When Mike McDaniel was asked if there were any excused absences from the team's three-day mandatory minicamp this week, he said: "Jalen Ramsey's absence was excused." I've always found McDaniel to be supremely honest with reporters - as much as any coach I've covered.

With Smith and Ramsey not attending the minicamp, the Dolphins are focused on the guys who are returning to the field after injuries, like linebackers Jaelan Philips and Bradley Chubb.

Miami’s season went downhill in 2024 with Tua missing six games. He is taking measures during OTAs and minicamp to be in position to protect himself come the fall.

The Miami Dolphins were back at practice Wednesday as they continued their last event of the offseason program, a three-day mandatory minicamp. The two players missing were the same as Tuesday, cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith.

The Miami Dolphins opened mandatory minicamps today and there were a couple of notable players absent. It’s not surprising that cornerback Jalen Ramsey didn’t show up as the team has been trying to trade him for a couple of months now.