The Miami Dolphins are heading into Week 10 with the injury picture getting crowded fast.
After a relatively clean week against the Detroit Lions, Miami’s active roster has taken a hit as the team gets ready to face the Indianapolis Colts. The Dolphins already put starting quarterback Malik Willis and starting defensive tackle Zach Sieler on injured reserve earlier in the week, and now there’s a real chance they’ll be without center Aaron Brewer and wide receiver Chris Bell too.
Brewer is working through the NFL’s concussion protocol, while Bell went from limited participation on Wednesday to not practicing Thursday because of a knee issue.
That injury situation is a big part of the conversation around this matchup, but it’s not the only one. The Dolphins are also dealing with the ripple effects of losing Sieler, and receivers are still sorting through what it means to catch passes from Kyle McCord. Barry Jackson noted that the Dolphins receivers haven’t caught many throws from McCord, partly because he arrived at the end of August and partly because No. 2 quarterbacks get only a limited share of practice snaps once the regular season starts.
There’s also a draft angle hanging over all of this. With the NFL trade deadline now in the rearview mirror, the Dolphins’ place in the race for No. 1 is being watched closely. Alain Poupart laid out the team’s outlook for 2026, while Barry Jackson pointed out that Miami is facing a major draft disadvantage heading into Sunday for a reason beyond its control.
On the field, the Colts matchup comes with its own questions. David Furones broke down the game and the positional edges as a depleted Dolphins team goes on the road to Indianapolis.
One notable development this week: Josh Uche was named a captain, another sign of how much Miami is adjusting as it tries to manage the churn in its lineup.
The Week 10 slate also includes predictions for Dolphins-Colts and the rest of the league, with Kevin Nogle offering his winners picks for the full schedule.
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