McDonald (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald was able to play through his lingering ankle injury during Miami's loss to the Vikings in Week 15, but his status for Sunday's tilt against the Jaguars is murky at best. If McDonald were to miss any time, Minkah Fitzpatrick would likely draw the start at free safety.

McDonald (ankle) was wearing a protective walking boot on his right foot/ankle following Sunday's loss to the Vikings, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald was questionable for Sunday's game due to the ankle issue and tweaked it during the game but only exited briefly. The boot could be cautiously but the severity of the situation should be clarified once the Dolphins return to practice Wednesday.

McDonald (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 15 tilt against the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

The starting free safety practiced in limited fashion throughout the week, but he'll be available to help a Dolphins secondary already missing standout corner Xavien Howard (knee) defend the high-upside Vikings passing attack.

McDonald is questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings with an ankle injury, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald was a limited practice participant this week as he apparently sustained the injury in last week's win over the Patriots. Cornerback Xavien Howard (knee) is already doubtful for Sunday's, and the Dolphins can ill afford to be without another starter in the secondary.

McDonald posted 11 tackles (nine solo) and one fumble recovery during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald logged his highest single-game tackle total of the year during Sunday's loss while also recovering a key fumble. The veteran has posted at least seven tackles in each of his last three games, and will look to have another strong performance against the Bills in Week 13.

McDonald recorded nine tackles (eight solo), two passes defended and one interception during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald was all over the field Week 9, and played a key role in holding rookie quarterback Sam Darnold to 229 yards, zero touchdowns and four interceptions. The veteran safety has logged a solid season thus far, and faces a tough matchup against the Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Week 10.

McDonald (ankle) recorded eight tackles (six solo) in the Dolphins' 32-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald also played all of the defense's 64 snaps in Week 7. The starting safety has proven a worthwhile IDP asset throughout the season, but Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports that McDonald is nursing an ankle injury and was limited in Monday's practice. With a short week of practice ahead, McDonald's health is worth monitoring as Thursday's game against the Texans approaches.

McDonald (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 7 tilt against the Lions.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran safety will parlay a week of full practice participation into active status. He'll look to help contain a potent Lions passing game headline by the top receiving trio of Golden Tate, Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones.

McDonald (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald was a full participant in practice all throughout the week, but his game-time status apparently remains in question. If the starting safety is held out of the Week 7 contest, rookie Minkah Fitzpatrick would be in line for an increased snap count.

McDonald posted three tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

McDonald's interception came in the fourth quarter of Sunday's outing. He snagged a pass from quarterback Mitch Trubisky in the endzone to save a score. McDonald now has two interceptions on the season for the 4-2 Dolphins. He'll look to stifle Matthew Stafford and the Lions offense in Week 7.