Week-to-week with shoulder sprain

Parker (shoulder) will not require surgery and is considered week-to-week with a sprained AC joint, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

Analysis: This is arguably one of the better scenarios the Dolphins could've asked for after Parker was knocked out of Sunday's loss to Green Bay with a shoulder injury and subsequently spotted after the game sporting a sling on his left arm. While it isn't clear how much time Parker may need to recover, it's possible he won't have to miss a game with Miami on bye Week 11. However, if Parker isn't able to play in time for the Dolphins' Week 12 bout with the Colts, Miami may need to lean heavily on Kenny…read more

Wearing sling for shoulder injury

Parker (shoulder) left the locker room with his left arm in a sling after Sunday's 31-12 loss to Green Bay, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis: Parker was awfully busy prior to his third-quarter exit, catching five of 11 targets for 43 yards. With Jakeem Grant (leg) also removed from the game early, Leonte Carroo joined Danny Amendola and Kenny Stills in three-wide formations down the stretch. A Week 11 bye is good news for the ailing Dolphins, though it's far from a guarantee quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) will be ready for Week 12 at Indianapolis. In the meantime, Parker will have an MRI on his shoulder Monday, Cameron Wolfe…read more

Exits game with shoulder injury

Parker was forced out of Sunday's game against the Packers with a shoulder injury, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: The Dolphins' depth at wideout was further taxed by the fact that Jakeem Grant was carted off the field Sunday with a leg injury. Prior to his third-quarter exit from the contest, Parker had hauled in five of his 11 targets for 43 yards.

Nearly silent in win

Parker brought in one of two targets for eight yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.

Analysis: Parker continues to build upon a tradition of frustrating fantasy owners, posting only eight yards after a Week 8 breakout game in which he logged six catches on nine targets for 134 yards. Quarterback Brock Osweiler threw for only 139 yards without a touchdown during Sunday's loss, so Parker didn't have much of an opportunity to put up numbers. Miami's air attack should see a more positive gamescript during Sunday's game against the Packers, but Parker remains difficult to trust in all fantasy…read more

Stays in Miami

Parker wasn't dealt at the trade deadline and should have a role in the Miami offense over the final eight games of the season, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: The Dolphins presumably were willing to trade Parker earlier this season, but his value to the team increased when fellow wideouts Kenny Stills (groin) and Albert Wilson (hip) suffered significant injuries Week 7 against Detroit. Parker responded with six catches for 134 yards on nine targets in last Thursday's 42-23 loss to the Texans, logging a 100 percent snap share in the process. While he still could be sent elsewhere during the offseason, Parker could be headed for another sizable…read more

Expected to stay in Miami

Coach Adam Gase expects Parker to remain with the Dolphins beyond the NFL trade deadline Tuesday, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Analysis: The Dolphins reportedly tried to trade Parker a few weeks ago, but they were forced to reconsider after fellow wideouts Albert Wilson (hip) and Kenny Stills (groin) suffered injuries. The 2015 first-round pick responded with six catches for a career-high 134 yards (on nine targets) in Thursday's 42-23 loss to the Texans, perhaps increasing trade interest while also making him a bit more valuable to the Dolphins. With Wilson on injured reserve and Stills no lock to return for Sunday's game…read more

Records career-high receiving yards in loss

Parker brought in six of nine targets for 134 yards during Miami's 42-23 loss to the Texans on Thursday.

Analysis: Parker made a number of impressive catches on the night, including a 46-yard catch that was knocked out of the hands of Jakeem Grant's hands about 10 yards downfield before being nabbed out of the air by Parker. The 25-year-old exceeded 100 yards for the fourth time in his career, and showcased the talents that made him a first-round pick in 2015. The Dolphins have reportedly been attempting to trade Parker, and the breakout performance may succeed in drawing in more interest on that front.…read more

Primed for Week 8 role

Coach Adam Gase said Parker will be needed to play Thursday in Houston, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Gase also said he isn't bothered by comments from Parker's agent suggesting the wideout is angry with his lack of a role in the Miami offense. The trade rumors likely will quiet down for at least the next few days, as the Dolphins are desperate for healthy bodies after losing Albert Wilson (hip) and Kenny Stills (groin) to injuries during Sunday's 32-21 loss to the Lions. Parker may jump right from a healthy scratch to a heavy snap count, but he won't be in a good position to take advantage,…read more

