The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets both released their first injury reports on Thursday, ahead of their Week 4 divisional matchup on Monday night.
The Dolphins have been especially unlucky with injuries this season, but their luck seems to be turning. After dealing with numerous injuries all season, only two Dolphins players did not take part in Thursday’s practice.
Cornerback Storm Duck has been nursing an ankle injury for some time now, and did not practice on Thursday. Fellow cornerback, rookie Jason Marshall Jr. joined Duck on the sidelines, dealing with a hamstring issue of his own.
Wideout Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) was limited, as was tight end Darren Waller (hip) . On the latter, head coach Mike McDaniel expects Waller to make his Dolphins debut in Week 4.
Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu has been dealing with a calf injury for weeks now, but was able to practice in full on Thursday. The full injury report is listed below, and will be updated as the week goes on.
The Jets are dealing with a few of injuries of their own, but also only have two players who did not practice on Thursday—cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (ankle), and star defensive end Jermaine Johnson II (ankle). Crucially for the Jets, quarterback Justin Fields is still in concussion protocol but has returned to full practice, and is expected to start on Monday night. Fields, who has terrorized the Dolphins in the past, put up huge numbers for the Jets in Week 1, but suffered a concussion early in Week 2.
By the time kickoff comes around on Monday night, 11 days will have passed since Miami’s Week 3 loss to the Buffalo Bills. In theory, the team should be fully rested and ready to go for a crucial divisional matchup. Kickoff takes place at 7:15 PM EST on Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium, and will be broadcasted live on ABC/ESPN.
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