Willis, Achane and OTA picks. See the top Miami Dolphins stories

The Miami Dolphins are working through OTAs with a new starting quarterback, a key injury concern and roster moves.

Here’s a digest of top stories from the team this week:

• Willis embraces leadership: Quarterback Malik Willis is taking his new role with the Dolphins “one day at a time,” focusing on learning the scheme while building trust with teammates through small gestures like treating the offensive line to dinner, he told reporters Tuesday. Coach Jeff Hafley has instructed him not to overdo the leadership aspect and instead concentrate on becoming the best player he can be.
• Dolphins sign reinforcements after Achane injury: Miami signed running back Carlos Washington Jr. and offensive tackle Marques Cox after De’Von Achane missed at least one OTA session with an unknown injury. Achane, who signed a four-year, $68 million extension Wednesday keeping him through 2030, is expected to be ready for the season.
• Defense shines with three interceptions: The Dolphins secondary pulled down three interceptions during the second OTA practice, with Dante Trader Jr., Kyle Louis and A.J. Green each recording picks, offering early clues about Miami’s new-look secondary. The unit is being restocked after the team traded Minkah Fitzpatrick and let last year’s starting cornerbacks and safeties walk in free agency.

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