Jones (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Jones logged two full practice sessions this week, separated by a Thursday absence due to personal reasons. The defensive tackle has had a reduced snap share since temporarily leaving the Dolphins' Week 11 victory over the Commanders with his persistent ankle injury. If that trend continues, expect the rookie defensive tackles Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips to continue seeing larger shares of snaps.
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Dolphins' Ifeatu Melifonwu: Questionable for Sunday
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Melifonwu (thumb/groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Melifonwu was a full participant in practice all three days this week, but he is still deemed questionable for Sunday's contest. The safety may have more nuanced play circumstances that prevent him from suiting up Sunday, but the practice logs say he is trending towards playing.
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Dolphins' Rasul Douglas: Participates in full Thursday
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Douglas (foot/illness) was a full participant in practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinelreports.
Douglas started the week as a limited participant Wednesday due to an illness and a foot injury he had been dealing with since Week 10. With full participation Thursday, the 30-year-old is cleared of any injury designation. Douglas has recorded 42 tackles (29 solo), six pass breakups, including an interception, and 1.0 sacks so far this season.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Absent for personal reasons
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Jones (ankle/personal) did not practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jones was a full participant in practice Wednesday while working through an ankle injury. Assuming that the personal reason for the defensive tackle's Thursday absence does not require his attention the remainder of the week, Jones should be set to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Jets. However, if Jones is ultimately sidelined, Kenneth Grant will likely see a larger share of defensive snaps.
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Dolphins' Rasul Douglas: Limited to start practice week
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Douglas (foot/illness) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Douglas was dealing with this foot injury ahead of last week's win over the Saints, but the illness is a new issue. It's encouraging that he was still able to practice in some capacity, however, giving him a good chance to play in Week 15 versus the Jets. Douglas has recorded 42 tackles (29 solo), six pass breakups, an interception and 1.0 sacks through 10 games.
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Dolphins' Tyrel Dodson: Eight takedowns in win
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Dodson recorded eight total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 21-17 win over New Orleans.
Dodson was able to finish second on the team in stops behind fellow linebacker Jordyn Brooks (12), registering at least eight takedowns for the fourth game in a row. The 27-year-old is on pace to pass the career-high 107 tackles he posted in 2024, compiling 95 total tackles (53 solo), including 4.0 sacks, over 11 contests so far this season.
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Dolphins' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Highlight play in victory
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Fitzpatrick recorded seven total tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also forcing a fumble and intercepting a two-point conversion attempt in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.
Fitzpatrick was all over the field in Week 13, registering a strip sack of Tyler Shough in the second quarter, a fumble which was recovered by teammate Zach Sieler. Additionally, the safety picked off Shough on a two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter, returning it the length of the field for two points for Miami. Fitzpatrick is now up to 72 total tackles (52 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding six passes defensed, one of which is an interception, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 12 games this year.
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Dolphins' Rasul Douglas: Secures interception in return
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Douglas recorded six total tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 21-17 win over New Orleans.
Douglas made his return to action after missing two weeks with a foot injury, most notably jumping in front of a pass from Tyler Shough in the second quarter for an interception. The pick was his first of the season, and he's now registered 42 total tackles (29 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding six passes defensed and a forced fumble over 10 games this year.
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Dolphins' Jordyn Brooks: Double-digit stops in win
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Brooks recorded 12 total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Saints.
Brooks was able to lead the team in takedowns in Week 13, securing double-digit stops for the third game in a row and seventh time overall this season. The linebacker is now up to 137 total tackles (77 solo), including 2.5 sacks, while also adding a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 12 contests this year.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Green light to play Week 13
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Jones (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against New Orleans.
Jones picked up an ankle injury during the Dolphins' Week 11 win over the Commanders. He had additional time to recover courtesy of Miami's Week 12 bye, and after being limited in practice during Week 13 prep, the 28-year-old defensive lineman has progressed enough in his rehab to play Sunday. Jones has posted 12 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, across 10 regular-season games.
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Dolphins' Rasul Douglas: Cleared to play New Orleans
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Douglas (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints.
Douglas has been cleared to return from a two-game absence due to a foot injury, which means there will be less snaps available in the secondary for the likes of Ifeatu Melifonwu and Ethan Bonner. Douglas has accumulated 36 tackles (25 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five pass defenses and one forced fumble through nine regular-season games.
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Dolphins' Rasul Douglas: Questionable vs. Saints
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Douglas (foot) is questionable for Miami's matchup versus the Saints on Sunday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN reports.
Douglas has missed the past two games with a foot injury but should have a chance to make his return Sunday. If the 30-year-old is unable to play however, Minkah Fitzpatrick will likely shift over to slot corner, while Ifeatu Melifonwu should see increased playing time at safety.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Could play Sunday
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Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
The Ole Miss product practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week and played through his ankle injury in the Week 11 win over the Commanders, suggesting that he'll likely suit up Sunday. However, if Jones is unable to go for the Week 13 matchup, expect 2025 first-round pick Kenneth Grant to have an expanded role on Miami's defensive line.
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Dolphins' Bradley Chubb: Upgrades to full practice Thursday
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Chubb (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Chubb has dealt with a persistent foot injury for three weeks but has not missed any games. Barring any major setbacks, the starting defensive end should be good to go for Sunday's matchup with the Saints.
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Dolphins' Benito Jones: Still dealing with ankle issue
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Jones (ankle) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Jones suffered the injury during Miami's Week 11 win over the Commanders, though he was able to play through it. That he was able to practice in limited fashion coming out of the team's bye suggests he'll be available for a Week 13 matchup against New Orleans, though Jones' official status may remain unclear until Friday.
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Dolphins' Bradley Chubb: Still on injury report
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Chubb (foot) logged a limited practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Chubb has been on the injury report with a foot injury for the last three weeks, though he hasn't missed any game time. It's a bit concerning that he is still limited coming off of Miami's bye, but he doesn't look to be in jeopardy of missing Sunday's matchup against the Saints at this point.
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Dolphins' Jordan Colbert: Placed on IR
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The Dolphins placed Colbert (neck) on injured reserve Friday.
Colbert suffered a stinger in last Sunday's win over the Commanders and will miss at least the next four games. Colbert has played 62 snaps on special teams across five appearances this season.
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Dolphins' Minkah Fitzpatrick: Nine takedowns in win
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Fitzpatrick recorded nine total tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 16-13 overtime win versus the Commanders.
Fitzpatrick finished third on the team in takedowns behind linebackers Jordyn Brooks (20) and Tyrel Dodson (11), securing nine tackles for the third time this season. The safety is now up to 65 total tackles (48 solo), six passes defensed, including an interception, and two fumble recoveries over 11 contests this year.
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Dolphins' Tyrel Dodson: Does it all vs. Washington
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Dodson recorded 11 total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 16-13 overtime win over the Commanders.
The 27-year-old registered his third double-digit tackle performance of the season and was the only Dolphin to sack Marcus Mariota in Sunday's overtime win. Dodson has now tallied 87 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass defended over 10 appearances this season. He's expected to remain one of Miami's top defensive playmakers following the team's Week 12 bye.
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Dolphins' Jordyn Brooks: Monster performance in Week 11
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Brooks recorded 20 total tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 16-13 overtime win over the Commanders.
Brooks' 20 total tackles are the most recorded by any player in a single game this season, and he's now logged double-digit stops in three of his last four outings. The Texas Tech product leads the NFL with 125 total tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and one forced fumble through the Dolphins' first 11 games this season. He's expected to remain a valuable IDP option following Miami's Week 12 bye.
