Dolphins likely to play backups at key positions vs. Patriots

"With starting right guard James Daniels already out, the Dolphins are not expecting right tackle Austin Jackson to be available either. Coach Mike McDaniel is preparing as if backup Larry Borom will start at right tackle, but he's not ruling him entirely out as of Wednesday. Jackson aggravated his toe injury that hampered him throughout training camp late in Sunday's 33-8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts."

"Daniels was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after suffering a pectoral injury three plays into Sunday's game, his first regular season game with the Dolphins after signing in free agency. McDaniel said it was a "tough determination" on whether Daniels would miss four weeks, so the team went ahead and placed him on IR, which puts him out a minimum of four games."

The Dolphins will likely use backups at both right guard and right tackle for the home opener against the Patriots due to injuries. Right guard James Daniels suffered a pectoral injury and was placed on injured reserve, sidelining him at least four games. Right tackle Austin Jackson aggravated a toe injury in the loss to the Colts, with Larry Borom and Kion Smith taking snaps in relief. The team signed interior lineman Cole Strange from the Browns' practice squad to bolster depth. Tight end Darren Waller’s status for the game remains uncertain.

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