May be needed Thursday night

Parker (quadriceps) may be needed in the Miami offense for Thursday's game against the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Rumored to be available on the trade block, Parker has clearly fallen out of favor with coach Adam Gase and was kept inactive for Sunday's 32-21 loss to Detroit. However, the Dolphins lost both Albert Wilson (hip) and Kenny Stills (groin) to injuries during the contest, potentially leaving Danny Amendola and Jakeem Grant as the only healthy wide receivers for Thursday's game against the Texans. Parker's full practice participation last week suggests his inactive status wasn't related to a…read more

Trade rumors brewing

The Dolphins have spoken to multiple teams about trading for Parker (quadriceps), Barry Jackson and Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports. Parker is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Analysis: Parker will be in street clothes for the fifth time in seven games this season, with the Dolphins apparently not convinced that the wideout is completely healthy despite his full participation in practice throughout the week. Though Parker has seemingly plummeted on the depth chart and is owed $9.39 million in 2019, the report notes that the Dolphins aren't actively shopping him, with Tom Pelissero of NFL.com relaying that Miami has informed interested parties that they'll need to fork over a…read more

Inactive Week 7

Parker (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's Week 7 tilt against the Lions.

Analysis: Given that he practiced in full all week, Parker's inactive status may be more than a reflection of his health at this point. However, he remains listed with a quadriceps injury, so that will officially serve as the cause of yet another absence unless further information is eventually divulged. Parker has technically been active for two games this season, but he only played four snaps in the second one, a Week 6 overtime win over the Bears. Kenny Stills, Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola will…read more

Carries questionable tag into weekend

Parker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Parker was a full participant in all three of the Dolphins' practices this week, but the team evidently still has some level of concern about his health. Coach Adam Gase characterized Parker's quad injury as a nagging issue earlier in the week, so there's reason to suspect that the wideout's snaps may be restricted Sunday even if he's able to suit up. Parker returned from a two-game absence to play in the Week 6 overtime win over the Bears, but failed to haul in his lone target while playing…read more

Plays four snaps in win

Parker (quadriceps) failed to haul in his lone target while playing just four of 78 offensive snaps Sunday in the Dolphins' 31-28 overtime win over the Bears.

Analysis: Suiting up for just the second time all season, Parker barely saw the field, as Albert Wilson (six catches for 155 yards and two touchdowns on nine targets) instead saw most of the work alongside Danny Amendola and Kenny Stills in three-wideout sets. According to Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald, coach Adam Gase said Monday that Parker's quad injury remains a nagging issue that has limited the 25-year-old's burst. Parker should regain some explosiveness in time, but it's difficult to…read more

Back in action Sunday

Parker (quadriceps) is active for Sunday's Week 6 tilt against the Bears.

Analysis: Parker's return after his second two-game absence of the season is countered by the sudden absence of quarterback Ryan Tannehill (shoulder), who'll give way to Brock Osweiler on Sunday. Therefore, Parker's prospects are downgraded in what was already a tough matchup prior to the Dolphins' top quarterback option being sidelined. Conditioning could also be a potential limitation for the 2015 first-round pick, considering he's only logged 33 offensive snaps on the season thus far.

Questionable for Week 6

Parker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: While testing out his quad injury Friday, Parker put in a full practice session, which typically would be enough to clear a player for game action. However, the wide receiver himself said Thursday that he wasn't "really sure" whether he'd be available Week 6, per Joe Schad. If he's active Sunday, Parker will take on a Chicago defense that has allowed 9.3 YPT and four touchdowns to wide receivers this season.

'Not sure' of Week 6 availability

Parker (quadriceps) wasn't willing to commit to playing Sunday against the Bears, Joe Schad of the Palm Beach Post reports. "I'm not really sure," Parker said Thursday, when asked about his availability for the Dolphins' Week 6 game. "I'm just going a day at a time and working my way back in there."

Analysis: Parker's comments seemingly cast more doubt about his health after Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reported Wednesday that the Dolphins were expecting the wideout to suit up in Week 6, barring any setbacks in practice. The 25-year-old practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday but isn't believed to have experienced a setback, so it's possible his uncertainty regarding his status is just precautionary. Parker's lack of conviction in his availability isn't all that surprising, considering he's…read more

Logs limited practice

Parker (quad) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Per Salguero, the Dolphins expect Parker -- who has missed four of the team's five games -- to return to action Sunday against the Bears, barring an unexpected setback. If that's the case, Parker would likely need to put in a full and productive game before fantasy owners can use him in lineups with any confidence. Even if Parker's role is mostly limited to that of a downfield decoy in Week 6, his presence could provide a spark for a reeling Dolphins squad that has dropped back-to-back games.

