Miami Dolphins exterior linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was again working towards with the staff on Monday after having his appendix eliminated about two weeks in the past.
Van Ginkel gave the impression to be operating properly as he went via a pair of drills noticed throughout a short media viewing portion of Monday’s observe forward of the Dolphins’ regular-season opener in opposition to the New England Patriots on Sunday.
Van Ginkel started lacking practices on Aug. 23, at the beginning of the week of preparation for the preseason finale in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel stated later that week it was due to his appendix elimination, however he indicated he didn’t concern it might be a long-term difficulty.
Van Ginkel has been a key edge presence for Miami every of the previous two seasons. He has began 25 video games between 2020 and 2021 and totaled 9 ½ sacks over the 2 campaigns, including one other sack in restricted taking part in time as a rookie in 2019. Van Ginkel has 134 profession tackles over his three NFL seasons since being a fifth-round choose of the Dolphins out of Wisconsin within the 2019 draft.
His position might grow to be extra rotational this season because the staff added three-time Pro Bowl choice Melvin Ingram, who tasks to start out reverse Jaelan Phillips at exterior linebacker. Miami additionally not too long ago added veteran edge defender Trey Flowers to kind a deep unit that’s versatile on the sting.
Dolphins third-string quarterback Skylar Thompson was the one participant on the lively roster not seen at Monday’s session. Miami additionally had cornerback Nik Needham and fullback Alec Ingold operating on the aspect whereas drills had been happening.
Dolphins receiver Jaylen Waddle, cornerbacks Xavien Howard and Keion Crossen and security Eric Rowe — all who’ve missed observe in current weeks — had been seen at Monday drills and gave the impression to be working towards.
Beginning Wednesday, the Dolphins might be releasing league-mandated damage stories for practices throughout recreation weeks.
—Former Dolphins extensive receiver Preston Williams was signed to the Carolina Panthers observe squad on Monday.
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