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Everything From Tennessee Football RB Star Thomas During His Media Availability

"I'm very excited," Thomas said with a smile. "Just ready to get in there, especially this week right here. I watched the Georgia game when Jaylen Wright scored the first touchdown.

Miami Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright Leg Surgery Update and Backfield Implications for Week 1

The depth of the Miami Dolphins backfield suffered a considerable blow this week when second-year running back Jaylen Wright had surgery on his leg, an injury that will keep him out until at least Septemberish, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.

The 25 most memorable Monday Night Football moments

Another NFL season means more potentially memorable moments from Monday Night Football. Here are 25 of the most notable to date.

Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (leg) out multiple weeks

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright is expected to miss multiple weeks after a minor procedure, coach Mike McDaniel said Thursday. Wright, 22, has been dealing with a leg injury and the team hopes to have him back before the end of September.

RB Jeff Wilson Signs with Miami’s Practice Squad

RB Jeff Wilson Signs with Miami’s Practice Squad A familiar face is returning to the Miami Dolphins. Running back Jeff Wilson has signed with the Dolphins’ practice squad.

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Dolphins won't have K Jason Sanders, RB Jaylen Wright Week 1

Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright won't be on the field for Week 1 and Miami is also shopping for a kicker with Jason Sanders hurt, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday.

Dolphins don't expect Jaylen Wright to play in Week 1

It looks like the Dolphins will be without running back Jaylen Wright for their season opener against the Colts. Wright is dealing with a leg injury and head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday, via multiple reporters, that Wright is not expected to play in Week 1.

Ollie Gordon Deserves to be RB2 to Open the Season

Ollie Gordon Deserves to be RB2 to Open the Season In life, some decisions are tough, and some are not. As the Dolphins begin the process of trimming down their roster to 53 men and setting their official depth chart for Week 1 of the regular season, one decision stands out as particularly easy for them to make.

Miami Dolphins' Mike McDaniel confirms suspicion regarding former Tennessee Vols standout Jaylen Wright as preseason comes to a conclusion

Current Miami Dolphins running back and former Tennessee Vols standout Jaylen Wright hasn't had the best month of August thus far. A pedestrian performance

Dolphins RB depth chart: Will Jaylen Wright or Ollie Gordon II start if De'Von Achane begins season injured?

A golden opportunity for former Tennessee Vols standout Jaylen Wright has turned shaky for reasons within and out of his control

The Miami Dolphins like what they have in former Tennessee Vols RB Jaylen Wright. Their intrigue in his skillset led to them taking the aggressive move of trading into the fourth round in the 2024 NFL Draft to snare him.

Could Gordon Make a Run at No. 2 RB Spot?

Running back Ollie Gordon II is making the most of his first preseason with the Miami Dolphins. The sixth-round rookie is averaging 4.6 yards per carry while leading the team with 83 rushing yards through the first two preseason games.

The Dolphins May Have a Jaylen Wright Problem

The Dolphins May Have a Jaylen Wright Problem Coming out of the University of Tennessee, Jaylen Wright looked to have all of the tools necessary to be successful in the NFL.

Dolphins Review: Ollie Gordon II vs. Jaylen Wright

The Miami Dolphins might have a battle for the backup running back spot brewing with just one more preseason game left.  De’Von Achane is locked in a RB1, but Jaylen Wright’s hold on the RB2 spot might be loosening because of how well rookie sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon II has played thus far.

Watch: Jaylen Wright Scores, Validates Claim of Star Teammate

Last week, Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill urged the team to better utilize the youthful running backs that hold larger frames on third downs, short yardage, and in the red zone, including former Tennessee standout Jaylen Wright.

Former Tennessee Vol Jaylen Wright had a positive repeat of 2024 on Sunday for the Miami Dolphins, but one that he hopes to improve upon in a big way this season

Jaylen Wright is enjoying playing in the first preseason game, or at least that's when he's been able to find paydirt early in his career. The former Tennessee

Dolphins RB makes confident ‘top back’ declaration before training camp

The Miami Dolphins will be under immense pressure during the 2025 NFL season. Miami had a disappointing 2024 season in which Tua Tagovailoa was injured and the Dolphins missed the playoffs.

Wright Is Ready For Second-Year Breakout

Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright is ready to put his rookie season behind him.  Although the Dolphins traded a future pick to select Wright in the 2024 NFL draft, he didn’t see the field a ton last season.

Why RB Needs to Prove Dolphins Made the Wright Move

The Miami Dolphins need running back Jaylen Wright to have a breakout season in 2025. With the team releasing veteran running back Raheem Mostert, Wright is slated to get significantly more carries next season.