Dolphins' Jacob Rodriguez: Eight tackles in Week 8
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Rodriguez notched eight tackles (two solo) and forced a fumble in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Patriots.
Rodriguez fell three tackles shy of Jordyn Brooks' team-leading total as the Dolphins dropped to 1-6. The rookie second-round pick's 12 tackles over the past two games mark the most fallow two-game stretch of Rodriguez's young career in that category. He'll try to pick up the pace in Week 9 against the Lions.
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Dolphins' Jordyn Brooks: Notches 11 tackles in Week 8
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Brooks recorded 11 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 24-19 loss to the Patriots.
Brooks led the Dolphins in tackles during the loss, which dropped Miami's record to 1-6. The 29-year-old linebacker has slowed down a bit after leading the NFL with 183 tackles (99 solo) during the 2025 regular season, though he's still averaging a respectable nine tackles per game in 2026. He could draw interest on the trade market from contending teams in search of help at linebacker.
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Dolphins' Malik Herring: Limited Wednesday
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Herring (neck) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Herring was injured in Sunday's loss to the Patriots and didn't return to the contest. He's produced nine tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, across seven appearances this season.
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Dolphins' Malik Herring: Suffers stinger Sunday
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Herring (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against New England.
Herring suffered a stinger during the first half, and his status for the remainder of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, Rodney McGraw could stand to see an increase in opportunities at defensive end.
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Dolphins' Reese Taylor: Good to go against New England
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Taylor (quadriceps) is active against the Patriots on Sunday.
Taylor has been cleared to return from a two-game absence due to a quadriceps injury. He gives the Dolphins more depth in the secondary and another contributor on special teams.
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Dolphins' JuJu Brents: Available in Week 8
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Brents (neck/concussion) is active for Sunday's game against New England.
Brents was in danger of missing this contest due to multiple injuries. However, he will shed the questionable tag and suit up for the AFC East clash with the Patriots.
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Dolphins' Reese Taylor: Chance to return Week 8
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Taylor (quadriceps) is questionable for Sunday's contest against New England, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
Taylor suffered a quad injury Week 4 versus Minnesota and hasn't played since. He began this week with a pair of limited practices, but an upgrade to full participation Friday has increased his chances of returning to game action against the Patriots. With that in mind, Taylor played exclusively on special teams in the three games he's suited up for this season, so a potential return wouldn't necessarily guarantee him snaps on defense.
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Dolphins' JuJu Brents: Questionable to face New England
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Brents (neck/concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
Brents logged a full practice Friday, but he'll need to clear the league's concussion protocol in order to be available for Sunday's AFC East tilt. Marcellas Dial and Jaylin Simpson would be the top candidates to start opposite Jason Marshall at outside cornerback if Brents is not cleared to play.
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Dolphins' JuJu Brents: Practices in limited capacity Thursday
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Brents (neck/concussion) was a limited practice participant Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Brents suffered a concussion this past Sunday versus the Jets and didn't practice at all Wednesday. His ability to upgrade to limited participation Thursday is a good sign of progress, but the cornerback will still need to be cleared by an independent neurologist to be eligible to suit up Sunday against New England. Should Brents not get that clearance in time, Jaylin Simpson could be asked to step into a larger role in the Dolphins' secondary.
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Dolphins' Robert Beal: Practices in full Wednesday
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Beal (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Beal has missed the Dolphins' last four games due to a hamstring injury, but his full practice Wednesday indicates that he'll be available for Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Patriots. He logged one solo tackle across the first two games of the regular season prior to his injury.
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Dolphins' Willie Gay: Past illness
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Gay (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Gay was unable to play against the Jets in Week 7 due to an illness, but it looks like he's fully recovered and will be available for Sunday's game against the Patriots. The 2020 second-rounder has accumulated 16 tackles (four solo) through five regular-season games.
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Dolphins' JuJu Brents: In concussion protocol
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Brents (neck/concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Brents reported concussion symptoms following the Dolphins' Week 7 win over the Jets, per Alain Poupart of SI.com. Brents will have two more opportunities to practice this week, but he would not be eligible to play against the Patriots on Sunday unless he's cleared from the league's concussion protocol by an independent neurologist.
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Dolphins' Jacob Rodriguez: Logs four tackles vs Jets
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Rodriguez tallied four tackles (one solo) during Miami's win over the Jets on Sunday.
Rodriguez had his worst outing of an otherwise impressive rookie campaign, as he compiled a season-low four tackles. The 24-year-old has recorded 61 tackles (26 solo) across his first six outings and will look to bounce back during next week's matchup against the Patriots.
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Dolphins' Jordyn Brooks: Leading tackler in win
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Brooks posted nine tackles (five solo) during the Dolphins' win Sunday over the Jets.
Brooks was productive against the Jets, leading Miami in tackles and helping the team win their first game of the campaign. The 29-year-old has had a solid start to the season, compiling eight or more tackles in five of his first six appearances. He will look to keep producing during next week's matchup versus the Patriots.
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Dolphins' Dante Trader: Leaves with shoulder injury
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Trader (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Jets.
Trader exited the third quarter of Sunday's game with a shoulder injury. While Trader is absent, Michael Taaffe has taken over at strong safety.
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Dolphins' Willie Gay: Under the weather for Week 7
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Gay (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Gay popped up on Thursday's practice report as a DNP due to an illness. He was able to return to practice Friday in a limited capacity, but his illness is severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's AFC East tilt. Jackson Woodward and Shaka Heyward are the top candidates to start alongside Jordyn Brooks and Jacob Rodriguez at linebacker. Gay's next opportunity to play is Week 8 against the Patriots on Nov. 1.
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Dolphins' Kyle Louis: Activated from IR
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The Dolphins activated Louis (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.
Louis returned to practice Wednesday when the Dolphins opened his 21-day window. The safety is set to play in Sunday's divisional bout with the Jets after missing the last four games due to a knee injury he sustained in Week 1 against the Raiders.
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Dolphins' Reese Taylor: Ruled out for Sunday
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Taylor (quadriceps) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Taylor did not practice at all during Week 7 prep. The cornerback remains sidelined with a quadriceps injury he suffered in the Dolphins' Week 4 loss to the Vikings. The depth piece for the team's secondary still has no set return timeline.
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Dolphins' Kyle Louis: Returns to practice Wednesday
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The Dolphins opened the 21-day practice window for Louis (knee) on Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Louis progressed enough in his recovery from a knee injury to be cleared to practice Wednesday, and he was a limited participant in his return. He'll likely need to log consecutive full practices before being activated from IR, but there's a chance that he is given the green light to play against the Jets on Sunday. The rookie fourth-rounder's return would bolster the Dolphins' depth in the secondary and give the team another contributor on special teams.
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Dolphins' Michael Taaffe: Healthy ahead of Week 7
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Taaffe (chest) did not appear on the Dolphins' injury report Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Taaffe suffered a chest injury in Week 5 versus the Bengals, but he appears to be back to full health after the team's bye week. The 23-year-old is all set to operate in his role as a primary reserve option at safety Sunday against the Jets.
