MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Dolphins activated veteran running back again Jeff Wilson Jr. off injured reserve on Saturday, indicating he could make his year debut when Miami visits Philadelphia on Sunday night time.
Wilson missed the initial six game titles for the reason that of various conditions, like finger and midsection injuries. His return could be a increase for Miami’s backfield, which will be without standout rookie working back De’Von Achane for at least a few more games because of a knee injury.
Mentor Mike McDaniel claimed past week that Wilson could have been activated from the Carolina Panthers but wasn’t simply because of video game-working day roster restrictions.
“He’s carrying out terrific and he was all set to go,” McDaniel mentioned. “And actually, I have never had challenges with players chomping at the bit and then remaining like, ‘All correct, you have to wait.’ It just means he’s heading to be hungrier, and I believe we’ll all reward from when that time comes.”
The Dolphins have the NFL’s top rated hurrying offense, averaging 181.8 yards on the floor per video game.
Raheem Mostert prospects the league with a career-substantial 11 whole touchdowns, and Achane was averaging 12.1 yards for each carry right before his damage.
The Dolphins obtained Wilson from San Francisco very last November. He had a few touchdowns and 392 yards dashing in 8 games with Miami in 2022.
Also Saturday, the Dolphins downgraded cornerback Nik Needham (Achilles tendon) to out and elevated limited stop Tanner Conner to the lively roster.
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