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Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez had inside leverage covering Mike Gesicki, who gave him a step inside and then went back out for the Bengals touchdown in the back of the end zone.
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- Oct 11 David Furones (X) Good coverage by Jacob Rodriguez. Joe Burrow just put it in the only spot it would get through. · Quoting David Furones: Samaje Perine pivots inside against Jacob Rodriguez for the touchdown.
- Oct 11 David Furones (X) Samaje Perine pivots inside against Jacob Rodriguez for the touchdown.
- Oct 11 David Furones (X) Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez had inside leverage covering Mike Gesicki, who gave him a step inside and then went back out for the Bengals touchdown in the back of the end zone.
- Oct 11 Omar Kelly (X) Mike Gesicki just scored and did he mayo infused Griddy. He caught the touchdown pass on Jacob Rodriguez in the back of the end zone.
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With the Dolphins having to prepare linebacker Jacob Rodriguez to long snap against the Raiders last week, I asked special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis whether he has a plan if Alex Ward ever goes down in game.
He said he does, but wouldn't disclose who the emergency long snapper would be.
"You think I'm some kind of rookie, man."
The long-time NFL coach keeping hypotheticals close to the vest. · Quoting Sam Warren: Dolphins long snapper Tucker Addington is questionable to return with a shoulder injury. It's unsure what Miami's plan is at the position if he can't go.
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- Sep 18 David Furones (X) Jacob Rodriguez on coming close to getting the ball out in the opener with the punch 🥊 · Quoting David Furones: Phenomenal stuff from Baldy. Jacob Rodriguez is going to get that ball out soon enough.
- Sep 18 Omar Kelly (X) “It feels like a bowl game. You get to hang out with your guys,”Jacob Rodriguez said. “it’s good for us early on to be able to spend time together.”
- Sep 18 Sam Warren (X) With the Dolphins having to prepare linebacker Jacob Rodriguez to long snap against the Raiders last week, I asked special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis whether he has a plan if Alex Ward ever goes down in game. He said he does, but wouldn't disclose who the emergency long snapper would be. "You think I'm some kind of rookie, man." The long-time NFL coach keeping hypotheticals close to the vest. · Quoting Sam Warren: Dolphins long snapper Tucker Addington is questionable to return with a shoulder injury. It's unsure what Miami's plan is at the position if he can't go.
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Jacob Rodriguez, of course, team-first when told he's the new favorite for DROY.
"It's pretty cool, but I think it's more important to get stuff done on the field and find more success with this team." · Quoting David Furones: Is Jacob Rodriguez the early frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year?
The Dolphins LB has been a tackling machine, made a crazy athletic play for an interception last Sunday and is exhibiting extraordinary leadership for a rookie.
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- Sep 30 Omar Kelly (X) We NEED to Talk About Jacob Rodriguez...
- Sep 30 David Furones (X) Jacob Rodriguez, of course, team-first when told he's the new favorite for DROY. "It's pretty cool, but I think it's more important to get stuff done on the field and find more success with this team." · Quoting David Furones: Is Jacob Rodriguez the early frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year? The Dolphins LB has been a tackling machine, made a crazy athletic play for an interception last Sunday and is exhibiting extraordinary leadership for a rookie.
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Is Jacob Rodriguez the early frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year?
The Dolphins LB has been a tackling machine, made a crazy athletic play for an interception last Sunday and is exhibiting extraordinary leadership for a rookie.
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- Sep 30 David Furones (X) “Peanut Punch Incoming.👀 · Quoting David Furones: Is Jacob Rodriguez the early frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year? The Dolphins LB has been a tackling machine, made a crazy athletic play for an interception last Sunday and is exhibiting extraordinary leadership for a rookie.
- Sep 30 David Furones (X) Is Jacob Rodriguez the early frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year? The Dolphins LB has been a tackling machine, made a crazy athletic play for an interception last Sunday and is exhibiting extraordinary leadership for a rookie.
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Jacob Rodriguez comes up with the diving interception, diving for the ball deflected up in the air.
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- Sep 27 David Furones (X) Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez on his interception and the progress of the defense, while still giving up too many explosives.
