Dolphins place Nate Garner on Injured Reserve

by Matty I on Aug 31, 2010 8:57 PM EDT in Comcast Sponsored Posts

We all knew that the Dolphins had some tough decisions to make between now and the weekend's final cuts. On Tuesday, the Dolphins made one of those decisions.

The team formally announced that they have placed offensive lineman Nate Garner on Injured Reserve, ending his season. Garner was attempting to recover from a foot injury that he aggravated in camp following offseason surgery. He reportedly underwent another procedure on that foot a couple weeks back and was not expected to be healthy until early October at the earliest.

But after weighing the options, the Dolphins decided that they could not waste a roster spot for at least a month on an injured player - no matter just how valuable of a backup he might be. Garner was Miami's most versatile offensive lineman. He has taken regular season snaps at every position along the line except left tackle. In camp, Garner was working as Vernon Carey's backup at right tackle while also competing for a starting spot at both guard positions.

Garner's loss is a big one. He was expected, at the very least, to be the primary backup right tackle. Now the Dolphins have to settle on either Lydon Murtha or Andrew Gardner as the third tackle to keep on the final roster. Of course, the Dolphins could look to the waiver wire once other teams make their cuts to find an upgrade rather than simply settling on one of those two.

What today's move by the Dolphins could mean, though, is that they may only keep eight offensive linemen on the roster, freeing up a roster spot at another position. It also means that one of the bubble linemen - Cory Procter, for example - could make the team if the Dolphins decide to still go with nine linemen.

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by LeftCoastFinFan on Aug 31, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

This.

by urbino on Sep 1, 2010 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Hmmm

by Farorefox on Aug 31, 2010 8:58 PM EDT reply actions

Somebody's coming in.

What’s the OL situation in AZ?

I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg

by Tunaflipper on Aug 31, 2010 9:01 PM EDT reply actions

They might be wanting Thiggy.

I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg

by Tunaflipper on Aug 31, 2010 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Where did you get this information?

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by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions

He said he is just speculating

by Farorefox on Aug 31, 2010 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh. Well then I shall pay it no attention till I hear something else.

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions

That allows me to claim firsties.

I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg

by Tunaflipper on Aug 31, 2010 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL Fair enough.

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Tuna if (and i mean this figertively), we make sum sort of an agreement. On our QB, is there a way to elimanate that 2nd rd pick. That we still owe to the card's, on the BM deal???

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by wild zion beaver on Aug 31, 2010 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it was the Broncos in that deal, Beav.

Karlos Dansby (check)
Brandon Marshall (check)
Awesome Defensive Draft. Hell Yeah!

by kdock on Sep 1, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Lol; yeah thought that was a little to conveniant!

wopper "the king" computer

by wild zion beaver on Sep 1, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Leinart's discontent is all over ESPN.

He “wants an explanation.”

I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg

by Tunaflipper on Aug 31, 2010 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Explanation...

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by Heater OsE on Aug 31, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

The Future is now, stop the bandwagon and lets get the Henne train rollin, as we all hope that the 14th dwarf is the real prince charming.

by W NY Fins Fan on Aug 31, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Explanation of what????

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

why i cant get rid of my dingle berries

"I likem me some UDFAs"

by Phintastic on Aug 31, 2010 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

TMI!

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Oooh, that's nasty, Phintastic.

Karlos Dansby (check)
Brandon Marshall (check)
Awesome Defensive Draft. Hell Yeah!

by kdock on Sep 1, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Why he's not the starter.

Derek Anderson

I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg

by Tunaflipper on Aug 31, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow the link that takes you away from the page. Shame on you Tuna.

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

CLICK THE BOX!!!!!!!

OPEN IN NEW WINDOW!! FOR THE LOVE OF GOD JUST CLICK THE BOX

not really a big deal but it is courteous

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Aug 31, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions

i fergot

I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg

by Tunaflipper on Aug 31, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Its all good Tuna. At least your not screaming at me.

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Sure but I was not aware that it was going to do that. I am not psychic and you have no need to yell dude!

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions

yelling gets points across faster

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Aug 31, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Ok fine then how the fuck was I to know that it was going to open in the same window?

Do you like being yelled at?

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions

But not if you're yelling at the wrong guy

try this

I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg

by Tunaflipper on Aug 31, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL I was just giving you a hard time Tuna. Still no need to be rude and yell.

All the rude ass behavior around here gets old after a while.

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

well you complain about that at least once a week if the link takes you away from the page

I was mocking in that I made it seem like a big deal when it obviously isn’t. I couldnt care less about the links and I’m sorry if capital letters offend people even jokingly

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Aug 31, 2010 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I complain about that once a week?????

First off I was just giving Tuna a hard time so……………

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Right and I was giving you a hard time so...................

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Aug 31, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright fair enough.

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm sooo confused.

I thought was the whippin’ boy?

I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg

by Tunaflipper on Aug 31, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL No thats Alpha but it should be you.

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Jeez what an ego

everything’s gotta be about Tuna ;^)

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Aug 31, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

No thats also Alpha.

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm seeing some kinda

AlphaTuna connection and I don’t like it!

I’m on the side of true love…and a good running game.
Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don't know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion. -- Col. Flagg

by Tunaflipper on Aug 31, 2010 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Or do you?

by texascowpunk on Aug 31, 2010 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Quit parting, dedicate yourself to football and try completing a pass that's not to your checkdown

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Aug 31, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Parting is such sweet sorrow...

by BigBenky on Sep 1, 2010 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Huge loss

we have to keep 2 people to fill the spots this guy could cover. Nate rest up, we’ll see you next year…

"I likem me some UDFAs"

by Phintastic on Aug 31, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

this blows

still think he is worth the roster spot come October

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Aug 31, 2010 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

i guess they think he could re-injure

if he came back too soon. Better safe than sorry i guess.

"I likem me some UDFAs"

by Phintastic on Aug 31, 2010 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

FWIW...

the pats just put BOdden, by far their best corner, on IR. Leaving them with a rookie and 2nd year player as starters…neither of whom have impressed.

Brandon Marshall is licking his chops even as we speak :-0

by Natalya on Aug 31, 2010 9:49 PM EDT reply actions

AFC East Secondaries are looking rough this year... expect big things from Marshall

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Aug 31, 2010 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions

i concur except

at best this still leaves the phins with the 3rd best secondary in the East…

The Future is now, stop the bandwagon and lets get the Henne train rollin, as we all hope that the 14th dwarf is the real prince charming.

by W NY Fins Fan on Aug 31, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Quiet You!!!

LOL

Here’s how I have it
1) Buffalo lol at least they have something goin for them
2) Miami with a healthy 100 percent Will Allen
3) NYJ * they shoot to #1 if they get Revis back*
4) NE they have the worst secondary, maybe in the league

I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?

by Souwantmyname on Aug 31, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions