MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins activated cornerback Jalen Ramsey from injured reserve Saturday, paving the way in which for him to make his season debut Sunday in opposition to the New England Patriots.
Cornerback Parry Nickerson was launched within the corresponding roster transfer.
Ramsey injured his left meniscus on the second day of coaching camp in July, and underwent surgical procedure the subsequent day. He spent the primary seven weeks of the season on injured reserve, however his 21-day activation window was opened Oct. 18. Sources instructed ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday that Miami anticipated Ramsey to play in opposition to the Patriots, and Ramsey responded that there was a “probability” he would.
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“I’ve to undergo a complete course of to really feel GREAT sufficient to play,” he wrote on social media. “I will not play if I really feel any lower than GREAT.”
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was noncommittal Friday when requested whether or not Ramsey would begin, together with fellow cornerback Xavien Howard, who’s coping with a groin harm.
Each gamers are formally listed as questionable for Sunday, as McDaniel insists the staff needs to train warning on the subject of its star cornerback tandem.
“With these two people, I’ve an excellent working relationship with them and we talk very nicely,” he mentioned. “In order that they each know what they imply to the staff and what their need to play, in the event that they put themselves in hurt’s approach, what it could possibly do to the staff … and that is an earned proper as a result of they don’t seem to be simply telling me, they’ve proven me they know methods to put together.
“They know what it is wish to really feel proper they usually know that now we have guys that we have actually trusted all 12 months, fortuitously, which might be capable of make performs and orchestrate the protection in the event that they’re unable to. Clearly, we might like to have them each. I am ready for both situation for each gamers and I actually do not have a clue if they are going to play or not. Which is enjoyable, proper?”
The Dolphins additionally downgraded security Jevon Holland to out as he stays in concussion protocol. Broad receiver River Cracraft, whose 21-day activation window started Wednesday, was additionally dominated out for Sunday’s recreation.
At 5-2, Miami leads the AFC East by a half-game over the Buffalo Payments, who gained Thursday evening. A win over the Patriots would safe a season sweep of the division rival.
