DURHAM SMYTHE NEWS

Listed as limited Wednesday Smythe (concussion) is listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's injury report, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Dolphins only hosted a walk-through Wednesday, so Smythe's "limited" listing is just an estimation of what he would have done in a full practice. Nonetheless, it serves as an indication that the backup tight end is progressing through the concussion protocol.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tua, Dolphins reach midseason riding 4-game winning streak

The Miami Dolphins delayed returning home from their latest victory because of a tropical storm in South Florida

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tagovailoa, Dolphins rally for 34-31 win over Cardinals

Miami rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 248 yards and two touchdowns in his second NFL start and the Dolphins rallied in the fourth quarter for a 34-31 victory over the A...

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't return Sunday Smythe (concussion) is ruled out to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Smythe has been confirmed to have sustained a concussion, so he'll now enter the league's five-step protocol for head injuries. He caught his only target for 19 yards before being forced out. Mike Gesicki and Adam Shaheen are the Dolphins' remaining healthy tight ends.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Being evaluated for concussion Smythe is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals and will be evaluated for a concussion.

Impact Smythe won't be eligible to return Sunday if he indeed enters the concussion protocol. The Dolphins are already operating without Preston Williams (knee), Myles Gaskin (knee) and Matt Breida (hamstring), so losing Smythe would further detract from an already undermanned skill-position group.

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Hauls in two passes Smythe caught both his targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 28-17 win over the Rams.

Impact Both of Smythe's grabs went for eight yards, and he actually led Miami's tight end group in receiving on a day when Tua Tagovailoa threw for just 93 yards. Smythe also had more snaps than either Mike Gesicki or Adam Shaheen, though he mostly worked as a blocker.

NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first touchdown of career Smythe secured one of two targets for a four-yard touchdown during Sunday's 24-0 win over the Jets.

Impact Smythe and fellow backup tight end Adam Shaheen (3-51-1) both got involved enough on offense to score Sunday, while Mike Gesicki was held without a catch on two targets. It's encouraging to see Smythe log a productive day after having missed Week 5 due to a knee injury, but he usually takes too large a percentage of his snaps as a blocker to warrant real fantasy consideration.

OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Notre Dame in NFL: Watch - Durham Smythe’s first professional touchdown Tight End U was at it again in the NFL as Durham Smythe found the end zone for the first time in his professional career.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

All clear Sunday Smythe (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Smythe missed last week's win over the 49ers and only practiced in limited fashion through the week, so the fact that he's back playing is a positive sign. Now healthy, the Notre Dame product is expected to reprise his usual role as the No. 2 tight end option behind Mike Gesicki.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to face Jets Smythe (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Smythe missed Week 5's contest against the 49ers, but he's now coming off three straight limited practice sessions. If he's able to gain clearance versus New York, Smythe stands to reprise his usual role as the top backup to Mike Gesicki.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers RB Mostert returns to action; Samuel also active

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is returning to action Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing two games with a knee injury

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for Week 5 Smythe (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the 49res, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smythe wasn't able to practice in any capacity this week, so his lack of availability doesn't come as much of a surprise. In his stead, Adam Shaheen will take over as Miami's main backup tight end behind Mike Gesicki.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins rookie LT Austin Jackson goes on injured reserve

Miami Dolphins rookie left tackle Austin Jackson is going on injured reserve because of an ankle injury, a blow to an offensive line that has been improved this season

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses practice with knee injury Smythe (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Impact Miami's backup tight end is coming off a solid two-catch, 30-yard performance against the Seahawks in Week 4, but he may have picked up a knee injury along the way in that one. It's also possible that this was just a routine day off, and Smythe's practice participation in the coming days should help us form a better idea of his status for Sunday's trip to San Francisco.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in loss Smythe caught two of three targets for 30 yards during Sunday's 31-23 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact Smythe got some opportunities Sunday as Seattle's defensive coverage honed in on limiting Mike Gesicki (one catch on three targets). The tight end also fielded one five-yard kickoff return, an unusual role in which the Dolphins occasionally deploy Smythe. As usual, though, the majority of Smythe's 29 offensive snaps (41 percent) came as a blocker.

OCTOBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins' Gesicki hopes to polish his end zone celebrations

Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki celebrated his latest touchdown catch by simulating a card game with a teammate in the end zone

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not targeted Week 1 Smythe was not targeted during Sunday's divisional loss to the Patriots.

Impact Smythe, despite being listed as the starter on Miami's first unofficial depth chart of the year, only handled 13 offensive snaps (21 percent) compared to Mike Gesicki's 45 snaps (73 percent). Additionally, Gesicki accounted for all five of the targets that went to Miami's tight end position. Smythe could see more workload as a blocker as the season continues, particularly if Miami's ground game can get going, but his fantasy floor essentially remains nonexistent.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed atop depth chart Miami listed Smythe as its top tight end on the unofficial depth chart the team released Monday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Impact Miami's decision to list Smythe as the No. 1 option on the depth chart perhaps hints that new offensive coordinator is placing a greater emphasis on blocking from the tight-end position. If that's indeed the case, it would spell bad news for Mike Gesicki, who broke out late in 2019 to finish his second season with 51 receptions for 570 yards and five touchdowns. While Gesicki remains entrenched as Miami's clear top pass-catching tight end, he could notice a decline in his overall snap count if the Dolphins choose to feature Smythe more in less obvious passing scenarios. Conversely, Smythe could see a boost in his overall target total simply by being on the field more often, but he's still unlikely to see nearly enough volume to emerge as a viable fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Durham Smythe Training Camp Press Conference Tight end Durham Smythe speaks to the media after practice on Wednesday, August 26th.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

TE Adam Shaheen traded to Dolphins by Bears for draft pick

Tight end Adam Shaheen has been traded to the Miami Dolphins by the Chicago Bears for a conditional late-round draft pick

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shipped to Miami Shaheen (foot) was acquired by the Dolphins from the Bears on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was drafted during the second round by the Bears in 2017, but he's played only 27 games in three seasons and has 26 catches for 249 yards and four touchdowns. Shaheen likely won't be guaranteed a roster spot given his track record with injuries, but a strong camp could put him in the mix for the No. 2 job at tight end with Durham Smythe and Chandler Cox.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE