HOUSTON, TX – AUGUST 17: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins warms up before the game against the Houston Texans during a preseaon game at Reliant Stadium on August 17, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
What to Know
- Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard played in just five games before going on injured reserve last month with a knee injury.
Miami Dolphins starting safeties Reshad Jones and safety Bobby McCain have been placed on injured reserve, further depleting a secondary hit hard by injuries this year.
Jones, the Dolphins’ highest-paid player at $13 million, suffered a cracked rib earlier this season and played in just four games. McCain has been battling a shoulder injury.
Pro Bowl cornerback Xavien Howard played in just five games before going on injured reserve last month with a knee injury.
Receiver Gary Jennings also went on injured reserve Wednesday. Safety Adrian Colbert was signed off Seattle’s practice squad, linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel was activated from injured reserve and defensive tackle Gerald Willis was promoted from the practice squad.
