The Miami Dolphins<\/strong> received encouraging news Thursday as starting center Aaron Brewer<\/strong> returned to practice for the first time this week despite wearing a walking boot<\/strong> off the field to protect the foot and ankle injury<\/strong> he suffered in Sunday\u2019s 30\u201313 win over the Buffalo Bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Brewer\u2019s availability is critical: he has made 61 consecutive starts<\/strong>, and Sunday\u2019s international game against the Washington Commanders<\/strong> would mark his 62nd straight<\/strong>. Beyond snapping the ball to Tua Tagovailoa<\/strong> more than 50 times per game, Brewer is responsible for declaring blocking assignments<\/strong> and making all line calls<\/strong> before the snap \u2014 a role Miami\u2019s offense heavily relies on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If Brewer cannot play, Miami will turn to Daniel Brunskill<\/strong> or Cole Strange<\/strong>. Brunskill, who started last week as a sixth offensive lineman in Miami\u2019s jumbo package, has become a valuable tool for the team\u2019s rushing and passing schemes. Strange, acquired from Cleveland\u2019s practice squad earlier this season, has started seven straight games<\/strong> at right guard due to the Dolphins\u2019 ongoing injury carousel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Miami\u2019s depth could improve if Austin Jackson<\/strong> is cleared to return. Jackson began his 21-day return window<\/strong>, and his activation would allow the team to move Larry Borom<\/strong> \u2014 who has started nine games at right tackle \u2014 to right guard if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Veteran cornerback Rasul Douglas<\/strong> also practiced Thursday for the first time in over a week. Miami is evaluating whether the nine-year veteran is ready to return to the starting lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Douglas was replaced last week by JuJu Brents<\/strong>, a third-year cornerback claimed off waivers from the Colts. Brents impressed with five tackles<\/strong>, a fumble recovery<\/strong>, and a pass breakup<\/strong> in the win over Buffalo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cExtremely thrilled with the way JuJu played,\u201d defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver<\/strong> said. \u201cRegardless of whether he\u2019s been active or inactive, his approach hasn\u2019t changed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The final decision on Douglas will be made by Miami\u2019s medical staff<\/strong>, which may recommend resting him another week with a bye on the horizon.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Miami prepares for its international matchup against Washington as offensive line injuries pile up and key defenders return to practice. The Miami Dolphins received encouraging news Thursday as starting center Aaron Brewer returned to practice for the first time this week despite wearing a walking boot off the field to protect the foot and ankle […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2696,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[649,652,650,655,653,651,654],"class_list":["post-2695","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-u-s","tag-aaron-brewer-injury","tag-dolphins-washington-game","tag-juju-brents-dolphins","tag-miami-dolphins-news","tag-miami-offensive-line-injuries","tag-nfl-week-10-dolphins","tag-rasul-douglas-injury"],"yoast_head":"\nINJURY UPDATE: RASUL DOUGLAS RETURNS TO PRACTICE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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