Howard, Armstead amid Dolphins lacking Monday apply

Cornerback Xavien Howard, who skipped the fourth quarter of the recreation from the Cincinnati Bengals with a groin personal injury and still left deal with Terron Armstead had been between the Dolphins not witnessed in the course of the part of Monday’s observe the media is permitted to view.

For the duration of 1 portion of the exercise cornerback Keion Crossen stopped participating in a drill and was witnessed by a coach. There is no formal damage report till Wednesday but any action in the secondary is worth seeing with Howard ailing and fellow starting cornerback Byron Jones (leg) even now not activated from the bodily-unable-to-complete list despite the fact that he’s suitable to return this 7 days.

Also not observed at Monday’s exercise had been quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who is in concussion protocol, defensive lineman Trey Flowers and tight finish Cethan Carter, who has been in concussion protocol considering that the opener versus New England.

The Dolphins typically don’t observe on Monday due to the fact it’s the day immediately after a sport so the absences from Monday’s shortened follow are tough to decipher.

Howard might be the most about for the reason that his groin personal injury has worsened to the issue he missed playing time in Thursday’s 27-15 decline at Cincinnati.

Armstead has been battling a toe harm for much of the period.

No Jones update

With Jones now suitable to return off the reserve/PUP listing after missing the Dolphins’ initially 4 games, mentor Mike McDaniel did not have an update on Monday.

“Going to come across individuals issues out, possibly midweek,” McDaniel stated when asked about Jones. “A minor as well early for me to convey to with numerous factors heading on.”

Jones skipped instruction camp soon after going through lower still left leg surgical procedure in the offseason. At the conclusion of camp, he remained on the PUP list on roster lower-down day, which means he had to miss the Dolphins’ initial four games, at a least.

Jones plays an significant purpose on the protection. When he, Howard and nickel cornerback Nik Needham are all healthy and productive, the Dolphins are in a position to have them engage in person protection, releasing up out there blitzers in defensive coordinator Josh Boyer’s aggressive plan.

This story will be updated.

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