Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel addressed media questions regarding players absent from mandatory minicamp. He expressed a clear desire to focus on current players rather than ongoing contract talks. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey's absence was confirmed, and tight end Jonnu Smith's potential absence stirred speculation, given his quest for a new contract. McDaniel declined to state any potential fines for missing minicamp but noted fine amounts. Overall, his comments highlighted the tension between management decisions and maintaining focus on the team's present training.
Let's start it off with questions that I can't nor don't want to answer. First and foremost, what doesn't have to do with today? Go.
That's something that we've been in communication with, and I don't need to get into personal matters. I'm not into hiding anything. It's just not about today.
The Dolphins have had trade talks with other teams involving Smith as they haven't agreed to new terms. Smith's agent mentioned his attendance would be a fluid situation.
According to Spotrac, a player is fined $17,462 for a first absence during minicamp, $34,925 for a second and $52,381 for a third.
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