The Dolphins seemingly acquired some good damage information Monday when coach Mike McDaniel stated left guard Liam Eichenberg might be sidelined with a knee damage, however appeared to say the damage isn’t season-ending, and stated proper deal with Austin Jackson, who has been sidelined with an ankle damage, will return to apply this week.
If and when each return it’ll be the primary time for the reason that opener the Dolphins have had their beginning offensive line intact. For the document, the offensive line has finished a few of its finest work not too long ago. The Dolphins have rushed for greater than 100 yards in three of the final 4 video games, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has solely been sacked twice and brought three hits.
McDaniel was requested a couple of report that stated Eichenberg, the second-year participant from Notre Dame, sustained a MCL (medial collateral ligament) damage.
“I can confirm that,” McDaniel stated, including the damage was “on the positive side of bad news.”
Eichenberg, drafted as a deal with and switched to protect this yr, was injured late within the third quarter on Tagovailoa’s 11-yard landing cross to tight finish Mike Gesicki.
Eichenberg admitted final week the transition to protect has been troublesome. But McDaniel stated Eichenberg performed his two finest video games within the final two weeks, maybe coincidentally when left deal with Terron Armstead returned from a toe damage.
Robert Jones changed Eichenberg in opposition to the Lions and performed 15 snaps. Jones may very well be the starter till Eichenberg returns.
Jackson, the beginning proper deal with who was injured within the opener in opposition to New England, has been on injured reserve. He returned to apply final month, beginning a 21-day window after which he both should be positioned on the 53-man roster or on season-ending injured reserve.
Jackson has been changed by Greg Little and, most not too long ago, Brandon Shell.
McDaniel stated he’d be “ultra conservative” with Jackson including it’s “very unlikely” he’d play this week at Chicago.
McDaniel has nothing to supply on commerce deadline exercise
The Dolphins have been talked about by NBC’s Peter King among the many groups probably all in favour of buying and selling to amass Denver edge rusher Bradley Chubb, however Chubb, who’s within the ultimate yr of his contract, would include a $7 million rental charge.
The commerce deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Predictably, McDaniel didn’t delve into commerce deadline specifics Monday saying he’s targeted on the present roster and the subsequent opponent.
“Right now, I’m exclusively a football coach,” he stated, “and we have conversations where I’m focused on our team as it stands and the Chicago Bears, who are going to be trying to beat us here in a day less than a week.”
The Dolphins’ cross rush may use a lift. They had one sack and 4 hits on Lions quarterback Jared Goff. The cross rush assist, theoretically, may come from the entrance finish or the again finish. Addressing the latter, McDaniel stated he doesn’t anticipate cornerback Byron Jones (Achilles) to be activated this week. And McDaniel reiterated he’s not targeted on the commerce deadline.
“I’m focused on team, I’m very happy with our team,” he stated. “And if there’s adjustments that do unfold, they will be with the best interest for the Dolphins’ organization. But I’m not even worried about that, at this point.”
Armstead does it once more
Armstead, the three-time Pro Bowl choice and nine-year veteran, shut down a younger phenom for the second consecutive week as he silenced Detroit’s Aidan Hutchinson, the No. 2 choose of the draft out of Michigan on Sunday.
Hutchinson ended with one deal with, no sacks, no quarterback hits, hurries or pressures. Hutchinson entered the sport with 18 tackles and 4.5 sacks.
Armstead, who’s battling a toe damage, returned from a one-game absence the earlier week in opposition to Pittsburgh and held outdoors linebacker Alex Highsmith, who entered the sport with 6.5 sacks, to 1 deal with and no sacks.
It’ll be attention-grabbing to see how Armstead influences Robert Jones. In the final two video games Armstead helped Eichenberg solidify his play.
Special groups improved, however had blemish
Special groups considerations nonetheless exist however issues improved Sunday regardless of some chicanery by the Lions.
Detroit transformed a faux punt into a primary down within the second quarter on a direct snap that gained 13 yards on fourth and two from the Lions’ 33-yard line. The possession resulted in a 33-yard discipline purpose and a 27-17 Detroit lead.
However, kicker Jason Sanders was 1 for 1 in discipline purpose makes an attempt and stays good on makes an attempt of fifty yards or much less. Punter Thomas Morstead solely punted as soon as and it put Detroit inside its personal 20-yard line.
Wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. returned punts and was good with two for twenty-four yards, whereas working backs Raheem Mostert and Chase Edmonds shared kickoff return duties.
And the Dolphins’ return groups put in good work.
Overall, it was exhibiting for an space that’s had current points.
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