Camp Insider: 17 Observations From Day Three In Davie

Highlights and observations from the third training camp practice at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University:

• The Dolphins wore shoulder pads for the first time in training camp. They are expected to wear full pads Sunday and Monday.
• Offensive lineman **Jake Brendel** missed his second consecutive practice because of a minor calf injury.
• After quarterback **Ryan Tannehill** celebrated his 30th birthday Friday, linebacker **Stephone Anthony** and rookie long-snapper **Lucas Gravelle** had birthdays Saturday. Anthony turned 26 and Gravelle turned 23.
• Second-year player **Torry McTyer** began team drills as the cornerback opposite **Xavien Howard**. **Cordrea Tankersley** and **Tony Lippett** also have gotten first-team reps in training camp.

• Linebacker **Kiko Alonso** dove to break up a swing pass intended for running back Frank Gore coming out of the backfield.
• Linebacker **Chase Allen** had his second interception of training camp.

• Wide receiver **Leonte Carroo** caught passes from **David Fales** on consecutive plays, including a nice slant.
• The Dolphins did some kickoff coverage drills and used their five specialists to simulate the role of returner — **John Denney**, **Matt Haack**, **Jason Sanders**, **Greg Joseph** and Gravelle.
• The Dolphins did one-on-one coverage drills with cornerbacks guarding wide receivers, and safeties and linebackers guarding running backs and tight ends.
• Howard had a tremendous pass breakup on a long pass throw by Tannehill for **DeVante Parker**.
• Fitzpatrick had a second would-be sack after fighting through blocks at the line of scrimmage.

• Quarterback Ryan Tannehill threw a long touchdown pass to **Danny Amendola** down the middle.
• Cornerback **Bobby McCain** recovered a fumble after a completion from Tannehill to **Kenny Stills**.
• Rookie first-round pick **Minkah Fitzpatrick** came in free on a blitz and likely would have had a sack in a game situation.

• **Jakeem Grant** made a diving catch on a long completion by **Brock Osweiler**.
• Defensive tackle **Vincent Taylor** broke through the line of scrimmage to meet running back **Senorise Perry** in the backfield.
• **Bryce Petty** completed a long touchdown pass to wide receiver **Isaiah Ford**, who wore a red jersey at practice.