{
  "id": 19876476,
  "title": "Dolphins Roster Crisis Deepens As Uche Steps Up Amid Injury Woes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/dolphins-roster-crisis-deepens-as-uche-steps-up-amid-injury-woes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T22:31:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dolphins-roster-crisis-deepens-uche-160528214.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Miami Dolphins are grappling with a roster crisis as their starting lineup suffers another setback. After a recent loss to the Detroit Lions, the team announced that center Aaron Brewer will miss the upcoming game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a concussion protocol. Backup quarterback Kyle McCord has been working closely with rookie wide receiver Chris Bell, who is now doubtful for the match due to a knee injury. Linebacker Malik Willis and tight end Zach Sieler are also out for the season due to separate injuries. With these key players sidelined, the Dolphins are left with a depleted roster. Edge rusher Josh Uche has stepped up as a new captain, following in the footsteps of the injured starters Willis and Sieler. Uche, a seven-year veteran, has been mentoring younger players throughout the season and took the role humbly, focusing on the upcoming game. The team now faces a challenging matchup against a struggling Colts squad and must rely on their depth to secure a victory.",
  "summary": "The Dolphins face a massive roster hole with key starters out. Josh Uche takes the captain role as Miami prepares for the Colts. Read the latest injury updates here.",
  "key_points": [
    "Miami Dolphins face roster crisis with multiple injuries",
    "Aaron Brewer out for Colts game due to concussion",
    "Josh Uche steps up as new captain and mentor"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}