Dolphins place three on IR, bring up several players for Bucs game

"The Miami Dolphins announced a series of roster moves Saturday that ends the season for three players and brings up several other players from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Dolphins placed wide receiver Dee Eskridge, cornerback Isaiah Johnson and defensive tackle Benito Jones on injured reserve. In addition to being out for Sunday's game, none of the three will return for the finale at the New England Patriots. Johnson tore an ACL in a knee in Thursday's practice, according to coach Mike McDaniel on Friday. Jones has a back injury, and Eskridge suffered a toe ailment in last Sunday's loss to the Cincinnati Bengals."

"With one of the roster spots created, Miami activated reserve offensive lineman Andrew Meyer off IR. He is a candidate to start at center if starter Aaron Brewer, who is questionable with a neck injury, can't play. The Dolphins also signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Theo Wease to the roster from the practice squad after he made his NFL regular season debut against the Bengals. Miami elevated outside linebacker Derrick McLendon and offensive lineman Josh Priebe from the practice squad for Sunday. Both are bound for their first active game in the NFL."

"The elevation of Priebe, along with activation of Meyer, could serve as an indication toward Brewer's status. The Dolphins opted against activating kicker Jason Sanders (right hip) off IR, so Riley Patterson will handle placekicking duties, as he has the previous 15 games."

Miami placed wide receiver Dee Eskridge, cornerback Isaiah Johnson and defensive tackle Benito Jones on injured reserve, ending their seasons and ruling them out for the finale at New England. Isaiah Johnson suffered a torn ACL in practice; Benito Jones has a back injury; Dee Eskridge has a toe ailment from the Bengals game. Miami activated reserve offensive lineman Andrew Meyer off IR, who could start at center if Aaron Brewer (questionable with a neck injury) cannot play. The team signed undrafted rookie wide receiver Theo Wease and elevated Derrick McLendon and Josh Priebe from the practice squad. Jason Sanders will remain on IR, so Riley Patterson will handle placekicking duties.

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