Miami Dolphins defensive coaches had constructive opinions for rookie linebacker Channing Tindall’s progress after he performed his first two defensive snaps of the common season in Sunday’s 40-17 loss on the New York Jets.
“Channing’s been making great progress in practice,” defensive coordinator Josh Boyer mentioned on Thursday. “Obviously, bodily, there’s numerous issues that we like that he does, and I feel he did effectively with the snaps that he was in there.
“You’re always trying to work ways to get guys involved, especially if they can excel or succeed at those. I was excited for his opportunity.”
Tindall was the Dolphins’ high draft alternative within the late April draft. The nationwide champion at Georgia was taken late within the third spherical after Miami packaged picks within the first two rounds within the deal that landed receiver Tyreek Hill from the Kansas City Chiefs.
Before the Week 5 loss to the Jets, Tindall had solely seen particular groups motion after an uneven coaching camp and preseason, when he confirmed he nonetheless wanted some improvement.
“I think Channing is on course for where we were hoping he’d be,” Dolphins linebackers coach Anthony Campanile mentioned. “I think he’s doing a good job, progressing. Got in the game a little bit. Think he was excited about that, and I think he did a good job when he was in there. I think he’s progressing, and like any rookie, just taking it all in and trying to get better every day.”
Third-year cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, a 2020 first-round decide, additionally noticed his first defensive snaps in opposition to New York. He primarily entered as a boundary cornerback in nickel packages, seeing 31 defensive snaps.
Although his collision with linebacker Jerome Baker that prevented his teammate from making a deal with could also be what most keep in mind from his outing, Boyer took some positives from the looks that noticed him play whereas Xavien Howard was out, Byron Jones stays on the physically-unable-to-perform listing and Keion Crossen was energetic however harm.
“I thought there were some really good clips there. I thought there were some things that we can improve on,” Boyer assessed. “I would start with me and things that we can detail and coach a little bit better, but I did think he had some positive clips out there, for sure. … I thought it was a good start for him.”
Mostert returns
After operating again Raheem Mostert turned the Dolphins’ first 100-yard rusher of the season on Sunday, he missed Wednesday’s follow with a knee harm.
Mostert was again on the follow subject on Thursday with a compression sleeve on his left leg for the group’s session open air underneath the Miami Gardens rain. In the group’s locker room, he expressed confidence he’ll be able to play in opposition to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Tight finish Durham Smythe (hamstring), after formally being listed as a non-participant on Wednesday as he labored on the facet, was seen at follow.
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (concussion protocol) took the anticipated Thursday step of throwing and becoming a member of the group after understanding on the facet Wednesday. Fellow quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion), who shall be held out in opposition to the Vikings, was additionally seen taking part. Third-stringer Skylar Thompson has already been named the starter this week by coach Mike McDaniel with Bridgewater as his backup if he clears protocol by Sunday.
Left deal with Terron Armstead (toe) once more missed follow, and defensive again Elijah Campbell (foot) was not seen after being restricted on Wednesday.
Right deal with Austin Jackson, who’s progressing towards activation off injured reserve with an ankle harm, was once more seen at Thursday drills after additionally taking part on Wednesday. He was seen with sleeves on each legs, with the suitable one not extending all the way in which all the way down to his ankle. Practice squad deal with Brandon Shell, who was elevated for the loss to the Jets and changed Armstead at left deal with, was follow with a brace on his left knee.
Ogbah and the cross rush
The Dolphins cross rush has not made an affect early within the season, and an enormous purpose has been the dearth of strain seen from defensive finish Emmanuel Ogbah, Miami’s sack chief in 2021 with 9.
Boyer pointed the finger at himself as to why Ogbah hasn’t gotten off to a sizzling begin, with only one sack in 5 video games.
“I start with self-reflection, and that’s not an easy thing to do,” Boyer mentioned. “I do assume that we will element issues somewhat bit higher. He’s a devoted participant for us. He works exhausting. I feel we will put him in some higher conditions now and again. I do know it’s necessary to him.
“He’s accountable, but I do think we can detail things and put him in a little bit better spot. I’m really excited for his opportunities coming up.”
—The Dolphins signed defensive finish Big Kat Bryant again to the follow squad on Thursday after releasing him on Monday. Outside linebacker Porter Gustin was positioned on the follow squad’s injured listing.
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