HUNTER LONG NEWS

Won't play Sunday Long (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Long will miss a second straight game after picking up an ankle issue during the season opener. The extent of the injury remains unclear, but he hasn't practiced since before Week 1. Cethan Carter (concussion) also remains out, so Tanner Conner will continue to operate as the backup behind Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe, who both garner sizable roles in Miami's offense.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Baltimore Long (ankle) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact After missing the Dolphins' first two practices of the week due to an ankle injury, Long will not travel with the team to Baltimore. With the 24-year-old off the field, Tanner Conner will will likely take over the team's No. 3 tight end role for his season debut.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Long (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Long will focus on his recovery and not travel with the team to Baltimore. As a result, Tanner Conner will serve as the team's No. 3 tight end behind Durham Smythe and Mike Gesicki.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 2 Long (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, David Furones of the Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact It has already been a long season for the reserve tight end on the injury front, as he played through an illness in the season opener against the Jets. Long missed Miami's first two practices of the week due to this ankle injury before returning to a limited session Friday to give himself a chance to suit up in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Long - August 7 | Press Conference TE Hunter Long met with the media on Aug. 7, 2022, at the Baptist Health Training Complex.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

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MAY 26, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

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MAY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Hunter Long - May 24 ' Press Conference Tight end Hunter Long meets with the media following OTAs on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Baptist Health Training Complex.

MAY 24, 2022 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Will play Sunday Long (illness) will play Sunday against the Jets.

Impact Long started the week absent from practice, but after logging a limited session Thursday, he was a full participant Friday. The 2021 third-round selection would likely benefit if Adam Shaheen (knee) were to sit, but he'd still be behind at least Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe on the Dolphins' tight end positional depth chart.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Long - December 17 ' Press Conference TE Hunter Long met with the media on December 17, 2021, presented by Baptist Health.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Doesn't practice Wednesday Long didn't participate in Wednesday's practice session due to a non-COVID illness, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Long recorded his first reception of the season in Week 13 but is dealing with an illness ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets. Even if he's unable to suit up in Week 15, his absence wouldn't have a significant impact on Miami's offense.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

First career catch Long secured his only target for eight yards during Sunday's win over the Giants.

Impact Long began his rookie season with a significant injury suffered back in August, and it took him some time to get up to speed, but he's now been active and handled a depth role in back-to-back games. The young tight end isn't yet on the fantasy radar, as he's only seen two targets through five appearances, but in dynasty formats his development will be worth monitoring.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Long - November 26 ' Press Conference TE Hunter Long met with the media on November 26, 2021, presented by Baptist Health.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Healthy scratch Long (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Falcons.

Impact Long played in Week 6 against the Jaguars, but he had only one target and didn't record a single catch. He's made three appearances this season and has played just 29 snaps, so him being inactive shouldn't affect many fantasy rosters.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 2 Long (coach's decision) is listed as inactive ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Bills.

Impact Long is a healthy scratch Sunday after Adam Shaheen was activated from the COVID-19 list this week. The rookie registered 23 total snaps (18 offensive) during his first NFL action against the Patriots in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Looking healthy at practice Long (lower body) is participating in practice Thursday, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The rookie tight end was carted off the practice field due to what seemed like a worrying lower body injury roughly two weeks ago, but he's managed to quickly return to health. Long is still visibly playing through leg pain, per Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post, but it doesn't appear that the Dolphins are concerned about him aggravating any injuries. Now that he's back on the field, Long will resume competing to push Adam Shaheen and Durham Smythe for rotational reps behind top tight end Mike Gesicki.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Able to take some practice reps Long (lower body) is participating in some team drills Tuesday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Impact Long appears to be limited at Tuesday's practice, but it's certainly encouraging to see him handle blocking drills just over a week after he had to be carted off the field due to a lower-body injury. The Dolphins have a number of reliable tight ends atop the depth chart, namely Mike Gesicki, Adam Shaheen and Durham Smythe, so the team can freely take a cautious approach to Long's recovery. Still, it looks like the rookie third-round pick could have a chance at suiting up for action at some point during the preseason.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Saturday Long (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Bears, David Furones of the Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact The rookie was carted off the field last Sunday and was reportedly unable to put any weight on his left leg, but he evidently avoided a significant injury and has been without a brace for most of this week. The Dolphins will obviously play it safe with their third-round pick, which means Long will wait to make his professional debut until later in the preseason.

AUGUST 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Coach Brian Flores said Wednesday that Long (lower body) is considered day-to-day, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Impact Long was carted off the field Sunday with what's being described as a lower-body injury, and he was reportedly unable to put any weight on his left leg afterward. However, the tight end has avoided a serious injury, and he was seen walking around on the sideline at Wednesday's practice without a brace or sleeve. The 2021 third-rounder will compete for a role in the Dolphins' offense behind Mike Gesicki once he's able to return to the field.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids worst-case scenario? Long (lower-body) is not believed to have suffered a season-ending injury, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Impact Long had to be carted off the field Sunday after suffering what appeared to be a left knee issue, but which Schad now describes as a lower-body injury. It was reported that Long was unable to put any weight on his left leg after suffering the injury, so it will be cause to breathe a sigh of relief if he's indeed avoided a season-ending issue. Durham Smythe and Adam Shaheen will handle reps behind top tight end Mike Gesicki in the meantime.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Boston College TE Hunter Long suffers leg injury in Dolphins training camp Former Boston College star Hunter Long was carted off the field Sunday after suffering a right leg injury at Miami Dolphins training camp.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Carted off field Sunday Long was carted off the field Sunday after suffering an apparent leg injury, Kyle Crabbs of USA TODAY Sports reports.

Impact The report notes that the rookie tight end couldn't put any weight on his left leg after suffering the injury, so it looks like Long could miss some time. The 2021 third-rounder had been looking to carve out a role in the Dolphins' passing offense behind top option Mike Gesicki (who is on the Reserve/COVID 19 list), while competing with Durham Smythe and Adam Shaheen for slotting.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

All-Pro CB Howard agrees to reworked contract with Dolphins

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AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Network forecasts Hunter Long as 5th most productive rookie TE The Miami Dolphins made a surprising selection in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft when they opted to forego drafting a running back or...

JUNE 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Dolphins rookie TE Hunter Long talks about his first experience at rookie mini camp Miami Dolphins rookie TE Hunter Long spoke to the media on Friday, May 14, 2021, after the first day of rookie mini camp at the Dolphins tra...

MAY 16, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM