Dolphins potentially regaining a starting offensive lineman
The Miami Dolphins’ most injury-depleted position could be regaining one of its starters this week.
Head coach Mike McDaniel wouldn’t specify which one, but it appears an offensive lineman could be cleared to participate in Wednesday’s practice as the team begins its preparation for the Madrid game against the Washington Commanders.
James Daniels, the team’s top free agent addition, played all of three snaps before sustaining a pectoral injury in Miami’s season-opening loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
Daniels, the projected starter at right guard, has been replaced by Cole Strange.
Jackson, who missed most of camp with a broken toe on his left foot, re-aggravated the injury against the Colts in his return, and got shut down for nine weeks.
Jackson, Miami’s starting right tackle, has been training on the field with the assistance of trainers, doing cardio work, and it appears he could be the first person ready to be taken off injured reserve.
In other injury news, pass rusher Chop Robinson has one more stage to clear before he exits the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Cornerback Rasul Douglas (foot), safety Ashtyn Davis (quadriceps), tight end Julian Hill (ankle), and receiver Dee Eskridge (shoulder) should all be cleared to practice this week. The Dolphins held all four out of Sunday’s 30-13 win over the Buffalo Bills for precautionary reasons.
This story was originally published November 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM.
