The Miami Dolphins are gearing up for their Week 15 clash against the Houston Texans, and their injury report offers some good news. Several key players will be hitting the field, as they’ve been deemed fit and ready.
Among them, running back Raheem Mostert returns after sitting out the recent victory over the New York Jets, along with linebacker Jordyn Brooks, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, and fullback Alec Ingold. Each of these players brings a different dynamic, with Mostert’s speed potentially electrifying the offense once more after his brief absence.
Only wide receiver Dee Eskridge, who picked up a knee injury against the Jets, has been ruled out by the Dolphins. Meanwhile, Terron Armstead’s status remains a question mark, with head coach Mike McDaniel expressing some doubt about the four-time Pro Bowler’s ability to suit up. Should Armstead be sidelined, rookie Patrick Paul might step up for what would be just his second NFL start—a significant opportunity for the second-round pick to make his mark.
Despite Armstead’s uncertain status, most of the squad has been involved in practice, though tackle Kendall Lamm was only able to join on a limited basis at the end of the week. If Lamm isn’t good to go, Jackson Carman, familiar to Bengals fans, could find himself back in the starting lineup.
There are also several players whose game status hangs in the balance—Blake Ferguson, Bradley Chubb, Cameron Goode, and Grant DuBose remain questionable. Though Ferguson has participated fully in practice, the others have been limited, adding an edge of suspense to their potential game-day presence.
Turning to the Texans, they’ve ruled out center/guard Juice Scruggs due to a foot injury, and safety Jalen Pitre is on injured reserve. The team could be juggling their lineup with four players listed as questionable, two of whom, linebacker Christian Harris and guard Kenyon Green, made their practice returns this week. Alongside them, linebacker Jamal Hill faces uncertainty with a knee issue, and guard Nick Broeker has been newly upgraded to questionable despite a full practice.
Both teams are navigating these injuries as they look to topple each other in this weekend’s matchup. Each player’s availability could prove a game-changer, adding intrigue and potential surprises to the gridiron showdown.