The Miami Dolphins continue their slump after a loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday that drops their record to 2-4 on the season.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is still out after being diagnosed with the third concussion of his career, and overall, they are a banged-up team.
On Sunday, wide receiver Braxton Berrios injured his knee, and an MRI confirmed he had a torn ACL, causing him to be placed on injured reserve on Monday.
An MRI today revealed that Dolphins WR Braxton Berrios tore his ACL, per source. The team has placed him on IR. pic.twitter.com/feET9DZxFA
– Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) 21 October 2024
Miami also activated cornerback Cam Smith from injured reserve on Monday.
The Dolphins have activated CB Cam Smith from injured reserve, and placed WR Braxton Berrios on IR.
-Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) 21 October 2024
In six games this year, Berrios hasn’t caught a single pass or even been targeted.
Last season, he had 27 receptions for 238 yards and one touchdown for the Dolphins.
Smith hasn’t played yet this year, and last year, as a rookie, he had two total tackles (one solo) after being a second-round draft pick out of the University of South Carolina.
The best news for the Dolphins right now is that Tagovailoa will return to practice this week, and although he has consulted with multiple medical experts, he will not be retiring.
Many believed that he should retire after suffering an injury in Week 2, but he is due to return relatively soon and if he can avoid injury, he may be able to give the team a chance to make the playoffs. can give.
The remainder of its schedule is relatively manageable, so perhaps a substantial bill of health will keep it at least in contention for a wild-card playoff spot as the calendar turns to 2025.