The Splash Zone 8/24/23: How important is Christian Wilkins for the Dolphins?

Christian Wilkins has been at Miami Dolphins practice, but hasn’t been participating. Instead of a holdout, the defensive lineman has been performing a hold-in as he feels he deserves a new contract after some very good play on the football field the past couple of seasons. All offseason we have heard the team and Wilkins have been in contact and have been trying to get an extension done. We are two weeks away from the regular season, so hopefully this can get resolved soon.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Why the Dolphins need Christian Wilkins - ESPN - Miami Dolphins Blog- ESPN
Wilkins may not have the sacks of some of his peers, but he's a valuable run-stopper and leader on the defense.

Dolphins Quarterbacks

'If We Need To Get Scrappy, We Can Get Scrappy' -- Tua Tagovailoa Claps Back at Ryan Clark
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa tells Ryan Clark to keep his name out of Clark's mouth during a spirited news conference Wednesday.

Dolphins Preseason

Miami Dolphins 2023 Camp: August 23 Practice Observations - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
What stood out during the 17th practice of Miami Dolphins training camp

Miami Dolphins' Offense Sputters as Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle Miss Practice
Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle both got the day off Wednesday, and the Miami Dolphins offense wasn't better for it.

Dolphins Secondary

Miami Dolphins rookie cornerback Cam Smith has resumed his push to become a starter - Sports Illustrated Miami Dolphins News, Analysis and More
Dolphins cornerback Cam Smith has been cleared for contract work, but now must earn Vic Fangio's trust

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 8/23/23: The Miami Dolphins and Jonathan Taylor - The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Around SB Nation: What Other NFL Blogs Are Discussing - The Phinsider
Weekly, we take a look around the SB Nation family of NFL blogs. Here are the news stories and analysis they are discussing.

Five Things I Think I Think About the 2023 Miami Dolphins - Predictions - The Phinsider
"It’s amazing how a little tomorrow can make up for a whole lot of yesterday." — John Guare

The Miami Dolphins Continue to Show Improvement in Key Areas Against the Texans - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins found their rhythm against the Houston Texans in week two of the preseason and we got a glimpse of what this team could be in the regular season. We should never get too up or...

ESPN NFL analyst Ryan Clark criticizes Tua’s weight, Tua fires back - The Phinsider
The Dolphins quarterback didn’t take too kindly to Clark’s comments on ESPN.

The Miami Dolphins Continue to Show Improvement in Key Areas Against the Texans - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins found their rhythm against the Houston Texans in week two of the preseason and we got a glimpse of what this team could be in the regular season. We should never get too up or...

Tell us why you became a fan of the Miami Dolphins! - The Phinsider
We ask Miami Dolphins fans how and why they became fans of the team.

The Phinsider Fantasy League 2023 managers announcement - The Phinsider
The Phinsider Fantasy Football League for 2023 is ready to start filling in our managers. Over the past several days, we asked for signups for the league, allowing anyone who was interested to...