There’s a saying in NFL circles that claims if a player is still available close to the start of training camp, there’s a reason. We’ll see if that the case for the Dolphins’ new

Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The Miami Dolphins' camp is taking place in Miami Gardens, Florida, and Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques has the latest intel on standouts,

▪ Quarterback Quinn Ewers is clearly beginning to grasp the Dolphins offense and develop chemistry with his back-end-of-the-roster teammates. The rookie has begun to make throws to elicit a head nod, impressing his teammates. It will be interesting to see his progression as he continues to gain comfort in this offense.

— The Dolphins did a red-zone period for the first time this camp on Monday. Tua finished it off with a 3-yard touchdown to Hill on third down. The preceding play, he threw wide of WR Malik Washington to the deep corner with CB Isaiah Johnson blanketing him in coverage. LB Jordyn Brooks had a tackle for loss earlier.

MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins linebacker Willie Gay Jr. made an admission you never hear from an NFL player. While discussing his poor season last in New Orleans year, Gay began with a simple “somethings things don’t go your way” before making a confession.

▪ It's just the Dolphins' luck that they've sustained a slew of injuries at the position that was most compromised entering training camp. Four cornerbacks were sidelined Monday: Storm Duck (reasons undisclosed), Kader Kohou (leg injury; still being evaluated); BJ Adams (concussion protocol) and Artie Burns (on injured reserve with a torn ACL).