Connects with Stills for two scores

Tannehill completed 20 of 28 passes for 230 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while also running four times for five yards in Sunday's 27-20, Week 1 win over the Titans.

Analysis: Both of Tannehill's touchdowns went to Kenny Stills. The first was a 10-yarder in the second quarter while the second was a 75-yard deep strike in the fourth. While thunderstorms delayed this contest into the night, Tannehill showed a great ability to stay focused and lead his team to victory. The Dolphins defense also bailed its quarterback out after his mistakes, as each of Tannehill's interceptions was followed by a Miami interception on the ensuing drive.

Works without knee brace

Tannehill was not sporting a knee brace at practice Friday, "perhaps for (the) first time all camp," Chris Perkins of The Athletic Miami notes.

Analysis: Lingering knee woes derailed Tannehill's 2017 season, but the QB appears to be approaching Week 1 in good health. It remains to be seen if shedding the brace is a temporary thing, but in any case Tannehill is gearing up for what should be his final action of the preseason Saturday against the Ravens.

Preparing for Baltimore

Tannehill is preparing for his final action of the preseason Saturday against the Ravens, Shandel Richardson of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Analysis: Tannehill has directed a conservative offense through the first two weeks of exhibition play, completing 18 of 23 passes for 132 yards without a touchdown or an interception. The Dolphins would be wise to open things up in their dress rehearsal for the regular season, perhaps letting Tannehill take some shots against a Baltimore defense that held opponents to a 72.4 passer rating last season. The cautious approach the past two weeks was partially a product of Miami's personnel, as outside…read more

Plays one drive, looks sharp

Tannehill completed four of six passes for 32 yards in Thursday's 26-24 loss against the Buccaneers.

Analysis: In the veteran quarterback's return to the field after 20 months, Tannehill completed passes on the first four plays of the night. The 30-year-old was off target on the final two throws of his only drive, but the Dolphins' first-team offense appeared in sync with Tannehill on the field. Miami's pass protection looked much improved, with Tannehill concluding the game untouched. Tannehill seems fully recovered from the ACL and MCL sprains sustained in his left knee in Week 14 of the 2016 season,…read more

Playing in preseason Week 1

Tannehill will play in Thursday's preseason contest versus the Buccaneers, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: The appearance will mark Tannehill's first since Week 14 of the 2016 season, when he initially suffered ACL and MCL sprains in his left knee. While he was eventually cleared for training camp last July, he incurred a partially torn ACL in the same knee near the tail end of training camp and missed the entire year. Shortly after the end of last season, he was named the starter for 2018 and proceeded to have no limitations in the offseason program. On Thursday, expect Tannehill to take no more…read more

Practices with knee brace

Tannehill participated in Miami's first official practice of training camp Thursday wearing a brace on his surgically repaired left knee, Jeff Darlington of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Tannehill, now nearly a year removed from his ACL tear, did not wear a brace during OTAs. Despite the reappearance of a brace, Tannehill confirmed after practice that his knee remains without issue. "I'm going to wear it in games, so [wearing it in practice] is just to get used to it," Tannehill said. Full participation in training camp is great news for the 30-year-old quarterback, who will use the time to build rapport with new receiving weapons Danny Amendola, Albert Wilson and Mike Gesicki.

Practices Wednesday

Tannehill participated in team drills Wednesday without a brace on his surgically repaired left knee, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis: Nine months removed from reconstructive surgery, Tannehill was expected to participate in OTAs this week without restrictions, so Schad's report seemingly supports that notion. Given the extent and nature of his injury, it wouldn't be surprising if the team manages Tannehill's snaps under center during training camp in an effort to keep him healthy for the start of the regular season. Given the other options on the roster (Brock Osweiler, David Fales and Bryce Petty) the Dolphins seem to be all…read more

Cleared for OTAs

Tannehill (knee) isn't expected to have restrictions at OTAs this week, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Tannehill is more than nine months removed from having reconstructive surgery on his left knee, as he initially suffered a partial tear of his ACL in December of 2016, then aggravated the injury during the first week of training camp last year. He seems to be recovering on schedule -- or even a bit ahead -- but it still won't be surprising if the Dolphins manage his workload during training camp. The team is counting on a full rebound, considering Brock Osweiler, David Fales and Bryce Petty are…read more

Should be available for OTAs

Dolphins coach Adam Gase said Tannehill (knee) will be ready for Organized Team Activities in May, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Bouncing back from mid-August surgery to repair a partial ACL tear, Tannehill restructured his contract a couple weeks ago to help free up cap room for the signings of Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola. The restructure converted his 2018 base salary into a guaranteed signing bonus, providing yet another hint that the Dolphins are confident moving forward with Tannehill as their starter. He figures to take part in offseason workouts and OTAs in some capacity, with eyes toward full participation…read more

Tannehill (knee) has agreed to restructure his contract with the Dolphins, a move that reportedly saves the team $11.2 million in cap space this year, according to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.

Analysis: The agreement cements Tannehill's status as the team's top QB heading into the coming season. With Jarvis Landry having been traded to the Browns, Tannehill will now be throwing to newcomers Danny Amendola and Albert Wilson, as well as holdovers DeVante Parker and Kenny Stills. That's a capable wideout quartet on paper, but the release of Julius Thomas will presumably lead to the Dolphins revamping their tight end corps in short order.

Tannehill (knee) is expected to serve as the Dolphins' starting quarterback in 2018, per head coach Adam Gase, ESPN.com's Rich Cimini reports. "Ryan is going to be our starting quarterback, and I don't see that changing anytime soon," said Gase. "I think that when we get back out there in spring and get going, I just know it's going to be really good to have him back."

Analysis: While he didn't rule out the possibility of selecting a quarterback at No. 11 overall, Gase did suggest that Tannehill would remain the favorite to start Week 1 even if such a scenario came to be. The Dolphins' cap situation likely prevents them from making a run at any of the top quarterbacks available in free agency, and the team may not view any of the options besides Kirk Cousins as a clear upgrade on the incumbent. The team expects Tannehill to participate in its offseason program in some…read more

Tannehill (knee) is expected to participate in some capacity during the Dolphins' offseason program, which begins in April, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: While Tannehill is progressing well since undergoing reconstructive left knee surgery in August, it's uncertain if the Dolphins will clear him to take part in all drills during Organized Team Activities. Nonetheless, the fact that he'll be able to participate at all suggests that he's well on his way to being ready for the start of training camp in the summer. Dolphins head coach Adam Gase has already stated that Tannehill will be the team's starting quarterback in 2018 with incumbent Jay…read more

Named 2018 starter

Dolphins head coach Adam Gase confirmed Wednesday that Tannehill (knee) will be the team's starting quarterback in 2018, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis: After Tannehill underwent season-ending reconstructive surgery on his left knee in August, the Dolphins lured Jay Cutler out of retirement and signed him to a one-year, $10 million contract to serve as the team's starter in 2017, but the latter was always viewed as a stopgap solution. With Tannehill enduring no hiccups to this point in his recovery and expected to be at full strength for training camp this summer, it's not expected that the Dolphins will retain Cutler, leaving no other viable…read more