Hafley Cites Dolphins Culture After 0-3 Start

The Miami Dolphins fell to 0-3 after a 24-10 loss to Kansas City, with penalties and three failed fourth-down attempts helping swing the game. Coach Jeff Hafley praised the effort and culture of his young roster, citing center Aaron Brewer’s hustle on a long completion and promising plays from rookies Chris Bell and Jacob Rodriguez. Miami is adjusting its secondary, including giving Michael Taaffe and Dante Trader Jr. steady snaps and trying Julius Wood at nickel; defensive tackle Jordan Phillips has also impressed the coaching staff. With De’Von Achane out for the season with a torn ACL, Miami plans to choose a reserve back from practice-squad options Jarquez Hunter and Carlos Washington Jr. Jaylen Wright is practicing as he works back from a foot injury, and the Dolphins’ next matchup is against Minnesota, with their depleted offense and running back situation under scrutiny.