- Sep 27 David Furones (X) The Dolphins might just have something in Jacob Rodriguez. -Said everyone ever
- Sep 27 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Jacob Rodriguez came out of nowhere to pick off Patrick Mahomes!
- Sep 27 David Furones (X) What a play by Jacob Rodriguez for the interception off the tip!
- Sep 27 David Furones (X) That pick looks good! Rashee Rice tipped it up while on the ground. It went off Dante Trader, and Jacob Rodriguez came up with it before it hit the ground. · Quoting David Furones: Jacob Rodriguez comes up with the diving interception, diving for the ball deflected up in the air.
- Sep 27 Omar Kelly (X) Jacob Rodriguez pulled down his first interception in the second quarter against the Chiefs. That's Patrick Mahomes' first incomplete pass of the game, and the first time a Dolphins opponent has had an incomplete pass in the first half of three games.
- Sep 27 David Furones (X) Jacob Rodriguez comes up with the diving interception, diving for the ball deflected up in the air.
- Johnson was the improved, start to finish. I think I’d give the honor to Jacob Rodriguez, who actually beat out a guy with 125 tackles, 5 sacks and 1 int last season. · Quoting Alain Poupart: If the Dolphins media had done this exercise this summer, I think my vote would have gone to CB Chris Johnson. Most consistent start to finish.
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Jacob Rodriguez with a penut punch to get the ball out and force a turnover that puts Miami in the red zone.
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The Miami Dolphins have an incredible 15 rookies active vs. the New York Jets today: Jacob Rodriguez, Chris Johnson, Michael Taaffe, Rodney McGraw, Caleb Douglas, Kadyn Proctor, DJ Herman, Chris Bell, Will Kacmarek, Kevin Coleman, Seydou Traore, Kaytron Allen, Justin Joly, Max Llewellyn, Kyle Louis
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- Oct 25 Omar Kelly (X) Now, @PoupartNFL will accurate point out that you can't coach 15 rookies. At least not well. · Quoting Joe Schad: The Miami Dolphins have an incredible 15 rookies active vs. the New York Jets today: Jacob Rodriguez, Chris Johnson, Michael Taaffe, Rodney McGraw, Caleb Douglas, Kadyn Proctor, DJ Herman, Chris Bell, Will Kacmarek, Kevin Coleman, Seydou Traore, Kaytron Allen, Justin Joly, Max Llewellyn, Kyle Louis
- Oct 25 Omar Kelly (X) The Miami Dolphins have an incredible 15 rookies active vs. the New York Jets today: Jacob Rodriguez, Chris Johnson, Michael Taaffe, Rodney McGraw, Caleb Douglas, Kadyn Proctor, DJ Herman, Chris Bell, Will Kacmarek, Kevin Coleman, Seydou Traore, Kaytron Allen, Justin Joly, Max Llewellyn, Kyle Louis
- Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez, along with all the other rookies for Miami, are about to get their first glimpse at an AFC East rivalry game. After facing no divisional foes through the first six weeks, the Dolphins get four matchups in the division in the next six.
- We got to make this happen at some point. An Emma Rodriguez flyover before Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez plays a game at Hard Rock Stadium. (@MikeCugnoCBS4 / IG)
- Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez on leading the NFL in tackles. He went on to say it’s not the most important stat because the team is 0-5.
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Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez goes into the bye week as the NFL’s leader in tackles with 57, three ahead of the Broncos’ Alex Singleton.*
*before MNF between the Bills and Rams
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- Oct 12 David Furones (X) He’s 30th in pass coverage, the rook has got to get better in that department. He excelled in college, gotta pick it up at this level. · Quoting David Furones: Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez goes into the bye week as the NFL’s leader in tackles with 57, three ahead of the Broncos’ Alex Singleton.* *before MNF between the Bills and Rams
- Oct 12 David Furones (X) Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez goes into the bye week as the NFL’s leader in tackles with 57, three ahead of the Broncos’ Alex Singleton.* *before MNF between the Bills and Rams
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Jacob Rodriguez of the Miami Dolphins is on a pace for 194 tackles in his rookie season
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- Oct 11 Albert Breer (X) So ... Rodriguez is having a great rookie year. But generally tackle numbers being that high means the defense is spending a LOT of time on the field. · Quoting Joe Schad: Jacob Rodriguez of the Miami Dolphins is on a pace for 194 tackles in his rookie season
- Oct 11 Albert Breer (X) Jacob Rodriguez of the Miami Dolphins is on a pace for 194 tackles in his rookie season
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Transcript: ILB Jacob Rodriguez Press Conference - October 7
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- Oct 7 David Furones (X) Great answer from Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez on the risk analysis involved with whether to go for the Peanut Punch 🥊 He has taken his shots but is still looking for that first forced fumble in the NFL.
