Broncos Dolphins Week 3 Inactive Lists: Jaylen Waddle, Salvon Ahmed Out for Miami

The Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos release their inactive players lists ahead of their Week 3 showdown.

The highly anticipated Week 3 showdown between the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos is just around the corner, with kickoff scheduled in approximately 90 minutes. As both teams gear up for this crucial match, one of the final steps in their preparation is the release of their inactive players lists. These lists provide valuable insight into which players will be sidelined for various reasons and unavailable for the game. Now, both the Dolphins and Broncos have unveiled their respective lists, shedding light on the players who will not be taking the field today.

Starting with the Dolphins, their inactive players list is headlined by wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. Unfortunately, Waddle has been ruled out of the game as he continues to navigate through the NFL's concussion protocols. Although he was able to participate in practice on Friday, he will not be suiting up for today's game. However, there is hope that he will soon clear the protocol and be ready to face the Buffalo Bills next week.

Joining Waddle on the inactive list for the Dolphins are wide receiver Erik Ezukanma, cornerback Cam Smith, running back Salvon Ahmed, tackle Kion Smith, and tight end Tyler Kroft. It's worth noting that quarterback Skylar Thompson is also inactive, but he has been designated as the emergency quarterback. This means that if both starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and backup Mike White were to sustain injuries, Thompson would be permitted to enter the game.

Interestingly, tackle Terron Armstead and linebacker Jaelan Phillips are not listed on the Dolphins' inactive players list. Armstead has been dealing with knee, ankle, and back issues that kept him out of action during the first two weeks of the season. However, it seems that he has made progress and will be ready to take the field this weekend. As for Phillips, he missed last week's game due to a back injury but is expected to be back in action for this matchup.

To bolster their roster for this game, the Dolphins have elevated practice squad wide receiver Robbie Chosen and linebacker Cameron Goode. Chosen may see playing time in Waddle's role on the offense, while Goode is likely to contribute primarily on special teams.

Turning our attention to the Broncos, their inactive players list includes safety Justin Simmons, safety JL Skinner, defensive end Ronnie Perkins, outside linebacker Frank Clark, center Alex Forsyth, and defensive lineman Elijah Garcia. These players will not be available for today's game, which is undoubtedly a blow to the Broncos' lineup.

The highly-anticipated showdown between the Broncos and Dolphins is set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET at Miami Gardens' Hard Rock Stadium. As fans eagerly await the start of the game, the inactive players lists provide a glimpse into the lineup changes and potential impact on the outcome.

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