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The Final Dolphins-Bills Week 8 Injury Report ... And What It Means

The Dolphins have four players listed as questionable but haven't ruled out anybody
The Final Dolphins-Bills Week 8 Injury Report ... And What It Means
The Final Dolphins-Bills Week 8 Injury Report ... And What It Means

Linebacker Jerome Baker and wide receiver DeVante Parker were among the four players listed as questionable on the final Miami Dolphins injury report for Week 8 ahead of their matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Highwark Stadium.

Both players were listed as limited participants for the entire week of practice, with the Wednesday injury report consisting of an estimation because it was a walk-through.

Parker has missed the past three games because of a hamstring injury, even though he's also listed with a shoulder issue.

Baker sustained a knee injury in the Week 7 loss against the Atlanta Falcons and is hoping to keep intact his streak of never missing a game because of injury that dates back to high school.

After Baker left the lineup against Atlanta, it was Sam Eguavoen who got the bulk of the snaps at his linebacker spot, so one would assume it would be the same scenario if Baker has to sit out against Buffalo.

Also listed as questionable were center Greg Mancz and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene.

Mancz missed the Atlanta game because of his injury and Austin Reiter played the entire game in his place.

As for Igbinoghene, he was injured in practice last Friday and also missed the Atlanta game, this coming after he played every snap against Jacksonville with Xavien Howard and Byron Jones both missing the game with injuries.

No Dolphins player was ruled out for the Buffalo game.

Speaking of Howard and Jones, both were listed as full participants Friday after being limited earlier in the week.

Along with the four players listed as questionable, the only player listed as limited Friday was safety Brandon Jones, who has been nursing an ankle injury.

But Jones didn't get a game status designation, meaning he'll be available against Buffalo.

The Bills ruled out starting tight end Dawson Knox for the game Sunday because of a hand injury he sustained in their Monday night loss at Tennessee in Week 6. Knox scored a touchdown in Buffalo's 35-0 victory at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 2.

Tommy Sweeney is listed as Knox's backup at tight end on the Bills' depth chart.

Spencer Brown, who has started the past three games at right tackle for the Bills, was listed as doubtful with a back injury after not practicing all week.

If he's out, the Bills could go back to veteran Darryl Williams, who started the first three games at right tackle before moving inside to right guard, and reinsert Cody Ford at right guard.

The other player on the Buffalo injury report is defensive tackle Justin Zimmer, who was listed as questionable with a foot injury.

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Alain Poupart
ALAIN POUPART

Alain Poupart is the publisher/editor of Miami Dolphins On SI and host of the All Dolphins Podcast. Alain has covered the Miami Dolphins on a full-time basis since 1989 for various publications and media outlets, including Dolphin Digest, The Associated Press and the Dolphins team website. In addition to being a credentialed member of the Miami Dolphins press corps, Alain has covered three Super Bowls (for NFL.com, Football News and the Montreal Gazette), the annual NFL draft, the Senior Bowl, and the NFL Scouting Combine. During his almost 40 years in journalism, which began at the now-defunct Miami News, Alain has covered practically every sport at one time or another, from tennis to golf, baseball, basketball and everything in between. The career also included time as a copy editor, including work on several books, such as "Still Perfect," an inside look at the Miami Dolphins' 1972 perfect season. A native of Montreal, Canada, whose first language is French, Alain grew up a huge hockey fan but soon developed a love for all sports, including NFL football. He has lived in South Florida since the 1980s.

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