Highlights and observations from the seventh training camp practice at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University:
- The Dolphins practiced in full pads Thursday and did some live tackling.
- Professional wrestler "The Big Show" Paul Wight and actor Andy Garcia were guests at practice.
- Tight end **MarQueis Gray** joined the list of players sitting out practice. Wide receiver **Isaiah Ford** (shoulder) again sat out practice after wearing a red (non-contact) jersey the past couple of practices, and they joined offensive lineman **Jake Brendel** (calf) and tight end **A.J. Derby** (foot) on the sideline.
- Tackle **Ja’Wuan James** was held out of team drills for a second consecutive day. Head Coach Adam Gase said Wednesday that James was dealing with a muscle strain.
- Cornerback **Xavien Howard** was the star of practice, coming up with three interception in team drills, including one where he tipped a deep pass intended for **DeVante Parker** and caught the deflection while falling to the ground. He also had one in an end-of-game situation.
- Wide receiver **Leonte Carroo** made a spectacular one-handed grab in a passing drill.
- **Jakeem Grant**, **Danny Amendola**, **Albert Wilson** and **Kenyan Drake** dropped back to field punts.
- Linebacker **Chase Allen** lined up with the first-team defense alongside **Kiko Alonso** and **Raekwon McMillan**. **Torry McTyer** was the cornerback opposite Xavien Howard with the first defense.
- The offensive line created a big hole for running back Kenyan Drake in a team drill.
- Linebacker **Terence Garvin** made a nice backside tackle on a running play by **Senorise Perry**.
- Quarterback **Bryce Petty** completed a 40-yard touchdown pass to rookie running back **Kalen Ballage**, who got open behind the defense on a wheel route.
- Rookie free agent **Greg Joseph** did the kicking Thursday and was 6-for-8 on field goal attempts, with a long of 56 yards.
- Defensive tackle **Jordan Phillips** pushed through the line of scrimmage to drop Perry for a loss on back-to-back running plays.
- The Dolphins did a team drill with the offense started inside its 5-yard line.
- Cornerback **Tony Lippett** had a leaping deflection in the end zone in an end-of-game drill.
- Rookie tight end **Mike Gesicki** did a nice job of getting both feet in bounds on a team drill pass.
- Rookie defensive end **Claudy Mathieu** had a sack in an end-of-game drill.
