The Miami Dolphins injury report contained a very big surprise as cornerback Storm Duck is now working his way back from the PUP list.
The Miami Dolphins released their first injury report ahead of their Week 4 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, and the list contains quite a few names. However, there is one surprise in the form of cornerback Storm Duck.
Duck is now working his way back from the PUP (physically unable to perform) list after missing the offseason and this season thus far with a knee injury.
Apart from Duck, the roster seems to be mostly-healthy. The full injury report is as follows:
Table - Injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Beal Jr. | EDGE | Hamstring | DNP | (-) | ||
| Caleb Douglas | WR | Ankle | DNP | (-) | ||
| Tucker Addington | LS | Shoulder | LP | (-) | ||
| Chris Bell | WR | Knee | LP | (-) | ||
| Storm Duck | CB | Knee | LP | (-) | ||
| Jaylen Wright | RB | Stinger / Foot | LP | (-) | ||
| Zeek Biggers | DL | Ankle | FP | (-) | ||
| Julius Brents | CB | Knee / Heel | FP | (-) | ||
| Aaron Brewer | C | Hand | FP | (-) | ||
| Dante Trader Jr. | S | Groin | FP | (-) | ||
| Seydou Traore | TE | Thumb | FP | (-) | ||
| Joshua Uche | EDGE | Foot | FP |
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley spoke to the media on Friday and revealed that wide receiver Caleb Douglas would not practice as he recovers from an ankle injury. Hafley also stated that edge Robert Beal Jr. would not play.
They remain the only DNP (did not participate) players on that list.
Beyond that, there are four players who have been limited on Wednesday.
Long snapper Tucker Addington is still dealing with a shoulder injury, wide receiver Chris Bell has a knee ailment, the aforementioned Duck has a knee injury, and running back Jaylen Wright is dealing with a foot injury.
The good news for the Dolphins is that Wright has returned to practice. He also confirmed that he could have played in Week 3 or was very close to it.
Miami has now lost running back De'Von Achane, who tore his ACL in the opening drive of Week 3. Ollie Gordon II would take over as the lead back, with Wright not suiting up due to his foot injury.
Wright also stated that the running backs would "hold it down" for Achane.
Wright will be the presumed lead back if healthy, and Gordon will be the backup. Hafley also stated that Carlos Washington and Jarquez Hunter will be tried out this week to determine which will be elevated for the Vikings matchup.
The Dolphins could also use some secondary fortification, so getting Duck back at practice is huge. If he can come back fully healthy and can take up a starting spot almost immediately, it will give the defense a big boost.
The remaining names on the injury report are center Aaron Brewer (hand), safety Dante Trader Jr. (groin), tight end Seydou Traore (thumb), and edge Josh Uche (foot). All these names were full participants and are not in danger of missing Week 4, but have to be listed on the injury report as they have official ailments.
