Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is in the final weeks of a rough season. After setting a franchise record for touchdowns in 2023, he has pushed down the depth chart by De’Von Achane and, at times, rookie Jaylen Wright too.
Mostert has also dealt with injuries. A chest injury cost him time early in the year and now he’s questionable for a Week 14 game against the New York Jets due to a hip injury.
Raheem Mostert injury update
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Mostert is not expected to play Sunday due to his injury.
“He’s had a couple things pop up that it wouldn’t be fair to his body to over-press him,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Friday. “I think it’s important to me that with a very talented backfield that everyone gets opportunities; sometimes they come in waves.”
How long will Raheem Mostert be out?
Given that he was questionable after three straight days of limited practice time, the injury likely won’t be one that keeps Mostert on the shelf for long. It’d be slightly surprising if the veteran running back wasn’t available next week against the Texans.
Dolphins RB depth chart
Achane has emerged as the Dolphins’ lead back this season and he’ll undoubtedly be the team’s top option Sunday against the Jets. Wright has zero touches last week against the Packers, but he’ll presumably be worked back into the mix. There’s also Jeff Wilson Jr., who saw some play time in September, but has mostly been a healthy scratch in the last two months.
