MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins (0-1) will look for his or her first victory of the 2025 season once they welcome the New England Patriots (0-1) at 1 p.m. ET on Sept. 14 at Hard Rock Stadium for his or her home opener.
Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed to native reporters Friday that the workforce shall be with out 4 key gamers: proper sort out Austin Jackson (toe); cornerback Storm Duck (ankle); nostril sort out Benito Jones (indirect); and tight finish Darren Waller (hip), who has but to make his Dolphins debut since popping out of retirement to signal a one-year contract.
Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder), who was restricted in observe Wednesday and Thursday, was a full participant Friday and is sweet to go.
Running back Jaylen Wright (knee), a Week 1 inactive, is uncertain to make his season debut.
The Dolphins are hoping for a a lot better end result than in Week 1, once they suffered a 25-point loss, managed simply 12 first downs and 211 internet yards, and turned the ball over thrice.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has by no means misplaced to the Patriots in his six-year profession, however Sunday will mark the primary time the Dolphins will face head coach Mike Vrabel on New England’s sideline.
Vrabel took over for Jerod Mayo on Jan. 12.
Vrabel introduced Friday the Patriots shall be with out celebrity cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) for the second straight week.
Gonzalez injured his hamstring on July 28 and hasn’t returned to observe since.
The Patriots can even be with out defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, who, in accordance to Vrabel, shall be away from the workforce “for the next few days” due to “unforeseen ongoings.”
Inside linebackers coach Zak Kuhr will name the performs for the protection.
Kuhr spent 4 seasons in varied roles underneath Vrabel when he was head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
A Week 2 win would make McDaniel the primary head coach in franchise historical past to win six of his first seven video games against New England, and it might make Tagovailoa the second quarterback in NFL historical past to win every of his first eight begins against the Patriots, becoming a member of Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway.
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