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Dolphins miss two top defensive backs at Saturday practice

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Dolphins miss two top defensive backs at Saturday practice

Summary

The Miami Dolphins practiced on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium without cornerback JuJu Brents and safety Dante Trader Jr. Both players were absent as the team held its first full-contact session of training camp. Coach Jeff Hafley did not address the media, and his next availability is scheduled for Monday. Players engaged in competitive drills, with edge rusher Chop Robinson commenting on the spirited nature of the practice. The team will reconvene after a day off on Sunday.

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By the Numbers

•JuJu Brents and Dante Trader Jr. did not practice on Saturday.
•The Dolphins held their first tackling practice of training camp.
•A fight during practice leads to an automatic ejection, as per team rules.
•Young defenders had the chance to showcase their skills during 11-on-11 drills.
•The Dolphins will practice again on Monday after a day off.

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5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins without two top DBs Saturday; if you fight in practice, you get ejected

What they're saying

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MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brents, arguably the team’s best defensive back, wasn’t spotted at Saturday’s practice at Hard Rock Stadium. It’s not known why Brents wasn’t at practice. Coach Jeff Hafley didn’t speak to the media Saturday. His next availability is Monday. The Dolphins are off on Sunday. Saturday’s practice, the ninth of traning camp, was the first practice in ...
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