It was supposed to be just another tune-up before the season, but Wednesday’s joint practice between the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears turned into something straight out of a football soap opera. Under a blistering summer sun, Tua Tagovailoa endured one of his roughest days in recent memory, while a simmering rivalry boiled over into a sideline-clearing brawl—complete with head coach Mike McDaniel charging into the melee like he was suiting up himself.

The Dolphins QB’s struggles started early. Three brutal interceptions – including a red-zone pick by linebacker Tremaine Edmunds – derailed Miami’s offense. Safety Jaquan Brisker added insult to injury by snatching a Tua pass intended for Chris Myarick and taking it to the house. While Tahj Washington made a leaping

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