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.