Miami Dolphins Losers After One Week of Training Camp

The Miami Dolphins have several players on short-term contracts entering the 2026 season.

Because of that, there's plenty of competition throughout this year's training camp.

So after the first week of camp, which players need to make up ground to secure their spots on the Dolphins' roster? Here's a look at the early losers of training camp.

Tutu Atwell's Dolphins camp opens with costly drops

After a strong spring, Atwell is off to a disappointing start in training camp. On the second day of practice, he dropped several passes, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. Atwell also ran the wrong route on another play, which resulted in an interception by Zayne Anderson, Louis-Jacques reported.

After Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle both departed during the offseason, the Dolphins were counting on Atwell to help replace some of their lost production. He is signed to just a one-year contract and is fighting not only for a starting role but also for a roster spot.

If Atwell wants to secure his place on the Dolphins' roster, he must eliminate the drops.

Quinn Ewers' accuracy issues cloud Dolphins backup QB race

Malik Willis has had an up-and-down training camp, according to reports. But the competition for Miami's backup quarterback job has been underwhelming.

Both Ewers and third-string quarterback Cam Miller have struggled with their accuracy. During the first week of camp, cornerback Ethan Bonner intercepted one of Ewers' passes. Ewers has also thrown multiple interceptions while missing several opportunities to complete routine passes, according to David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

There was some thought that a strong camp could allow Ewers to challenge Willis for the starting job. That no longer appears to be a realistic possibility. Instead, Ewers now needs a strong finish to training camp and a solid preseason to lock down the backup role, especially since general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley were not the regime that drafted him.

Ollie Gordon II fumbles hurt his Dolphins roster case

Miami already has its starting running back in De'Von Achane, who made his first Pro Bowl last season. The bigger question is who will emerge as Achane's primary backup.

Right now, Gordon has work to do to solidify that role. Ball security has been an issue throughout the first week of training camp. On the first day of camp, edge rusher David Ojabo stripped Gordon of the football, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The following day, rookie cornerback Chris Johnson forced another fumble with a "Peanut Punch."

After a disappointing season in which he averaged just 2.8 yards per carry, Gordon is hoping to earn a larger role in the offense. But before that can happen, he must prove he can hold on to the football.