Expected to play Week 6

The Dolphins are anticipating Parker (quadriceps) will be available for Sunday's game against the Bears, barring an unexpected setback in practice this week, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: After recovering from a broken finger that sidelined him for the first two games of the regular season, Parker debuted in Week 3 against the Raiders, then missed the following two contests with the quad injury, which he suffered in practice. After being limited throughout last week before being ruled out ahead of the Dolphins' 27-17 loss to the Bengals, Parker appears poised to increase his reps during Miami's next three practice sessions. If Parker is able to get in a full workout by Friday,…read more

Inactive again Week 5

Parker (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's Week 5 tilt against the Bengals.

Analysis: Parker will thus be in street clothes for the second straight week, and fourth time in five games to open the season. Ryan Tannehill will be forced to rely on the top trio of Kenny Stills, Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola in his attempt to bounce back from a Week 4 nightmare performance versus the Patriots.

Listed as questionable this week

Parker (quad) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals after being limited at practice all week, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Parker has been limited to just one appearance this season, during which he recorded two catches for 40 yards on three targets. He's no lock to play Sunday, and if he ends up hitting the inactive list, Kenny Stills, Albert Wilson, Danny Amendola and Jakeem Grant would comprise the team's wideout group. To date, that quartet has shared work in fairly even fashion, with all members falling between 11 and 13 catches and 16 and 19 targets.

Works on the side Friday

Parker (quad) suited up for Friday's practice but worked on the side, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Parker was limited at practice the last couple days, and it appears that will again be the case for the Dolphins' final session of the week. The team will reveal his status for its Week 5 matchup with the Bengals after Friday's practice concludes.

Remains limited at practice

Parker (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: While Parker's level of participation amounted to no change from Wednesday, it appears the wideout's status is trending in the wrong direction heading into the weekend. According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, most of Parker's activity Thursday consisted of him doing elliptical work, as he didn't run routes with the team's healthy receivers during the session. Parker would enhance his chances of playing Sunday against the Bengals by increasing his involvement in Friday's practice, but…read more

Starts week with limited practice

Parker (quadriceps) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: A late-week addition to the injury report, Parker was ruled out in a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's loss to the Patriots. He reportedly had a wrap over his right thigh during Wednesday's practice, but his ability to participate in any capacity nonetheless bodes well for his odds of returning for Week 5 at Cincinnati. Even if he makes it back to full strength, Parker will have a tough time drawing a high volume of targets as part of a deep Miami wideout group.

Practices Wednesday

Parker (quadriceps) went through drills during Wednesday's practice, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: The wideout sported a wrap on his right thigh during the practice session, but his presence on the field is a good sign for his chances of playing Sunday against the Bengals. The 2015 first-round pick has been limited to just one appearance this season catching two passes for 40 yards in that contest. Parker's potential return this weekend could provide a boost to a Miami offense that went scoreless across its first 10 drives of its blowout loss to New England in Week 4.

Uncertain for Week 5

Coach Adam Gase said Monday that he isn't sure if Parker (quadriceps) will return for a Week 5 game in Cincinnati, Alain Poupart of the Dolphins' official website reports.

Analysis: Parker has played just one game through four weeks, limited by finger and quad injuries as well as uncertainty regarding his role in the Miami offense. He did handle a 75 percent snap share in his lone appearance, catching two of three passes for 40 yards in a 28-20 win over the Raiders in Week 3. Another absence by Parker would allow Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant to stay involved in the offense for Sunday's matchup with the struggling Cincinnati defense.

Inactive Week 4

Parker (quadriceps) is inactive for Sunday's Week 4 tilt against the Patriots.

Analysis: The Dolphins will thus be without their No. 1 receiver for the third time in four games to open the season. Parker also missed the first two contests of the campaign with a finger injury, and his absence for Sunday's divisional showdown will leave Kenny Stills, Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola as Ryan Tannehill's top three targets, with the speedy Jakeem Grant also possibly seeing an enhanced role.

Questionable for Week 4

Parker (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at New England, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Parker missed the first two games of the current campaign due to a fractured right middle finger, delaying his season debut to last Sunday against the Raiders. He avoided the injury report this week until Friday, when he logged a limited practice as a result of a quad concern. His availability for Week 4 is thus up in the air and won't be confirmed until Sunday's 1:00 PM ET kickoff.

Gets involved in return from injury

Parker (finger) caught two of three targets for 40 yards during Sunday's 28-20 win over the Raiders.

Analysis: Making his season debut after moving past a finger injury, Parker was eased back into the offense. He received just a handful of targets, though he flashed his playmaking ability in the third quarter on a nifty 36-yard reception which set up a touchdown. Parker may take some time to get up to speed after his layoff, but he should be involved nonetheless next Sunday against the Patriots.

