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          Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill (knee) completes rain-soaked practice without issue

          • James Walker, ESPN Staff WriterJun 5, 2017, 06:30 PM
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          DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill cleared another hurdle on Monday during organized team activities. Tannehill, who is returning from an ACL and MCL sprain in his left knee, completed his first rain-soaked practice of the spring without any complications.

          "I think you guys are thinking about that a little more than we are or he is," Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said afterwards. "I mean, he's fine."

          Including playoffs, Tannehill missed the final four games of last season with a left knee injury. Tannehill did not require surgery and will wear a brace this season.

          The Dolphins often took practice inside this spring when inclement weather hit. However, Gase decided Monday was a good opportunity to get in some early work in bad weather. There was a mix of heavy rains at different points in practice.

          "It was really good to see the guys not batting an eye [at the bad weather]," Gase said. "We had guys staying on their feet and not slipping and sliding all over the place. The grass held up well. It was good for us to go through."

          Here are some other notes from Monday's practice.

          • Starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil and safety Reshad Jones did not participate. Tunsil is dealing with an unspecified injury, and Jones was absent. According to Gase, Tunsil's injury is not serious.

          • Dolphins special teams coach Darren Rizzi said second-year receiver Jakeem Grant looks more comfortable returning kicks this offseason. Grant struggle with fielding punts and ball security his rookie year and is competing with tailback Kenyan Drake to be the primary returner. According to Rizzi, Grant may catch up to 75 kicks and punts per day in practice.

          • Rookie guard Isaac Asiata said he's been thrown in the mix with the starters this spring. But Asiata has played mostly with the second team at right guard. He played left guard in college and is cross-training to handle both positions at the NFL level.