Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Ends 2024 on injured reserve
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Fuller (knee) played in 11 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 50 tackles (37 solo), seven pass defenses and one fumble recovery.
Fuller signed a two-year, $16.5 million contract with Miami in March after spending the last four seasons with Washington. Four of the six games he missed were due to a concussion, and he was placed on injured reserve in late December due to a knee injury he suffered against the 49ers in Week 16. Assuming he's healthy, Fuller is expected to serve as the Dolphins' starting outside corner for the 2025 campaign opposite All-Pro Jalen Ramsey.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Lands on IR
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Fuller (knee) was placed on the Dolphins' injured reserve Saturday.
Fuller injured his knee in Week 16 versus the 49ers and was subsequently ruled out this week. It looks like the injury is severe enough to shut him down for the remainder of the regular season. Unless the Dolphins make the playoffs via some miracle and go on a deep run, the cornerback will move his focus toward preparing for the 2025 campaign.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Out for Week 17
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Fuller (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Fuller was injured last Sunday against San Francisco, and the 29-year-old cornerback will miss his fifth game of the season. Storm Duck should get the start opposite Jalen Ramsey versus Cleveland.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Unlikely to play against Cleveland
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Head coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday that Fuller is considered week-to-week due to a knee injury and is unlikely to play against the Browns on Sunday, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
Fuller suffered a knee injury during Miami's 29-17 win over San Francisco this past Sunday. He looks unlikely to be able to play Week 17, but he could return for the Dolphins' regular-season finale against the Jets on Jan. 5. Storm Duck and Siran Neal are the top candidates to serve as the Dolphins' second starting outside cornerback opposite Jalen Ramsey for Week 17 with Fuller out of the lineup.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Done for Week 16
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Fuller (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's contest against the 49ers.
Fuller suffered a knee injury in the late moments of the game, ultimately keeping him on the sidelines until the conclusion of the contest. Storm Duck and Siran Neal will continue to see an increase in workload in Fuller's absence.
Fuller (concussion) was a full participant in Friday's practice and carries no injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jets.
Fuller is on track to return from a three-game absence due to a concussion he suffered in Week 10 against the Rams. Fuller should reclaim his starting spot at outside corner opposite Jalen Ramsey while Ethan Bonner and Storm Duck revert to rotational roles. Fuller has tallied 33 tackles (23 solo), five pass defenses and one fumble recovery over eight regular-season games.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Limited to open week
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Fuller (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Fuller has been sidelined for the Dolphins' last three games due to a concussion he sustained in Week 10 against the Rams. Wednesday was the first time Fuller was able to practice in at least a limited capacity, indicating that he is progressing through the league's five-step concussion protocols. He'll have to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to play against the Jets on Sunday.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Expected to miss Week 13
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Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Monday that Fuller (concussion) will likely miss the Dolphins' Week 13 matchup against the Packers on Thursday night, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Fuller has been sidelined for the Dolphins' last two games after sustaining his second concussion of the year in a Week 10 win over the Rams, and McDaniel's comments Monday suggest that he's likely to miss even more time. Cam Smith and Storm Duck are expected to continue seeing increased work in Miami's secondary until Fuller returns to the field.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Ruled out for Sunday
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Fuller (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Patriots, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
The 29-year-old didn't practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game after sustaining his second concussion of the season in a Week 10 win over the Rams. Expect Storm Duck and Cam Smith and to see additional reps in the Miami secondary while Fuller remains sidelined in Week 12.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Out Sunday, viewed as week-to-week
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Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Fuller (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders and is considered week-to-week, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Fuller suffered his second concussion of the season in Monday's win over the Rams, and the Dolphins are already counting him out from clearing the five-step protocol on a short week. Cam Smith is the most likely candidate to fill in for Fuller as a starter at the cornerback spot opposite Jalen Ramsey.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Ruled out Monday
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Fuller (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Monday night's game against the Rams, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.
The starting cornerback recorded five tackles (four solo), a pass breakup and a fumble recovery before exiting. Cam Smith has replaced him.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Cleared to play Sunday
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Fuller (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Patriots and is expected to play, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
After missing Week 4 and most of Week 3, Fuller will draw back into the lineup opposite Jalen Ramsey. Storm Duck was playing heavy defensive snaps in Fuller's place and will go back to sub-package duties. On the season, Fuller has 13 tackles (eight solo) and two pass breakups.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Exits with possible concussion
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Fuller exited Sunday's game against the Seahawks with a possible concussion and is questionable to return.
Prior to leaving, Fuller was in coverage on DK Metcalf's 71-yard touchdown bomb. Storm Duck and Siran Neal will be tasked with more snaps on defense if Fuller can't return to the contest.
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Dolphins' Kendall Fuller: Finds home in Miami
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Fuller (knee) agreed to a two-year, $16.5 million contract with the Dolphins on Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Fuller ended the 2023 season on IR after appearing in 15 games for the Commanders, but there are no indications he's still dealing with any knee issues. The 29-year-old cornerback replaces longtime standout Xavien Howard (foot), who the Dolphins recently released, as the starter across from Jalen Ramsey in Miami's secondary. Fuller remains a standout at his position, so his presence allows the Dolphins defense to continue leaning on its cornerback corps for an identity.
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Commanders' Kendall Fuller: Moves to IR
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Fuller (knee) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
The 28-year-old cornerback had already been ruled out for the Commanders' Week 18 contest due to a knee issue, but he's since been shifted over to IR. With Washington out of playoff contention, Fuller's season is over. He appeared in 15 games this year, recording 79 total tackles and nine defensed passes, including two interceptions.
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Commanders' Kendall Fuller: Out for Sunday
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Fuller (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Fuller recorded consecutive DNPs to open the Commanders' week of practice, and he's now in line to miss his second game in a row in Week 18 as he continues to nurse a lingering knee issue. Expect 2023 first-round pick Emmanuel Forbes to see increased snaps in Washington's secondary with Fuller missing more time.
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Football Team's Kendall Fuller: Reinstated from COVID list
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Fuller (illness) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.
Fuller landed on the COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus last week, and he's now back after missing one game and clearing the health and safety protocols. Prior to the absence, the 26-year-old had missed only a handful of defensive snaps all season and has 64 tackles (54 solo), one sack and one interception in 13 games.
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Football Team's Kendall Fuller: Active against Panthers
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Fuller (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Panthers.
Fuller was unable to practice to begin the week but he managed limited practices on Thursday and Friday. Now officially active, he should be on the field and ready to match up against DJ Moore and Robby Anderson on Sunday.
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Football Team's Kendall Fuller: Misses practice Wednesday
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Fuller (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Fuller played every snap on Sunday against the Buccaneers, so it's not certain exactly when he picked up the injury. It's also possible he sat out just for precautionary maintenance. Either way, Fuller will try to take to the practice field Thursday.
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Football Team's Kendall Fuller: Handling every-down role
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Fuller played every snap on defense in Weeks 3 and 4, notching two tackles and two interceptions.
Calf and knee injuries cost Fuller the first two games of the season, but he hasn't shown any limitations since joining the lineup. While known for his versatility in Kansas City, the 25-year-old has largely stuck to perimeter coverage in his second stint with Washington, logging 102 of his 120 snaps as an outside cornerback, per PFF.
