Nate Garner News

Dolphins starting center Jake Grove is listed as "doubtful" for Sunday's game at Buffalo after sitting out Friday's practice with a left ankle injury.

Dolphins' back-up center Joe Berger is one day closer to making his first NFL start.

The Miami Dolphins are desperate for offensive linemen, they've even had to resort to in-game hiking lessons to teach players how to snap the ball.

Williams, 32, was honored for carrying 22 times for 119 yards and scoring three touchdowns in Miami's 24-17 win at Carolina last Thursdaynight.

There's no telling where Nate Garner will play this week at Buffalo. But at least the Dolphins know he can play virtually anywhere along their banged-up offensive line.

Tampa Bay strong safety Sabby Piscitelli, a former Boca Raton High standout, feels as badly as anyone about the season-ending injury to Miami Dolphins star Ronnie Brown.

The Miami Dolphinshavebeen decimated by injuries, but coach Tony Sparano doesn't seem too concerned, and he knows nobody in the NFL will be shedding any tears for his depleted roster.

Former Dolphins tight end Jim Mandich, who broadcasts games for WQAM , offers his thoughts: The Dolphins came up here on a short week of preparation with a banged up football team and found a way to get it done.

It'll be interesting to see what the Miami Dolphins' active roster looks like Nov.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. a ' The Miami Dolphins kept their season alive Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers.

Williams missed practice Wednesday with a sore left knee. Stewart was held out a day earlier with a sore left Achilles' tendon.

Just came from Dolphins practice in Da Bubble -- beautiful day outside, I mean beautiful, what the heck are they doing in Da Bubble! -- and here's what I saw in that limited period: () Injured left guard Justin Smiley, who was sent to see a shoulder specialist on Thursday, was back at practice but limited to riding a stationary bike.

Dolphins running Ronnie Brown made a quick move and was gone before anyone could catch him.

Guard Justin Smiley and tight end Anthony Fasano were inactive Sunday for the Miami Dolphins' game against Tampa Bay.

Fasano was listed as questionable. Linebacker Joey Porter participated in the full practice and was listed as probable.

Dolphins running game vs. Buccaneers run defense Over their last 10 quarters, the Dolphins have averaged just 3.4 yards per carry out of their base offense in sliding to fourth in the league.

Justin Smiley has been one of the Dolphins' best offensive linemen this season, if not the best one, especially when he gets out and runs in space.

The Miami Dolphins sent starting left guard Justin Smiley to see a specialist about his troublesome shoulder, and based on Tony Sparano's mood during Thursday's interview session it's likely the team didn't hear good news.

Did Shawn Murphy fail as a Miami Dolphin, or did the Dolphins fail in developing him? That question came to mind Wednesday afternoon when listening to Dolphins coach Tony Sparano address the former fourth-round pick's recent release.

The Miami Dolphins announced Tuesday they have waived second-year guard Shawn Murphy and signed rookie offensive tackle Lydon Murtha.