The Miami Dolphins get conflicting reports on Jonnu Smith, with Mike McDaniel claiming his absence from mandatory minicamp wasn't excused, while Adam Schefter reports it was.

Updates on the status of tight end Jonnu Smith and cornerback Jalen Ramsey from coach Mike McDaniel as the Dolphins start mandatory minicamp Tuesday.

After a contentious off-season between Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith and the Miami Dolphins, the leading player did not attend the first day of the Dolphins' mandatory minicamp. On the flip side, leading defensive tackle Zach Sieler is in the building for practice.