Miami Dolphins Elevate WR Malik Jefferson from Practice Squad Amid Injury Concerns
The Miami Dolphins have promoted wide receiver Malik Jefferson from their practice squad, aiming to strengthen the receiving corps as the team approaches the final stretch of the 2024–25 NFL season.
Jefferson, 22, has shown flashes of big-play ability in practice and preseason games, impressing coaches with his speed, route running, and football IQ. With Jaylen Waddle and Tyreek Hill dealing with minor injuries, Jefferson’s elevation provides quarterback
Head coach Mike McDaniel commented on the move:
"He’s ready to contribute, and this move gives our offense another weapon for the stretch run. Malik has worked hard, and we believe he can make an immediate impact."
The Dolphins’ front office emphasized that Jefferson’s promotion is part of a broader strategy to maintain depth and flexibility across the roster. Analysts note that adding young, dynamic receivers midseason can create matchup problems for defenses, especially in high-stakes AFC games.
Financially, the promotion carries minimal impact under the NFL’s practice squad elevation rules, allowing Miami to strengthen the roster without affecting the salary cap significantly. Jefferson will be immediately eligible to play in upcoming games, including key matchups against AFC East rivals such as the
This strategic move highlights the Dolphins’ proactive approach to roster management. Injuries are inevitable during the season, but by elevating Jefferson, the team ensures continuity in offensive production and keeps defenses guessing.
Fans can expect Jefferson to see significant snaps in certain packages, particularly in three-wide receiver sets or in motions designed to exploit defensive mismatches. With the playoffs looming, the Dolphins are positioning themselves to maintain offensive explosiveness, giving Tua Tagovailoa every opportunity to lead the team deep into the postseason.
Lions Hit With Injury Setback Right After Bears Win
The Detroit Lions are still on a high following their huge win over the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on Sunday, September 14, and they should stay happy for a while. But, the Lions also know that they have a tough schedule ahead of them, so they’re not letting that 52-21 victory go to their heads.
Next up, the Lions take on the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, September 23. It’ll be the team’s first Monday Night Football game of the season, and the Ravens and Lamar Jackson are worthy opponents. As a side note, this reporter has Jackson as her fantasy football quarterback but is still rooting for the Lions to win.
So, it’s all good vibes in the Lions’ camp right now. But, the team just got handed some bad injury news that could set them back. Let’s hope it doesn’t turn out to be as bad as it seems.
Detroit Lions’ Injury Report
The Detroit Lions injury report was updated in a chat with coach Dan Campbell on Monday, September 15, during his weekly day-after-the-game news conference in Allen Park, Michigan. In the upcoming Ravens game, the Lions are big underdogs to win, so they need all the healthy players they can get.
During the Bears game, defensive end Marcus Davenport left the field with a shoulder injury in the third quarter. Davenport also missed some time in the first half with an ankle issue. The shoulder injury came in the third quarter when he sacked Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams.
“We’re still getting things looked at with that. We’ll see where that’s at,” Campbell said, adding that he didn’t know if the player would be ready for the Ravens game. If Davenport is seriously injured, it would just expose the thinness of the team’s edge unit. Let’s hope that’s not the case.
In better news, Campbell gave an update on defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who appeared injured in the second half after a collision. He said Hutch as “a little sore but he’s alright.”
Hutchinson also talked about how great it felt to get a sack against Williams during the game. “I was very happy to get one,” he said. “I felt the support from Ford Field. It was really one of those moments that you’re like, ‘I’m back.’ I feel like it’s just good to be with the team.”
The Detroit Lions Put the Chicago Bears In Their Place
Following the game, Johnson talked about going up against Campbell and the Lions and falling flat. “What’s he supposed to do? It’s fourth-and-goal, what do you want him to do,” Johnson said when asked about Campbell’s fourth-down decision. “Yeah he could have kicked the field goal. They don’t kick field goals. They go for it there. He was doing what he’s supposed to do.” He added, “That’s what he does.”
Kole Noble of A to Z sports added, “Whether the intent was there to run up the score on his former coordinator or not, the reaction should still be the same. The 52-21 loss was a humiliating performance, no question about it.”
So, the Lions showed that they are still the team that’s made it to the playoffs for the last two years. They still have lots of strength, but now, they’re going up a really strong opponent in the Ravens.
