Star receiver Tyreek Hill likely to sit out Miami Dolphins’ preseason finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to a minor thumb injury. The injury kept Hill out of drills during a joint practice with the Buccaneers, but Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel emphasized that the team is being cautious with the player to prevent any further damage. Despite not practicing against the Bucs, Hill was seen in pads and participated in some individual work without any protective padding on his hands while catching passes.
McDaniel stated that although some starters will play in the preseason finale, others will not, as the team prioritizes evaluating players for potential roles on the team. Hill, who did not play in the team’s first two preseason games, had an outstanding season last year with 119 receptions and leading the NFL with 1,799 receiving yards in 16 games.
The coach highlighted the importance of keeping Hill out of harm’s way to prevent any unnecessary injuries that could affect the regular season. The decision to rest Hill is a precautionary measure to ensure he is fully healthy for the upcoming season. The Dolphins are confident in their depth and are focused on getting game reps for players who have not seen as much action in the preseason. Despite Hill’s absence in the preseason finale, fans can expect to see him back on the field in top form once the regular season kicks off.
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