The Splash Zone 10/2/20: Dolphins Injury Update

We have a few injury updates to go through, including Tua Tagovailoa still no where to be seen due to an illness. In bigger news though, Byron Jones returned to practice on a limited basis after missing last weeks game against the Jaguars. The secondary had a ton of good news yesterday as Xavien Howard and Clayton Fejedelem were full participants. The Dolphins are going to need all the secondary help they can get on Sunday with Russell Wilson coming to town.

You can check out that story here, and the rest of the day’s round-up below.

Byron Jones returns to practice, but Tua Tagovailoa remains out - ProFootballTalk
The Dolphins saw cornerback Byron Jones return to practice Thursday. He was limited.

Brian Flores

Miami Dolphins provide framework for diverse leadership on, off field
Headed by Brian Flores and Chris Grier, the only Black coach and Black general manager duo in the NFL, the Dolphins are a model for inclusive hiring.

Brian Flores Gives $50,000 to Help Support Technology in Schools
Flores recently donated $50,000 to the team’s Social Impact Committee’s efforts to assist with wireless and infrastructure technology in the public-school system.

Dolphins Quarterbacks

Dolphins weighing options as Tua Tagovailoa remains sidelined
Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa missed his second straight practice Thursday due to an illness -- which coach Brian Flores stressed is not related to COVID-19. Tagovailoa came down with a fever earlier this week, causing him to miss Wednesday’s session and appear on the injury report

Dolphins Linebackers

Jerome Baker's Versatility and Leadership Keeps Him On the Field
The Dolphins third-year linebacker has only missed six defensive snaps this year; we talked to his coaches about what makes him invaluable to the defense

Dolphins Secondary

Dolphins CB Byron Jones (Achilles/groin) returns to practice.
Could Byron Jones return in time to help Miami's defense against a loaded Seahawks offense?

Phinsider News You May Have Missed

Miami Dolphins News 10/1/20: Tua Tagovailoa Misses Practice Due To Illness - The Phinsider
Welcome to the Splash Zone, the quickest way to get your day started off right. We bring you a rundown of Miami Dolphins news from the last 24 hours.

Dolphins Thursday injury report: Byron Jones trending up - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins may have the team’s highest paid player available for Sunday after all.

Nike drops new Air Zoom Pegasus 37 Dolphins shoe! - The Phinsider
Here’s all the info you need if you’re interested in ordering a pair!

Dolphins quarterback shopping as Tua Tagovailoa remains sidelined? - The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins could be free agent shopping this week as backup quarterback Tua Tagovailoa remains sidelined with an illness. Head coach Brian Flores has stressed multiple times that it is not...