Before practice on Friday, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel ruled out safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf) for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers. Cornerback Isaiah Johnson will land on injured reserve after tearing an ACL in practice earlier this week. The full report also brought news that defensive tackle Benito Jones (back) won’t play. Jones was downgraded to a non-participant in Friday’s practice after limited work Wednesday and Thursday. Wide receiver Dee Eskridge (toe) is doubtful after another missed practice on Friday. Linebacker Tyrel Dodson (chest), center Aaron Brewer (neck), offensive lineman Andrew Meyer (triceps) and kicker Jason Sanders (right hip) are questionable. Tight end Darren Waller (rest/groin) and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (wrist) does not have an injury designation.
The Dolphins placed wide receiver Dee Eskridge, cornerback Isaiah Johnson and defensive tackle Benito Jones on injured reserve on Sunday, the team announced. Eskridge was doubtful to play Sunday with a toe injury, while Johnson (knee) and Jones (back) were already ruled out. That ends the season for the three players. Eskridge played 13 games this season, seeing action on 88 offensive snaps and 78 on special teams. He has four catches for 62 yards and one tackle. Johnson has made his first four regular-season appearances this season, playing three defensive snaps and 55 on special teams. He has three special teams tackles. Johnson tore his ACL in practice earlier this week. In 14 games, with eight starts this season, Jones has 15 tackles and a sack. The Dolphins also announced they activated offensive lineman Andrew Meyer off injured reserve. Meyer, an undrafted free agent who signed with the Dolphins in 2024, has never played a regular-season game. The Dolphins also signed wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. to the active roster from the practice squad and elevated linebacker Derrick McLendon and offensive lineman Josh Priebe to the game-day roster for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers.
Like what I‘m seeing after that rocky start. All our rookies making plays is nice to see! Even our substitute C is doing a good job. Ewers looks promising, would be nice if he’d become the next Purdy.
I agree. We might not be as bad off as we thought we were. McDaniel has redeemed himself in my eyes, with how the team never ever quit, and Ewers is showing tons of promise, imo, and we have Achane and an oline that can play. Plus our receivers and tight ends. Defense is far too Jekyll and Hyde for my liking, they need to pick it up still, but at this point I feel like we could actually go BPA with draft picks and he fine.
I'd say, competent offense. Which became too rare in Miami this season under Tua. The defense got so much better too. I'm feeling okay about having Chubb around in 2026. Saves cap space not having to cut him.
