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Will Kacmarek
TE · MIA · 23 yrs · exp 0 · Ohio State
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Malik Willis listed as full participant with right thumb injury
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis was not spotted throwing last week during the team’s off week. With no practice report for the team last week, the injury remained undisclosed until Wednesday. Willis has a right thumb issue, but he was a full participant. Cornerback Reese Taylor (quad) was the team’s only player who didn’t practice Wednesday. Long snapper Tucker Addington (shoulder), pass rusher Rob Beal Jr. (hamstring), wide receiver Caleb Douglas (ankle), tight end Will Kacmarek (hamstring), safety Kyle Louis (knee) and running back Jaylen Wright (foot) were limited. Cornerback Julius Brents (heel), inside linebacker Jordyn Brooks (foot), offensive guard Jonah Savaiinaea (ankle) and inside linebacker Jackson Woodard (ankle) were full participants
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Will Kacmarek — Questionable
Sleeper status change for Will Kacmarek (13434). Before: status=Active, injury_status=—. After: status=Active, injury_status=Questionable
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Why De'Von Achane could chase an NFL record that's stood since 1984: Dolphins coach hints at huge year for RB
The Miami Dolphins might end up having one of the most predictable offenses in the NFL this year, and they're completely fine with that. When it comes to their game plan, it seems Miami will be looking to get the ball into De'Von Achane's hands as often as possible. Of course, that shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. When it comes to the offense, the Dolphins basically decided to blow things up and start over this offseason. Not only did they cut Tyreek Hill and Tua Tagovailoa , but they also traded Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos . They have a new quarterback ( Malik Willis ), and he'll be throwing the ball to a group of pass-catchers that includes two rookie receivers ( Caleb Douglas , Chris Bell ) and two rookie tight ends ( Will Kacmarek , Seydou Traore ). There are so many new pass-catchers that Achane is the only returning player from last season who finished with more than 350 receiving yards. Based on how things are shaking out, Achane, who ranked fifth in the NFL with 1,350 rushing yards last year, might be the team's best receiving weapon going into 2026. Because of that, he's expected to get a lot of touches. So how many touches is a lot? New Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley has been throwing out some big numbers. During a Monday interview with Rich Eisen, Hafley was asked what Achane's workload would look like this year, and based on his answer, it's pretty clear the Dolphins offense will rely heavily on the 24-year-old speedster. "I just gave Achane a heads-up this morning and I told him, 'You better be in good shape,'" Hafley said. "I told him there might be some games when I have to pick him up and carry him back to the locker room because he's going to be so tired." The reason Achane has to be in good shape is that Hafley doesn't want his star running back asking for a breather if they need him on the field. "I told him I don't ever want to see one of these head taps all year, and he looked me right in the eye and he said, 'You'll never get that head tap from me,'" Hafley said. "I said, 'Don't worry buddy. After you touch the ball 40-45 times, I might have to pick you up and carry you back into the locker room.'" If Achane does get the ball 40 to 45 times in a game, that would put him in record-setting territory. Over the past 10 years, there have only been FOUR instances where a player touched the ball at least 40 times in a game: Almost every NFL team has moved to a running back-by-committee approach, which is why getting to 40 touches is now so rare. As you can see, Henry is the only player in the NFL who has hit the 40-touch mark over the past five seasons, but Achane could certainly get there at some point this year with the Dolphins offense expected to revolve around him. "He's really a smart football player and it's fun to go back and forth with him and he's got this fun energy about him," Hafley said. "I think he's a stud." If Hafley is serious about the possibility of Achane getting 40 to 45 touches in a game or two, that could put the running back in line to break the single-game record for touches. James Wilder (1983) and LaDainian Tomlinson (2002) are currently tied for the all-time mark in that category, with each recording 48 touches in one game. During the 2025 season, Achane had eight games with at least 20 touches, and it wouldn't be surprising at all if that number goes up. Hafley arrived in Miami from Green Bay, which is notable because the Packers were one of five teams in the NFL last season that had more rushing attempts than passing attempts. It wouldn't be surprising if Hafley decides to embrace that philosophy now that he's in Miami. New offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik will bring his own philosophy, and Hafley will likely tell him to make sure it involves giving the ball to Achane. The most touches Achane has ever had in a game is 29, which came in 2024. If Achane can average 29 touches per game this year, he would end up with 493, which would be the NFL record for most touc [... truncated ...]
