The Miami Dolphins formally ended their most important offensive lineman’s season Wednesday.
And in an effort to replace him, they added two veteran centers who have appeared in zero games in 2023 — and just 38 total since the start of the 2020 season.
Miami Dolphins Practice Report
Here are the names to go with the narrative:
Connor Williams, who tore his ACL during Monday night’s game against the Tennessee Titans, is officially out for the year after the team placed him on injured reserve.
Liam Eichenberg will, at least for now, take his place in the starting lineup. But the Dolphins now have some other options should Eichenberg falter.
Veteran Jonotthan Harrison, who last appeared in a game four years ago, takes Williams’ place on the active roster.
Harrison, who started 42 games with the Colts and Jets between 2014 and 2019, spent the past three seasons on the Bills’, Giants’, and Falcons’ practice squads. He went to training camp this summer with Atlanta but has been out of the league after getting cut before the deadline.
Matt Skura is a familiar name in these parts. He went to training camp with the Dolphins in 2021 but didn’t survive final cuts. He appeared in nine games for the Rams last year, starting eight.
New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins Injury Report
Williams is just one of several injured Dolphins linemen. While the Dolphins had Wednesday off, they still had to provide an injury report with a participation estimate as if they practiced.
Eichenberg (calf), Terron Armstead (knee/ankle), and Robert Hunt (hamstring) would not have practiced had the Dolphins held one.
MORE: Miami Dolphins Depth Chart
The order the players are listed in the above sentence is a good estimation of their likelihood of playing in Week 15. Hunt has all but been ruled out.
Five other key Dolphins players would not have participated Wednesday: Running back De’Von Achane (toe), safety DeShon Elliott (concussion/ribs), wide receiver Tyreek Hill (ankle), cornerback Xavien Howard (hip), and running back Raheem Mostert (knee/vet rest).
Jets
Did Not Practice
- WR Jason Brownlee (ankle)
- DL John Franklin-Myers (ankle)
- QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles)
- DL Solomon Thomas (knee
- OL Carter Warren (hip)
Limited
- RB Nick Bawden (knee)
- OL Mekhi Becton (knee)
- RB Breece Hall (ankle)
- OL Max Mitchell (neck)
- OL Joe Tippman (shoulder)
Full
- LB Quincy Williams (knee)
- QB Zach Wilson (knee)
Dolphins
Did Not Practice
- OL Liam Eichenberg (calf)
- OT Terron Armstead (knee/ankle)
- G Robert Hunt (hamstring)
- RB De’Von Achane (toe)
- S DeShon Elliott (concussion/ribs)
- WR Tyreek Hill (ankle)
- CB Xavien Howard (hip)
- RB Raheem Mostert (knee/vet rest)
Limited
- RB Chris Brooks (knee)
- S Jevon Holland (knees)
- OT Austin Jackson (oblique)
- OLB Andrew Van Ginkel (oblique)
Full
- None
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