The Dolphins made two significant upgrades on defense this offseason with new coordinator Vic Fangio and cornerback Jalen Ramsey. However, Ramsey is expected to be sidelined until at least December after undergoing a full meniscus repair during training camp. When fully healthy, the Dolphins should have one of the best secondaries in the NFL with Howard, Ramsey, Jevon Holland and Brandon Jones, so Fantasy managers should keep the unit in mind come playoff time. Hopefully Fangio will bring out the best in pass rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips as well. Consider the Dolphins DST a sleeper unit this season worth drafting with a late-round pick in all leagues.
Elliott is listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Bills due to an ankle injury, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Elliott was a limited participant at practice every day this week and is looking like a true game-time decision. Brandon Jones and Elijah Campbell are candidates to replace him at strong safety if he does not get the green light. More clarity on his status will come Sunday morning.
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Dolphins' Andrew Van Ginkel: Likely to start Sunday
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Van Ginkel will likely start in Sunday's game at Buffalo, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
First-rounder Jaelan Phillips (oblique) has been ruled out of Sunday's game at the Bills, and Van Ginkel figures to be the next man up at outside linebacker opposite Bradley Chubb. In what could very easily turn into a shootout, Van Ginkel will probably see ample pass-rushing opportunities in Week 4.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Ruled out for Week 4
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Phillips (oblique) will not play in Sunday's Week 4 game against the Bills, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.
Phillips will have now missed two games with two different injuries just four weeks into the season. He previously missed Week 2 with a back issue before injuring his oblique against Denver last Sunday. Andrew Van Ginkel will likely fill in opposite Bradley Chubb.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Still recovering from injury
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Phillips (oblique) did not practice Wednesday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Phillips is considered day-to-day after suffering the injury in Sunday's win over the Broncos. He'll work to get back on the practice field Thursday ahead of the team's matchup with the Bills in Week 4.
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Malik Reed: Joins Vegas' practice squad
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Reed is signing with Vegas' practice squad Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Reed has 16 career sacks in 59 games split between the Broncos and Steelers. The Raiders are hoping that Reed can help create pressure on the quarterback alongside Maxx Crosby, but Reed will first have to get up to speed on the practice squad to earn a promotion to the 53-man roster.
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Dolphins' Jevon Holland: Forces two fumbles in rout
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Holland recorded eight tackles (seven solo), a pass defensed and two forced fumbles in Sunday's 70-20 win versus the Broncos.
Holland is reminding the league why he's one of football's most feared safeties through three weeks, and he showed off his exceptional nose for the ball in Week 3 by punching it out of Courtland Sutton's arms twice, creating two turnovers. He's easily on pace for the first 100-tackle season of his career and looks like a prime beneficiary of new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's scheme.
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Dolphins' Emmanuel Ogbah: Gets first sack of season
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Ogbah recorded three tackles (one solo), including a sack, and an interception in Sunday's 70-20 win versus Denver.
Although he played just 22 defensive snaps in Week 3, Ogbah was able to make a mark on the stat sheet, including logging his first sack of the young 2023 season and the first interception of his career. If he keeps that kind of efficiency up, it's hard to imagine he doesn't get more playing time soon.
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Dolphins' Eli Apple: Avoids concussion
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Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Apple has been cleared of a concussion, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Apple left Sunday's 70-20 win versus Denver early after sustaining a blow to the head, but he thankfully avoided a serious injury. He's still one of Miami's top three cover corners going into Week 4 at Buffalo.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Day-to-day with oblique
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Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Phillips (oblique) is day-to-day, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Phillips was forced out of Sunday's 70-20 win versus Denver with an oblique issue, but it doesn't seem to be too serious. Wednesday's injury report will provide further insight regarding his status for Week 4.
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Dolphins' Eli Apple: Exits game Sunday
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Apple left Sunday's game against the Broncos with a concussion.
Apple will now enter the concussion protocol and will have to clear it in order to return to the game. Kelvin Joseph is now filling in for the injured 28-year-old and his status will be worth monitoring going forward.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Out for game
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Phillips (oblique) will not return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.
The linebacker made one tackle before leaving the contest. Phillips also missed the team's Week 2 win over the Patriots with a back injury.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Leaves with injury
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Phillips is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Broncos with an oblique injury.
The linebacker missed Miami's Week 2 win over the Patriots with a back ailment. Phillips made 11 tackles in the team's Week 1 victory over the Chargers. Emmanuel Ogbah is in line to replace him on the Miami depth chart.
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Dolphins' Elijah Campbell: Making season debut
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Campbell (knee) is active Sunday against the Broncos.
Campbell hasn't played yet this season while nursing his knee injury. However, now that he's healthy he'll take the field for the first time in 2023 and should bolster the team's depth in the secondary and on special teams.
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Dolphins' Raekwon Davis: Good to go Sunday
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Davis (wrist) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Davis was a full participant in Friday's practice after logging limited sessions earlier in the week. He's played in 79 defensive snaps and accumulated six tackles (three solo) across two contests this season.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Set to play Sunday
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Phillips (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Phillips received the green light for Sunday's contest after logging a full practice session Friday. He sat out against the Patriots in Week 2 after posting 11 tackles (six solo) and half a sack in the season opener against the Chargers.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Listed as questionable
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Phillips (back) has been given a questionable designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Broncos.
Phillips was a full participant at Friday's practice after logging limited sessions to start the week. As a result, he looks to be trending in the right direction, but his final status is not likely to be confirmed until closer to kickoff. Emmanuel Ogbah would presumably fill in at weakside linebacker if Phillips cannot go.
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Dolphins' Raekwon Davis: Gets questionable tag
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Davis (wrist) is considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos.
After limited practice sessions to kick off the week, Davis logged a full workload Friday. As such, he is seemingly trending in the right direction, but final confirmation of his status is unlikely to come until a few hours before game time. Brandon Pili would be in line to fill in at nose tackle should Davis ultimately not get the go-ahead.
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Dolphins' Kelvin Joseph: Not on injury report
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Joseph (personal) did not appear on the Dolphins' injury report Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Joseph appears to be back with the team after he missed Miami's 24-17 win over the Patriots in Week 2 due to personal reasons. The cornerback operated exclusively as a special-teams option in Week 1, a role he'll likely return to in Week 3 versus the Broncos.
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Dolphins' Jaelan Phillips: Limited Wednesday
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Phillips (back) was limited in Wednesday's practice, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Phillips was injured in Friday's practice last week and missed Week 2 versus New England after playing 90 percent of the defensive snaps in Week 1's electric win over the Chargers. Phillips recorded six tackles, including a half sack, in the season opener. His limited session Wednesday puts Phillips on track to play Week 3.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Contributes in victory
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Baker played every defensive snap and recorded three tackles in Miami's 24-17 win over New England on Sunday night.
The linebacker was part of a Dolphins' defense that allowed less than 300 total yards and fewer than 100 on the ground. Baker made six tackles in Miami's Week 1 win over the Chargers and 100 in 17 starts a year ago.
