Mike McDaniel says "several guys are up for consideration" for elevation from the practice squad before the season ends.

The Miami Dolphins should have their star tight end active when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their final home game of the year. After missing practice on Wednesday, Darren Waller was upgraded on the team's Thursday injury report update, putting him in line to play in Week 17.

All eight of the Miami Dolphins rookies are contributing in 2025, with varied success. But there is some optimism, including on Quinn Ewers.

The Dolphins only needed three plays to respond to the Bengals' touchdown and tie the game up. Two plays after Quinn Ewers connected with Jaylen Waddle for a 16-yard gain, Achane made a Bengals defender miss and outran the rest of the Cincinnati defense for a 48-yard rushing touchdown.

However, these final two games give the Dolphins a chance to do a deep dive on exactly what’s on the team’s roster talent wise because Miami will seemingly put young players in position to play in Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay, and the season finale against the New England Patriots.

MIAMI GARDENS -- Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel met with reporters one final time before this weekend's game against visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Center Aaron Brewer (neck) is practicing today. He has been out of practice all week.

Running back De'Von Achane is the only Miami Dolphins player who earned a spot on the initial Pro Bowl Games roster, the NFL announced Tuesday morning.

Getting benched ahead of Week 16 reportedly hasn't stopped Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa from celebrating the holidays with his teammates.