Dolphins RBs Gaskin, Ahmed activated from COVID list

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Dolphins RBs Myles Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed activated from COVID-19 list

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Dec 17, 2021 1:16 PM ET

In a bit of rare good news on the NFL COVID-19 front, the Miami Dolphins look likely to get their top two running backs in time for their Week 15 game against the New York Jets.

Dolphins get two RBs Myles Gaskin and Salvon Ahmed off covid/IR reserve and back at practice today. Both on track to play Sunday vs. Jets.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) December 17, 2021

Through 13 games, Gaskin is the team's leading rusher with 154 carries for 526 yards and three touchdowns. He's also hauled in 45 receptions for 217 yards and four touchdowns on 56 targets.

Ahmed has played 12 games and ranks second behind Gaskin in rushing attempts (54) and rushing yards (149).

The Dolphins placed their leading receiver — rookie Jaylen Waddle — on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday.

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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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