The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero reports that the Dolphins expect to "get a huge year" from Daniel Thomas if he stays healthy. Thomas was the clear-cut No. 2 running back throughout minicamp and OTAs, but the Dolphins are expected to let him compete with Lamar Miller for playing time in training camp. Even if Thomas can put together a strong preseason, he won't be more than a short-yardage and redzone specialist.

Daniel Thomas has been the Dolphins' clear-cut No. 2 running back throughout minicamp and Organized Team Activities. As the Miami Herald writes, there's "no mystery" about the Dolphins' tailback depth chart. Lamar Miller is locked in as the first-teamer, with Thomas No. 2 and rookie Mike Gillislee attempting to hold off longer-shot competitors like Jonas Gray for the third-string job. Gillislee could make a move on Thomas in training camp, but Thomas won't be making a move on Miller.

Daniel Thomas believes he's a legitimate contender for the Dolphins' starting running back job Thomas must not be watching much of his own film. "I don't know why (Lamar Miller) would have the inside track," Thomas said incredulously Tuesday. "It's an open competition. Everybody has a fair shot. The best player is going to get the job. Nobody has a leg up." Thomas does admit he's been "inconsistent" since being the No. 62 overall pick of the 2011 draft. All signs suggest the Dolphins want and expect Miller to be their No. 1 back.

The Dolphins are reportedly concerned about Daniel Thomas' ability to be a physical goal-line back. After two NFL seasons, it's obvious that Thomas is not a difference-making NFL runner. He's averaged just 3.53 yards per carry, scored a mere four touchdowns, fumbled five times and missed seven games due to injury. With Lamar Miller assuming feature back duties, Thomas will simply be trying to carve out any role he can this offseason. If he can't pin down the goal-line job, it's another boost for Miller's rapidly rising fantasy stock.

Dolphins coach Joe Philbin indicated that third-year RB Daniel Thomas will be on the spot in 2013 training camp. The 62nd pick in the 2011 draft, Thomas has looked no better than a bust through two NFL seasons. His current career YPC average stands at 3.54. Thomas must "play more consistently, eliminate the fumbles and mental errors," Philbin said. The Dolphins could afford to add to their running back stable in the draft.

The Miami Herald suggests that Daniel Thomas is not a candidate to be the Dolphins' starting running back in 2013.

Daniel Thomas underwent surgery to repair the knee injury that ended his season in mid-December. The Miami Herald insists Thomas will be "fine by the spring," suggesting his surgery was a routine scope as opposed to a reconstruction. However, the Herald reports Thomas has "fallen behind" Lamar Miller "in the organization's eyes" after a fumble- and injury-prone 2012 season. If the Dolphins don't get Reggie Bush re-signed, they'll be in the market for a running back this offseason.

Dolphins placed RB Daniel Thomas (knee) on injured reserve, ending his season. Thomas picked up a knee injury of unknown severity in last week's win over the Jaguars. His second NFL season was up-and-down, as he managed just 3.57 YPC but still worked his way into an even timeshare with Reggie Bush in November. With Bush set to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason, Thomas has a chance to grab a stranglehold of the starter's job. He'll be battling Lamar Miller, who will close out this season as the Dolphins' change-of-pace complement.

The Dolphins are considering placing Daniel Thomas (knee) on injured reserve. The knee injury Thomas sustained against the Jaguars last week doesn't sound overly serious, but there are only two games left in the season. If Thomas does get shut down, the Dolphins will have a chance to get a longer look at Lamar Miller behind starter Reggie Bush.

Daniel Thomas sustained a knee injury in Sunday's Week 15 win over the Jaguars. Thomas lasted just seven snaps before calling it a day. That left Reggie Bush with 21 carries, his second-highest total of the season and most since Week 2. The nature of Thomas' injury is unknown right now.