Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (finger, rib) was placed on the injured reserve on Thursday. The 27-year-old is dealing with multiple injuries that are going to force him to miss the first four weeks of the regular season. However, Wilson's agent expects Wilson to return ahead of the Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants. That is great news considering the team didn't offer much of a timetable for Wilson's return. The Dolphins might only be without Wilson for four games, which isn't too bad. In his absence, Raheem Mostert and rookie De'Von Achane (shoulder) are expected to have bigger roles in the offense.
Aug 31, 2023 9:19 PM EST
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said he wouldn't be surprised if running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (abdomen, finger) returned this year. "Was midsection injury compounded by some finger issues. We made the assessment he couldn't protect himself and couldn't be himself the way we know him to be. I wouldn't be surprised if he would make a return this season. We will let his body tell us," McDaniel said. The Dolphins placed Wilson on Injured Reserve, so he'll have to miss the first four games of the year, but McDaniel makes it sound like he could be out much longer. The 27-year-old's fantasy stock obviously takes a huge hit, while Raheem Mostert now becomes much more attractive, as does rookie De'Von Achane (shoulder).
Aug 31, 2023 5:02 PM EST
The Miami Dolphins placed running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve in a surprising move on Thursday. The move means that Wilson will be ineligible to play in the first four games of the season. Rookie De'Von Achane (shoulder) and Salvon Ahmed (head) should now have elevated roles in Miami's backfield behind starter Raheem Mostert to begin the season, although it's unclear if they'll even be ready for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Mostert's ADP will surely go up for fantasy drafts this weekend, but he looks like a pretty excellent value now for those who already drafted him. Meanwhile, the 27-year-old Wilson is going to go undrafted now in most 12-team leagues.
Aug 31, 2023 11:00 AM EST
Barring an unexpected acquisition of Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor by next Tuesday, running backs Jeff Wilson Jr., Raheem Mostert and rookie De'Von Achane will make up the Miami Dolphins' backfield to open the 2023 season. The Athletic's Jim Ayello writes it's impossible to know which of the threesome will emerge as the most valuable this year, but his guess would be Wilson. The 27-year-old averaged 4.7 yards per carry after his trade to Miami in 2022. Wilson and Mostert are both being drafted outside the top 150, according to Sleeper ADP. Because of the uncertainty in this committee backfield, fantasy managers are probably avoiding the situation if they can. All three backs should be considered RB4/flex options if everyone remains healthy.
Aug 25, 2023 8:26 PM EST
Wilson is set to lead Miami's backfield in Sunday's playoff game against the Bills, as Adam Beasley of Pro Football Network reports that Raheem Mostert (thumb) has been ruled out.
Jan 13, 2023 12:30 PM EST
Wilson (illness) returned to a full practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Jan 12, 2023 1:06 PM EST
Wilson (illness) was limited at practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Jan 11, 2023 1:28 PM EST
Wilson rushed 16 times for 72 yards and secured both targets for two yards in the Dolphins' 11-6 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Jan 8, 2023 2:08 PM EST
Wilson logged 15 carries for 45 yards and secured three of seven targets for 31 yards during Sunday's 23-21 loss to New England.
Jan 2, 2023 8:33 AM EST
Wilson carried the ball nine times for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Packers. He also caught one of two targets for three yards.
Dec 25, 2022 5:27 PM EST
Wilson (hip) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Dec 25, 2022 8:38 AM EST
Wilson (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers after practicing in a limited fashion this week, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.
Dec 23, 2022 1:07 PM EST
Wilson (hip) remained limited at practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Dec 22, 2022 1:20 PM EST
Wilson (hip) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Dec 21, 2022 1:24 PM EST
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Wilson (hip) was close to playing Saturday against Buffalo and is considered day-to-day moving forward, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Dec 19, 2022 2:18 PM EST
Wilson (hip) is listed as inactive Saturday at Buffalo.
Dec 17, 2022 3:54 PM EST
Wilson (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bills after being listed as limited in Thursday's practice, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Dec 15, 2022 1:34 PM EST
Wilson (hip) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's walk-through, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Dec 14, 2022 3:02 PM EST
Wilson (hip) was listed as a non-participant Tuesday on the Dolphins' first Week 15 injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Dec 13, 2022 1:25 PM EST
Coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Wilson (hip) is day-to-day, and the test results "are more positive than the worst-case scenario," Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Dec 12, 2022 1:43 PM EST
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