As the final part of their preseason program in the NFL, the Miami Dolphins will begin their minicamp with several important stories to follow, including the confirmed absence of J

The Miami Dolphins are wrapping up their offseason program this week with a three-day mandatory minicamp at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens. The minicamp runs Tuesday through Thursday and marks the final phase of organized team activities before players get an extended break ahead of training camp in late July.

MIAMI GARDENS -- Zach Sieler, the Miami Dolphins' reigning MVP, attended the first day of mandatory minicamp but did not participate in team 11-on-11 drills. Sieler has two years left on a three-year, $30.75 million contract. He did not attend voluntary OTAs.

The Dolphins ended their offseason program on Thursday, and Mike McDaniel seemed pleased with how his players so far have responded to an 8-9 season while also working to correct tardiness and other issues that hindered the team last season.

The Arizona Cardinals have their final week of the offseason program this week. Mandatory minicamp begins Tuesday.