Wright (knee) isn't likely to play Sunday against the Patriots, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright returned to a limited practice Thursday, but coach Mike McDaniel indicated Friday that the running back isn't likely to suit up this weekend. That said, McDaniel didn't completely rule out that possibility, so added clarity on Wright's Week 2 status will have to wait until Friday's final injury report. If he remains out versus New England, Ollie Gordon will continue to back up De'Von Achane, with Jeff Wilson and JaMycal Hasty candidates to be elevated from Miami's practice squad.

Wright (knee) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright is practicing for the first time since he underwent a minor right knee procedure Aug. 28, so to see him handling even limited reps is encouraging. The second-year pro said Thursday that he's unsure when he'll be cleared for regular-season action, per David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, but that "I'm doing my part to get right, and I'll be back." If he's cleared to play Sunday versus the Patriots, Wright will get a chance to compete with Ollie Gordon for depth touches behind De'Von Achane.

Wright (knee) is participating in the early portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright's participation level for Thursday is still to be determined, but he could be in line to upgrade to 'limited' activity for the first time since undergoing right knee surgery late August. The second-year pro was sidelined Week 1 and is working to gain clearance in time for Sunday's divisional matchup against New England.

Wright (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright has yet to practice since undergoing right knee surgery in late August, and he appears an unlikely candidate to gain clearance in time to return Sunday against the Patriots. The Dolphins haven't yet, however, offered an expected timetable for the 2024 fourth-round pick's return. If Wright is sidelined again Week 2, Ollie Gordon and practice-squad player Jeff Wilson will remain the backups to undersized workhorse De'Von Achane.

Wright (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's season opener against the Colts, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com, coach Mike McDaniel revealed Aug. 28 that Wright had a "small procedure" done to address a lower leg injury, with the Dolphins' official injury report subsequently having clarified that the 2024 fourth-rounder is dealing with a knee issue. In any case, Wright will be sidelined this weekend, at a minimum, while the Dolphins haven't yet outlined a timetable for when the running back might return to practice. In Wright's absence, Ollie Gordon is slated to handle complementary snaps behind De'Von Achane (calf), with JaMycal Hasty and Jeff Wilson candidates to be elevated from Miami's practice squad ahead of Week 1 action.

Wright (leg) did not practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright is expected to miss time after undergoing surgery to address a right leg injury in late August, with coach Mike McDaniel saying the second-year running back is likely to sit out multiple weeks. Official clarity on Wright's status for Week 1 will arrive with Friday's practice report, at the latest, but fantasy managers should expect him to be unavailable Sunday at Indianapolis.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Wright (leg) will not practice, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wright appears to be trending in the wrong direction to suit up Week 1 versus the Colts on Sunday, though De'Von Achane (calf) returned to practice Monday and remains on track to play, barring any setbacks. If Wright indeed misses time while recovering from right leg surgery, rookie Ollie Gordon figures to operate as the No. 2 running back behind Achane, and potentially to secure that role for himself long-term if he can impress early. Wright struggled this preseason, averaging just 1.5 YPC across two appearances.

Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Thursday that Wright (leg) is recovering from surgery and is expected to miss multiple weeks, including the regular-season opener against Indianapolis, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDaniel said Wright only underwent a "small procedure" and that his injury isn't season-ending, per Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com, and that he's expected to return to action "Septemberish," per C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald. As such, it sounds like the Dolphins don't consider Wright a candidate for IR, as that would force him to miss at least four games and return Oct. 5 against the Cardinals at the earliest. De'Von Achane (calf) remains on track for Week 1, but it sounds like rookie sixth-rounder Ollie Gordon will be in position to kick off the year as the clear No. 2 backfield option versus Indianapolis with Wright unavailable. The team also signed Jeff Wilson and JaMycal Hasty to the practice squad.

Coach Mike McDaniel acknowledged Monday that Wright (leg) isn't likely to be available to play Week 1, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Wright is trending toward being unavailable Sunday, Sept. 7 against the Colts, the report suggests that the running back's absence shouldn't linger much beyond Week 1. While Wright is sidelined, Ollie Gordon is in a position to see added opportunities behind De'Von Achane (calf). Plus, the Dolphins may add backfield depth in the coming days.

Coach Mike McDaniel said after Saturday's preseason game versus the Jaguars that Wright (leg) continues to be evaluated and is "week-to-week," Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Such a comment from McDaniel indicates that Wright's status for the Dolphins' season opener Sunday, Sept. 7 at Indianapolis is up in the air. Wright walked off the practice field slowly Thursday and then was spotted with a sleeve on his right leg and without crutches ahead of Saturday's exhibition. With the second-year pro's immediate future to be determined, rookie sixth-rounder Ollie Gordon currently is the healthiest and most appealing reserve running back behind starter De'Von Achane, who currently is sidelined due to a calf injury.