Miami Dolphins linebacker Willie Gay Jr. smiled on Sunday when requested why he hasn’t worn the workforce’s orange apply jersey but, regardless of making standout performs all through coaching camp.
Dolphins LB Willie Gay, who has balled all through coaching camp, on not getting an Orange Jersey for apply … but: pic.twitter.com/TZohRWhtzN
— Ryan Mackey (@returnOTMack) August 3, 2025
“If they give me the orange jersey, practice is going to be lit,” the two-time Super Bowl champion mentioned. “I’m just doing my job, making plays out there, but I’m not really too worried about it.”
Gay mentioned he’s happy with how he’s carried out up to now in camp and is feeling wholesome.
“I’m healthy — praise God for that — and I’m able to do my job to the best of my availability,” he mentioned. “I think I’m doing pretty good, but obviously there’s always room for that, and I’m gonna do what I’m asked.”
When requested what a part of his sport he’s most happy with, Gay mentioned, “Running, coverage. I feel like I’m doing pretty good, getting my hands on it, batting balls down. A couple of them was dropped, but I know in a game they’re gonna be picks if I get the opportunities. I usually don’t give myself praise, but probably pass coverage.”
Cornerback Storm Duck additionally spoke after Sunday’s apply. Duck was awarded the orange apply jersey by head coach Mike McDaniel for being a prime performer in Saturday’s session.
Dolphins CB Storm Duck on incomes the Orange Jersey and what the additions of Jack Jones and Mike Hilton have meant to the workforce. pic.twitter.com/jiTPGUhlRF
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Duck is in competitors for a beginning cornerback position after the commerce of Jalen Ramsey and season-ending ACL accidents to Artie Burns and Kader Kohou.
He additionally spoke in regards to the affect of newly signed defensive backs Jack Jones Jr. and Mike Hilton.
Center Aaron Brewer, who returned to apply Sunday, additionally spoke to reporters about having some early communication points with Tagovailoa, which might’ve led to a game-changing play.
Brewer had a snap sail over Tagovailoa’s head early within the session — a play that will’ve been a security — however rebounded and completed apply sturdy.
He spoke in regards to the significance of consistency and taking part in alongside second-year offensive deal with Patrick Paul.
Dolphins heart Aaron Brewer on consistency and development of deal with Patrick Paul. pic.twitter.com/H6R8p39LP7
— Ryan Mackey (@returnOTMack) August 3, 2025
Starting proper deal with Austin Jackson is anticipated to miss a couple of weeks with a lower-body harm however be on the lively roster for Week 1 when the Dolphins open the season at Indianapolis. Larry Borom, signed in free company this offseason, stuffed in for Jackson throughout Sunday’s apply.
The workforce additionally introduced the signing of veteran offensive lineman Germain Ifedi, a former first-round decide by Seattle who has made 90 begins for six completely different groups.
The Dolphins return to the apply discipline at Baptist Health Training Complex on Wednesday at 9 a.m.
