CHARLOTTE, NC. — The Miami Dolphins (1-3), contemporary off their first win of the season, journey to Bank of America Stadium on Sunday hoping to go away with their first winning streak of the younger 2025 season.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel spoke with native reporters on Friday – the place a win Sunday would mark his thirtieth victory and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s fortieth as a starter.
One level of emphasis McDaniel was requested about was whether or not the crew has reached out to former defensive deal with Christian Wilkins, who was drafted No. 13 general by the franchise in 2019.
McDaniel merely stated, “The door is always open,” including that basic supervisor Chris Grier is all the time working behind the scenes.
The Dolphins might actually use a big-bodied deal with on the road of scrimmage – particularly after giving up a puzzling 197 speeding yards of their Week 4 win over the New York Jets, together with a 43-yard landing run by quarterback Justin Fields.
The Dolphins will, nevertheless, catch a break in Week 5, because the Carolina Panthers (1-3) have dominated out lead operating again Chuba Hubbard with a calf harm.
The Panthers will flip to Rico Dowdle, however McDaniel stated he isn’t going to take any gamers flippantly, including that the NFL is “full of very capable talent.”
Recently signed huge receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr., added from the New Orleans Saints’ apply squad, won’t apply or play in Week 5.
However, he’s anticipated to be accessible for Miami’s Week 6 recreation in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium (Oct. 12, 1 p.m. ET).
Tight finish Darren Waller, who scored two touchdowns in his season debut, will see a slight enhance in snaps – with Waller popping out of the sport injury-free.
Waller performed 16 snaps in Week 4.
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who underwent knee surgical procedure Tuesday morning that can sideline him for the rest of the 2025 season, visited the crew facility Friday, in keeping with McDaniel.
“He made sure guys continue to stay motivated and play complementary football with 11 players playing as one in three phases over the course of the game,” McDaniel stated.
The Dolphins and Panthers kick off at 1 p.m. ET.
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