{"id":281128,"date":"2026-05-22T18:25:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:25:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/281128\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T18:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T18:25:07","slug":"top-miami-dolphins-stories-willis-achane-and-ota-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/281128\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Miami Dolphins stories: Willis, Achane and OTA news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/MIA_dolphinstrainingAGS653.JPG\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" title=\"Wide receiver Tutu Atwell (4) runs the ball during Miami Dolphins organized training activities on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla.\" alt=\"Wide receiver Tutu Atwell (4) runs the ball during Miami Dolphins organized training activities on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        Wide receiver Tutu Atwell (4) runs the ball during Miami Dolphins organized training activities on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla.<\/p>\n<p>                Alie Skowronski<\/p>\n<p>The Miami Dolphins are working through OTAs with a new starting quarterback, a key injury concern and roster moves.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a digest of top stories from the team this week:<\/p>\n<p>Willis embraces leadership: Quarterback Malik Willis is taking his new role with the Dolphins \u201cone day at a time,\u201d focusing on learning the scheme while building trust with teammates through small gestures like treating the offensive line to dinner, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/sports\/nfl\/miami-dolphins\/article315835914.html\">he told reporters Tuesday<\/a>. Coach Jeff Hafley has instructed him not to overdo the leadership aspect and instead concentrate on becoming the best player he can be.Dolphins sign reinforcements after Achane injury: Miami signed running back Carlos Washington Jr. and offensive tackle Marques Cox after De\u2019Von Achane <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/sports\/nfl\/miami-dolphins\/article315842970.html\">missed at least one OTA session with an unknown injury<\/a>. Achane, who signed a four-year, $68 million extension Wednesday keeping him through 2030, is expected to be ready for the season.Defense shines with three interceptions: The Dolphins secondary pulled down three interceptions during the second OTA practice, with Dante Trader Jr., Kyle Louis and A.J. Green each recording picks, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/sports\/spt-columns-blogs\/omar-kelly\/article315812969.html\">offering early clues about Miami\u2019s new-look secondary<\/a>. The unit is being restocked after the team traded Minkah Fitzpatrick and let last year\u2019s starting cornerbacks and safeties walk in free agency.<\/p>\n<p>This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence and using our own originally reported, written and published content. 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