Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker has been activated from injured reserve, with his 21-day practice window opened, as the team prepares to face the Buffalo Bills. Head Coach Mike McDaniel is optimistic about Baker's return to the field, despite him missing the last four games due to an MCL injury. The team is also hopeful for the return of RG Robert Hunt. Additionally, LB Melvin Ingram and CB Ethan Bonner have been elevated from the practice squad, while LB Bradley Chubb was placed on IR to make room for Baker. In a recent game against the Bills, LB Andrew Van Ginkel sustained a foot injury and was initially questionable to return, but has since been ruled out for the season. Van Ginkel's x-rays on his foot came back negative, and he will undergo an MRI. Jerome Baker also suffered a wrist injury requiring surgery and is likely out for the rest of the season.
Dolphins LB Jerome Baker had wrist surgery, unlikely to play in playoffs, per coach Mike McDaniel https://t.co/xLCZvwa16w https://t.co/TsL1ywRgWg
Dolphins LB Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) ruled out for vs. Chiefs, per Mike McDaniel https://t.co/xLCZvwa16w https://t.co/0pAsfXtJkY
Dolphins lose Jerome Baker to wrist injury https://t.co/sMJNC7UhIB
Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) is out vs. KC
Dolphins LB Jerome Baker had wrist surgery and he’s been ruled out for Chiefs game Saturday + likely rest of playoffs. Same for Andrew Van Ginkel with foot injury out Saturday and likely rest of postseason. More key defensive starters lost for Miami.
Andre Van Ginkel (foot) is out vs. KC
Dolphins LB Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) and LB Jerome Baker (wrist) won’t play in the wild-card round, Mike McDaniel said. Baker had surgery and is likely out for the rest of the season.
Jerome Baker (wrist surgery) is out for Miami Dolphins
Dolphins LB Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) and LB Jerome Baker (wrist) won’t play in the wild-card round, Mike McDaniel said. Baker had surgery. Van Ginkel’s timetable is up in the air, but he’s out for the season.
Andrew Van Ginkel will not play Saturday, per Mike McDaniel.
Mike McDaniel: Andrew Van Ginkel will be out vs. K.C.
Andrew Van Ginkel’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus tells me that x-rays on his foot are NEGATIVE. He will now get an MRI. Hoping for the best. The Dolphins are decimated at outside linebacker, Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) and Bradley Chubb (ACL), now Gink & Cam Goode. #Finsup #NFL https://t.co/SqinaSkytF
As per the broadcast, Andrew Van Ginkel is out with a left foot injury
Dolphins LB Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) has been downgraded to out vs. Bills https://t.co/EEfI3SFBF1 https://t.co/ynTapSEu91
Dolphins LB Andrew Van Ginkel has been downgraded to OUT with a foot injury
Van Ginkel has been ruled out. So another injury to Miami's defense. https://t.co/UmNIkzVm3l
Andrew Van Ginkel is out the rest of the game.
Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) out for Miami Dolphins
Andrew Van Ginkel has been ruled OUT with foot injury. Another key Dolphins injury. https://t.co/q4snVwz13y
Dolphins now have ruled out Andrew Van Ginkel due to a foot injury. Defensive injuries piling up.
Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) is questionable to return against the Bills https://t.co/EEfI3SFBF1 https://t.co/STsD7lYYE9
Andrew Van Ginkel questionable with foot injury, Gabe Davis ruled out. https://t.co/iC14apZcw8
Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) is questionable to return for Miami Dolphins
Dolphins LB Andrew Van Ginkel just walked to the locker room with trainers. It’s a foot injury for AVG, questionable to return.
Dolphins LB Andrew Van Ginkel (foot) is questionable to return.
Injury Update | Andrew Van Ginkel has a foot injury and is questionable to return.
Dolphins LB Andrew Van Ginkel just walked to the locker room with trainers.
Jerome Baker is in the game for the Miami Dolphins
Jerome Baker on the field.
Dolphins active LB Jerome Baker off IR https://t.co/AqM5WxP8gn https://t.co/wtlLGPLmEf
Dolphins activate Jerome Baker off IR, make practice squad elevations for Bills game https://t.co/w1Y1z0F3ON
Dolphins activated LB Jerome Baker off injured reserve setting the stage for him to return Sunday night vs. Bills after missing last 4 games with knee injury. Baker is defensive signal caller. Big return. Bradley Chubb goes to IR to open roster spot.
The Dolphins activated LB Jerome Baker of IR, and elevated LB Melvin Ingram and CB Ethan Bonner from the practice squad for the Bills game. LB Bradley Chubb was placed on IR to make room for Baker.
Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel expressed optimism for LB Jerome Baker and RG Robert Hunt returning Sunday vs. Bills. “Need another day with no setbacks,” McDaniel said. Both Hunt and Baker have missed the last 4 games with injuries.
Mike McDaniel said he's also optimistic about LB Jerome Baker, who returned to practice from IR this week. McDaniel said the team needs to see one more day of practice without setbacks.
Jerome Baker's practice week "went well for him. We need another day with no setbacks. Optimistic about him" also being available Sunday, McDaniel said. But today is important in terms of how his body responds. Has missed 4 games with sprained MCL.
Jerome Baker Is Back. But will he start for the Dolphins against the Bills? https://t.co/ljhXt13pFP
Dolphins LB Jerome Baker was designated to return from injured reserve, per HC Mike McDaniel https://t.co/PRh4XTGWF8 https://t.co/6ZUBY9v5oz
Dolphins LB Jerome Baker has been designated to return off injured reserve with his 21-day practice window opened today. He will practice today. TBD on Sunday vs. Bills.
Jerome Baker is practicing today. His window is opening. “What does that mean for the game. Time will tell,” McDaniel on Baker coming back from the MCL injury he suffered a month ago.
The Dolphins are opening LB Jerome Baker's IR practice window, McDaniel said.
Mike McDaniel says Jerome Baker is practicing today. Time will tell as far as the game. https://t.co/qbf7QkTWWN
The Dolphins are activating LB Jerome Baker's IR practice window, McDaniel said.