McDonald, Jones together at safety

Safeties Reshad Jones and T.J. McDonald made their debut as a duo and the results were mixed in the first half.

Jones and McDonald alternated safety duties, which was the way the Dolphins discussed using them, and followed what happened in training camp.

They were both active as Jones had six first-half tackles and McDonald had five tackles. McDonald appeared to have an interception deep in Miami territory but it was ruled he trapped the ball. Carolina ended up with a field goal on the drive.

But overall Miami’s pass coverage was spotty in the first half as Carolina quarterback Cam Newton found gaping holes in the defense.

Newton was 14 of 25 for 145 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions for an 86.3 passer rating. quarter and one in the second. It was the second game he’s done that this season. …

The inactive players were linebacker Stephone Anthony, quarterback David Fales, cornerback Jordan Lucas, cornerback Torry McTyer, guard Isaac Asiata, newlysigned offensive tackle Zach Sterup and wide receiver Rashawn Scott .…

Safety Michael Thomas, tight end Julius Thomas and wide receiver Kenny Stills kneeled during