dolphan39
Maria & LauRen Aha!
having read Surtain's Iron Man streak may be in jeopardy
If Surtain cannot go and we do not sign another vet. CB, Fletcher would have to start opening day. That would mean Green and Fletch on the field at the same time which would be much more difficult to rotate the Ss towards that just having to cover for Fletch
Other injury info:
Patrick Surtain has not missed a game in his career, and he does not expect to miss Sunday's season opener against Detroit. But when the Dolphins returned to practice Sunday, Surtain was a spectator.
If Surtain cannot go and we do not sign another vet. CB, Fletcher would have to start opening day. That would mean Green and Fletch on the field at the same time which would be much more difficult to rotate the Ss towards that just having to cover for Fletch
Other injury info:
After missing the last two weeks with a bruised big toe, defensive tackle Tim Bowens returned to practice, as did free safety Brock Marion (knee), left guard Jamie Nails (knee) and right tackle Todd Wade (ankle). Tight end Jed Weaver (knee) and rookie cornerback Omare Lowe did not practice.