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| According to the team's official website, the Miami Dolphins have signed linebacker J.D. Folsom off the practice squad to the active roster. The team released linebacker William Kershaw to make room on the roster. |
Our View: Folsom is a rookie who was a seventh-round pick by the team this season, and he doesn't figure to be a factor on the defense this week. The team needed some depth at the position with Channing Crowder out, but Folsom will likely be relegated to special teams duty against the Pats on Sunday. |
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| According to the Twitter page of Dolphins' writer Edgar Thompson, defensive tackle Jason Ferguson has been ruled out of Sunday's game. Ferguson is dealing with an elbow injury. |
Our View: Ferguson was listed as doubtful, but he won't be available to the team this weekend. It looks like Paul Soliai will go in his place, but losing Ferguson will hurt the Dolphins against the Pats. |
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| Dolphins' linebacker Channing Crowder has been ruled out of Sunday's contest against the Patriots, according to the Twitter page of beat writer Edgar Thompson. Crowder is still recovering from a shoulder injury. |
Our View: Crowder was originally listed as doubtful for the game, but the team has decided to officially rule him out. It looks like he should be able to go next week, but we will monitor his ability to practice as next week progresses. |
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| Jason Ferguson (elbow) is doubtful for Week 9, accoring to FOX Sports. |
Our View: Paul Soliai would start at nose tackle if needed. Soliai lacks the experience of Ferguson, but he is massive at 6-4, 355 pounds. |
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| Channing Crowder is doubtful for Sunday's game at New England, according to FOX Sports. |
Our View: Crowder is still recovering from a shoulder injury. Reggie Torbor replaced him at inside linebacker in Week 8, and would make another start in his absence on Sunday. |
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| Jason Ferguson practiced for the second straight day Thursday, according to the Palm Beach Post. He has been dealing with a foot ailment. |
Our View: The 34-year-old vet is yet to miss a game this season, and should be ready to go for Sunday's AFC East showdown at New England. Ferguson holds little value for IDP leagues, but is a quality nose tackle for Miami. |
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| Channing Crowder practiced for the second straight day Thursday, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
Our View: Crowder missed Week 8 with a shoulder injury, but should have a chance to return Sunday at New England if he practices tomorrow without a problem. He is a good playmaker for Miami when healthy. |
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| The Palm Beach Post is reporting that Dolphins' coach Tony Sparano has told Ted Ginn that the receiver will have a chance to win back his starting job. Ginn lost his job to rookie Brian Hartline before last week's game. |
Our View: The problem here is that consistency is what is going to get Ginn his job back, and that has been the main thing he has struggled with over his career. He has the ability to make a great play or to have a great day, but he just isn't able to put it together over a long period of time. |
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| Jason Ferguson was limited in practice today while nursing an elbow ailment, according to the Patriots' official website. |
Our View: He was previously dealing with a foot ailment. Ferguson is 34 and his skills are on the decline, but he is still a serviceable defensive tackle for Miami. |
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| Channing Crowder returned to practice Wednesday after missing Week 8 with a shoulder injury, according to ESPN. |
Our View: Crowder should have good odds of playing Sunday at New England if he can practice through the rest of the week without any issues with his shoulder. He is a good inside linebacker when healthy. |
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| The Dolphins signed John Nalbone to their practice squad, according to Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post. |
Our View: Nalbone could develop into a quality tight end in the NFL, but currently holds no fantasy value while providing emergency depth on the practice squad. |
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| The Palm Beach Post is reporting that, despite his huge game returning the ball on Sunday, that wide receiver Ted Ginn will not get his starting spot back on offense. The Dolphins like the lineup they used over the weekend, and they won't make any adjustments at the position. |
Our View: Ginn looked explosive in the return game, but he still finished with zero catches in just 16 offensive plays. It looks like he will be more of a return specialist than anything going forward, so it's not looking good for his fantasy value. |
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| After an apparent demotion on offense, Ted Ginn responded on Sunday by returning two kickoffs for touchdowns. |
Our View: Ginn had zero catches, but six kickoff returns for 299 yards in the Dolphins' narrow win over the Jets. He also became the first player in league history to have two 100-yard plus kickoff return touchdowns in the same game. It's unclear if his huge special teams day will get him back into the starting lineup on offense, but if your league places any sort of a premium on returns, Ginn is your new man. |
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| Ricky Williams had eight carries for 27 rushing yards in today's 30-25 win at the Jets. He also caught two passes for 41 receiving yards. |
Our View: Williams led the Dolphins in receiving, and had 68 total yards. He was able to play through his thumb injury, but performed below expectations for fantasy owners. He was averaging 90 total yards per game heading into the battle. |
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| Chad Henne completed 12-of-21 passes for 112 yards in Sunday's 30-25 win at the Jets. He threw one touchdown pass with no interceptions. |
Our View: Henne did enough to lead the Dolphins to a tough road win, but did not do much for fantasy owners. He has thrown one or less touchdown passes in three of his last four starts. |
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| Brian Hartline will start at receiver over Ted Ginn Jr., according to the Sun Sentinel. |
Our View: Ginn has not been performing up to expectations, and rookie Hartline will get a chance to prove his worth as a starter today. Hartline has good speed but lacks polish, and isn't a recommended fantasy option against a tough New York defense on their home turf. |
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| Dolphins inactives: Tyler Thigpen (3rd QB), RB Kory Sheets, ILB Channing Crowder, T Andrew Gardner, DE Lionel Dotson, T Lydon Murtha, WR Patrick Turner, LB
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Our View: The only significant absence is star linebacker Channing Crowder. He will be replaced by Reggie Torbor. |
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| Reggie Torbor is expected to start at inside linebacker in place of the injured Channing Crowder (shoulder), according to the Miami Herald. |
Our View: Torbor is a very good backup linebacker, and is worth a look as a flier if you need help in IDP leagues. He could be productive against a solid Jets running team. |
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| The South Florida Sun-Sentinel is reporting that the Dolphins will look to add tight end John Nalbone to the practice aquad if he clears waivers on Monday. The team released Nalbone, rookie out of Monmouth, on Saturday. |
Our View: The Dolphins like Nalbone's pass-catching ability, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he ended up on the practice squad. It doesn't seem highly likely that he will be claimed, but we should know tomorrow. |
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