- Oct 7 Omar Kelly (X) “We can definitely strain harder,m. That is what practice is for….that is what our defense needs to be, to out-effort everybody,” Dolphins Jacob Rodriguez said.
- Oct 7 Omar Kelly (X) “I throw a lot of punches, but unfortunately none of them have come out,” Jacob Rodriguez on his peanut punches.
- Oct 7 Omar Kelly (X) “Coach Hafley gives me a lot of confidence,” Jacob Rodriguez said “the plan he has and the situations he puts you in…..it allows you to play fast.”
- Oct 7 Dolphins Team Site Transcript: ILB Jacob Rodriguez Press Conference - October 7
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After his 18-tackle performance Sunday in Minneapolis, Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez is second in the NFL in tackles with 46, one behind Denver's Alex Singleton.
📸AP Photo / David Santiago
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- Oct 6 David Furones (X) High. Impact. · Quoting PFF: Rookie Jacob Rodriguez is an offense STOPPER 🛑
- Oct 6 David Furones (X) After his 18-tackle performance Sunday in Minneapolis, Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez is second in the NFL in tackles with 46, one behind Denver's Alex Singleton. 📸AP Photo / David Santiago
- Rookie Jacob Rodriguez is an offense STOPPER 🛑
- This tackling is about as sure as it gets. · Quoting Five Reasons Sports 🏀🏈⚾️🏒⚽️: Jacob Rodriguez was a home-run pick and has the makings of a star LB Does Miami have its modern-day Zach Thomas?
- Jacob Rodriguez was a home-run pick and has the makings of a star LB Does Miami have its modern-day Zach Thomas?
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📈 Jacob Rodriguez made 18 TACKLES vs. Minnesota Vikings, the most tackles in a single game in the NFL so far this season 🤯 #PhinsUp
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- Oct 4 David Furones (X) The 18 tackles for Jacob Rodriguez a Dolphins rookie record. · Quoting David Furones: Jacob Rodriguez finished with 18 tackles in this game. The guy's a freakin' monster.+1
- Oct 4 Albert Breer (X) One of the best rookies in the league. · Quoting FinsXtra: 📈 Jacob Rodriguez made 18 TACKLES vs. Minnesota Vikings, the most tackles in a single game in the NFL so far this season 🤯 #PhinsUp
- Oct 4 Erik Lambert (X) Man. Had hoped the #Bears might take him. · Quoting FinsXtra: 📈 Jacob Rodriguez made 18 TACKLES vs. Minnesota Vikings, the most tackles in a single game in the NFL so far this season 🤯 #PhinsUp
- Oct 4 David Furones (X) Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez said the defense’s communication has improved “tenfold.”
- Oct 4 Omar Kelly (X) “Communication is getting better, and that’s good to see and fun to play with,” Dolphins linebacker Jacob Rodriguez said...
- Oct 4 Omar Kelly (X) “We got to learn how to finish and learn how to win,” Dolphins linebacker Jacob Rodriguez said.
- Oct 4 Albert Breer (X) 📈 Jacob Rodriguez made 18 TACKLES vs. Minnesota Vikings, the most tackles in a single game in the NFL so far this season 🤯 #PhinsUp
- This is a stat that paints the picture of Jacob Rodriguez’s true effectiveness. · Quoting PFF: Most defensive stops* this season Jacob Rodriguez 15 Will Anderson Jr 15 Nakobe Dean 14 Zack Baun 13 Eric Wilson 13 *tackle that constitutes failure for offense
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Titans LB Anthony Hill is the defensive rookie of the month
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- Oct 1 David Furones (X) Dolphins DC Sean Duggan on Jacob Rodriguez’s extraordinary interception last Sunday against the Chiefs. · Quoting David Furones: Is Jacob Rodriguez the early frontrunner for Defensive Rookie of the Year? The Dolphins LB has been a tackling machine, made a crazy athletic play for an interception last Sunday and is exhibiting extraordinary leadership for a rookie.
