Jaguars CB Gratz active, starting vs Dolphins

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Dwayne Gratz is active and in the starting lineup against Miami.

Gratz had been listed as questionable after leaving practice Thursday with a hip flexor problem and sitting out Friday. He's starting in place of Alan Ball (biceps).

The Jaguars also are without defensive end Andre Branch (groin), running back Storm Johnson, guard Tyler Shatley, cornerback Peyton Thompson and offensive linemen Tyler Shatley and Sam Young. Ball and Branch were ruled out Friday.

Jaguars running back Denard Robinson is making his second straight start in place of Toby Gerhart, who is active and available.

The Dolphins are without offensive tackle Jason Fox, defensive tackle Anthony Johnson, safety Jimmy Wilson, linebacker Koa Misi, guard Shelley Smith, guard Billy Turner and tight end Harold Hoskins.

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