Miami Dolphins

Dolphins’ Christian Wilkins, Andrew Van Ginkel active for road game vs. Jets

Miami Dolphins defensive end Christian Wilkins (94) talks to the media after practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida, in preparation for their game against the Houston Texans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday.
Miami Dolphins defensive end Christian Wilkins (94) talks to the media after practice at Baptist Health Training Complex in Hard Rock Stadium on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida, in preparation for their game against the Houston Texans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. dsantiago@miamiherald.com

Dolphins defensive lineman Christian Wilkins is active for Sunday’s road game against the New York Jets after being listed as questionable to play because of a quadriceps injury.

Linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, listed as questionable with a back injury, is also active.

The Dolphins deactivated cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, running back Salvon Ahmed, linebacker Darius Hodge, tight end Hunter Long and defensive lineman John Jenkins. Duke Johnson, whom the team elevated from the practice squad, is active and will join Myles Gaskin and Patrick Laird as the team’s running backs for Sunday’s game.

Among the Jets inactive is rookie quarterback Zach Wilson, whom coach Robert Saleh said is not ready to return from a knee injury. Joe Flacco will start Sunday.

This story was originally published November 21, 2021 at 11:40 AM.

Daniel Oyefusi
Miami Herald
Daniel Oyefusi covers the Dolphins for the Miami Herald. A native of Towson, Maryland, he graduated from the University of Maryland: College Park. Previously, he covered the Ravens for The Baltimore Sun.
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