Austin Jackson OUT Multiple Weeks; Week 1 Status in Doubt

Austin Jackson OUT Multiple Weeks; Week 1 Status in Doubt

The last thing the Miami Dolphins need is an injury on the offensive line, but the injury bug has hit them already and it isn’t good.

Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network reports that Dolphins’ right tackle Austin Jackson has a lower-body injury and will miss weeks. His status for Week 1 vs the Colts is in doubt.

Austin Jackson only played in eight games in 2024 and in only two games in 2022. He is arguably the most injured player on the Dolphins roster the past three seasons, including Tua Tagovailoa.

When Austin Jackson was not in the lineup last season for those eight games, the Dolphins’ running game fell apart and never recovered. He is that important to Miami’s offense.

Miami has a major problem on its hands at this time. They have zero depth on the offensive line, especially at the tackle position.

Larry Borom was signed this offseason, and he came over from the Bears, but his track record is poor, and he has struggled in the first few weeks of training camp.

Jackson Carman, when he played last season, was awful, and Kion Smith is coming off a major injury himself.

Ryan Hayes is also on the roster, but he is unproven and again someone who has struggled thus far in camp.

I would expect the Dolphins to be looking at the waiver wire and hitting the free agent market for a backup offensive tackle.