Another sack Sunday

McCain recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a sack across 81 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Patriots.

Analysis: McCain now has a sack in back-to-back contests. He has 48 tackles while playing in 72 percent of the defensive snaps on the season. He'll look to help contain Kirk Cousins and the Vikings passing-attack this Sunday.

Posts first sack of season in win

McCain logged four tackles (all solo) and one sack during Sunday's 21-17 win over the Bills.

Analysis: McCain logged yet another solid performance in pass coverage and brought down opposing quarterback Josh Allen as his first sack of the season. The fourth-year pro remains a key piece of Miami's defense but is difficult to trust in IDP formats due to a low weekly tackle volume.

Absent from injury report

McCain is absent from Wednesday's injury report, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: McCain has fully cleared the league-mandated concussion protocol and is on track to suit up for Sunday's tilt against the Colts. Barring any setbacks, expect McCain to reclaim a starting role in the MIami secondary.

Out of concussion protocol

McCain (concussion) made it through concussion protocol Wednesday, Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Analysis: McCain landed in concussion protocol Nov. 11 after being the victim of a violent blindside block against the Packers in Week 10. The Memphis product returned to practice in some form Tuesday, indicating he'll be available for the Dolphins' upcoming game Sunday in Indianapolis.

Particpating in Tuesday's practice

McCain (concussion) is participating in some form during Tuesday's practice, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: McCain took a strong blindside block in Week 10 against the Packers and was placed in concussion protocol following the hit. As evidenced by this news, McCain seems to be progressing nicely in his recovery. The Memphis product will still have to clear the concussion protocol before suiting back up in game action.

Under concussion protocol

McCain is under concussion protocol, but the cornerback is believed to have avoided serious injury, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: McCain was on the wrong end of a vicious blindside block during Sunday's game in Green Bay, and it wouldn't surprise many witnesses of the play if the cornerback was forced to miss time. Fortunately, the Dolphins are on bye in Week 11, which allows McCain roughly two weeks of rest to get ready for Miami's Week 12 date with Buffalo.

Exits game with head injury

McCain exited Sunday's game against the Packers due to a head injury and will not return, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: McCain received a devastating illegal blindside block by rookie wideout Equanimeous St. Brown and walked to the locker room under his own power. Cornell Armstrong will slot into Miami's starting lineup, and McCain will attempt to get healthy heading into the Dolphins' bye week.

Avoids concussion

McCain is not in the concussion protocol and is cleared to play, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: McCain left Sunday's game to be evaluated for a concussion but was ultimately cleared. The news is a positive sign for a Dolphins secondary that is gearing up for a matchup with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers in Week 10.

Evaluated for concussion

McCain is being evaluated for a concussion following Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: McCain served as a key part of Miami's secondary, which shut down the Jets' passing offense Week 9, but may have suffered a concussion during the win. If the starting cornerback were to miss any time, Cornell Armstrong could benefit from an increased defensive workload.

Playing Week 7

McCain (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 7 tilt against the Lions.

Analysis: The starting cornerback will be back in the fold to help try and contain the potent wideout trio of Golden Tate, Marvin Jones and Kenny Golladay after missing the last two games.

Listed as questionable

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

Analysis: McCain has missed two consecutive games due to a knee injury, but he does appear to be nearing a return to the field. The starting cornerback was a full participant in Friday's practice after being limited to begin the week, and McCain's presence would be a considerable boost to Miami's defense against a Matthew Stafford-led passing attack. Expect an official confirmation on McCain's status prior to Sunday's matchup.

Expected to play Sunday

McCain (knee) is expected to suit up against the Lions on Sunday, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: McCain sat out the Dolphins' last two regular season games due to a knee injury but is expected to return to the field in Week 7. The starting cornerback was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and would be a big help to Miami's defense against Detroit's stout passing attack.

Sitting out Week 6

McCain (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 6 tilt against the Bears.

Analysis: The Dolphins will be without their starting left cornerback for the second straight week. McCain would have been a valued presence against a Bears passing attack that showed surprising explosiveness with six touchdown passes before a Week 5 bye.

Misses practice Thursday

McCain (knee) didn't participate in practice Thursday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: McCain missed his second consecutive practice after he was unable to participate Wednesday. The former Memphis standout suffered a knee injury in Week 4 against the Patriots and projected to be out for several weeks following the game. Irrespective of that initial prognosis, he hasn't officially been ruled out for Week 6, even though his chances are slim. Torry McTyer should draw the start opposite fellow starting cornerback Xavien Howard if McCain is sidelined Sunday versus the Bears.

Won't play Sunday

McCain (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Bengals, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: McCain is dealing with a knee issue that could sideline him for several weeks, having originally sustained the injury during a Week 4 loss to the Patriots after recording his first interception of the season. During McCain's upcoming absence, Cornell Armstrong and Torry McTyer figure to see additional snaps across from fellow starting cornerback Xavien Howard.

Interception Sunday

McCain (knee) recorded two tackles, one interception and a pass defensed across 41 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: McCain suffered a knee injury during the contest and is now expected to miss a handful of weeks. Before he left the field, the cornerback managed to record his first interception of the season late in the first quarter. However, with McCain now sidelined, expect Cornell Armstrong and Torry McTyer to see increased defensive reps.

Out several weeks with knee issue

McCain (knee) is expected to miss several weeks, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: McCain injured his knee during Sunday's loss to the Patriots. With McCain temporarily sidelined, the Dolphins will turn their focus to the likes of Cornell Armstrong and Torry McTyer. A more clear timeframe on McCain's status should become apparent after Week 5 action.

Ruled out Sunday

McCain will not return to Sunday's game against the Patriots due to a knee injury, Alain Poupart of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Analysis: McCain will be replaced by Cornell Armstrong as long as he remains sidelined. Expect an update on the severity of McCain's injury after the conclusion of Miami's Week 4 contest.

Locking down starting role

McCain is expected to earn the role of starting outside cornerback, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: McCain, who signed a four-year extension with Miami earlier this offseason, is ceding his nickel back position to rookie Minkah Fitzpatrick. The scrappy 5-foot-11 McCain is poised to replace Cordea Tankersley as the starter opposite Xavien Howard entering the season.

McCain signed a four-year, $27 million extension with the Dolphins on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: With the signing of the extension, McCain made himself the league's highest paid nickelback. The defensive back is coming off a career-best season in 2017, when he recorded 48 total tackles, two interceptions and one sack. The contract locks McCain in with the Dolphins through 2022.

McCain had three solo tackles, one sack and three pass breakups in Sunday's win against the Broncos.

Analysis: McCain only had three pass breakups before Sunday, so he effectively doubled his season total. Most importantly, he played a season-high 67 defensive snaps, the most out of any cornerback, which may have been caused by Cordrea Tankersley leaving in the first quarter with an ankle injury. Depending on Tankersley's availability in Week 14, McCain could be called upon to be a workhorse again.

McCain (hamstring) has been cleared to play in Monday's game against the Panthers.

Analysis: McCain was slapped with the questionable tag due to a hamstring injury he suffered last week against the Raiders. He's seen around 30 snaps on defense per game this season, averaging three tackles per contest. Those numbers are a reasonable expectation for him Monday now that he's been given the green light to play.