# Dolphins Stock Report (Day 5): Do Dolphins have a right tackle problem?

**By:** Omar Kelly  
**Published:** 2026-08-03T13:36:35-04:00  
**Source:** [Miami Herald](https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article316751060.html)

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Starting tight tackle Austin Jackson got pulled from practice for unknown reasons that hopefully had nothing to with an existing, or a new injury, but that wasn’t even the scariest part of Monday’s Miami Dolphins practice.
What happened to the Dolphins’ offensive line without Jackson, who also struggled when he was on the field, was terrifying considering Miami’s quarterbacks were under duress from the right side of the offensive line in the period that followed.
During a situational period, which put the offense at the 30-yard line with 1:20 second left on the game clock, Chop Robinson delivered what seemed like back-to-back sacks, slipping Charlie Heck’s blocks with ease both times.
The practice referees didn’t blow the whistle on the second sack, allowing quarterback Malik Willis to throw a completion to tight end Ben Sims that converted a first down.
But the pressure all three quarterbacks were under from the right side was steady, which hints that the Dolphins have a depth issue at offensive tackle on a day Jamaree Salyer, the top backup offensive lineman added this offseason, missed his second practice because of what’s believed to be a lingering injury.
Heck, a seven-year veteran who has started 29 of the 67 games he has played, also struggled during the 1-on-1 period of the Dolphins’ first padded practice.
In fairness to Heck, Larry Borom struggled during training camp last year and turned into a decent spot starter in the 11-games Jackson missed because of the right foot injury he suffered in training camp last year, and re-aggravated in the season-opener.
Last year the Dolphins had to sign four veteran offensive tackles to make it through training camp, but they all quickly suffered injuries. Don’t be surprised if Miami begins to hold tryouts for available offensive tackles because the options don’t look good.
Top Plays/Performers
 Cornerback Chris Johnson followed up his first interception of training camp on Sunday by getting roasted consistently during 1-on-1 drills….. Pass rusher David Ojabo had an impressive 1-on-1 series, and then produced a sack and a couple of pressures during 11-on-11 drills….Malik Washington caught a deep pass from Willis after getting behind cornerback JuJu Brents’ coverage…..Safety Omar Brown hauled in an interception on a pass from Cam Miller, but fumbled the turnover, and the ball was recovered by tailback Anthony Hankerson, who capped the turnover of a turnover.....Cornerback Ethan Bonner picked off Quinn Ewers during Miami’s situational period.
Stock Up
 Tyrel Dodson, the Dolphins’ starting inside linebacker from last season, picked off a Malik Willis pass intended for tight end Cole Turner, who tipped the ball into the air with his legs. Dodson would have scored a pick-six touchdown if offensive lineman Kadyn Proctor hadn’t run downfield and stopped him at the 5-yard line.
Stock Down
 Zane Gonzalez missed a 43-yard field-goal attempt in Miami’s situational period, having the only missed field goal in each of the kicker’s three attempts (50, 43 and 52). At this point it’s difficult to say who is leading the kicker battle between Gonzalez, a nine-year veteran, and Patterson, a six-year veteran who served as Miami’s kicker last season. The competition is far from over, but might be concluded in the coming weeks if the Dolphins need an extra training camp roster spot because of injuries.
Injury Report
 Tight end Greg Dulcich, who is projected as Miami’s starting tight end, and Salyer, one of the team’s top backup offensive linemen, each missed a second straight practice for unknown reasons….
Safety Lonnie Johnson seemingly suffered an injury to a lower extremity, and didn’t return to practice….
Receiver Jalen Tolbert sat out a couple of drills after seemingly falling on a ball during 1-on-1, but he finished Monday’s practice.
What They Said
 “True pros pros,” special team coach Chris Tabor said Malik Washington when asked if he’ll continue to handle the returner role now that he’s a more prominent receiver in Miami’s offense. “He has game-changing ability. I’m glad he’s on my team. I’ve faced him enough to know how good he is.”
  Edge David Ojabo (50) works with Cameron Goode (53) and defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) during Miami Dolphins Training Camp on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla. askowronski@miamiherald.com

     
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