As the final part of their preseason program in the NFL, the Miami Dolphins will begin their minicamp with several important stories to follow, including the confirmed absence of J

MIAMI GARDENS -- Zach Sieler, the Miami Dolphins' reigning MVP, attended the first day of mandatory minicamp but did not participate in team 11-on-11 drills. Sieler has two years left on a three-year, $30.75 million contract. He did not attend voluntary OTAs.

The Miami Dolphins are wrapping up their offseason program this week with a three-day mandatory minicamp at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens

With Smith and Ramsey not attending the minicamp, the Dolphins are focused on the guys who are returning to the field after injuries, like linebackers Jaelan Philips and Bradley Chubb.

The NFL is still giving the Dolphins prime-time treatment despite missing the playoffs in 2024 with Tua missing time.

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel has clearly laid out expectations for his players in 2025. It's a more serious tone, focused on accountability. Will it work?