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Dolphins rookie cornerback Xavien Howard will play tonight for the first time since Week 4. (Allen Eyestone/The Post)
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.Aside from missing starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill and the other players who have been ruled out for season, the remaining dolphins came into tonights game at the Jets in relatively good health.
After playing last week without any of its starting linebackers and a pair of starting defensive backs, Miami has Kiko Alonso back from a hamstring injury. Here are the inactives:
QB Ryan Tannehill (knee)TE Thomas DuarteWR Rashawn ScottCB Jordan LucasDL Nick WilliamsDL Terrence FedeTE Dominique Jones
Here are a few notes on what the Dolphins have tonight:
CB Xavien Howard returns from a knee injury after missing the last nine games. He will come off the bench with Tony Lippett and Byron Maxwell starting.
The Dolphins have C Anthony Steen (ankle) available, but are going with back-up guard Kraig Urbik at center. Coach Adam Gase said during the week they were considering alternatives to Steen, who has been struggling. Urbik started Week 4 at center and two games last month at left guard.
Aside from center, the rest of the starting offensive line is intact.
LB Jelani Jenkins is still fighting a knee issue, but will play through it. He also has a broken bone in his left hand, though hes fine to play with a club over it. Jenkins said this week he might be able to ditch the club soon.
DE Mario Williams (ankle) is active.
Tannehill traveled with the team and can serve essentially as an extra assistant coach, most likely in the booth.
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[Matchup to watch: Byron Maxwell vs. Brandon Marshall]
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An embattled Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is assisted by teammate center Mike Pouncey (51) after getting sacked once again in the fourth quarter as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is sacked once again in the third quarter as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) is chased and sacked by Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Derrick Morgan (91) in the third quarter as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) sets up to pass in the third quarter as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is sacked by Tennessee Titians Brian Orakpo at the end of the fourth quarter at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, October 9, 2016.CHARLES TRAINOR JRctrainor@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) lines up as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins running back Jay Ajayi (23) reacts after scoring in the second quarter as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) scores over Miami Dolphins free safety Michael Thomas (31) in the second quarter as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins free safety Michael Thomas (31) reacts after taking down Tennessee Titans wide receiver Marc Mariani (87) on a punt return in the second quarter as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins Jay Ajayi leaps after scoring a second quarter touchdown as they play the Tennessee Titians at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, October 9, 2016.CHARLES TRAINOR JRctrainor@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins Jakeem Grant returns a kick for a second quarter touchdown as they play the Tennessee Titians at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, October 9, 2016.CHARLES TRAINOR JRctrainor@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins Jakeem Grant returns a kick for a second quarter touchdown as they play the Tennessee Titians at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, October 9, 2016.CHARLES TRAINOR JRctrainor@miamiherald.com
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Pink worn for the Crucial Catch campaign to raise breast cancer awareness as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
The Dolphins rush the field as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins Ryan Tannehill is sacked in the fourth quarter as they play the Tennessee Titians at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, October 9, 2016.CHARLES TRAINOR JRctrainor@miamiherald.com
NFL players wear pink for Crucial Catch campaign to raise cancer awareness as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins fail to stop Tennessee Titians quaretrback Marcus Mariota as he runs for a first quarter touchdown at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, October 9, 2016.CHARLES TRAINOR JRctrainor@miamiherald.com
Dolphins cheerleaders perform as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins fail to stop Tennessee Titians quaretrback Marcus Mariota as he runs for a first quarter touchdown at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, October 9, 2016.CHARLES TRAINOR JRctrainor@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase stands on the sidelines as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Tennessee Titans offensive guard Quinton Spain (67) celebrates after tight end Delanie Walker (82) scores in the second quarter as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase watches the Dolphins performance from the sidelines as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase stands on the sidelines as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Tennessee Titans offensive guard Quinton Spain (67) celebrates after tight end Delanie Walker (82) scores in the second quarter as the Miami Dolphins host the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) walks off the field after the Miami Dolphins are defeated by the Tennessee Titans 30-17 at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 9, 2016.AL DIAZadiaz@miamiherald.com
Eighteen students from Crosspointe Elementary School were among more than 100 children from Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties who were accompanied by the Miami Dolphins on a Thanksgiving shopping spree at Publix supermarkets.
Current and former players, cheerleaders, the mascot, staff and the Miami Dolphins Women's Organization members were paired with the students, who each received $100 to spend and a calculator to keep track as they went through the store.
"It's great to come out and shop with the kids," Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill said in a statement, of the 11th annual Kids and Fins event. "It's more of a benefit to us than it is to the kids to see the smile on their faces and see them having fun."
Publix treated the students to dinner, gave them T-shirts and the students performed in a dance contest before selecting holiday meal items to take home to their families.
"It's great that the Miami Dolphins gave back to our kids and I am so privileged to give my students this opportunity," said Crosspointe Principal Annmarie Dilbert. "The expressions on the kids' faces were priceless getting to see a Miami Dolphins football player will be an experience that lasts for a lifelong memory."
One of the Crosspointe students, Wesnel Romain, 10, a fifth-grader, wrote a letter to the Miami Dolphins expressing his gratitude.
"To the Miami Dolphins, I really must express my gratitude for the time and food you gave me," he wrote.
"I realize how busy you are and know that it took a lot of your time to take me shopping. Your loving action was truly appreciated. Yesterday I was able to eat a delicious steak dinner with vegetables."
