Malik Willis leads Miami Dolphins during difficult practice session
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Malik Willis stepped up as a leader during a challenging practice for the Miami Dolphins at their Baptist Health Training Complex on August 25. The Dolphins' offense struggled significantly, prompting Willis to gather his teammates for a motivational huddle. This comes as Miami prepares for a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, where concerns about offensive performance have been raised, particularly regarding pass protection and execution. Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik acknowledged the team's lack of consistency and emphasized the need for improvement. The Dolphins are facing tight timelines as they approach their final preseason game.
- •Malik Willis called a team huddle during offensive struggles.
- •The practice session was marked by poor offensive performance.
- •Concerns remain about Miami's pass protection and execution.
- •Willis had two interceptions during practice.
- •Miami plays the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason finale on August 28.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis had to take over as leader in rough practice for Dolphins
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Malik Willis stops practice, addresses Dolphins during offensive woes
"The Miami Dolphins held another closed practiced on Tuesday, and their offense was performing so poorly that they needed Malik Willis to take charge.
"Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis stopped a poor offensive practice showing to address all of his teammates.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 4:40 PMMalik Willis had to take over as leader in rough practice for Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins held another closed practiced on Tuesday, and their offense was performing so poorly that they needed Malik Willis to take charge.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 4:36 PMMalik Willis stops practice, addresses Dolphins during offensive woes
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis stopped a poor offensive practice showing to address all of his teammates.
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