Highlights and observations from the 12th training camp practice at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University:
- The Dolphins practiced in shoulder pads Sunday.
- Linebacker **Mike Hull** (knee), defensive tackle **Jordan Phillips** (shoulder) and wide receiver **Kenny Stills** (ankle) did not practice Sunday. They joined defensive end **William Hayes** (hamstring) and offensive lineman **Jake Brendel** (calf) on the list of injured players.
- Cornerback **Tony Lippett** was back at practice after sitting out the preseason opener against Tampa Bay because of a lower leg injury he sustained last week.
- Wide receiver **Isaiah Ford** did not wear the red (non-contact jersey) at practice for the first time in a week.
- Rookie third-round pick **Jerome Baker** lined up at linebacker with the first-team defense.
- **Bobby McCain** lined up as a boundary cornerback with the first-team defense.
- Defensive end **Charles Harris** got to **Ryan Tannehill** for what would have been a sack in team drills.
- **Brock Osweiler** had a nice scramble in team drills.
- Players who fielded punts during a special teams drill were **Jakeem Grant**, **Danny Amendola** and **Drew Morgan**.
- Rookie seventh-round pick **Jason Sanders** handled the kicking duties Sunday. He was 8-for-8 on field goal attempts, including two from 61 yards.
- Rookie first-round pick **Minkah Fitzpatrick** lined up at nickel cornerback alongside safeties **Reshad Jones** and **T.J. McDonald**.
- Cornerback **Xavien Howard** had a nice pass breakup against **DeVante Parker** near the sideline.
- Running back **Frank Gore** had a nice run up the middle and followed that with a tough catch on a swing pass near the sideline.
- Defensive end **Cameron Malveaux** batted down a pass at the line of scrimmage.
- Dolphins rookies had the team logo on their helmets for the first time in camp.
- Safety **Trae Elston** had a nice interception when he stepped in front of intended receiver **Francis Osuwu** near the sideline down the field.
- **Cameron Wake** had a would-be sack in team drills.
- **Vincent Taylor** broke through the line of scrimmage to meet running back **Senorise Perry** in the backfield on a running play.