In uniform Sunday

Parker is not among the Dolphins' inactives for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Analysis: Now that Parker has moved past a fractured right middle finger, he's available and in uniform Sunday. Once fully up to speed, Parker has some upside this season, but we'd like to see him get a full and productive game in before recommending as a fantasy lineup option.

No lock to play Week 3

Dolphins head coach Adam Gase was unwilling to commit to Parker playing Week 3 against the Raiders when asked about the matter Thursday, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Despite Parker seemingly having moved past the fractured right middle finger, it appears the coaching staff isn't fully confident he's capable of making his usual impact in games. Though Parker has reportedly looked good in his recent practice sessions -- which included a full workout Wednesday -- Gase cited the 25-year-old's lackluster training camp as a reason behind his murky outlook for the weekend, per Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. If Parker can put in another quality practice session…read more

Practices without limitation

Parker (finger) was a full participant at Wednesday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: This shouldn't come as any surprise after Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said Parker could have played in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Jets. While there's still some question about the extent of his involvement on offense, Parker should at least be back in uniform when the Dolphins host the Raiders on Sunday. He's part of a deep wideout group that includes Kenny Stills, Danny Amendola, Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant.

'Could have played' Sunday

Coach Adam Gase said Parker (finger) "could have played" Sunday against the Jets, Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis: After following an LP/FP/FP practice regimen last week, Parker was termed questionable for Sunday's game and eventually listed among the Dolphins' inactives. Gase's comments seem to indicate Parker was a near healthy scratch, but his right middle finger figures to be that much stronger after taking no hits Week 2. Look for Parker to mix in with Kenny Stills, Danny Amendola and Albert Wilson if he's given the all-clear for Sunday's game versus the Raiders.

Inactive Sunday

Parker (finger) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Analysis: Parker appears close to a return, but the Dolphins will hold him out Sunday, with an eye toward suiting the wideout up in Week 3.

Listed as questionable

Parker (finger) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Analysis: Parker was listed as a full practice participant both Thursday and Friday, which supports the notion that he should be able to give it a go Sunday. Confirmation of his Week 2 status, either way, will arrive before the first wave of games Sunday, with the Dolphins kicking off at 1:00 PM ET. Once Parker is fully past the fractured right middle finger that caused him to miss the team's season opener, he should garner decent volume in the team's passing attack while working opposite fellow wideout…read more

Practices fully Thursday

Parker (finger) was listed as full participant in Thursday's practice, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Parker's upgrade from limited reps Wednesday to a full session a day later seemingly clears the way for him to make his 2018 debut Sunday against the Jets after the fractured right middle finger sidelined him for the Dolphins' season-opening win over the Titans. The 25-year-old is expected to absorb a good chunk of the 59 combined offensive snaps that went to depth wideouts Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant in Week 1, but it's less certain if Parker will immediately resurface as the favored target…read more

Feels ready to play Week 2

Parker said Thursday that his fractured right middle finger "feels good" and indicated that he thinks he's ready to play Sunday against the Jets, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Head coach Adam Gase seemingly echoed Parker's own assessment of his health, stating that the wideout seems fine and is "itching to play" after missing the Dolphins' season-opening win over the Titans, according to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald. Parker boosted his chances of suiting up Sunday by logging limited reps in the Dolphins' first practice of the week Wednesday, during which the 25-year-old caught passes while wearing a protective mitt. He was on the field again prior to…read more

Limited to start week

Parker (finger) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis: Parker managed one limited practice last week and was listed as doubtful heading into the weekend before being ruled out for the Dolphins' season-opening win over the Titans. He seems to be headed for a "questionable" tag in Week 2 at the very least, though he did wear a protective mitt over his fractured finger during Wednesday's practice. Parker still needs to prove he can consistently catch passes, and there may also be some concerns about conditioning and/or the possibility of making his…read more

On field for practice

Parker (finger) was in uniform for the start of practice Wednesday and is expected to participate in some capacity, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Per Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald, Parker was donning a protective mitt over the fractured finger on his right hand, but it appears he'll be in store for at least limited work in the Dolphins' first session of the week after sitting out all but one of the team's practices in Week 1. Parker will need to prove he can catch passes and block without complications in order to gain clearance for a Week 2 matchup with the Jets, but an official decision on that front likely won't come until…read more

Expected to practice this week

Parker (finger) is expected to practice this week but is uncertain to play in Sunday's game against the Jets, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Leading up to the this past Sunday's season opener against the Titans, Parker didn't take the practice field until Friday. Even then he didn't participate in any catching drills, but that came as no surprise considering he was wearing a club-like cast on one of his hands, per Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com. While the Dolphins have little incentive to rush him back given the talent they have at receiver, the possibility of Parker participating in drills this week suggests he's getting closer to…read more

Not playing Week 1

Parker (finger) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: There had been murmurs for the past several days that Parker would sit out the season opener, and that became only more apparent when he received a doubtful designation heading into the weekend after failing to practice at any point this week. Now that Parker's absence is official, the door should be open for Albert Wilson to pick up regular snaps when the Dolphins roll out three-receiver sets.

