49 Sam Eguavoen LB

The Dolphins activated Eguavoen from the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday.

Eguavoen is already back on the roster after having been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday. In the wake of Vince Biegel (Achilles) having been placed on injured reserve, Eguavoen could be a candidate to receive increased practice reps.

The Dolphins placed Eguavoen (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Eguavoen made his NFL debut with the Dolphins last season, when he made 42 tackles (22 solo), 3.5 sacks and one defended pass across 16 contests. The former CFL standout's placement on the reserve/COVID-19 list indicates that he's either tested positive or been in close contact with someone who has.

Eguavoen had 42 tackles (22 solo), 3.5 sacks and one defended pass across 16 games in 2019.

Eguavoen also recovered one fumble. The 26-year-old had spent his time in the CFL since going undrafted in 2014, but he managed to make his NFL debut in 2019 and carve out a consistent role with the Dolphins. Still, he won't possess much IDP value as long as he's limited to a depth role.

Eguavoen recorded four solo tackles and one sack during Sunday's 37-31 win over the Eagles.

Eguavoen now has 2.5 sacks across 12 contests. The 26-year-old remains secure in his role as a starting linebacker for Miami, but his IDP value is capped due to a lack of weekly consistency as a pass rusher or run stopper.

Eguavoen tallied four solo tackles and a sack in Sunday's 27-14 loss to the Steelers.

Eguavoen now has 1.5 sacks through seven games, and he ranks fourth on his team with 27 stops on the season. The Texas Tech product didn't suit up in the NFL for four years following college, but he's certainly making an impact with the Dolphins so far.

Eguavoen notched eight tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 31-6 loss to the Cowboys.

Eguavoen played every snap on defense during Sunday's loss. He's secured a starting role in Miami's linebacker corps and could offer some IDP value as a tackle-dependent option.

Eguavoen recorded four tackles and 0.5 sacks in Sunday's 59-10 loss to the Ravens.

Eguavoen played in his first NFL game, and he worked in a hefty role by playing 68 of 77 snaps (88 percent) and putting pressure on Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. This defense was torched in the season opener, and its prospects won't be any better when the Patriots come to town in Week 2.