- Oct 1 David Furones (X) Most defensive stops* this season Jacob Rodriguez 15 Will Anderson Jr 15 Nakobe Dean 14 Zack Baun 13 Eric Wilson 13 *tackle that constitutes failure for offense
- Oct 1 Pro Football Talk Titans LB Anthony Hill is the defensive rookie of the month
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Jacob Rodriguez is Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite after big game vs. Chiefs
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- Sep 29 David Furones (X) As the Dolphins travel to Minneapolis to play the Vikings this week, DID YOU KNOW -- Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez was born in Hastings, Minnesota. He moved to Wichita Falls, Texas at age 10.
- Sep 29 Pro Football Talk Jacob Rodriguez is Defensive Rookie of the Year favorite after big game vs. Chiefs
- No disrespect, but Chris Grier would have indeed selected Jacob Rodriguez. And please do know I’m not even a fan of Chris Grier, and I think he drafts horribly. Rodriguez was a 1st rd talent who fell into second because of age, size, position value. But he’s a baller · Quoting Austin Jackson Stan: What’s crazy and I’m sure I’m not the only one, I instantly knew the second he was drafted that he would be a star. It was the most un-Grier like pick I had ever seen bc he was such an obvious stud. That’s when I realized that things were different now with this franchise.
- This guy is all in on Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez, saying he’s a Luke Kuechly clone. (theballboypodcast / IG)
- Dolphins safety Dante Trader Jr. couldn’t believe Jacob Rodriguez came all the way out to where his tipped ball was to intercept it.
- The perfect emoji for any one NFL player doesn’t exi… Jacob Rodriguez · Quoting Pale Ale: @DavidFurones_ 👨🏻
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Jacob Rodriguez agradece a la afición mexicana por todo el apoyo recibido 🇲🇽🐬
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- Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez is third in the NFL in tackles. His 14 tackles in his debut were most by a Dolphins rookie since Zach Thomas had 16 in his second game in 1996. (Graphic provided by Miami Dolphins communications staff)
- Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks on Jacob Rodriguez’s NFL regular season debut.
- Phenomenal stuff from Baldy. Jacob Rodriguez is going to get that ball out soon enough. · Quoting Brian Baldinger: .@MiamiDolphins @Raiders @Jacob_R_10 what a debut. So calm. So instinctive. A natural playmaker and the takeaways are coming....soon to a stadium near you. #phinsup #BaldysBreakdowns
- Dolphins linebacker Jacob Rodriguez is 8 to 1 to win Defensive Rookie of the Year, according to BetOnline. CB Chris Johnson is 75 to 1.
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Jacob Rodriguez was EVERYWHERE in his NFL debut
He posted 17 total tackles, 5 stop tackles, and allowed just 7 yards in coverage on 3 targets
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- Sep 14 David Furones (X) Jordyn Brooks and Jacob Rodriguez should be a tough LB duo for years to come. · Quoting NFL Draft Files: Jacob Rodriguez was EVERYWHERE in his NFL debut He posted 17 total tackles, 5 stop tackles, and allowed just 7 yards in coverage on 3 targets
- Sep 14 David Furones (X) Jacob Rodriguez was EVERYWHERE in his NFL debut He posted 17 total tackles, 5 stop tackles, and allowed just 7 yards in coverage on 3 targets
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Why Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez is NFL’s only rookie to wear the green dot
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- Sep 13 David Furones (X) Dolphins rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez led Miami with 14 tackles in his NFL debut.
- Sep 13 Omar Kelly (X) The game hasn't been over an hour and there's already a grade? · Quoting Adam Carter: Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez (LB3-Tier 2/High level NFL starter) has been the highest graded rookie defender in week 1 with an outstanding 90.3 PFF grade. He had 5 run stops, just 1 missed tackle, and a 56.3 passer rating when targeted. He also led with Dolphins in tackles with 14.. 📈
- Sep 13 David Furones (X) Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez on having to get ready to potentially go in as a long snapper amid all his other responsibilities in his NFL debut.
