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Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 12/4/12

Check out the Miami Dolphins stories you may have missed over the past day, including Jake Long could still receive the franchise tag.

Mike Ehrmann

Here are the Miami Dolphins news stories you may have missed over the last 24 hours:

JAKE LONG:

Miami Dolphins’ Jake Long could still receive franchise tag - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com
Though ESPN reported Monday that the Dolphins are unlikely to use their franchise tag on impending free agent left tackle Jake Long, a source said "all options available" are still on the table.

No update on Jake Long’s injury, but Miami Dolphins are making... | www.palmbeachpost.com
While the Dolphins gave no update Monday on the status of left tackle Jake Long, who injured his left triceps Sunday, indications are that he will be sidelined for the season’s final four games, meaning he might have played his last game in a Miami uniform.

Miami Dolphins preparing to finish season without Jake Long - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Jonathan Martin and Nate Garner will face a tough challenge against the 49ers as Miami's offensive tackles

DOLPHINS DEFENSE:

Defense Held Its Own Against New England
Solid effort in secondary impacted Patriots’ QB Brady.

DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE LINE:

Miami Dolphins coaches defend resting Cam Wake and Jared... | www.palmbeachpost.com
The Dolphins trailed New England by just seven points with 8:28 left in Sunday’s 23-16 loss, and needed their defense to force a quick punt or turnover to get the ball back for Miami’s offense.

DOLPHINS STRUGGLES:

Miami Dolphins face several issues following loss to Patriots - Miami Dolphins - MiamiHerald.com
The Dolphins fear Jake Long will miss the final four games, Ryan Tannehill is struggling and Cameron Wake is unhappy about sitting out part of Sunday’s final quarter.

PHINSIDER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED:

Miami Dolphins News You May Have Missed - 12/3/12 - The Phinsider
A collection of Miami Dolphins stories from around the internet over the past 24 hours. Today's articles include yesterday's game against the Patriots, defensive snap counts, and Jake Long could be done for the season.

Status of Jake Long's Triceps Injury Unknown; Could he have played his last game in Miami? - The Phinsider
During the first half of the Miami Dolphins' Week 13 loss to the New England Patriots, Pro Bowl left tackle Jake Long left the field with a triceps injury. He never returned to the game, and speculation has arisen that Long could be out for the year

Dolphins Mistakes Kill Chance to Upset Patriots - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins lost to the New England Patriots on Sunday 23-16. The Dolphins had a shot at upsetting their AFC East division rivals, but mistakes ended up costing them any chance at completing the task.

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