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Chris Perkins
Chris Perkins is the Sun Sentinel's Miami Dolphins columnist. A veteran South Florida sports reporter, he's written for The Athletic and has covered the Dolphins, the Miami Heat, the University of Miami, the University of Texas, MMA, boxing, breaking news and weather. Perkins was born in Chicago and reared in Texas.
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![Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Saturday several starters will play against Washington on Saturday but he wasn't specific about who will play and how long they'll play. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Saturday several starters will play against Washington on Saturday but he wasn't specific about who will play and how long they'll play. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-z-dolphins-falcons-practice_82ed76.jpg?w=132)
Dolphins starters will play vs. Washington on Saturday, but who and how much remains a mystery
Mike McDaniel said thereās been no setback for edge rusher Bradley Chubb, who is recovering from a season-ending knee injury sustained in December.
![Moving past the Dolphins' cemented starters, there are questions Iād like to see answered, or questions that Iād like to see move closer to an answer among those vying for a starting job or those that are top reserves. Moving past the Dolphins' cemented starters, there are questions Iād like to see answered, or questions that Iād like to see move closer to an answer among those vying for a starting job or those that are top reserves.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-z-Jonnu-Smith_c74d8b.jpg?w=132)
Chris Perkins: The 5 things I’ll be watching in Dolphins’ joint practice and preseason game vs. Washington Commanders
Moving past the Dolphins' cemented starters, there are questions Iād like to see answered, or questions that Iād like to see move closer to an answer among those vying for...
![Dolphins edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, who was activated Wednesday, got a little bit more involved in practice Thursday, which is encouraging. Phillips, who didn't do much overall Thursday, is coming back from an Achilles injury sustained late last season. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Dolphins edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, who was activated Wednesday, got a little bit more involved in practice Thursday, which is encouraging. Phillips, who didn't do much overall Thursday, is coming back from an Achilles injury sustained late last season. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tfl-l-dolphins-camp-photos-tue-006.jpg?w=132)
Dolphins camp observations: Jaelan Phillips participates more, Chop still hot; plus stock up, stock down
Jaelan Phillips appeared to go full speed in individual pass rush drills. Phillips also participated at walkthrough speed in 11-on-11 drills.
![Miami's Jonnu Smith has a chance to establish himself as the team's No. 1 receiving tight end with a good performance Thursday and Saturday against Washington. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Miami's Jonnu Smith has a chance to establish himself as the team's No. 1 receiving tight end with a good performance Thursday and Saturday against Washington. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/tfl-l-dolphins-minicamp-tues4-e1723578816111.jpg?w=136)
Chris Perkins: I suspect (and hope) the Dolphins are evolving in their red-zone offense play calls
If the Dolphins are making more ābig-boyā calls in the red zone, thatād be a big change for Miami and coach Mike McDaniel. And itād be a positive one.
![Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a good day of practice Tuesday, even without wide receiver Jaylen Waddle on the field once again. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had a good day of practice Tuesday, even without wide receiver Jaylen Waddle on the field once again. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-l-dolphins-camp-photos-tues-08.jpg?w=116)
Dolphins camp observations: Tua has good day but defense does, too; stock up, stock down
Starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa got a good amount of work and had a good day, while wide receiver Jaylen Waddle didnāt practice again.
![Is backup quarterback, a position that will currently be manned by either Skylar Thompson (left) or Mike White, among the Dolphins' top 10 concerns? Here's a list. You decide. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) Is backup quarterback, a position that will currently be manned by either Skylar Thompson (left) or Mike White, among the Dolphins' top 10 concerns? Here's a list. You decide. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-z-Dolphins-Falcons_222d41.jpg?w=132)
Chris Perkins: My top 10 Dolphins concerns for 2024 (backup QB and OL aren’t on the list)
I think people are overstating the backup quarterback issue, the QB-center exchange issue, and the offensive line issue. None are among my top 10 concerns for this Dolphins team.
![Dolphins edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, who sustained a season-ending Achilles injury on Nov. 24, was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list Monday. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Dolphins edge rusher Jaelan Phillips, who sustained a season-ending Achilles injury on Nov. 24, was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list Monday. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/tfl-l-dolphins-camp-photos-wed-06.jpg?w=117)
Dolphins activate Jaelan Phillips from PUP list; Brown, Murphy to injured reserve
The Dolphins announced theyāve signed linebackers David Anenih and Wyatt Ray, who attended St. Thomas Aquinas.
![Kyle Ulbrich, a former Middle Tennessee State punter, has become a fan favorite due to his unconventional approach of camping outside the Miami Dolphins practice facility and Hard Rock Stadium for the past two weeks hoping to get a tryout with the Dolphins, or any pro team. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Kyle Ulbrich, a former Middle Tennessee State punter, has become a fan favorite due to his unconventional approach of camping outside the Miami Dolphins practice facility and Hard Rock Stadium for the past two weeks hoping to get a tryout with the Dolphins, or any pro team. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-l-kyle-ubrich-dolphins-punt2.jpg?w=121)
Fourth-and-long: Ex-college punter sits outside Hard Rock Stadium, chasing his dream
Hoping to get an NFL tryout, punter Kyle Ulbrich has been camping out for two weeks outside Hard Rock Stadium, and he plans to keep it up until Thursday. If...
![Dolphins rookie offensive tackle Patrick Paul turned in a strong performance Friday against Atlanta. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) Dolphins rookie offensive tackle Patrick Paul turned in a strong performance Friday against Atlanta. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-z-dolphins-falcons1-28.jpg?w=132)
Chris Perkins: Here’s what we’ve learned about Dolphins through the third week of training camp
The Dolphinsā joint practices with the Falcons told us a lot about Miamiās starters, and the win over Atlanta in the preseason opener told us a lot about the Dolphinsā...
![The Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss who stood out and who struggled during Miami's preseason opener vs. Atlanta, including how the quarterbacks and rookie draft class fared. The Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss who stood out and who struggled during Miami's preseason opener vs. Atlanta, including how the quarterbacks and rookie draft class fared.](https://www.sun-sentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/tfl-l-dolphins-falcons-photos-2364.jpg?w=132)
Dolphins Deep Dive: Chris Perkins, David Furones break down Dolphins’ preseason win over Falcons | VIDEO
The Sun Sentinel's Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss who stood out and who struggled during Miami's preseason opener vs. Atlanta, including how the quarterbacks and rookie draft class fared.