NFL · AFC East

Miami Dolphins news Thursday, November 5, 2026

This is the Dolphins page as it was that morning. Today’s Dolphins news

Get Dolphins news every morning

One free email: the Dolphins in 30 seconds, the whole story in 5. Every story links to its sources.

Free, no account. Follow other teams too? Pick them all. By signing up, you agree to our privacy policy.

0:30

The 30-second version

  1. NFLLions D.J. Reed and DJ Wonnum were out of practice ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.
  2. NFLLions linebacker Jimmy Rolder is out for the season with a hamstring injury, and Brian Branch was limited Wednesday.
  3. NFLPatriots re-sign safety Elliott Davison to the practice squad after he went unclaimed on waivers.
5:00

The 5-minute version

NFL 4th in the AFC East

Record1–6

Last · Sun, Nov 1 · Final

L 19–24 vs Patriots

1234T
NE3014724
MIA3100619

Next Sun, Nov 8 1:00 PM ET vs Lions

No. 1 in the 30-second version

Lions D.J. Reed and DJ Wonnum were out of practice ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.

Both were hurt in Sunday's win over the Vikings, with Reed dealing with a hip injury and Wonnum with a concussion. Center Cade Mays (ankle) also missed practice, and Jack Campbell was absent without an injury listed. Chris Simms says the Lions defense is 'fixable to a degree.'

Source: ProFootballTalk

No. 2 in the 30-second version

Lions linebacker Jimmy Rolder is out for the season with a hamstring injury, and Brian Branch was limited Wednesday.

Pride Of Detroit reports that Rolder may need surgery and is shut down for the rest of the season, with a return expected in 2027. Pacheco is expected to be out until December. The Lions held a walkthrough rather than a full practice on Wednesday, and the blog says participation levels are estimates from the coaching staff. Jack Campbell released a statement about progress in his recovery, which the blog excerpts.

Source: Pride Of Detroit

No. 3 in the 30-second version

Patriots re-sign safety Elliott Davison to the practice squad after he went unclaimed on waivers.

Pats Pulpit reports Davison, 24, was waived after being a healthy scratch against Miami and had been promoted to the 53-man roster in October. Davison has two tackles and one pass deflection this season. Separately, Pride Of Detroit reports, citing CBS Sports, that the Lions are signing linebacker Owen Pappoe, physical pending, as depth after serious injuries to Jack Campbell and Jimmy Rolder.

Sources: Pats Pulpit · Pride Of Detroit

AFC East

TeamWLTPCT
Bills610.857
Patriots530.625
Jets260.250
Dolphins160.143

Around the NFL

Lions' Campbell has full movement in lower body after neck injury.

Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell offered an update on Wednesday on his progress via an official statement from the team. Campbell has been hospitalized since taking a hit in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings that caused him to be carted away on a stretcher.

Sources: ESPN · ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · CBS Sports

Rams cornerback Jaylen Watson out for season after shoulder surgery; Packers open Micah Parsons' practice window.

Watson re-aggravated a shoulder injury in the Rams' Week 8 win over the Chargers, and Sean McVay said doctors advised the team to shut him down. Watson, on a three-year, $51 million contract, had 24 tackles and an interception in seven games. Packers fan site Acme Packing Company reports that Parsons, coming off a torn ACL last season, said his knee feels great and that he may be back on the roster around Week 12.

Sources: CBS Sports · USA TODAY Sports · ProFootballTalk · Acme Packing Company

Eagles' DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley sat out Wednesday's practice, and Smith is likely to miss another game.

Smith (hamstring) and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) did not practice and are on track to miss a third straight game, according to ProFootballTalk. Barkley missed practice with hamstring and back injuries after playing 22 snaps Sunday against the Commanders and 10 the week before against the Cowboys. Jihaad Campbell, Michael Carter, Britain Covey and Jonathan Jones also did not practice, while kicker Jake Elliott, Jonathan Greenard and Jalyx Hunt were limited.

Sources: USA TODAY Sports · ProFootball Talk on NBC Sports · ProFootballTalk · Bleeding Green Nation

Jauan Jennings chose to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan confirmed.

Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported over the weekend that San Francisco and Minnesota had a deal in place, and Shanahan said that report was accurate but not fully detailed. Shanahan said the 49ers had a FaceTime call with Jennings, who told him he was happy with the Vikings, and that there was no bad blood. Jennings has six catches on 10 targets in six games this season, according to the NY Post.

Sources: ProFootballTalk · NY Post Sports · ESPN · Niners Nation

Ravens are finalizing a trade for Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett as Lamar Jackson's injury clouds Baltimore's season.

ESPN, citing sources, reported the trade is being finalized, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said it is expected to be completed this weekend. Jackson's injury is reported as potentially season-ending, and Tyler Huntley is not expected to play again this year. Brissett has 1,719 yards, 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season, and Joe Fagnano is still expected to start Thursday against Jacksonville.

Sources: ESPN · CBS Sports · Baltimore Beatdown · Behind the Steel Curtain

How this is made: Summaries are written with AI from the linked reporting. For the full account, read the sources.

Past days

Around the AFC East

All NFL teams