Dolphins defensive tackle Paul Soliai (left knee) wasn’t at practice Wednesday, making this the second consecutive day the veteran run-stuffer has been absent from the portion of practice media is allowed to watch. Soliai’s absence raises questions about his availability for Sunday’s home opener against Atlanta. But in what could be promising news for a defense that shows signs of being injury-slowed, cornerback Dimitri Patterson (groin) and safety Chris Clemons (unknown ailment) lined up with the first-team defense, meaning they at least had limited participation. Source: Sun Sentinel
