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Dolphins rest several starters in preseason game against Giants

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:50 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Dolphins rest several starters in preseason game against Giants

Summary

The Miami Dolphins will rest several key players for their preseason game against the New York Giants on August 22 at Hard Rock Stadium. absent during warmups were quarterbacks Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers, among others, as the team aims to manage their health ahead of the regular season. Several veterans played in the prior preseason game against the Washington Commanders and took part in a joint practice with the Giants earlier this week. Injuries are also a concern for some players, including Ewers and defensive tackle Zach Sieler. Rookie wide receiver Chris Bell participated in warmups despite not having completed a full training session since his return from injury. In roster news, the Dolphins released veteran cornerback Nick McCloud on the day of the game.

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•Dolphins rest key players for Giants preseason game
•Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers among those not dressed
•Injuries limit several veterans' participation
•Dolphins release cornerback Nick McCloud
•Rookie Chris Bell in uniform during warmups

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7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins appear to be resting key veterans in preseason game vs. Giants: Who’s in? Who’s out?

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MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins’ second preseason game offered the team the chance to rest several starters in the middle of the three-game exhibition stretch ahead of the 2026 regular season. Ahead of the preseason game against the Giants on Saturday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium, key players not in uniform during warmups included: quarterbacks Malik Willis and Quinn Ewers, running back ...
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