Dolphins Sign OL Germain Ifedi with Starter Austin Jackson Out Several Weeks with an Injury
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUG 2 – Austin Jackson will miss several weeks due to a lower extremity injury, prompting the Dolphins to sign veteran Germain Ifedi to strengthen their offensive line depth during training camp.
- Miami Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson suffered a lower-body injury on August 2 during a high-energy practice in Miami Gardens.
- Jackson's injury, caused by being stepped on, is not related to his previous torn meniscus, and the team expects recovery without missing the regular season.
- Coach Mike McDaniel praised veteran Larry Borom's energy filling in after Jackson's injury and highlighted linebacker Willie Gay as a magnetic presence in training camp.
- The Dolphins signed 31-year-old Germain Ifedi, Seattle's 2016 first-round pick with 117 games played, and waived quarterback Brett Gabbert before the August 3 practice.
- Miami prepares to open preseason on August 10 at the Chicago Bears after about a week of padded practices while managing minor injuries and focusing on player development.
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