Commanders and Dolphins highlight practice ahead of preseason matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

The Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins participated in a joint practice on August 12 in Ashburn. The Commanders displayed strong energy and positivity among players, but analysts noted offensive struggles for the Dolphins, who are seen as rebuilding. The practice featured standout performances by Commanders' starting tackles Brandon Coleman and Josh Conerly, although questions remain about the interior offensive line. A key moment included Commanders' Mike Sainristil recording a pick-six off Dolphins QB Malik Willis. Both teams will face off again in a preseason game on August 14.
- •Joint practice held on August 12 in Ashburn, Virginia
- •Commanders showed strong energy and teamwork during the scrimmage
- •Dolphins offense struggled against the Commanders' defense
- •Mike Sainristil recorded a pick-six off Malik Willis
- •Teams meet again for a preseason game on August 14
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Scrimmage probably reveals more about Dolphins than Commanders
"The Commanders had a good day in the joint practice with the Dolphins. But what does it actually mean?
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