Miami Dolphins Final Injury Report: Pouncey, Misi, Foster and Cameron will not play against Bengals

To say the Miami Dolphins have a lot of injuries heading into their Thursday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals would be an understatement. 16 Dolphins were listed in the team’s final injury report and the team will be without a few of its key players on Thursday night.

Miami tight end Jordan Cameron (concussion), center Mike Pouncey (hip), running back Arian Foster (groin) and linebacker Koa Misi (neck) will not play against the Bengals. It was expected that Cameron, Pouncey and Foster would missed this week’s game considering this is a short week for the Dolphins but losing Misi hurts at linebacker.

Another linebacker that could be out for the Dolphins is Jelani Jenkins. He did not practice all week because of a groin injury and he is listed as doubtful for tomorrow night’s game.

Backup center Anthony Steen is also listed as doubtful as he suffered an ankle injury last weekend against the Cleveland Browns. If Steen does not go, veteran Kraig Urbik will likely be the team’s starting center against the Bengals.

Miami players that are questionable for tomorrow’s game include: tackle Branden Albert (ankle), linebacker Kiko Alonzo (hamstring), guard Jermon Bushrod (wrist), cornerback Xavien Howard (quad), defensive end Jason Jones (ankle), safety Reshad Jones (knee), receivers Jarvis Landry (shoulder) and DeVante Parker (hamstring), linebacker Spencer Paysinger (neck) and tight end Dion Sims (ankle).

Dolphins waive receiver Justin Hunter

Late on Wednesday, the Dolphins waived wide receiver Justin Hunter. The move was likely made because of the number of injuries the Dolphins have on their team. Miami has yet to announce if they will elevate a practice squad player to their active roster.

Hunter played in Week 1 for the Dolphins in their game against the Seattle Seahawks, but he didn’t record any stats. He was inactive in both Weeks 2 and 3.

Miami claimed Hunter off of waivers from the Tennessee Titans right before the start of the regular season on September 4.

Miami Dolphins Week 4 Youth and Coaching Award Winners

Each week, the Miami Dolphins and the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE) will recognize two youth football players, a coach and a parent who have demonstrated their commitment to being leaders on and off the field. Here are the Week 4 winners:

• High School Player of the Week: Malcolm Vigille is a senior QB at Miami Edison Senior High School. Vigille completed 13-of-17 passes for an astounding 455 yards and five touchdowns in the win over Braddock High School last Friday. His team is currently undefeated with a 5-0 record.

• High School Coach of the Week: Roland Smith from Miami Central Senior High School. The Rockets are currently 5-0 and are ranked No. 23 in the country in USA Today’s Super 25 Poll. This impressive record and ranking are coupled with the team’s four consecutive state championships and appearance in the last five state championship contests. These are both state records.

• Youth Player of the Week: Carson Haggard from the Miami Xtreme Youth Football League. Carson plays quarterback for the Suniland Sundevils 12U team. Carson completed 12-of-15 passes for 225 yards and four touchdowns in a 40-6 victory over the Kendall Hammocks Warriors last week.

• Team Mom of the Week: Laura Pita from the Cooper City Cowboys of the American Youth Football League. Laura is the team mom for the 11U football team. She has four boys in her household along with over 25 adopted sons. Laura organizes over 25 sets of parents for game-day duties, including who brings pre- and post-game drinks and who will work the chain crew for each game. Laura never leaves home without her “Mary Poppins” bag that includes extra mouthpieces, chin straps, knee pads, practice pants and jerseys. She also is an avid runner and does everything with a smile on her face.

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