Miami Dolphins

Dolphins make 2 practice squad elevations ahead of game vs. Titans

Rookie tackle Ryan Hayes (76) speaks to the media during 2023 Miami Dolphins Rookie Minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Rookie tackle Ryan Hayes (76) speaks to the media during 2023 Miami Dolphins Rookie Minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Friday, May 12, 2023. dvarela@miamiherald.com

The Dolphins elevated linebacker Quinton Bell and rookie offensive tackle Ryan Hayes ahead of Monday night’s home game against the Tennessee Titans, a 28-27 loss for Miami.

It’s the first elevation of the season for both players and came amid injury concerns for the prime-time game.

Bell is a third-year player who contributed on special teams as Duke Riley stepped into a starting role because of Jerome Baker’s knee injury.

Hayes, a seventh-round pick of Miami in the 2023 Draft, did not play a snap on offense but was active for depth purposes with right guard Robert Hunt (hamstring) and left tackle Terron Armstead (ankle) inactive.

The Dolphins also ruled out rookie running back Chris Brooks (ankle), who was designated to return to practice from injured reserve on Nov. 29. Miami has until Dec. 19 to add Brooks to the 53-man roster or he will remain on IR for the rest of the season.

This story was originally published December 11, 2023 at 4:20 PM.

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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