Dolphins prepare under new coach Hafley as preseason approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley emphasizes the importance of mistakes during training camp ahead of the preseason. Hafley wants players to move beyond their comfort zones to foster growth, using practice sessions to test techniques without fear of negative outcomes. The Dolphins are set for joint practices against Washington this week before their preseason opener. Meanwhile, the team acquired offensive tackle Caedan Wallace and placed kicker Zane Gonzalez on injured reserve amid injury concerns.
- •Hafley encourages players to embrace mistakes to enhance growth.
- •Multiple practices with Washington scheduled ahead of the preseason opener.
- •Dolphins acquire Caedan Wallace from the Patriots in a trade.
- •Zane Gonzalez is placed on injured reserve due to injury issues.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins new head coach Jeff Hafley sees value in mistakes as his young team prepares for preseason
"Jeff Hafley wants to see the mistakes. Of course the Miami Dolphins first-year head coach does not want his players missing assignments, lining up offsides or running the wrong routes on game days. “Some guys get so comfortable, right?” Hafley said Monday.
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