Dolphins embrace physicality, new culture as training camp pads come on

The Miami Dolphins put on pads for the first time during training camp Monday, giving coaches a better evaluation of the roster as position battles continued and players adjusted to a more physical practice at the Baptist Health Training Complex.Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor, tight end Ben Sims, cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. and EDGE Clelin Ferrell all met with reporters after practice.Wide receiver Malik Washington continued one of the strongest training camps of his career, hauling in multiple receptions of more than 20 yards from quarterback Malik Willis, including catches after beating cornerbacks Chris Johnson and JuJu Brents in coverage.With Tyreek Hill no longer on the roster after being released, Jaylen Waddle traded to the Denver Broncos and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine also released, Washington is competing for a significantly larger role in Miami’s offense.Despite Washington playing like the team’s top wide receiver early in camp, Tabor said he has no concerns about Washing