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AFC East training camp preview 2026: Patriots vying for division repeat after tumultuous offseason
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy previews the AFC East ahead of training camp: Coach : Joe Brady (first year) Training camp site : Rochester Key additions : In the two years after trading Stefon Diggs , the Bills paid the price for not having a true No. 1 receiver. Enter DJ Moore off a career-worst season with the Bears. Edge rusher Bradley Chubb changed sides in the division, leaving the Dolphins. The secondary should have more bite with the additions of CB Jay Alford and trash-talking S C.J. Gardner-Johnson . LG Austin Corbett will compete to start. Key losses : LG David Edwards (Saints) and CB Taron Johnson ( Raiders ) secured big paydays. QB Mitch Trubisky left Josh Allen ’s side for the second time to reunite with coordinator Brian Daboll in Tennessee . FB Reggie Gilliam , one of the best at a dying position, joined the rival Patriots. Training camp storylines to watch : Promoted from offensive coordinator, Brady has one way to be successful: Get over the hump to a Super Bowl. How will the first-time head coach juggle all his new responsibilities? New defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard — an NFL first-timer — swapped out a 4-3 base front for a 3-4, so some former starters could learn that they do not fit. There will be position battles at left guard, cornerback, punter and backup quarterback, where either Kyle Allen or Shane Buechele will be one snap away from replacing MVP candidate Josh Allen. Coach : Jeff Hafley (first year) Training camp site : Miami Gardens, Fla. Key additions : Hafley and new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan — both Packers exports — brought with them Malik Willis as their first franchise quarterback . They selected an NFL-biggest 13-player draft class — including top 43 picks OT Kayden Proctor, CB Chris Johnson and LB Jacob Rodriguez, and starting TE Will Kacmarek. Jalen Tolbert , Tutu Atwell , and rookies Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell are in a crowded WR mix. Edge rusher Josh Uche is far removed from his 11.5-sack season. Key losses : The new regime’s housecleaning was thorough, starting with QB Tua Tagovailoa despite an NFL-record $99.2 million dead salary-cap charge. It included the former dynamic WR duo of Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill , as well as TEs Darren Waller and Julian Hill . The offensive line will look different without Cole Strange ( Chargers ), Larry Borom (Lions) and James Daniels . A couple of defensive stars landed in the division: Chubb (Bills) and S Minkah Fitzpatrick ( Jets ). Training camp storylines to watch : Is the tank on? Or is this journeyman-loaded roster capable of winning more games than expected? That largely depends on whether Willis — whom the Titans once gave up on as a future quarterback after just three career starts — is ready to be an above-average starter and hold off the 2027 quarterback draft chatter. It won’t be easy with this unproven receiving corps led by Malik Washington . The pass rush-light defense needs former first-round picks Kenneth Grant and Chop Robinson to progress. Coach : Mike Vrabel (second year) Training camp site : Foxborough, Mass. Key additions : Never stop supporting your young QB, and NFL MVP runner-up Drake Maye now is throwing to WRs A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs , with OL Alijah Vera-Tucker and rookie OT Caleb Lomu adding protection. FB Reggie Gilliam should bolster the complementary running game. S Kevin Byard , who led the NFL with seven interceptions last season, comes over from the Bears. DT Dre’Mont Jones (Ravens) is expected to hurry some throws. Key losses : WR Stefon Diggs’ 1,000-yard season wasn’t enough to keep him from being released in favor of trading for Brown. OLB K’Lavon Chaisson passed through for one year and revived his career (Commanders). QB Josh Dobbs wasn’t re-signed, as Tommy DeVito earned a promotion to second-stringer. DT Khyiris Tonga ( Chiefs ), ILB Jahlani Tavai and S Jaylinn Hawkins (Ravens) are gone from the middle of the defense. Training camp storylines to watch : It was a tumultuous personal off [... truncated ...]
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2026 NFL offensive infrastructure rankings: Which teams have best set up their quarterback for success?
This article ranks NFL teams based on their offensive infrastructure, focusing on the support systems in place for quarterbacks. It highlights the Miami Dolphins as having the worst infrastructure around Malik Willis, citing a lack of talent in the pass-catching department including Jalen Tolbert, Malik Washington, Tutu Atwell, Chris Bell, Greg Dulcich, and Will Kacmarek. The Tennessee Titans are also discussed, with concerns about the support for Cam Ward despite upgrades at wide receiver with Wan'Dale Robinson and Carnell Tate, and the hiring of Brian Daboll. The article notes that the offensive line remains an issue for the Titans
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