Not on track to play Sunday

Parker (finger), who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans, isn't expected to play in the Dolphins' season opener, a source informed Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Analysis: The report comes as little surprise given Parker's injury designation and aligns with what Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald relayed earlier in the week. Barring some unexpected improvement in his recovery from the broken finger before the Dolphins release their inactive list 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. EST kickoff, Parker will sit out Week 1, opening up more snaps in three-wideout sets for Albert Wilson.

Doubtful for Week 1

Parker (finger) will be listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Barring the unexpected, Parker is on track to be among the Dolphins' Week 1 inactives. In his anticipated absence, the Sun-Sentinel relays that Albert Wilson is likely to replace Parker as the Dolphins' starting split end Sunday. Meanwhile, Kenny Stills is in line to serve as Miami's starting flanker, with Danny Amendola set to work as the team's top slot man this weekend.

Absent from practice again

Parker (finger) wasn't present for the start of the Dolphins' practice Thursday, Chris Perkins of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: It appears Parker will be listed as a non-participant in practice for the second straight day, adding further credence to a report filed Wednesday by Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald indicating the wideout wouldn't play in Sunday's season opener against the Titans. With Parker expected to be on the sideline for Week 1, Albert Wilson is likely to see regular snaps alongside Kenny Stills and Danny Amendola in three-wideout formations.

Set to miss Week 1

Parker (finger) won't play Sunday in the Dolphins' Week 1 game against the Titans, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Miami might not officially rule Parker out for the season opener until the weekend, but it doesn't look like the wideout will be ready to practice fully this week while he continues to recover from a broken right middle finger suffered Aug. 12. Parker was initially projected to miss around four weeks with the injury, but the Dolphins have opted to take a cautious approach with the 25-year-old, suggesting he might also be at risk of missing the Week 2 matchup with the Jets. Parker's absence for…read more

Uncertain for Weeks 1-2

Parker (finger) may miss the first and possibly second game of the season, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Parker has been limited in practice for the last three weeks and was spotted with a cast over his left hand Sunday. Though the 2015 first-rounder is reportedly feeling "substantially better," it remains unconfirmed whether Parker has even been cleared to catch yet. Parker will serve as a starter and primary target for Ryan Tannehill whenever he gets healthy, but he may not suit up against the Titans or Jets.

Spotted at practice

Parker (finger) walked out to practice Sunday with a soft cast over his left hand, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: We probably won't know much about the extent of Parker's participation, considering practice isn't open to the media and the Dolphins don't have to release an injury report until Wednesday. It's at least a good sign to see the wideout back with his teammates, even if he isn't quite ready to catch passes while recovering from a broken finger. Parker now has a full week to get ready for Miami's season opener against the Titans.

Uncertain for Week 1

Parker (finger) still can't catch a football and may not be ready for Week 1 against the Titans, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Parker has been limited to conditioning work the past two weeks while recovering from what's believed to be a broken right middle finger. The nature of the injury is such that he could probably play in a game after practicing just once or twice, but it isn't clear if he'll be able to do that before Miami's season opener Sept. 9. A Week 1 absence would free up a regular spot in the offense for offseason acquisition Albert Wilson, who otherwise profiles as the likely No. 4 receiver behind Parker,…read more

Not ready to catch passes

Coach Adam Gase said Parker (finger) still isn't ready to catch footballs, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Unable to practice or catch passes for more than a week, Parker has shifted his focus to conditioning, which was an issue for him in the past. He's believed to be dealing with a broken middle finger and likely will sit out for the rest of the preseason. Should the injury linger into the regular season, Albert Wilson would be the obvious choice to take on Parker's snaps and targets.

