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Caleb Douglas Caleb Douglas Hurts ankle in fourth quarter
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:03 PM
Douglas (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Analysis: Douglas appears unlikely to reenter the game since Miami is trailing by a large margin in the fourth quarter. Prior to getting injured, the rookie third-round pick caught two of three targets for 19 yards. |
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Questionable to return
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 4:50 PM
Beal (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the 49ers.
Analysis: Beal is dealing with a hamstring injury, and as a result, he may not be able to return to the team's Week 2 battle with San Francisco. In his absence, Mark Herring and Clelin Ferrell will stand to see an increase in workload on the defensive line. |
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Jaylen Wright Jaylen Wright Exits game with stinger
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 4:43 PM
Wright (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Analysis: Wright logged two carries for 11 yards prior to going to the locker room, where he's undergoing more tests to determine the severity of his injury and whether he can return to Sunday's game. Ollie Gordon should see an uptick in backfield snaps behind starter De'Von Achane for as long as Wright is out of the game. |
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Brady Cook Brady Cook Emergency QB again for Week 2
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 2:38 PM
Cook (coach's decision) is inactive as the Dolphins' emergency third quarterback for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Analysis: Cook will be the emergency option behind Malik Willis and Kyle McCord, set to enter the game only if both active players cannot continue to play. The quarterback will likely continue in this role unless he outperforms McCord enough to gain the backup spot. |
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Jalen Tolbert Jalen Tolbert Healthy scratch again
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 2:34 PM
Tolbert (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Analysis: Tolbert will continue to be a healthy scratch for the Dolphins as the team rides with its young talent at wide receiver. Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell and Kevin Coleman will continue to suit up behind the primary option, Malik Washington. |
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Placed on injured reserve
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 4:21 PM
The Dolphins placed Harrison (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Harrison was ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers due to his injury. The linebacker suffered the hamstring injury during the Dolphins' Week 1 loss to the Raiders and has been unable to practice since the incident. Harrison will now need to miss at least four games on IR before becoming eligible to return to the active roster. |
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Won't play Sunday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:45 PM
Harrison (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Analysis: Harrison suffered a hamstring injury in the Dolphins' loss to the Raiders last Sunday. The linebacker was unable to practice throughout Week 2 due to the injury and will not be able to suit up for next Sunday's contest. With Harrison out, Jackson Woodard is set to see all the relief snaps behind Jordyn Brooks, Willie Gay and Jacob Rodriguez. |
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Out with concussion
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 7:40 PM
Robinson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the 49ers, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Analysis: Robinson likely suffered his concussion in last Sunday's loss to the Raiders. The third-year defensive end out of Penn State will not clear the NFL's concussion protocol in time for next Sunday's game against the 49ers, leaving him to look toward a Week 3 return when the Dolphins will take on the Chiefs. |
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Unavailable versus San Francisco
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 5:34 PM
Robinson (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game versus the 49ers, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Robinson logged 42 defensive snaps in the 27-13 loss to the Raiders in Week 1. However, he suffered a concussion during practice Wednesday and has since been ruled out for the Week 2 meeting with San Francisco. Without Robinson in the equation, Robert Beal and Malik Herring are candidates for more playing time. |
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Unable to practice Thursday
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 7:32 PM
Robinson (concussion) did not participate at the Dolphins' practice Thursday.
