Linebacker Willie Gay Jr. was officially added to the Miami Dolphins’ injury report on Thursday as a non-participant due to illness, marking him as the only player whose status changed from Wednesday and the sole new addition to the report ahead of their Week 7 division matchup with the New York Jets.
Non-Participants and Limited Availability
The Dolphins were back on the practice field at their Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, but not everyone was a full go. Cornerback Reese Taylor, battling a quad injury, joined Willie Gay Jr. as a non-participant, sidelining two key defensive players. The list of limited participants was even longer: running back Jaylen Wright (foot), safety Kyle Louis (knee), tight end Will Kacmarek (hamstring), wide receiver Caleb Douglas (ankle), long snapper Tucker Addington (shoulder), and defensive end Robert Beal Jr. (hamstring) were all held back. That’s a lot of players not getting full reps leading into a division game.
Good News on the Road to Recovery
Despite the new addition to the injury report, there were some positive updates for the Dolphins. Several players were able to practice in full, a welcome sight for the coaching staff. Quarterback Malik Willis (right thumb), linebacker Jordyn Brooks (foot), right guard Jonah Savaiinaea (ankle), cornerback JuJu Brents (heel), and linebacker Jackson Woodard (ankle) all participated fully. This means they are trending in the right direction and should be available for Sunday’s contest.
The Dolphins will now have to navigate their Week 7 division matchup against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium this Sunday afternoon with key players either out or limited. The health of the team, especially with Gay Jr.’s late addition, will be a major factor as they battle it out on the field.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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