception on a pass where Dimitri Patterson undercut Brandon Gibson, as well. It was not a great day, but it was not a horrible day like Tuesday.
Backup quarterback Matt Moore had a bad practice. Omar Kelly tweeted that it appears Moore's arm is tired. He did end up with a touchdown pass to Michael Egnew on the day, but was repeatedly short hopping the ball to receivers.
Wallace was back and a full participant in practice on Wednesday. He had the highlight moment with Tannehill on the long pass, and the first team offense spent a lot of time working on the passing game, using Wallace and Brian Hartline for the first time together since the very beginning of camp.
Dallas Thomas, who had a miserable Sunday night in the Hall of Fame Game, was mvoed from left tackle to right tackle Wednesday. He's also played left guard so far this camp as the Dolphins try to find the right position for their third round pick.
Besides spending a lot of the team drills working on passing, the running backs and Tannehill spent time early in practice simply working on handoffs. The first play of the Hall of Fame Game featured a fumbled exchange between Tannehill and starting running back Lamar Miller.
Jonas Gray had a good practice, getting work with the first team offense. Daniel Thomas also saw time as the starter when Miller had to have his ankle re-taped.
Another fight broke out during the practice, with Richie Incognito and Tracy Robertson scuffling briefly before the team separated them.
Chris Clemons tallied two interceptions while Patteron had the one pick. Other than that, it was a fairly quiet day for the defense, with a couple of sacks or passes defensed, but nothing overly noteworthy.
Kicking update: Caleb Sturgis had a great day Wednesday, connecting from 45, 46, 47, and 54 yards. According to the Palm Beach Post's Hal Habib, the 45-yarder landed on the scissor lift behind the uprights, 2-1/2 stories up. That's a good kick.
Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett (left) talks with Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin following the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kennan Davis (3) holds on to a touchdown catch against Dallas Cowboys defensive back Jakar Hamilton (43) during the fourth quarter at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Keenan Davis (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys guard David Arkin (62) blocks Miami Dolphins defensive end Tracy Robertson (89) during the fourth quarter at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Pat Devlin (7) against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jonas Gray (32) against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stafford (88) in the third quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins linebacker Jelani Jenkins (43) attempts to tackle Miami Dolphins fullback Evan Rodriguez (48) in the fourth quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins helmet with the new logo at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins safety Kelcie McCray (37) against the Dallas Cowboys during the third quarter at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle (35) runs the ball in the third quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Miami Dolphins at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Michael Egnew (84) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Brandon Magee (46) in the second quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins kicker Dan Carpenter (5) kicks a field goal in the second quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Mike Gillislee (35) runs the ball in the second quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach Zac Taylor (left) talks with quarterback Matt Moore (8) in the second quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Tyms (85) against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Bumphis (16) runs away from Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker DeVonte Holloman (57) in the second quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive back De'Andre Presley (23) returns a kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Pat Devlin (7) on the sidelines in the second quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Phillip Tanner (34) runs through the tackle attempt of Miami Dolphins linebacker Jonathan Freeny (56) during the second quarter at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Nick Stephens (3) throws a pass as guard David Arkin (62) blocks Miami Dolphins defensive end Vaughn Martin (90) during the second quarter at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kheeston Randall (97) during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins safety Jimmy Wilson (27) during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jason Trusnik (93) during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas (33) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Caleb McSurdy (56), outside linebacker DeVonte Holloman (57) and defensive back Brandon Underwood (23) during the first quarter at Fawcet
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin on the sidelines in the first quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Nick Stephens (3) throws a pass in the first quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Miami Dolphins at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins safety Kelcie McCray (37) during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins punter Brandon Fields (2) during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Lamar Miller (26) runs the ball in the first quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ben Bass (79) in the first quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) in the first quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) in the first quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) in the first quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins cornerback Will Davis (29) grabs the face mask of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) in the first quarter of the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; The National Anthem before the Hall of Fame Game between the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Bill Parcells before the Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; The Miami Dolphins take the field before their game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins prior to taking the field to start the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys in the 2013 Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Darrion Weems (75) defends against Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan (95) in the 2013 Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Phillip Tanner (34) tries to break free from the grasp of Miami Dolphins cornerback Dimitri Patterson (24) in the 2013 Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Dallas Cowboys center Travis Frederick (70) defends against Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kheeston Randall (97) in the 2013 Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage as Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey (51) snaps the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the 2013 Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Cris Carter (right) is greeted by Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey (51) before the 2013 Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins receiver Keenan Davis (3) and tackle Jeff Adams (60) run onto the field before the 2013 Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys at Fawcett Stadium.
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Aug 4, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins mascot T.D. (center) poses with Liz Joseph (left) and Mark Hilton before the 2013 Hall of Fame Game at Fawcett Stadium.
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Injury News
Several players returned to practice on Wednesday, including Mike Wallace, Jared Odrick, Pat Devlin
Lamar Miller took part in practice, despite receiving an ankle injury late in Tuesday's practice. His ankle was heavily taped, and he was noticeably limping but he was out there. At one point he had to have the ankle re-taped.
Josh Samuda, who was in and out of practice Tuesday, worked out on Wednesday, but had a compression sleeve on his knee.
Jorvorskie Lane sat out practice.
Randy Starks was again absent from practice, as was Kyle Miller. Both were likely in the training facility receiving treatment on their respective injuries.
Rishard Matthews, John Jerry, Rishard Matthews, and Jamar Taylor were all members of the sideline gang.
Press Conference Quotes
"Obviously nobody in the building or the organization is happy with the way we tackled starting with me. But we've addressed it, we've drilled it already and we will continue to do so." - Joe Philbin on the Dolphins' tackling during the Hall of Fame Game
"We aren't settled on it. We really aren't settled on anything there really at all. But we've like what Josh has done. We like the way he plays the game. I like the way he practices." - Joe Philbin on Josh Samuda potentially being the starting right guard
"Yeah, he's had some very good practices during the last couple of weeks. Been very productive getting his hands on a number of balls, really has very good ball skills and its translating into his play out on the practice field. Like a lot of the guys it was his first opportunity to play in a game like setting the other night. We believe he's going to keep progressing, we're excited about his future here with us." - Kevin Coyle on Will Davis
"We were pleased with Dion, he got his first opportunities to come in, in a limited fashion as we had planned coming into the game. We are still very careful about how we are bringing him along. He got in and he got pressure on the quarterback got good push on the pocket. He helped Derrick Shelby on one of Derrick's sacks, Dion actually forced the quarterback back up into the pocket and as a result we came up with the sack. We are very pleased with his progress, he has to continue to get more reps as we go down the line here." - Kevin Coyle on Dion Jordan
"Really pleased with Derrick, Derrick's a very sound, very technically efficient player, but I see more production out of Derrick, stating the other night. He's always a guy that you can count on the be in the right place, he's very dependable, yet we saw that playmaking ability the other night and we've seen it throughout training camp. He's been difficult to block, he's gotten more pressure on the quarterback, he's been the guy that we feel very pleased with at this point in camp and he's made a lot of progress." - Kevin Coyle on Derrick Shelby
Next Public Practice
Sunday, August 11, 1:00pm ET (Rookie Season Ticket Members Only) - Doctors Hospital Training Facility, Nova Southeastern University, Davie
Monday, August 12, 8:00am ET - Doctors Hospital Training Facility, Nova Southeastern University, Davie