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| HT/WT: 5-10, 205 lbs |
| Birthplace: Durham, NC |
| Age: 23 |
| School: Tennessee |
| Experience: 3 |
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2026 Rushing
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ATT
Rushing Attempts
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YDS
Rushing Yards
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AVG
Average Yards per Rush
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TD
Rushing Touchdowns
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LNG
Longest Rush
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FL
Fumbles Lost
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| Regular Season | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Top Jaylen Wright News
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Questionable for Sunday
Wright (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Wright missed Week 3 with a foot injury and stinger, before returning for Week 4 and splitting backfield work with Ollie Gordon early on. Gordon dominated snaps after breaking off a long run in the third quarter of the loss to Minnesota, and he was the favorite to take most of the carries this week even before Wright became a mid-week addition to the injury report. He's listed with a foot issue again, getting a questionable designation after limited practices Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile, the Dolphins claimed RB Kaytron Allen off waivers Friday, giving them another option in the backfield.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Questionable for Sunday
Wright (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Wright missed Week 3 with a foot injury and stinger, before returning for Week 4 and splitting backfield work with Ollie Gordon early on. Gordon dominated snaps after breaking off a long run in the third quarter of the loss to Minnesota, and he was the favorite to take most of the carries this week even before Wright became a mid-week addition to the injury report. He's listed with a foot issue again, getting a questionable designation after limited practices Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile, the Dolphins claimed RB Kaytron Allen off waivers Friday, giving them another option in the backfield.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Limited Thursday due to foot
Wright (foot) showed up as a limited participant at Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Wright practiced without limitations Wednesday but took a step back Thursday. He missed Miami's Week 3 loss to the Chiefs due to a foot injury but returned in Week 4 against the Vikings. Wright was outplayed by Ollie Gordon against Minnesota, and Gordon is likely in line to get the majority of rushing opportunities Sunday against the Bengals, regardless of Wright's status.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Stuck in mud against Minnesota
Wright rushed five times for seven yards in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Vikings.
Wright actually started ahead of Ollie Gordon, but Gordon ended up out-snapping Wright 22 to 12 and turned his nine carries into 100 yards and a touchdown. Gordon also saw two targets to Wright's zero. Wright figures to see a handful of carries each week alongside Gordon, but the latter is the preferred back for fantasy.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Turns in full practice Thursday
Wright (foot/stinger) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Wright wasn't available for the Dolphins' Week 3 loss to the Chiefs while he tended to a pair of injuries, but after turning in a limited practice Wednesday and then upgrading to full activity Thursday, he looks like he'll be good to go for Sunday's game against the Vikings. With De'Von Achane (knee) out for the season, Wright and Ollie Gordon should both be in store for expanded opportunities out of the backfield, but it's not immediately clear which of the two will rank as the Dolphins' preferred option. Miami also plans to elevate one of Jarquez Hunter or Carlos Washington from the practice squad to give the team a third running back in Sunday's contest.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Officially limited Wednesday
Wright (foot) officially was limited at Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Wright didn't play in Week 3 against the Chiefs due to a stinger and foot injury, but stinger has been axed from the practice report to begin Week 4 prep, meaning only the foot issue is bothering him at the moment. If he's able to put all health concerns behind him and return to action Sunday at Minnesota, he'll be in line for a significant bump in playing time in the aftermath of De'Von Achane's torn ACL. Moving forward, Wright and Ollie Gordon are expected to pace the Dolphins backfield.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Taking part in practice Wednesday
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said that Wright (foot/stinger) will practice Wednesday, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
Wright sat out the Dolphins' Week 3 loss to the Chiefs while tending to a foot injury as well as a stinger, but the running back is now being viewed as day-to-day and seemingly has decent odds of making it back in action for Sunday's game against the Vikings. The third-year player earned just three touches over the first two contests of 2026, but with lead back De'Von Achane (knee) out for the season, both Wright and Ollie Gordon should be in store for added opportunities moving forward. Following Achane's early departure in Week 3, Gordon finished the game with 20 touches (17 carries, three catches), but he totaled just 55 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown. Prior to sitting out against the Chiefs, Wright had been working ahead of Gordon, so the former could end up being the Dolphins' preferred option once he gets back to full health.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Remains 'day-to-day'
Head coach Jeff Hafley said Monday that he considers Wright (stinger/foot) to be "day-to-day," Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Wright's health is notable considering the Dolphins lost No. 1 RB De'Von Achane to a torn ACL during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. Having said that, Hafley also called Wright "day-to-day" last Monday after he emerged from Week 2 at San Francisco with a stinger and foot injury, which didn't allow him to play Week 3. Wright likely will need to get through this week without a DNP to put himself in the running to help cover for the absent Achane. Currently, Ollie Gordon is the only healthy RB on Miami's active roster.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Won't play Sunday
Wright (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Wright was considered doubtful for this contest after missing practice Friday due to a foot issue and a stinger. His next chance to suit up will come in Week 4 against the Vikings. In the meantime, Ollie Gordon could see more involvement behind De'Von Achane.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Unlikely to play Sunday
Wright (foot) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against Kansas City, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Ollie Gordon is the favorite for whatever backfield snaps and touches aren't taken by De'Von Achane, who has played 83 percent of Miami's offensive snaps through two weeks.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Limited again Thursday
Wright (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Wright is not only battling a foot injury, but he also sustained a stinger in Sunday's 35-13 loss to San Francisco. However, since he practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday, the door remains open regarding his potential to play in Week 3 against Kansas City. While Wright hasn't held a prominent role, his absence would likely mean more work for Ollie Gordon behind De'Von Achane.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Nursing multiple injuries
Wright (stinger/foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
Wright was forced out of Sunday's loss at San Francisco early with a stinger, and it looks like he might have picked up a foot issue along the way as well. He'll likely have to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Considered day-to-day
Wright (neck) is day-to-day heading into Week 3, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Wright suffered a stinger during Sunday's 35-13 loss to the 49ers, and he finished his day having turned two carries into 11 yards while also adding 79 kickoff-return yards. The running back's status at the team's first practice of the week Wednesday will shed some more light on his chances to play Week 3 versus the Chiefs.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Exits game with stinger
Wright is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the 49ers due to a stinger.
Wright logged two carries for 11 yards prior to going to the locker room, where he's undergoing more tests to determine the severity of his injury. If Wright ends up being shut down for the rest of the contest, Ollie Gordon would be the lone backup option behind starting running back De'Von Achane.
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Dolphins' Jaylen Wright: Minimal usage in loss
Wright had two kick returns for 106 yards alongside one carry for a one-yard loss in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Raiders.
Wright was an afterthought behind starting running back De'Von Achane, who had 11 carries and five targets in the loss. The No. 2 option likely will make a living as a returner -- he had a 79-yard return Sunday -- with snaps and touches looking minimal behind Achane.
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