Dolphins' Jelani Jenkins: Held out of Thursday's preseason finale

Jenkins (knee) will not play in Thursday's preseason finale, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Jenkins has been nursing a knee injury for roughly a week and it appears that the projected starter may not be ready for Week 1. While Jenkins probably wouldn't have played even if he was healthy, the Dolphins remain wary that his injury could linger into the beginning of the season. Neville Hewitt is likely to see an increased role during his absence.