Considered week-to-week

Parker (hand) is considered week-to-week and currently is unable to catch a football, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Dolphins coach Adam Gase provided the update after Parker missed practice Monday and Tuesday with what's believed to be a broken right middle finger, per Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post. Gase didn't actually comment on the exact nature of the injury, and he said it's too soon to speculate on Parker's availability for Week 1. The 25-year-old wideout reportedly was struggling at training camp prior to the injury, having a particularly tough time against cornerback Xavien Howard. The injury is…read more

Still bothered by hand

Parker (hand) isn't practicing Tuesday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: While there hasn't been any indication the injury is serious, Parker will be held out for a second straight practice and may end up missing Friday's preseason game in Carolina. With Kenny Stills (ankle) also missing practice, the Dolphins should have plenty of first-team reps available for Albert Wilson, Danny Amendola and Jakeem Grant.

Misses practice with hand injury

Parker was held out of Monday's practice due to a hand injury, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald

Analysis: Per Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald, Parker has been struggling to get on the same page with quarterback Ryan Tannehill during training camp, with the Dolphins' top corner, Xavien Howard, effectively neutralizing the wideout in team scrimmages. Parker now has another obstacle to overcome with the hand injury, which could put his status for Friday's exhibition against the Panthers in question.

Struggling early in camp

Parker has been ineffective through five training camp practices, struggling against cornerback Xavien Howard, Adam Beasley of The Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: The sample is small and Howard is the Dolphins' best cornerback, but it's at least mildly concerning that Parker is having so much trouble getting open. If he doesn't work things out over the next few weeks, there's a real chance the 2015 first-round pick could lose snaps to Albert Wilson, who was brought in this offseason on a three-year, $24 million contract with 60 percent of the money guaranteed. Miami now has a logjam at wide receiver, as Kenny Stills and Danny Amendola both figure to have…read more

The Dolphins are picking up the fifth-year option on Parker's rookie contract, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: While he hasn't quite lived up to his status as the 14th overall pick from the 2015 draft, Parker has done enough to convince Miami that he's worth keeping under contract through 2019, given that his salary will only be guaranteed if an injury prevents him from passing a physical next offseason. He has a shot to replace Jarvis Landry as the top receiving threat in Adam Gase's offense, though free-agent additions Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola leave the Dolphins at least four-deep at wide…read more

Dolphins coach Adam Gase is confident in Parker's ability and believes health is the only major concern, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports. "I don't even think it's a potential thing," Gase said Tuesday when he was asked if he's beyond the point of talking about Parker's potential. "It's health. It's however we can keep him healthy. That's when we get our best DeVante Parker. We need a little bit of luck. We need him to do the right things. He has been. He has been trying to do everything the right away."

Analysis: The 14th overall pick from the 2015 draft has a shot to replace Jarvis Landry as Miami's go-to target, though the recent addition of Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola on sizable contracts suggests the Dolphins expect at least four wideouts (including Kenny Stills) to have significant roles. Volume wasn't even Parker's problem last season, as he averaged 7.9 targets in the 12 games he was able to finish, landing between 63 and 89 receiving yards in eight of those contests. Of course, he…read more

Parker will face more pressure to produce with Jarvis Landry leaving Miami in a trade to the Browns, Sean Wagner-McGough of CBS Sports reports.

Analysis: The 2015 first-round pick has shown flashes of living up to his draft status, most notably closing out his rookie season with 286 yards the final three weeks. He also enjoyed a strong start and decent finish in 2017, but had just two games with more than 26 yards from Weeks 5 through 14, in part due to an ankle injury and poor quarterback play. Landry's exit from Miami frees up a boatload of targets, and the return of Ryan Tannehill (knee) and hiring of offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains…read more

Parker is slated to work under a new offensive coordinator in Dowell Loggains next season, Chris Perkins of the Sun Sentinel reports. Loggains, who served as the Bears' offensive coordinator the last two seasons, worked with Miami coach Adam Gase in 2015. He'll replace Clyde Christensen, who will remain with the Dolphins in a different role.

Analysis: Big things were expected of Parker heading into the 2017 season, but the 2015 first-rounder largely underwhelmed, hauling in 57 of his 96 targets for 670 yards and a TD in 13 games. At 24 years of age, Parker still has the talent to put things together in 2018, but in order to do so he'll have to avoid the sort of nagging injuries that have slowed him through his first three years as a pro. Perhaps Loggains will find ways to maximize Parker's skills, plus the wideout's prospects could be…read more

Parker (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Analysis: Parker, who caught five passes (on 10 targets) for 63 yards in the Dolphins' Week 16 loss to the Chiefs, will look to finish out his 2017 season on a high note in a contest that the Bills must win, but that carries no playoff implications for the Dolphins. The 2015 first-rounder has been seeing enough volume of late for that to potentially occur, having racked up 11 catches on 22 targets for a combined 152 yards over his last two outings.

