The Miami Dolphins have decided to remove their ping pong table. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins players remove ping-pong tables from locker room to help with game prep

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Oct 12, 2022 11:36 AM ET

Through the first three weeks of the regular season, the Miami Dolphins were on cruise control, boasting a 3-0 record and looking like one of the favorites in the AFC. Since then, they have dropped two in a row, been at the center of a concussion protocol investigation and have seen both starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and backup Teddy Bridgewater be sidelined due to concussions.

Ahead of their Week 6 contest against the Minnesota Vikings, players are making an interesting change in the locker room to try and get back on track.

#Dolphins players have decided to take ping-pong tables out of the locker room in hopes of increase game prep done by players.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) October 12, 2022

Ping-pong tables are often a staple of professional sports' locker rooms, joining poker tables and other fun, light-hearted activities for downtime.

Dolphins first year head coach Mike McDaniel announced Wednesday morning that Tagovailoa has been officially ruled out for Week 6 and the current plan is to start rookie seventh round draft pick Skylar Thompson against the Vikings. Miami will host Minnesota at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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