Analysis: Robinson went backwards with his participation after logging a limited session to open the week Wednesday. The defensive lineman is dealing with a concussion, and he appears to be unlikely to be available Sunday versus the 49ers. If he is unable to play, Malik Herring and Robert Beal would both be candidates to draw a start in Robinson's place on the defensive line. |
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Placed on injured reserve
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 7:25 PM
The Dolphins placed Louis (knee) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: Louis is set to miss a few weeks due to the knee injury he suffered in last Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Raiders. The Dolphins' defensive back will need to miss at least four games before he can return from IR. With Louis sidelined, Dante Trader is set to be the starting strong safety for the team. |
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Working through concussion protocol
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 7:05 PM
Robinson (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Robinson likely sustained the injury during the Dolphins' 27-13 loss to the Raiders in Week 1, when he logged one assisted tackle and played 42 defensive snaps. Even if he logs a full practice over the next two days, Robinson would need to pass an evaluation by an independent neurologist to exit the league's concussion protocol and be available for Sunday's road tilt against the 49ers. |
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Quality effort in loss
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 10:34 PM
Brooks finished with nine tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: The Dolphins had trouble getting things going in Week 1. However, Brooks played well, finishing third on his team in total tackles behind Chris Johnson and Jacob Rodriguez. The 28-year-old is coming off a quality 2025 campaign, amassing 183 total tackles, one less than his career high of 184, adding 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He agreed to a three-year extension with the Dolphins in July 2026. |
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Has great first regular-season game
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 8:35 PM
Johnson recorded 11 tackles (five solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's 27-13 loss at Las Vegas.
Analysis: Johnson was on the field for all 68 of the Dolphins' defensive snaps in Week 1, and he was second in tackles behind only fellow rookie Jacob Rodriguez. It might still be early to declare him a reliable IDP option, but he'll be worth keeping an eye on in a Week 2 tilt at San Francisco. |
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Leading tackler in regular-season debut
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 8:26 PM
Rodriguez recorded 14 tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 27-13 loss at Las Vegas.
Analysis: The Raiders were able to run the ball 37 times in Week 1, setting Rodriguez up for a memorable first regular-season game as a pro. He already profiles as a strong IDP option in most formats as the Dolphins look to a Week 2 matchup against San Francisco. |
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Will miss multiple weeks
Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 6:47 PM
Louis (knee) will miss a few weeks after exiting Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Raiders early, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Tuesday.
Analysis: Louis suffered an MCL sprain, and the strong safety will not be able to return to the Dolphins for the Week 2 matchup against the 49ers. The fourth-round rookie was set to be a key piece on both the defensive and special teams units for the Dolphins. In Louis' absence, Julius Wood may be expected to cover some of the young player's responsibilities. |
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Riley Patterson Riley Patterson Misses field goal versus Raiders
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 8:45 PM
Patterson converted two of his three field-goal attempts and both of his extra point tries during Miami's loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Patterson made kicks from 41 and 37 yards out but failed to convert on a second 41-yard attempt during the third quarter. The 27-year-old served as the Dolphins' kicker last season as well, making 27 of his 29 field-goal attempts and all but one of his 35 extra-point tries. |
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Ollie Gordon II Ollie Gordon II Barely involved in loss
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 8:44 PM
Gordon played three of the Dolphins' 56 offensive snaps during Sunday's 27-13 loss at Las Vegas.
Analysis: Gordon also played five snaps on special teams, but he made no mark in the Week 1 box score. It appears Pro Bowler De'Von Achane will likely have a firm hold on the lion's share of the snaps in Miami's backfield for as long as he remains available. |
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Jaylen Wright Jaylen Wright Minimal usage in loss
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 8:42 PM
Wright had two kick returns for 106 yards alongside one carry for a one-yard loss in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Wright was an afterthought behind starting running back De'Von Achane, who had 11 carries and five targets in the loss. The No. 2 option will likely make a living as a returner, as it appears he currently has no niche in the offense or as a regular participant with the special teams unit. |
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Will Kacmarek Will Kacmarek Goes catchless in debut
Mon, Sep 14, 2026, 8:40 PM
Kacmarek failed to haul in his only target during Miami's loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Kacmarek was in the team's starting lineup for his regular-season debut but ended up seeing limited action, playing just 14 of the 56 offensive snaps in addition to six snaps on special teams. While the 23-year-old primarily functions as a blocker, he will still look to see an increased role during next week's matchup against the 49ers. |
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