Parker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills after practicing fully both Thursday and Friday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Despite the injury designation, look for Parker, who caught five passes (on 10 targets) for 63 yards in the Dolphins' Week 16 loss to the Chiefs, to be available Sunday. Parker, who has racked up 11 catches on 22 targets for a combined 152 yards over his last two games, will look to close out his 2017 campaign on a high note in a contest that the Bills must win, but carries no playoff weight for the Dolphins.

Parker (ankle) returned to a full practice Thursday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Parker, who caught five passes (on 10 targets) for 63 yards in the Dolphins' Week 16 loss to the Chiefs, will thus be available for Sunday's season finale against the Bills. With 11 catches on 22 targets for a combined 152 yards over his last two games, the volume has been there of late for the 2015 first-rounder, so Parker will look to close the season on a high note in a game that Buffalo must win, but carries no playoff implications for the Dolphins.

Parker (ankle) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: We'll track Parker's status as the week rolls along, but we'd expect him to be available for Sunday's regular-seasonfinale against the Bills. The 2015 first-rounder logged five catches (on 10 targets) for 63 yards in the Dolphins' Week 15 loss to the Chiefs. Parker's overall stats -- 51 catches for 606 yards and a TD -- aren't anything special, but he's picked up the pace in his last two outings, combining for 11 catches on 22 targets for 152 yards.

Parker had five receptions for 63 yards in the Dolphins' 29-13 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Analysis: Parker has had a disappointing season with only 51 receptions for 606 yards and one touchdown. There was some hope that the addition of Jay Cutler and his strong throwing arm would take advantage of the deep ball skills that Parker possesses but that hasn't materialized this season. Parker will still likely go into the 2018 season as the number two receiver for Miami behind Jarvis Landry, while Parker could be catching passes from Ryan Tannehill once again.

In uniform up Sunday

Parker (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Analysis: Parker is coming off a Week 15 effort that saw him targeted a season-high 12 times in the Dolphins' loss to the Bills, in which he hauled in six passes for 89 yards. That output was preceded by a quiet spell in his production, so Parker profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option Sunday, with Jarvis Landry and Kenny Stills also in the team's wide receiver mix.

Parker (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, is expected to be available, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Despite the questionable designation he received heading into the weekend, Parker's status never really seemed to be up in the air after he was able to put in a full practice Friday. Assuming Parker does in fact gain clearance to suit up, he could be prominently featured in the Dolphins' passing attack once again after logging a season-high 12 targets in the Week 15 loss to the Bills.

Parker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs after being listed as a full practice participant Friday.

Analysis: Parker was held out of practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but the fact that he was listed as practicing fully Friday suggests that the wideout should be a go for Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff. Parker was targeted a season-high 12 times in the Week 15 loss to the Bills, en route to hauling in six passes for 89 yards, but that effort followed a quiet spell in his production, making the 2015 first-rounder a hit-or-miss lineup option in Week 16, assuming he plays.

Parker (ankle) was held out of Thursday's practice, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis: Though it appears Parker will be listed as a non-participant for the second straight day of practice, the wideout was still active off the field Thursday. Schad's report notes that Parker was able to do a boxing workout on the side, with head coach Adam Gase relaying that he expects the wideout to play Sunday in Kansas City. After it appeared Parker was being phased out of the offense with only six receptions and 13 targets over a three-game span from Weeks 12 through 14, the 24-year-old…read more

Misses practice with ankle injury

Parker is dealing with an ankle injury, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: As a result, the wideout sat out Wednesday's practice, so his Week 16 status will need to be monitored. At 6-8, Miami's playoff hopes appear pretty slim, but the Palm Beach Post relays that the Dolphins are in no mood to give up on their season as Sunday's game against the Chiefs approaches. With that in mind, we'd expect Parker -- who caught six passes for 89 yards in Week 15 -- to give it a go this weekend, if at all possible.

Misses practice Wednesday

Parker (undisclosed) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: We'll have to see if the wideout is banged up, or missed Wednesday's session for a non-injury reason. Parker hauled in six of his 12 targets for 89 yards in this past Sunday's loss to the Bills.

Parker nabbed six of 12 targets for 89 yards during Sunday's 24-16 loss to Buffalo.

Analysis: The targets marked Parker's highest total since Week 2 of 2016. The third-year target has run hot and mostly cold after a strong start to the season. While the season hasn't been pretty, with injuries and ineffectiveness in the middle, he has an opportunity to bookend it with solid production. Parker ends the season against Kansas City's bottom-five pass defense before seeing Buffalo again in Week 17.

