TYREL DODSON NEWS

Not on injury report Dodson (hamstring) is not listed on Thursday's injury report, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Dodson had to be evaluated for a hamstring issue during Sunday's win over the Jets, but it appears he's back to full health and ready for Monday's game against the Steelers. Prior to being hampered by a hamstring injury Week 14, Dodson had strung together four consecutive games playing at least 95 percent of defensive snaps.

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Questionable to return Dodson (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Jets, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Dodson sustained a hamstring injury early in the second half, and his status for the rest of the game is now in question. In his absence, K.J. Britt is likely set to take on the lion's share of Dodson's workload at middle linebacker.

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Eight takedowns in win Dodson recorded eight total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 21-17 win over New Orleans.

Impact Dodson was able to finish second on the team in stops behind fellow linebacker Jordyn Brooks (12), registering at least eight takedowns for the fourth game in a row. The 27-year-old is on pace to pass his career-high 107 tackles he posted in 2024, compiling 95 total tackles (53 solo), including 4.0 sacks, over 11 contests so far this season.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Does it all vs. Washington Dodson recorded 11 total tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 16-13 overtime win over the Commanders.

Impact The 27-year-old registered his third double-digit tackle performance of the season and was the only Dolphin to sack Marcus Mariota in Sunday's overtime win. Dodson has now tallied 87 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one pass defended over 10 appearances this season. He's expected to remain one of Miami's top defensive playmakers following the team's Week 12 bye.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 16 • NFL.COM

Nine tackles in Week 10 win Dodson recorded nine tackles (five solo) in Miami's win over Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Dodson's nine tackles were second on the team behind Jordyn Brooks' dozen. Outside of the tackles, Dodson did little else in the box score, though he was a big part of helping shut down Buffalo's offense. On the season, Dodson has piled up 76 tackles (56 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one pass breakup, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across nine appearances.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nine tackles in loss to Baltimore Dodson recorded nine tackles (four solo) in the Dolphins' loss to the Ravens on Thursday night.

Impact Dodson has enjoyed a productive first half of the season, piling up 67 tackles (41 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery across eight appearances, all starts. He previously missed one game due to a concussion.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Logs five stops in blowout win Dodson recorded five total tackles (three solo) and recovered a fumble in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Falcons.

Impact The Texas A&M product finished tied for the second-most tackles on the Dolphins' defense Sunday, trailing Jordyn Brooks' 10-stop performance. Dodson has now recorded 59 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, one pass defended and one forced fumble over seven appearances this season. He's expected to continue starting alongside Brooks in Miami's linebacker corps head of the Week 9 matchup against the Ravens on Thursday night.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Secures sack in return to action Dodson recorded eight total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 31-6 loss to the Browns.

Impact Dodson made his return to action in Week 7 after missing one game while sidelined with a concussion. The linebacker was able to hit the ground running, getting quarterback Dillon Gabriel for a sack in the second quarter. Dodson has now registered 54 total tackles (34 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a forced fumble over six games this year.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Secures sack in return to action Dodson recorded eight total tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 31-6 loss to the Browns.

Impact Dodson made his return to action in Week 7 after missing one game while sidelined with a concussion. The linebacker was able to hit the ground running, getting quarterback Dillon Gabriel for a sack in the second quarter. Dodson has now registered 54 total tackles (34 solo), including 3.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed and a forced fumble over six games this year.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Cleveland Dodson has cleared the league's concussion protocol and is available to play against the Browns on Sunday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Dodson was unable to play against the Chargers in Week 6 due to a concussion, but he has been cleared by an independent neurologist to play in Sunday's road tilt. Prior to his injury, he accumulated 46 tackles (29 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble across five regular-season games. Dodson's return means K.J. Britt -- who logged 13 total tackles in Week 6 -- will likely see his snap count on defense decrease.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play vs. Cleveland Dodson has cleared the league's concussion protocol and is available to play against the Browns on Sunday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Dodson was unable to play against the Chargers in Week 6 due to a concussion, but he has been cleared by an independent neurologist to play in Sunday's road tilt. Prior to his injury, he accumulated 46 catches (29 solo), including 2.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble across five regular-season games. Dodson's return means K.J. Britt -- who logged 13 total tackles in Week 6 -- will likely see his snap count on defense decrease.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Will play if he clears protocol Dodson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dodson has yet to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol by gaining clearance from an independent neurologist, but head coach Mike McDaniel said the Dolphins are "hopeful and confident" that Dodson will be cleared Friday after logging three full practices, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com. If Dodson exits concussion protocol, the starting middle linebacker will suit up Sunday.

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Logs full practice Wednesday Dodson (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Dodson entered the league's concussion protocol following the Dolphins' Week 5 loss to the Panthers. He was not cleared to play against the Chargers in Week 6, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday indicates that he is progressing in his recovery. Dodson will have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play against the Browns on Sunday.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Trending in right direction Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday that Dodson remains in the concussion protocol but is trending in the right direction, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dodson's absence proved a notable blow for Miami's defense during the team's narrow loss to the Chargers in Week 6, but he could have a chance to return to the lineup in time for Sunday's road matchup against the Browns. In order to retake the field, of course, Dodson will need to fully clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. If Dodson misses any more time, K.J. Britt will stand to again step into a starting role at middle linebacker.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Won't play Week 6 Dodson (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Impact Dodson remains in concussion protocol after being concussed in this past Sunday's loss to the Panthers. His next chance to take the field will come Oct. 19 in Cleveland, though Dodson would first have to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol and return to practice. K.J. Britt will likely see additional action in Dodson's absence.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined to begin week Dodson (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinelreports.

Impact Dodson suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to the Panthers, so it's not a significant surprise that he wasn't available to practice Wednesday. He'll need to clear the league's protocol to be eligible to play in Week 6 against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 6 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

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OCTOBER 6 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

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OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

In concussion protocol Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Monday that Dodson is in concussion protocol following Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Panthers, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Prior to Dodson's concussion in Week 5, he tallied four total tackles across 43 defensive snaps. The veteran linebacker from Texas A&M now must clear concussion protocol in order to suit up for Miami's Week 6 matchup against the Chargers. If he's unable to play, expect K.J. Britt to handle the Dolphins' top inside linebacker duties.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE