Dolphins Running Back Daniel Thomas Listed as Questionable, Expected to Play

by Kevin Nogle on Oct 16, 2011 5:00 AM EDT in 2012 Miami Dolphins News

Miami Dolphins rookie running back Daniel Thomas has missed two of the team's first four games, nursing a hamstring injury. However, even with the missed time, Thomas currently leads the team with 202 yards rushing, and 41 rushes. He trails New Orleans Saints running back by just 14 yards for the rookie rushing lead. The Dolphins need the rookie to return.

Yesterday, Miami released an updated injury list, placing Thomas as "questionable." Yet, despite the categorization, everyone, including Thomas, expect him to be on the field. "Yeah," Thomas said. "It feels very good just to know that I'm finally going to get to play. It's very encouraging and exciting, man."

With the Dolphins turning to former second-string quarterback Matt Moore to start the rest of the season after starting quarterback Chad Henne was placed on injured reserve for a separated shoulder, Thomas' presence in the offense could be a huge improvement to the Dolphins stable of weapons.

"It's tough just to miss a game and everything and having to watch the game back at home, not being able to travel," Thomas explained about his recent injury struggles. "So it's tough when you know you can be out there helping your team."

Thomas isn't alone with hamstring problems hampering game day performances. Safety Chris Clemons and cornerbacks Vontae Davis and Nolan Carroll have all been dealing with hamstring problems. That's over half of the Dolphins injury report.

"I was never hurt in college," Thomas said. "So that's why it's so tough right now. Because I'm like, ‘Why do I keep getting hurt?' But the thing about it is just me taking care of my body - hydrating before practice. That's the main reason why these injuries happen. So I've just got to do a better job with that."

The Dolphins really hope to see Thomas on the field against the Jets. New York is currently ranked 26th in the NFL against the rush, allowing 134.8 yards per game. With Moore's first start, Miami has to be hoping Thomas is able to attack the Jets' weak run defense.

Hopefully the hamstring injury, which has a way of continuing to nag a player throughout an entire season, is finally healed and allows Thomas to run, not just this weekend, but throughout the rest of the 2011 season.

The entire Dolphins' injury report is:

Questionable
Nolan Carroll	CB	Hamstring	Limited in practice
Chris Clemons	S	Hamstring	Limited in practice
Daniel Thomas	RB	Hamstring	Limited in practice
Will Yeatman	TE	Shoulder	Limited in practice
Probable
Vontae Davis	CB	Hamstring	Full practice
Tony McDaniel	DE	Hand	Full practice
Koa Misi	LB	Neck	Full pratice

The Jets' injury report is:

Out
Ropati Pitoitua	DE	Knee	No practice
Isaiah Trufant	CB	Hamstring	No practice
Donald Strickland	CB	Concussion	Limited in practice
Logan Payne	WR	Wrist	No practice
Questionable
Nick Mangold	C	Ankle	Limited in practice
Probable
Marquice Cole	CB	Hamstring	Full practice
Marcus Dixon	DT	Shoulder	Full practice
Garrett McIntyre	LB	Concussion	Full practice
Tanner Purdum	LS	Low Back	Full practice
Bart Scott	LB	Toe	Full practice
Martin Tevaseu	DT	Low Back	Full practice
LaDainian Tomlinson	RB	Calf	Full practice
Muhammad Wilkerson	DE	Shoulder	Full practice

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go dolphins

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by dolfan52 on Oct 16, 2011 5:31 AM EDT reply actions

the Jets don't have a good run D

we need thomas to play

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by Kdog92 on Oct 16, 2011 6:21 AM EDT reply actions

you said it!

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by Tunaflipper on Oct 16, 2011 7:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Fantasy matchup

Who would you guys start Daniel Thomas or Arian Foster?

by Olane Confucius Morgan on Oct 16, 2011 8:51 AM EDT reply actions

Thomas

Ravens have a good D

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by Kdog92 on Oct 16, 2011 9:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Foster. We will run bush up the middle.

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by 54 on Oct 16, 2011 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions

This^

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by Davone_Is_BessT on Oct 16, 2011 12:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

ugh sad but true

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by Patssuck456 on Oct 16, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions

i think thomas has the better matchup but i never sit my studs

I would never sit ap, foster, jackson, mojo, mcfadden, rice, or forte. They’ll get touches regardless. But hey, that’s just me.

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by BSerious72 on Oct 16, 2011 11:01 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Opps not over a rookie lol!

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by wild zion beaver on Oct 16, 2011 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

curious to see him run

Hope he overpowers this mediocre run d. I feel we will need to be strong on the ground to win this game. I think we play the most suspect offense we’ve faced all year, I expect our d to step up in a big way.

Maybe its my homerism, but as long as moore doesn’t play worse than sanchez I feel we’re just as good as the jets and should win this game.

by BSerious72 on Oct 16, 2011 10:59 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Dugh not over a rookie!

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by wild zion beaver on Oct 16, 2011 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

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by wild zion beaver on Oct 16, 2011 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope DT can play, and destroy the jests D

just praying he doesn’t do any more damage to his hammy. good blocking up front will help him( yeah I know) … but the difference is gonna come on the defensive side of the ball . can our D step it up , I hope so, and they can get in sancheezes grill all night long ! The fact that DT is only 14 yrds back from the lead in rookie yrds , after only playing 2 games is awesome. BM , i’m looking at you dude, back up all the swagger talk, and smoke the jests secondary ! tony… please use bush outside the tackles and find a way to get bess and fasano involved. We have to hit them from all sides, cuz no matter how bad we think they are, they are also the luckiest bastards in pro football ! Go Phins, win, win , win !!!

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by daytonadolfan on Oct 16, 2011 11:53 AM EDT reply actions

Questionable????

Jesus, I hope we didn’t get another Ronnie Brown! Great when he is in there, but hurt half of the time!

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by phatfinfan on Oct 16, 2011 12:10 PM EDT reply actions

Yip

Exactly what I was thinking. Except shit, at least Ronnie Brown waited longer than 2 games before he was hurt. I’d rather Thomas just sit out until his hammy is completely healed and can run 100% then him come and play 2 games, sit 2 games, play 2 games, sit 2 games, etc. Just take the extra week off and be healthy and stay healthy. OR just play with that little discomfort.

by Jared Maier on Oct 16, 2011 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions