The Miami Dolphins returned to the field today for the first time since Sunday's 37-0 decapitation of the San Diego Chargers.
Well, most of them did.
Jimmy Wilson did not participate in the media portion of practice. He played last week for the first time since the Green Bay game due to a lingering hamstring issue, and one has to wonder if he's still not 100% healthy. With Michael Thomas out for the rest of the season with a chest injury, options are suddenly thin at the nickel cornerback position if Wilson can't go on Sunday. Jamar Taylor and Will Davis would essentially be the last two standing.
Dion Sims also did not practice today. He missed Sunday's game with a toe injury, and was in a walking boot for most of last week. The boot was off today, but Sims was still on the sidelines.
As for those who did practice, there were two big names who participated.
The first was Lamar Miller. Miller suffered a separated shoulder during the third quarter of Sunday's game, and did not return. Doctors confirmed the separation, and Miller has been listed as day-to-day. However, the running back said he expects to play against Detroit, and backed that up with his participation in today's practice. He was clearly not 100%, but it does appear he'll play Sunday.
With Knowshon Moreno already done for the season, Lamar Miller is critical to this offense, so I'd hold my breath for a while here and pray he doesn't injure this thing any further. Daniel Thomas and Damien Williams will split time if Miller cannot go.
Chris McCain also returned to practice today after missing Sunday's game, as did Daryn Colledge. Colledge was back working with the first team offense.
One more notable absence today was head coach Joe Philbin, who is back at home in Massachusetts to be with his family following the death of his father. DC Kevin Coyle has assumed the leadership role until Philbin returns Wednesday night.
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