Wide receiver Tyreek Hill was out on the practice field but without pads. Coach Mike McDaniel said he would try to practice through his oblique injury, revealed ahead of the Friday joint session, but Hill did not do anything against the Bears.
The Dolphins produced a helium-filled 11-6 record against a squishy schedule in 2023, losing to bona fide contenders in their final two games by a combined score of 77-33 before getting laughed out of Arrowhead Stadium in the playoffs.
Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier's tenure as leaders of the Miami Dolphins has been marked by attempts to rebuild since their fourth season. The offseason saw significant changes, focusing on creating a cohesive team culture. They bid farewell to players resistant to the new culture and aimed to rejuvenate the roster's age demographics, shedding the reputation of having the oldest team in the league. Leadership remains a concern for the organization, as past hires showed a lack of understanding regarding effective leadership within a team context.
Since McDaniel was hired in 2022, the Dolphins have had problems with all of their backup quarterbacks - Nos. 2, 3, and 4. Whether it's been Skylar Thompson (2022-24), Teddy Bridgewater (2022), Mike White (2023), Tim Boyle (2024), or Tyler 'Snoop' Huntley (2024), none has been an adequate fill-in.