Parker caught four of six targets for 40 yards as the Dolphins defeated the Patriots 27-20 on Monday.

Analysis: Those numbers were the best for Parker since Week 10 at Carolina when had had six receptions for 66 yards. With Jay Cutler behind center, Parker was thought to have been the main beneficiary as his speed would match up well with Cutler's arm strength. That hasn't materialized this season, however, as the Dolphins are still searching for answers as to why Parker has performed so poorly for a majority of the season.

Dolphins head coach Adam Gase admitted that the team hasn't been able to get Parker back into a rhythm since he returned from the ankle injury that caused him to miss Weeks 6-8, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: This seems like a bit of revisionist history, as Parker actually caught 11 of 17 targets for 142 yards in his first two weeks back from the injury, but has since been held to six catches for 36 yards on 16 targets the past three games. Gase did at least sound confident that Parker will get back on track, saying that the wideout is "doing all the right things" and had a good week of practice leading up to Sunday's 35-9 win over the Broncos. The on-field results strongly suggest that Kenny Stills…read more

Matt Moore was intercepted on two of Parker's three targets in Sunday's 35-17 loss to the Patriots, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: The third target went for a five-yard gain, giving Parker just 31 yards the past two weeks. He'd previously managed four or more catches for 66 or more yards in each game he'd been able to finish, at least displaying consistency in lieu of explosiveness. Now offering neither trait, Parker will be impossible to trust in a tricky Week 13 matchup with the Broncos. It would help his cause if Jay Cutler (concussion) returned to the starting lineup, as Moore seems to prefer Jarvis Landry and Kenny…read more

Parker brought in four of nine targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 30-20 loss to the Buccaneers.

Analysis: The speedy receiver played a clear second fiddle to position mates Kenny Stills and Jarvis Landry, who both excelled in the downfield passing attack against the Buccaneers. While Stills brought in passes of 45 and 61 yards and Landry tallied a 49-yard reception, Parker's longest catch of the day went for a modest 17 yards. However, he does encouragingly continue to see a robust target volume, with Sunday's nine looks bringing his three-game total to 25 in that category. He'll look to get his…read more

Dolphins offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen said Thursday that he believes Parker can return to the level of performance he had flashed in training camp, Alain Poupart of the Dolphins' official site reports. "We've got to get right back to where he was in training camp. He looked like a guy who wanted to be great. I haven't changed my opinion that he can be a guy who can be a great player."

Analysis: A sprained ankle derailed the first half of Parker's third NFL campaign and cost him nearly four full games, but with appearances over the last two weeks, the wideout seems to be gradually getting back to full speed. Even though he hasn't quite met Christensen's lofty expectations, Parker has still been reasonably productive in his two games back from the injury, reeling in 11 of 17 targets for 142 yards, including a pair of 20-plus-yard gains. As the sprained ankle recedes further in the…read more

Parker caught six of the nine passes thrown to him for 66 yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Panthers on Monday.

Analysis: Parker didn't get into the end zone but had another productive game nonetheless. With the Dolphins defense seemingly in meltdown mode, they could be forced to put the ball more in the air than they would like as they finish out the schedule, which could be a boon for Parker and the entire Miami receiver corps.

Parker (ankle) hauled in five of his eight targets for 76 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Raiders.

Analysis: In his return to action following a three-game absence, the wideout was on the field for 54 of the Dolphins' 67 snaps on offense, while Jarvis Landry logged 66 snaps and Kenny Stills was out there for 65. Included in Parker's five catches Sunday was a highlight-reel grab in the fourth quarter. Assuming the 2015 first-rounder came out of the game without any setbacks, Parker will look to continue to build his solid rapport with QB Jay Cuter in next Monday's road game against the Panthers.

Parker (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Raiders.

Analysis: Prior to sustaining his ankle injury in the first quarter of Week 5's tilt against the Titans, Parker was off to a good start in 2017, having averaged six catches on nine targets for 76.7 yards over the Dolphins' first three games out of the gate. In his return to action in Week 9, Parker will look rekindle his chemistry with QB Jay Cutler, who is back in action Sunday after missing one game with a rib injury.

Though the Dolphins list Parker (ankle) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders, the wideout is slated to return to action this weekend, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Parker -- who practiced fully all week -- has previously said he's playing this week, with Dolphins head coach Adam Gase seemingly echoing that sentiment by indicating the wideout looked good during those practices. Prior to suffering his ankle injury back in Week 5, Parker had averaged six catches on nine targets over three games to begin the season, offering hope that he can rekindle his chemistry with quarterback Jay Cutler (ribs), who is also listed as questionable but fully expected to…read more