The Miami Dolphins have announced that running back Jeff Wilson Jr. will not be playing in their upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers. Wilson has been downgraded to OUT due to rib and finger injuries. This news comes as a blow to the Dolphins, who will now rely on Raheem Mostert as their lead back. Salvon Ahmed and Chris Brooks will also see rotational reps. Fantasy football players may want to consider starting Mostert and taking a flier on Ahmed or Brooks.
Dolphins chose not to have another RB up in Jeff Wilson, but he was prepared to play according to Mike McDaniel
Look at Dolphins RBs without De’Von Achane for next month starts today: expect Raheem Mostert to be lead back with more usage (fantasy football must-start). Big spot for big day. With Jeff Wilson out, Salvon Ahmed & Chris Brooks will get rotational reps. Worth a flier, in that… https://t.co/eaR8YbY2rQ https://t.co/zWBVD0WxLj
Dolphins downgrade RB Jeff Wilson Jr. (ribs/finger) to OUT vs. Panthers https://t.co/pWGCtsPMM1 https://t.co/WzXHZN0NWW
Dolphins CB Nik Needham and RB Jeff Wilson Jr. have been downgraded to OUT for tomorrow’s game.
Dolphins downgraded RB Jeff Wilson Jr. to out for Sunday’s game vs. the Panthers.
Mike McDaniel said Dolphins RB Jeff Wilson Jr. likely would be on a rep count of no more than 25 reps if activated off IR ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Panthers. Dolphins rotate their RBs & trust them all. When all were healthy last year, Raheem Mostert was 1A & Wilson 1B.