Breaking Down the Final Dolphins Injury Report for Week 13

The Miami Dolphins will be missing three defensive players when they face the Green Bay Packers
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball against Miami Dolphins linebacker Tyus Bowser (51) during the second half at Highmark Stadium in Week 9.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws the ball against Miami Dolphins linebacker Tyus Bowser (51) during the second half at Highmark Stadium in Week 9. / Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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The Miami Dolphins ruled out three players — all on defense — on their final injury report ahead of their Thanksgiving night matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

Two already were known based on comments from head coach Mike McDaniel on Monday, cornerback Kendall Fuller (concussion) and linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. (hamstring). The third is edge defender Tyus Bowser, who's dealing with knee and calf issues.

The only other player with a game status designation is veteran tackle Terron Armstead, who has been dealing with a knee issue the past three weeks and was listed as questionable.

Armstead played each of the past two games after not practicing at all during the week. The Dolphins conducted a walk-through Tuesday. and Wednesday this week, but maybe it was an encouraging sign — and more evidence that Armstead will play against Green Bay — that he was estimated as a limited participant for Wednesday.

Every other player on the Dolphins' active roster was estimated as a full participant Wednesday, including fullback Alec Ingold, who missed two games with a calf injury and then played only nine offensive snaps in the 34-15 victory against the New England Patriots last weekend.

DT Benito Jones (shoulder), CB Jalen Ramsey (knees) and G Isaiah Wynn (quad/knee) all were estimated as full participants for Wednesday, and Tyreek Hill was back after missing Tuesday for personal reasons.

Newcomer Tyrel Dodson is expected to start at linebacker for Walker, while Storm Duck again figures to get the snaps at outside cornerback when the Dolphins use a nickel (five defensive backs) alignment.

As for Bowser, his absence could mean a second NFL game for rookie fifth-round pick Mohamed Kamara, who has been a regular on the inactive list all season.

PACKERS INJURY REPORT

Green Bay ruled out three starters, including star cornerback Jaire Alexander (knee). The absence of Alexander could have an impact on this game.

Also ruled out where LB Edgerrin Cooper (hamstring) and WR Romeo Doubs (concussion).

Starting linebacker Isaiah McDuffie (ankle) and starting center Josh Myers (pectoral) both were listed as questionable, along with backup tight end John FitzPatrick (back).


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Alain Poupart
ALAIN POUPART

Alain Poupart is the publisher/editor of All Dolphins and co-host of the All Dolphins Podcast. Alain has covered the Miami Dolphins on a full-time basis since 1989 for various publications and media outlets, including Dolphin Digest, The Associated Press, the Dolphins team website, and the Fan Nation Network (part of Sports Illustrated). In addition to being a credentialed member of the Miami Dolphins press corps, Alain has covered three Super Bowls (for NFL.com, Football News and the Montreal Gazette), the annual NFL draft, the Senior Bowl, and the NFL Scouting Combine. During his almost 40 years in journalism, which began at the now-defunct Miami News, Alain has covered practically every sport at one time or another, from tennis to golf, baseball, basketball and everything in between. The career also included time as a copy editor, including work on several books such as "Still Perfect," an inside look at the Miami Dolphins' 1972 perfect season. A native of Montreal, Canada, whose first language is French, Alain grew up a huge hockey fan but soon developed a love for all sports, including NFL football. He has lived in South Florida since the 1980s.