MIAMI — The Miami Dolphins activated cornerback Jalen Ramsey from injured reserve Saturday, paving the way in which for him to make his season debut Sunday in opposition to the New England Patriots.
Cornerback Parry Nickerson was launched within the corresponding roster transfer.
Ramsey injured his left meniscus on the second day of coaching camp in July, and underwent surgical procedure the subsequent day. He spent the primary seven weeks of the season on injured reserve, however his 21-day activation window was opened Oct. 18. Sources advised ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday that Miami anticipated Ramsey to play in opposition to the Patriots, and Ramsey responded that there was a “probability” he would.
“I’ve to undergo a complete course of to really feel GREAT sufficient to play,” he wrote on social media. “I will not play if I really feel any lower than GREAT.”
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel was noncommittal Friday when requested whether or not Ramsey would begin, together with fellow cornerback Xavien Howard, who’s coping with a groin damage.
Each gamers are formally listed as questionable for Sunday, as McDaniel insists the group desires to train warning with regards to its star cornerback tandem.
“With these two people, I’ve an excellent working relationship with them and we talk very properly,” he mentioned. “So that they each know what they imply to the group and what their want to play, in the event that they put themselves in hurt’s manner, what it could do to the group … and that is an earned proper as a result of they are not simply telling me, they’ve proven me they know how you can put together.
“They know what it is prefer to really feel proper they usually know that we’ve got guys that we have actually trusted all yr, fortuitously, which can be capable of make performs and orchestrate the protection in the event that they’re unable to. Clearly, we would like to have them each. I am ready for both situation for each gamers and I actually haven’t got a clue if they are going to play or not. Which is enjoyable, proper?”
The Dolphins additionally downgraded security Jevon Holland to out as he stays in concussion protocol. Broad receiver River Cracraft, whose 21-day activation window started Wednesday, was additionally dominated out for Sunday’s recreation.
At 5-2, Miami leads the AFC East by a half-game over the Buffalo Payments, who gained Thursday night time. A win over the Patriots would safe a season sweep of the division rival.
