With one beginning deal with out and the opposite one uncertain to play Sunday on the San Francisco 49ers, the Miami Dolphins elevated two offensive linemen from the apply squad.
Veteran Kendall Lamm and undrafted rookie James Empey received the decision as much as the game-day roster on Saturday.
The Dolphins (8-3) have proper deal with Austin Jackson already dominated out together with his ankle harm. A pectoral pressure has three-time Pro Bowl left deal with Terron Armstead, who can also be coping with a lingering toe harm, unlikely to play towards the 49ers (7-4).
Assuming neither performs, Miami is more likely to begin veteran Brandon Shell at proper deal with, the place he has most of his profession expertise and has performed properly in Jackson’s absence, whereas placing fourth-year deal with Greg Little on the left facet. The two backup tackles have a tall job towards a gifted San Francisco defensive entrance and go rush that features star defensive finish Nick Bosa, a former St. Thomas Aquinas High Standout who has 11 ½ sacks this season.
Lamm and Empey assist present depth Sunday for an offensive line that can even have Michael Deiter as a reserve whereas beginning Connor Williams at middle, Robert Jones at left guard and Robert Hunt at proper deal with.
Lamm was simply signed to Miami’s apply squad on Monday. He has seven seasons of NFL expertise between time with the Houston Texans (2015-18), Cleveland Browns (2019-20) and final yr with the Tennessee Titans. He was with the Detroit Lions for coaching camp this preseason.
Lamm has 86 profession video games performed with 28 begins.
“He’s made a footing in this league,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel mentioned of Lamm on Monday. “Playing at this level, he’s done a good job. I think the more NFL game experience that you have on your NFL team at the offensive line position is critical, just because it’s not something that you want to come off as a reserve or off the bench and enter in your first situation. It’s not ideal at all. He’s a good player and I’m happy to have him around.”
Empey signed with the Dolphins on Sept. 1 earlier than the season began. He entered the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent however didn’t make their roster.
Miami additionally had the choice of signing apply squad deal with Kion Smith to the energetic roster. The workforce had already used its three free elevations on him, so a roster spot would’ve needed to be cleared to carry him aboard.
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