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The Miami Dolphins defensive players who helped themselves Thursday and those who didn’t

From two viewings of the game, a look at how every Dolphins defensive player did in Thursday’s preseason-opening 26-24 loss to Tampa Bay:

DEFENSIVE END

Andre Branch: Starting in place of Cam Wake, Branch couldn’t stop a Ryan Fitzpatrick run for a first down and couldn’t get to quarterback in a limited number of pass rushing opportunities. But did have one of Miami’s four tackles for loss. Should be fine this season as Miami’s No. 3 end, provided he doesn’t have a setback with his knee.

Robert Quinn: Unremarkable Dolphins debut. Was blocked effectively on a couple of runs and didn’t generate much pass rush in couple of opportunities.