Tyrel Dodson is in concussion protocol after a head injury against Carolina. His absence would shift green-dot duties and play-calling to others, with K.J. Britt as the immediate plug and Willie Gay Jr. as a versatile option. The Dolphins also lost Cornell Armstrong to a hamstring issue, and Jason Marshall Jr. remains on IR, squeezing depth in the secondary. Four offensive linemen remain delayed in their return, testing Miami's protection as they prepare for the Chargers.

Depth across Miami’s defense is tested: Britt and Gay would have to shoulder more responsibility in identifying and communicating with the front, while the secondary relies on Bonner, Brents, and veterans like Minkah Fitzpatrick, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Dante Trader, and Elijah Campbell. The looming challenge against Los Angeles adds urgency to health updates and depth chart decisions.