Miami Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson will have his practice window open Wednesday, according to coach Mike McDaniel.
Jackson went down towards the end of the Dolphins’ season opener against the Indianapolis Colts after he re-aggravated a toe injury that initially kept him out for the majority of training camp. He was placed on injured reserve and subsequently missed the last nine games.
The return of Jackson should be a boost for the Dolphins’ offensive line that has been up and down throughout the season since the six-year veteran’s injury.
As far as other injuries go, McDaniel said that “all signs point to” edge rusher Chop Robinson’s clearance of concussion protocol. Center Aaron Brewer, who was spotted wearing a walking boot on Monday, won’t practice Wednesday as he’s dealing with an injury that happened during Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. McDaniel, however, remained “optimistic” about Brewer’s chances to play the Washington Commanders.
Sunday’s matchup against the Commanders will be played at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, home to the world-renowned club Real Madrid. The question then becomes does McDaniel watch soccer?
“I don’t think I’ve missed a World Cup,” McDaniel said, later adding that the event “firmly engrained my passion to the sport” and that he even went to see F.C. Barcelona play during his time with the Houston Texans.