Terron

Armstead

Isn’t he always, though? Armstead got in a limited session on Wednesday and should be good to go given last week’s start off zero practice. The Dolphins will need their star tackle to help move the ball against the Packers on Thursday.

Armstead has been listed as a non-participant on back-to-back days now with a knee issue. He was active in Week 12 despite not practicing and seems to be trending the same way for a Week 13 Thanksgiving game against the Packers. WR Tyreek Hill was the other star offensive player not practicing, though he was listed out due to personal issues in addition to a wrist issue that has limited him in the past. Expect both to play Thursday barring setbacks.

There are no major surprises here as Fuller could not make it back from a concussion he suffered in Week 10. 2023 second-round pick Cam Smith should see more snaps in his absence. The big names for Miami are the ones that are not here as both Alec Ingold and Terron Armstead will be active, which should be a big boost for De’von Achane and the running game.

Armstead did the same thing in Week 11, receiving the questionable tag after resting through the practice week. He then suited up, as usual, on game day. Unless reports suggest otherwise, fantasy managers should expect Tua Tagovailoa to have his stud OT out there against the Patriots.

Armstead was held out of all three practices this week before being listed as questionable. The veteran tackle is no stranger to light workloads in practice and is one of the few players who can consistently suit up without practicing. Inactive for the Dolphins are CB Kendall Fuller, FB Alec Ingold, CB Ethan Bonner, FB Alec Ingold, LB Mohamed Kamara, OL Andrew Meyer, and WR Dee Eskridge.

The Dolphins gave him both the knee and rest designations for his three DNPs of the week. While that would normally spell doom for the average player, Armstead is more than used to sitting out of all three practices only to suit up come gameday. We’ll expect the same of him for now.

Armstead was unable to clear concussion protocol in time for Monday’s game and will be held out as a result. The veteran tackle has played in each of the Dolphins’ first three games but will likely be replaced by Kendall Lamm, who played on 41 snaps last week after Armstead exited with his injury. In addition to Armstead, the Dolphins also ruled out cornerback Kendall Fuller (concussion).

The Dolphins don’t play until Monday night, giving Armstead some extra time to clear concussion protocol. If he’s unable to by Sunday, there’s a good chance he will miss the Week 4 tilt against the Titans. Last week, Kendall Lamm replaced Armstead at left tackle and played on 41 snaps. He’d be the favorite to replace Armstead again this week.

No stranger to dealing with injuries over the last couple seasons, Armstead’s brain injury-forced absence would be a big deal for a Dolphins team that is struggling to move the ball. The last thing Tim Boyle needs is pressure. Armstead’s practice status will be worth monitoring ahead of Monday Night. Corner Kendall Fuller is also in concussion protocol for the Dolphins.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters earlier this week Armstead would be back “sooner rather than later.” He wasn’t kidding. Armstead, who is a warrior when it comes to playing through injuries, is good to go for Week 3.