DAVIE (CBSMiami) – On day three of Miami Dolphins training camp, center Mike Pouncey put pads on for the first time in 2017.
Pouncey returns from hip injuries that kept him sidelined for the majority of the 2016 season, including Miami’s playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Dolphins have preached a mantra of ‘sixteen-plus’ for Pouncey, hoping to field him for every regular season game along with potential playoff appearances.
Saturday marked a positive step in that direction. Pouncey worked drills early in practice with pads and a helmet.
To maintain his body for the regular season, coaches plan to use him sparingly during camp.