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During the second day of Miami Dolphins minicamp, veteran guard Jamaree Salyer left practice on a cart with the reason undisclosed, while receiver Caleb Douglas rode a stationary bike and did not participate; several players were limited or sidelined, but the session continued with a focus on development and special teams as coach Jeff Hafley wraps the three-day camp.
The Miami Dolphins wrapped up the 2026 NFL Draft with 13 rookies under GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, emphasizing smart, tough players who should bolster the offensive line, secondary, and receiver groups. First-round picks Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson project to start or contribute early, while a diverse Day 3 group—Caleb Douglas, Will Kacmarek, Chris Bell, Jacob Rodriguez, Kyle Louis, Trey Moore, Michael Taaffe, Kevin Coleman Jr., Seydou Traore, DJ Campbell, and Max Llewellyn—will push for snaps and depth. Notably, the team did not draft a quarterback, signaling a focus on competition across the roster rather than immediate QB development.
National outlets graded the Dolphins' first three picks under Jon-Eric Sullivan with mixed opinions: Kadyn Proctor and Chris Johnson drew praise for upgrading the trenches and secondary, Jacob Rodriguez earned solid-to-strong notes from some outlets, while Caleb Douglas drew the sharpest skepticism as a third-round reach; CBS Sports led with high marks (A-), ESPN and SI offered favorable yet cautious takes, and NFL.com weighed in with solid B grades, framing the draft as a rebuild with debate over fit and opportunity cost.
Miami used Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft to add high-upside receivers Caleb Douglas (Texas Tech) and Chris Bell (Louisville). Bell, coming off ACL surgery, is viewed as a potential No. 1 receiver who could contribute as soon as health allows, while Douglas adds depth. The Dolphins say they are building for 2028 and beyond, banking on Bell's return and the long-term upside rather than focusing solely on the 2026 season.