Injury Report: Dolphins Offense Tries To Get Back On Track For Game Against Eagles
By Abraham Gutierrez
On Friday, Dan Campbell and the Miami Dolphins coaching staff took care of the final order of business prior to their Week 10 clash with the Philadelphia Eagles. According to the information made public, the Fins will head to the City of Brotherly Love with an extensive, yet rather optimistic injury report.
That's because only one player has been listed as unavailable for Sunday's game, in spite of the fact that 11 names make up this week's injury report. Much it was the case last week, tackle Ja'Wuan James will not be able to take the field as he continues to deal with a lingering toe injury.
In addition to the void left by James' absence, linebacker Spencer Paysinger is second on the list of players with the likeliest probabilities of becoming a DNP on gameday. After participating only on a limited basis during this week's practice, the Oregon product is listed as doubtful against Chip Kelly's Eagles due to a neck injury.
It's clear that going up against an offense that likes to spread the field like Philly does, being thin at the linebacker position isn't exactly an ideal situation. Speaking of less-than-ideal circumstances, Miami will have to deal with the possibility of missing a pair of offensive weapons.
Listed as questionable after partaking only on a limited basis during Week 10 practices were guard Billy Turner (knee) and wide receiver DeVante Parker (foot). If unable to play, this would be the fifth game of the season that Turner has sat out.
Meanwhile, for Parker, even though he has been able to play in seven games this season, his productivity has left a lot to be desired. The rookie out of Louisville comes in with four receptions on the year for a total of 49 yards and has yet to find the end zone.
Then there's the positive, as Miami reported that seven of its 11 injured players are listed as probable. Among some of the more notable names on this list are tight end Jordan Cameron (hamstring) and linebacker Koa Misi (foot). In his first season as a member of the Dolphins, Cameron has struggled to stay healthy.
However, that doesn't take away from the fact that he's been able to play through pain and has been somewhat productive in spite of it all. The former USC Trojan comes into Week 10 as the leader in receiving yards at the tight end position, registering 263 yards on 20 grabs and a score.
As far as Misi is concerned, the sixth-year man out of Utah is second in the team in tackles (51) and has been able to start in all eight games this season. Here are the remaining Fins players listed as probable this week against the Eagles, along with a recap of Campbell's entire Week 10 report.
Miami Dolphins NFL Injury Report & Game Statuses (Week 10)
Probable:
(TE) Jordan Cameron (Hamstring) - Limited Participation in Practice
(LB) Jelani Jenkins (Ankle) - Limited Participation in Practice
(S) Jordan Kovacs (Knee) - Limited Participation in Practice
(CB) Brice McCain (Knee) - Full Participation in Practice
(LB) Koa Misi (Foot) - Limited Participation in Practice
(DT) Jordan Phillips (Knee) - Limited Participation in Practice
(RB) Damien Williams (Hand) - Full Participation in Practice
Questionable:
(WR) DeVante Parker (Foot) - Limited Participation in Practice
(G) Billy Turner (Knee) - Limited Participation in Practice
Doubtful:
(LB) Spencer Paysinger (Neck) - Limited Participation in Practice
Out:
(T) Ja'Wuan James (Toe) - Did Not Participate In Practice
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