Day 3 practice report: Who impressed, news and notes and what Tagovailoa did

News, notes and observations from Day 3 of Dolphins training camp on Friday, hours before Tua Tagovailoa signed a four-year, $212 million extension that his agents say includes $167 million guaranteed:

▪ The Dolphins executed the “quarterback contract negotiations fake” perfectly on Friday. Regrettably, it likely won’t work in a game.

In an 11 on 11 session, Tagovailoa dropped back to throw - something he hasn’t done in 11 on 11 drills in months - and delivered a 70-yard TD pass to Tyreek Hill, who was wide open. (Jalen Ramsey was far off Hill in coverage).

The defense clearly didn’t expect Tagovailoa to throw.

Because of ongoing contract talks, Tagovailoa didn’t participate in 11 on 11 drills in the final weeks of the offseason program.

During the first training camp practice on Wednesday, he threw in 7 on 7 drills but took only two 11 on 11 snaps, which were both handoffs. On Thursday, he didn’t participate in any 7 on 7 or 11 on 11 drills.

But on Friday, he was a full practice participant and made several throws in 11 on 11 drills. Those included a check-down to De’Von Achane.

Earlier in practice, Tagovailoa hit River Cracraft for a 25-yard reception. He also threaded the seam on a 20-yard pass to Hill; the play would have gone longer if the action had been live in 7 on 7 work.

One concern on offense: Aaron Brewer has had two bad snaps during the first three days of camp. Tagovailoa was under center, taking direct snaps, on Friday.

▪ Linebacker Jordyn Brooks had a sack on Tagovailoa. And rookie Mo Kamara sacked Skylar Thompson in one of the final sessions of 11 on 11 work.

▪ The top standout of offensive line vs. defensive line one-on-ones on Friday was outside linebacker Quinton Bell. He won most of his reps, which explains why he’s getting a prominent role on defense.

▪ Defensive tackle Isaiah Mack pushed second-round left tackle Patrick Paul out of the way to stop Jaylen Wright in the backfield.

Paul then committed a false start on his next snap. This is his second day of committing false starts. That’s something the Dolphins made an emphasis to clean up last year.

▪ Emmanuel Ogbah had a nice tackle at the line of scrimmage, continuing his good work. Later, he flushed Tagovailoa out of the pocket.

▪ Grayson Murphy had a sack against Kion Smith.

▪ Raheem Mostert did not practice… David Long, on the physically unable to perform list, has a sleeve on his left leg… Tyreek Hill joined practice for 7 on 7s after missing the first five periods of practice.

▪ There is a huge difference between how Chop Robinson and the rest of Miami’s edge rushers moves. The second best mover is Bell, who played receiver in college.

However, there is some concern about Robinson’s run blocking. During 11 on 11 drills, tight end Tanner Conner put Robinson on a metro rail block, moving him far out of the way on a left side run. And Conner isn’t exactly known for his blocking.

▪ During one on ones, which was the first time Miami did that all week, the defenders held their own with few exceptions.

▪ Receiver Anthony Schwartz delivered an impressive showcase of his speed in one on ones. He roasted former Bills cornerback Siran Neal on a reception.

▪ Erik Ezukanma ran the wrong route for Tagovailoa and then failed to bring in a ball for Mike White on back to back reps. When Ezukanma ran the wrong route, Tagovailoa threw up his arms in confusion.

▪ Rookie Syracuse cornerback Isaiah Johnson jammed new receiver Kyric McGowan out of bounds, showcasing impressive physicality.

▪ Cornerback Nik Needham tipped a Gavin Hardison pass in the air, but Anthony Walker dropped the potential interception. Kendall Fuller had a good day as well.

▪ Linebacker Walker wore the yellow jersey - given to the standout player in the previous day’s practice. Walker missed an hour of practice before returning.

With Long on the PUP list, the Dolphins have six inside linebackers available – Walker, Jordyn Brooks, Duke Riley, Channing Tindall, Cam Brown and Zeke Vandenburgh.

Former Miami Hurricanes inside linebacker Shaq Quarterman will work out for the Dolphins on Friday.

▪ Cracraft caught a TD from Thompson at the end of practice, beating Neal, who claimed Cracraft pushed him off. The referees didn’t agree.