*Xavien Howard – Noteworthy – Injury
CB Xavien Howard is likely to miss his fourth straight game due to a knee injury. Despite all the time missed, he is still tied for the NFL lead with seven interceptions.
Andre Branch – Noteworthy – Injury
DT Andre Branch (knee) was held out of practice on Wednesday. Branch, who has played 13 games this season, including one start, has two sacks, four QB hits and five tackles for losses.
Danny Amendola – Noteworthy – Injury
WR Danny Amendola (knee) was held out of practice on Wednesday. Amendola leads Miami in receptions (55) and receiving yards (549). He has missed just one game this season, although his sore knee has been an issue for weeks.
Kendrick Norton – Noteworthy – Injury
DT Kendrick Norton is questionable due to an ankle injury. The rookie was a late-season pickup by the Dolphins, but his injury has thwarted his plan.
T.J. McDonald – Noteworthy – Injury
S T.J. McDonald has an ankle injury and will likely miss his second straight game. He has been a season-long starter and has three interceptions.
Ziggy Hood – Noteworthy
DE Evander “Ziggy” Hood is questionable for Sunday due to a hamstring injury. After playing his first five years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he is on his fourth team in the past five years.