MIAMI — There's been a noticeable presence missing from the Miami Dolphins' defense over the past week; on the field, at least.
Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins has not participated in team drills dating back to before the team's first preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 12. Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed his hold-in is over an unresolved contract extension that Wilkins believes he deserves. Both sides have been in regular contact, and McDaniel doesn't believe the situation will spill over into the regular season.
“I really haven’t even concerned myself with that," McDaniel said.