- Sep 13 David Furones (X) Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez on defense’s failure to stop the run. He details his first go at relaying defensive calls.
- Sep 13 Omar Kelly (X) Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez (LB3-Tier 2/High level NFL starter) has been the highest graded rookie defender in week 1 with an outstanding 90.3 PFF grade. He had 5 run stops, just 1 missed tackle, and a 56.3 passer rating when targeted. He also led with Dolphins in tackles with 14.. 📈
- Sep 13 Omar Kelly (X) Ashton Jeanty scored his secodn touchdown of the game leaking out of the backfield on a playaction play after outrunning Jacob Rodriguez and being tackled by Jordyn Brooks in the end zone. Raiders lead 24-13.
- Sep 13 Omar Kelly (X) Why Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez is NFL’s only rookie to wear the green dot Read more at
- Can Jacob Rodriguez replicate Zach Thomas’ NFL career? | @miamiherald column by @omarkelly
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Kelly: Is Jacob Rodriguez the second coming of Zach Thomas? | Opinion
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- Sep 11 Omar Kelly (X) Did you read the column? · Quoting Bernie: @OmarKelly Unfair to Jacob Rodriguez to compare him to Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas, when he has not played an entire season, let alone his first NFL game. Jacob does have all traits & college production to succeed in NFL unlike Reese who high bust potential & poor college production
- Sep 11 Omar Kelly (X) @OmarKelly Unfair to Jacob Rodriguez to compare him to Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas, when he has not played an entire season, let alone his first NFL game. Jacob does have all traits & college production to succeed in NFL unlike Reese who high bust potential & poor college production
- Sep 11 Omar Kelly (X) Kelly: Is Jacob Rodriguez the second coming of Zach Thomas? | Opinion Read more at
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Is Jacob Rodriguez the second coming of Zach Thomas? | @miamiherald Opinion by @OmarKelly
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- ICYMI: Dolphins rookie LB Jacob Rodriguez set for the pivotal role of being the green-dot communicator for the defense.
- After winning camp competition, Dolphins rookie Jacob Rodriguez is set for a pivotal role in the opener, wearing the green dot to relay defensive calls. The youngster has shown he can handle the veteran-type responsibility.
- Think Arvell Reese will keep climbing as the season goes on. Cardinals failed at the hybrid ILB model multiple times but I trust Harbaugh to make it work · Quoting Kalshi Sports: NEW: David Bailey is now the clear favorite to win DROY on Kalshi: 25% — David Bailey 18% — Rueben Bain 14% — Caleb Down 12% — Arvell Reese 10% — Sonny Styles 8% — Jacob Rodriguez 6% — Akheem Mesidor 5% — Mansoor Delane 3% — Dillon Thieneman 2% — Brandon Cisse, Cashius Howell, Peter Woods
- Jacob Rodriguez: Questionable
- “We have to go and do our job…this is just football. We’re going out there to play our best brand of football,” Dolphins new starting inside linebacker Jacob Rodriguez on rookies contributing. “This is a blessing. Something you pray for. You want it all on your shoulders.”
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This is rooted in some level of truth, but as Sullivan said, money was also a factor that impacted the decision. · Quoting The List - Dolphins Podcast: As expected, Tyrel Dodson didn't lose his job. Jacob Rodriguez took it.
#PhinsUp #WreckEm
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- Sep 1 David Furones (X) Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks on watching Tyrel Dodson go but seeing Jacob Rodriguez flourish.
- Sep 1 Omar Kelly (X) This is rooted in some level of truth, but as Sullivan said, money was also a factor that impacted the decision. · Quoting The List - Dolphins Podcast: As expected, Tyrel Dodson didn't lose his job. Jacob Rodriguez took it. #PhinsUp #WreckEm
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Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez spotted at practice but not doing drills. Kenneth Grant, Ronnie Harrison, Will Kacmarek, Seydou Traore seen working out on the side.
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- Jacob Rodriguez: Questionable