Breaking Down the Final Dolphins-Titans Week 14 Injury Report
Only four players were listed as having a game status designation in the Miami Dolphins’ final injury report for Week 14, following the day’s placement of linebacker Jerome Baker on injured reserve.
The sole player declared ineligible for Monday night’s game against the Tennessee Titans was guard Robert Hunt, who exacerbated a hamstring injury during the Week 13 victory against Washington. Running back Chris Brooks, safety Jevon Holland, and tackle Terron Armstead were also classified as questionable.
This overall wasn’t a bad outcome when looking at the start of the work week when four other players sat out practice Thursday. In the end, Tyreek Hill, Kendall Lamm, Raheem Mostert and Durham Smythe all were healthy
enough to not get a game status designation, meaning they’ll all be available for the Tennessee game. Lamm will start at left tackle if it ends up that Armstead doesn’t play because of his knee/ankle injuries.
Safety Brandon Jones would be in line for a second consecutive game if Holland can’t start because of the injuries he sustained to both knees during the Black Friday victory against the New York Jets.
As for Brooks, the Dolphins have until Monday at 4 p.m. to activate off injured reserve after he completed his second week of practice.
If Brooks does get moved to the 53-man roster, the Dolphins would have to make another move to create space. With Hunt out, Liam Eichenberg and Lester Cotton will start at guard. Cotton has started four games at left guard this season, but it was Eichenberg who got the start at that position against Washington when Hunt returned to the starting lineup.
TENNESSEE INJURY REPORT Like the Dolphins, Tennessee had four players on its final injury report, but in this case three of them have been ruled out.
This includes Josh Whyle, the starting tight end, Kristian Fulton, the starting cornerback, and Jeffery Simmons, who is both the finest defensive end in Tennessee and among the best defensive linemen in the NFL. For non-injury-related/personal reasons, defensive lineman Teair Tart was added to Tennessee’s injury report on Saturday and given the status of questionable.
Derrick Henry, the running back who saw limited practice time on Thursday and Friday, was declared a full participant on Saturday and did not receive a game status classification, indicating that he will be available.
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