Dolphins
While the Dolphins are 1-3 and starting QB Ryan Fitzpatrick has been underwhelming, Miami still doesnโt seem ready to hand over the job to first-round QB Tua Tagovailoa. For now, the rookie is watching, waiting and learning to prepare for his chance, which could come unexpectedly.
โHeโs one play away from having to play. I feel like heโll go in and play well,โ Dolphins OC Chan Gailey said via ESPNโs Cameron Wolfe. โHe hadnโt been in a game at all so itโll be a new experience for him. Heโll have to go in there with eyes wide open; but I think knowing the person that he is and knowing the type of preparation that he puts in, I think heโs going to be ready when his time is called.โ
- Dolphins CB Byron Jones was a full participant in practice on Thursday for the first time this season. (Joe Schad)
Jets
- The Jets are working out veteran K Lirim Hajrullahu, formerly with the Rams and the CFL. (Aaron Wilson)
Ravens
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson said heโs frustrated by their offense currently ranking No. 31 in passing.
โNo, Iโm not happy because I would like to connect with my guys on those passes,โ Jackson said, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN. โI feel like there are a lot of yards and touchdowns weโve been leaving on the field when we donโt connect. Thatโs probably why our passing isnโt where itโs supposed to be. But I feel itโs early in the season.โ
Ravens HC John Harbaugh said there are many aspects the offense could improve in but their passing attack is not their primary standard for success.
โThere are a lot of things we can get better at,โ Harbaugh said. โYou work on all those things all the time and try to improve as best you can. We understand what the issues are, and we study them very closely. Itโs not something I really want to broadcast.โ
As for Jacksonโs inaccuracy on deep passes, the quarterback said heโs hopeful to build a better rapport with the receivers in practice.
โWeโre just not hitting them,โ Jackson said. โWe just need to get in practice and start connecting there, and then it will transition over to the game. Weโll be fine.โ
- Regarding Jacksonโs knee injury and illness, Tom Pelissero reports that both are considered minor and he should play on Sunday.
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