On eve of cut-down day, several Dolphins still sidelined. The details
On the eve of the day that NFL rosters must be trimmed to 53 players, several Dolphins expected to be either starters or rotation players were still sidelined on Monday.
That included defensive tackle Benito Jones (who has now been out nearly three weeks with an undisclosed injury), cornerback Jalen Ramsey (Mike McDaniel has said he’s fine), linebacker Anthony Walker (who has missed most of training camp), cornerback Cam Smith (believed to be dealing with a hamstring injury) and center Aaron Brewer (hand; status in question for the opener).
Also not participating: running back Jaylen Wright, receivers River Cracraft (shoulder) and Erik Ezukanma (lower body issue) and Braylon Sanders, tight end Durham Smythe and linebacker Wyatt Ray.
Also, receiver Tyreek Hill is still dealing with a finger injury reportedly sustained during a joint practice with Washington 10 days ago. He wasn’t catching passes on Monday but was wearing wide receiver gloves. There was no protective wrapping on the finger.
Meanwhile, receiver Jaylen Waddle - who has been dealing with an undisclosed injury for weeks - was wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg and was dressed in a red non-contact jersey.
Also wearing red non-contact jerseys: running back Chris Brooks (who has been in concussion protocol) and tight end Tanner Conner (who was injured in the first preseason game).
Safety Jevon Holland, who has missed most of the past two weeks with an undisclosed injury, was rehabbing on the sideline.
Rookie safety Patrick McMorris, who was injured during last Wednesday’s joint practice in Tampa Bay, was no longer wearing the walking boot that he used before Friday’s preseason game against the Buccaneers. McMorris didn’t play in that game.
Meanwhile, second-year offensive tackle Ryan Hayes was wearing a walking boot. And running back Anthony McFarland, who was signed last week, is wearing a compression sleeve on his left leg.
On the day that many players will lose their jobs, the Dolphins coincidentally blared Eminem’s Lose Yourself on the loudspeaker during practice.
The Dolphins began Monday with 88 players on their 53-man roster, although four of those (Bradley Chubb, Isaiah Wynn, Odell Beckham Jr. and Cam Goode) are on the physically unable to perform list.
Here’s news from Mike McDaniel’s Monday news conference, including which three Dolphins are now out at least four weeks and the coach’s explanation for the backup quarterback decision.
This story was originally published August 26, 2024 at 10:54 AM.
