Dolphins at Giants recap: Miami defensive snap counts

Earlier today, we took a look at the Miami Dolphins’ snap counts for the offense from their game against the New York Giants. Now, we turn to the snap counts for the defensive players and the special teamers from Friday night for Miami.

Usually, we take a look at these weekly during the regular season to see how players are being used, and maybe get an idea of how the coaches see players evolving during the season. During the preseason, and especially the first preseason game, it is a little more confusing, because key players play little, second-string players could see a lot of playing, or they could sit quickly to give younger players some experience. It is hard to judge - especially with a new coaching staff - exactly what every snap means for a players’ chances to make the roster, unless they are a sure starter.

Defensive players

Walt AIkens, safety
Defensive snaps: 43 (67%)
Special teams snaps: —-

Terrence Fede, defensive end
Defensive snaps: 37 (58%)
Special teams snaps: 5 (17%)

Deandre Coleman, defensive tackle
Defensive snaps: 37 (58%)
Special teams snaps: 2 (7%)

Chris Jones, defensive tackle
Defensive snaps: 35 (55%)
Special teams snaps: 2 (7%)

James-Michael Johnson, linebacker
Defensive snaps: 33 (52%)
Special teams snaps: 9 (30%)

Tony Lippett, cornerback
Defensive snaps: 33 (52%)
Special teams snaps: 2 (7%)

Cleyon Laing, defensive end
Defensive snaps: 33 (52%)
Special teams snaps: —-

Rashaan Melvin, cornerback
Defensive snaps: 31 (48%)
Special teams snaps: 9 (30%)

A.J. Hendy, safety
Defensive snaps: 27 (42%)
Special teams snaps: 11 (37%)

Bobby McCain, cornerback
Defensive snaps: 27 (42%)
Special teams snaps: 7 (23%)

Andre Branch, defensive end
Defensive snaps: 27 (42%)
Special teams snaps: —-

Spencer Paysinger, linebacker
Defensive snaps: 25 (39%)
Special teams snaps: 2 (7%)

Brandon Harris, cornerback
Defensive snaps: 24 (38%)
Special teams snaps: 9 (30%)

Jordan Phillips, defensive tackle
Defensive snaps: 24 (38%)
Special teams snaps: 2 (7%)

Chris McCain, linebacker
Defensive snaps: 23 (36%)
Special teams snaps: 3 (10%)

Jordan Williams, defensive end
Defensive snaps: 22 (34%)
Special teams snaps: 2 (7%)

Neville Hewitt, linebacker
Defensive snaps: 21 (33%)
Special teams snaps: 9 (30%)

Isa Abdul-Quddus, safety
Defensive snaps: 21 (33%)
Special teams snaps: —-

Michael Thomas, safety
Defensive snaps: 21 (33%)
Special teams snaps: —-

Jordan Lucas, cornerback
Defensive snaps: 20 (31%)
Special teams snaps: 10 (33%)

Mike Hull, linebacker
Defensive snaps: 19 (30%)
Special teams snaps: 18 (60%)

Lafayette Pitts, cornerback
Defensive snaps: 19 (30%)
Special teams snaps: 9 (30%)

Julius Warmsley, defensive tackle
Defensive snaps: 18 (28%)
Special teams snaps: —-

Shamiel Gary, safety
Defensive snaps: 16 (25%)
Special teams snaps: 11 (37%)

James Burgess, linebacker
Defensive snaps: 15 (23%)
Special teams snaps: 13 (43%)

Kiko Alonso, linebacker
Defensive snaps: 12 (19%)
Special teams snaps: —-

Jelani Jenkins, linebacker
Defensive snaps: 12 (19%)
Special teams snaps: —-

Al Louis-Jean, cornerback
Defensive snaps: 11 (17%)
Special teams snaps: 1 (3%)

Tyler Gray, linebacker
Defensive snaps: 7 (11%)
Special teams snaps: 7 (23%)

Akil Blount, linebacker
Defensive snaps: 6 (9%)
Special teams snaps: 16 (53%)

Koa Misi, linebacker
Defensive snaps: 5 (8%)
Special teams snaps: —-

Special Teams Players

Matt Darr, punter
Special teams snaps: 12 (40%)

Andrew Franks, kicker
Special teams snaps: 7 (23%)

John Denney, long snapper
Special teams snaps: 7 (23%)

Ryan DiSalvo, long snapper
Special teams snaps: 5 (17%)

Marshall Koehn, kicker
Special teams snaps: 4 (13%)