Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott, who is in the final stages of the concussion protocol, has been cleared to practice, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill did not practice as the team aims to ensure full readiness, while safety Jevon Holland is showing positive signs of recovery and is motivated to return to play. The Dolphins began their preparations for their upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys with four projected starters sidelined, including Rob Hunt (hamstring) and Austin Jackson (oblique), who were not spotted during practice. However, Terron Armstead, Xavien Howard, and De'Von Achane returned to practice in a limited capacity. Raheem Mostert was also limited due to knee/ankle issues and veteran rest. The Cowboys have their own injury concerns, with no practice for several key players including Zack Martin, Tyron Smith, and Malik Hooker, although Hooker has been upgraded to limited participation and was close to playing last Sunday. The NFL's Week 16 has numerous teams reporting significant injuries, with various players across the league not practicing or being limited due to various ailments.
#DallasCowboys/#Dolphins Injury Practice Report .. Tyron & Zack DNP, Tyreek limited - MORE https://t.co/XpImtdZoYw https://t.co/6aL77vz5Um
Week 16, 2023 season: Official injury report for Steelers-Bengals, Bills-Chargers on Saturday https://t.co/OM77zVPb6g https://t.co/HplprEL4DZ
#Titans injury report for Thursday ahead of Sunday vs Seahawks. https://t.co/yx3bHDtCDf
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill, RB De’Von Achane, CB Xavien Howard, LT Terron Armstead limited in practice returns. RG Robert Hunt & RT Austin Jackson remain out. Cowboys banged up in trenches: RG Zach Martin, LT Tyron Smith and DT Jonathan Hankins didn’t practice for 2nd straight day.
Cowboys S Malik Hooker (ankle) was a limited participant in his Thursday return to practice. He was close to playing last Sunday at Bills; being inactive was a game-day call following workout. Would be a lift to defense if able to go Sunday at Dolphins as hoped. https://t.co/RqWVG1R6sn
The Philadelphia Eagles injury report for Thursday: https://t.co/H9cJcP0T0M
The Dallas Cowboys injury report for Thursday: https://t.co/99PsDcuxPg
#Titans’ Thursday injury report https://t.co/y1GdOOFqP8
Injury report from today’s Cowboys practice. Malik Hooker upgraded to limited today https://t.co/FTbYux4KjN
Achane, Armstead, Tyreek and Xavien (who said he's playing Sunday) went from 'did not practice' on Wednesday to limited participants today... Austin Jackson (oblique) and Hunt (hamstring) and Mostert (knee/ankle/vet rest) were 3 who didn't practice at all.
Thursday injury report #NYGvsPHI https://t.co/dWY0hnMc10
The Washington Commanders injury report for Thursday: https://t.co/QOlPblPVHa
Packers Thursday injury report for #GBvsCAR https://t.co/9rlrxbseDN
The New York Giants Thursday injury report: https://t.co/t5VY55YYsl
📝 @JessNevarez_: What is the latest update on Tyron Smith and Zack Martin as the Dallas Cowboys have their last padded practice of the regular season? https://t.co/oVSWovCjG1
Thursday's #Vikings injury report https://t.co/fuqVaJ2lfD
#Panthers injury report: Pass rushers Brian Burns, Yetur Gross-Matos and Marquis Haynes didn't practice Thursday (again) with illnesses. More carnage on defense collects S Sam Franklin Jr. (quadriceps) and S Xavier Woods (illness).
#Dolphins Began Preparation for Cowboys with Four Projected Starters Sidelined https://t.co/H4jPMlj8RR
Just like Wednesday, did not see WRs Hollywood Brown, Greg Dortch; DB Garrett Williams; OLB Victor Dimukeje during open portion of practice Thursday.
Did not see edge rushers Brian Burns, Yetur Gross-Matos or Marquis Haynes during open portion of practice. All missed yesterday with illnesses and/or injuries.
Not spotted during open practice periods were Rob Hunt and Austin Jackson. Tyreek Hill is working. So is Terron Armstead. Jevon Holland appears to be limited or not practicing.
The only Dolphins who weren’t seen during the open portion of practice were Rob Hunt (hamstring) and Austin Jackson (oblique). https://t.co/glMOuc2Ggp
Terron Armstead, Xavien Howard and De’Von Achane also returned to practice. Raheem Mostert and Jevon Holland were here for stretching. DeShon Elliott is out of the red, non-contact jersey. He’s in the final stages of concussion protocol. https://t.co/dGtPiFbQ4J
SITTING STARS #DallasCowboys at Miami #Dolphins Practice Long Injury Report: Tyreek, Zack Martin & How Many Stars Sitting OUT? https://t.co/C3YhTyE0KM via @DallasCowboysFN
📝 @JessNevarez_: What is the latest update on Zack Martin, Malik Hooker, and other key players that popped up on Wednesday's injury report for the Dallas Cowboys? https://t.co/rE8nENnVkM
Full Titans-Seahawks injury report https://t.co/0QjhFBVDNR
First injury report for Dolphins-Cowboys https://t.co/WBfrMmMvjY
#DallasCowboys/#Dolphins LONG Injury Practice Report FULL STORY https://t.co/XpImtdZWO4 https://t.co/jcSOM6wL5j
Injury report from today’s Cowboys practice https://t.co/dtOvns8bEe
Dolphins Began Preparation for Cowboys with Four Projected Starters Sidelined https://t.co/H4jPMlj8RR
Wednesday injury report for #Chargers and Bills https://t.co/aQhEtBuj2n
Cowboys practicing today at The Star. No practice for Zack Martin, DeMarcus Lawrence, Tyron Smith, Malik Hooker, Johnathan Hankins https://t.co/TmNuG3ywXw
#Titans Injury Report on Wednesday https://t.co/M1JtMguHEV
#Steelers Wednesday injury report... #CINvsPIT https://t.co/bh1y8nDNlM
#Bears Wednesday injury report: https://t.co/115kGzOco8
DeShon Elliott isn’t cleared from the concussion protocol, but he’s clear to practice.
DeShon Elliott remains in the concussion protocol, McDaniel said.
DeShon Elliott is not cleared but is in process of getting cleared per Mike McDaniel
DeShon Elliott isn't out of concussion protocol yet but "is participating in the process of getting cleared," per McDaniel.
No Tyreek Hill at practice today. But that’s not very unusual for him with veteran status. Jevon Holland is doing well and is getting closer but they want to be prudent, says Mike McDaniel.
Tyreek Hill won't practice today ("us trying to make sure we have all cylinders go," McDaniel said) and Jevon Holland is "doing well. He's so motivated and aggressive to attack things, we have to [make sure] he has no lingering effect... He's getting closer."