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Dolphins rule out rookie WR Caleb Douglas with an ankle injury for Week 3 against the Chiefs

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Thames, A. (2026, September 25). Dolphins rule out rookie WR Caleb Douglas with an ankle injury for Week 3 against the Chiefs. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/dolphins-rule-out-rookie-wr-caleb-douglas-with-an-ankle-injury-for-week-3-against-the-chiefs/article_bf941463-27a9-5501-a2e3-c4b458fc6174.html

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The Miami Dolphins will not have rookie receiver Caleb Douglas due to an ankle injury for their Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. The team is looking towards other receivers like Malik Washington, Jalen Tolbert, and Chris Bell who are recovering from various injuries themselves. Rookie Chris Bell plans to play more despite his own knee issues if Douglas cannot participate. Additionally, backup running back Jaylen Wright might be sidelined due to a stinger injury.

Written by AI on 2026-09-27, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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The Miami Dolphins will miss out on rookie receiver Caleb Douglas in their Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs due to an ankle injury sustained during a loss to the San Francisco 49ers. With Douglas sidelined, the team may rely more heavily on players like third-year receiver Malik Washington, veteran Jalen Tolbert, and rookies Chris Bell and Kevin Coleman Jr., with Ryan Miller also available despite his own foot and back injuries. Rookie edge rusher Chop Robinson, who recently cleared concussion protocol, plans to wear a Guardian Cap for extra protection in future games. Additionally, rookie Chris Bell is expected to play more snaps as he recovers from an ACL injury, having played only 24 snaps last week due to knee soreness and tightness caused by fluid buildup.

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Alanis Thames

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Narrative

Third-year edge rusher Chop Robinson cleared concussion protocol this week and said he plans to wear a Guardian Cap going forward after missing Miami’s loss at San Francisco. Robinson said he was injured during practice on “just a football hit” and after discussions with family decided to wear the extra protective gear.

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🔮 The Miami Dolphins will be without rookie receiver Caleb Douglas when they host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

2026-09-27 · Toronto Star

Dolphins rule out rookie WR Caleb Douglas with an ankle injury for Week 3 against the Chiefs · assertive framing

Claims (18 extracted, 2 hedged)

The Miami Dolphins will be without rookie receiver Caleb Douglas when they host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. asserted

they → host → Sunday

Douglas injured his right ankle in Miami’s Week 2 loss at San Francisco and did not practice this week, meaning the Dolphins will rely more on third-year receiver Malik Washington, veteran Jalen Tolbert and rookie Chris Bell. asserted

Dolphins → injure → Washington

They also have rookie Kevin Coleman Jr. and Ryan Miller, who caught a 77-yard touchdown last week but has been nursing foot and back injuries. asserted

who → have → injuries

Bell also has been limited as he continues working his way back from an ACL injury from college. asserted

he → limit → college

He played only 24 snaps last week and said he had been dealing with soreness and fluid that caused tightness in his surgically repaired left knee. asserted

that → play → knee

Bell added he plans on playing Sunday, especially if Douglas isn’t suiting up. asserted

Douglas → add → ?

“If he’s down, if he’s not playing, then I’ve got to come in,” Bell said this week. asserted

Bell → ’ → ?

“I’ve got to play more than what I was used to. asserted

I → get → what

I’ve been preparing for that. asserted

I → prepare → that

I’m just waiting on my opportunity. asserted

I → wait → opportunity

I feel like I haven’t played that many snaps because they’re trying to be conservative with my knee, but now I feel like I’m good.” asserted

I → feel → knee

The Dolphins could also be without backup running back Jaylen Wright, who is dealing with a stinger. uncertain

who → deal → stinger

he → clear → gear

It’s his third concussion in the past two seasons and fifth of his playing career after two in college at Penn State. asserted

It → ’ → State

“Being smart about it,” Robinson said. asserted

Robinson → say → it

“I want a future and have kids and a family and everything, so the Guardian Cap has no harm in wearing it, so I might as well put it on.” uncertain

I → want → it

Robinson’s return should bolster a struggling pass rush that has failed to produce a sack through the first two games of the season. asserted

that → bolster → season

He has recorded 10 sacks in his first two seasons and was one of the Dolphins’ standout performers during the preseason. asserted

He → record → preseason