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NFL injury updates, latest league news from Friday, Dec. 17

The Miami Dolphins are welcoming two key players back as they prepare to face a division rival.

Running backs Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed have returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list and will return to practice Friday, NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe reported.

Gaskin and Ahmed were both lost to the reserve/COVID-19 list late last week, with Gaskin's placement coming Dec. 10 and Ahmed's following on Dec. 11. The Dolphins were fortunate with the timing of their bye, which prevented them from playing Week 14 with a combination of practice squad elevation Duke Johnson and Malcolm Brown, which is what Miami was planning to do in Week 15.

Instead, they'll get their top two runners -- who have accounted for a combined 675 rushing yards -- back in action. Miami will need their contributions even more after receiver Jaylen Waddle landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.

Injuries/COVID-19

Roster moves

  • The Cleveland Browns signed quarterback Kyle Lauletta, per Lauletta's agent.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals signed cornerback John Brannon to the practice squad and released punter Drue Chrisman.
  • The Detroit Lions elevated tight end Shane Zylstra from the practice squad as a COVID replacement.
  • The New York Giants signed linebacker Jaylon Smith to the practice squad.
  • The Washington Football Team are signing quarterback Garrett Gilbert, per Rapoport. The team later announced the signing.

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