The Miami Dolphins have yet to begin the 2026 season, but pass rusher Chop Robinson is having an outstanding training camp and appears poised for a breakout third season.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — One Miami Dolphins player who has his teammates raving about his performance in training camp is EDGE rusher Chop Robinson.
Just ask first-year defensive coordinator Sean Duggan, who took over for Anthony Weaver, now the defensive coordinator in Baltimore.
"I think first he changed his body. I mean, the way this guy worked in the offseason with our strength and conditioning team and then by himself, I think that's showing up now," Duggan said.
The Dolphins drafted Robinson in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the expectation that his speed and explosiveness would eventually make him one of the team's top pass rushers.
After flashing those traits as a rookie and finishing with six sacks, Robinson had a quieter sophomore season, recording four sacks and forcing one fumble.
Duggan said Robinson's offseason commitment has been evident since players returned for camp.
Beyond adding strength, the young pass rusher has shown greater confidence and consistency while competing against Miami's young offensive line.
"The thing that's impressed me the most about him is just the poise he plays with out there," Duggan said after Thursday's practice.
"He always seems under control. I think I kind of said this in the spring is he learns from his mistakes. He understands how he's going to be attacked and very rarely does he make the same mistake twice," Duggan added.
That development has not gone unnoticed in the locker room. Robinson has consistently generated pressure in practice, earning praise from teammates and coaches alike as the defense prepares for the season opener on the road Sept. 13.
Robinson's growth comes at an important time for Miami's defense.
The Dolphins are counting on their front seven, without Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb, to create disruption and generate more negative plays, with Robinson expected to play a significant role in that effort.
While Robinson's natural athleticism has never been in question, coaches have emphasized that his improvement has come from more than physical ability.
His attention to detail, preparation and understanding of the defense have allowed his talent to translate more consistently on the practice field.
The most important thing is making sure it translates when the games begin to count in the standings.
For now, Robinson is letting his work speak for itself.
And if Duggan's assessment is any indication, the former first-round pick has positioned himself for a much bigger role as Miami's defense looks to take another step forward in 2026.
