Dolphins injury updates after loss to Vikings

The Miami Dolphins suffered a narrow 15-10 defeat to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium. During the game, the team saw two of their defensive backs leave with injuries.

On Monday, Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley offered updates on the players who sustained injuries. Safety Dante Trader Jr., who was sidelined by a knee injury earlier in the week, is now considered day-to-day. Cornerback Reese Taylor, who suffered a quad injury to his leg while covering a punt and did not return to the game, is currently out.

Defensive lineman Kenneth Grant Jr., who began the season on the injured reserve list due to a lower-body injury, is expected to start practicing on Wednesday. Head coach Hafley stated that he will not rule out wide receiver Caleb Douglas, who has missed the past two games due to an ankle injury, playing this week. Currently, Douglas is being treated as day-to-day in his recovery.

Overall, the news from this week is relatively positive for the Dolphins. If the team can quickly get Caleb Douglas and Kenneth Grant back to full strength, they could see significant improvements on both offense and defense.