Hopes to be ready for camp

Grant (Achilles) isn't sure if he'll be ready for OTAs, but he does expect to be on the field at the start of training camp, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Given that he ruptured his Achilles' tendon Nov. 11, it's far from a sure thing Grant is actually ready for team drills at the start of camp. He also faces a greater challenge than most players coming back from the same injury, as the 5-foot-7, 170-pound wide receiver is entirely reliant on his excellent speed and agility. Grant won't have much value to the Dolphins if he loses a step, so the team figures take a cautious approach ahead of what's widely being viewed as a rebuilding season. The…read more

Shifts to IR

The Dolphins placed Grant (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Analysis: Grant suffered an Achilles injury in the Nov. 11 loss to the Packers that ultimately required surgery, but the Dolphins surprisingly decided to keep him on the 53-man roster for more than two weeks before finally shifting him to IR. Miami will use the open spot on fellow wideout Isaiah Ford, a 2017 seventh-round pick of the club who should fortify the Dolphins' depth at the position with Grant and Albert Wilson (hip) done for the season and Danny Amendola (knee) and DeVante Parker (shoulder)…read more

Undergoing season-ending surgery

Grant will undergo season-ending surgery Monday to address the Achilles injury he sustained in the Dolphins' Week 10 loss to the Packers, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports. The Dolphins have placed Grant on injured reserve, a league source tells Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post.

Analysis: While the loss of Grant is another hit to the injury-plagued Dolphins, the wideout at least received good news regarding his prognosis. Grant, whose injury was previously labeled as a leg issue by the team, didn't suffer a ruptured Achilles' tendon, according to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, which will allow him to avoid a full reconstructive surgery that would have necessitated a longer recovery period. Instead, Grant will require a more minor procedure to address the injury, which…read more

Avoids major injury

Grant (leg) won't require surgery and is considered week-to-week with the expectation that he'll play again this season, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Grant's season appeared to be in jeopardy after the receiver pulled up lame while running a route during Sunday's loss to the Packers. Fortunately, it appears Grant avoided any sort of long-term injury -- including a severe aggravation of the Achilles injury he entered the game with, which many feared could be the case. With the Dolphins on bye Week 11, it's possible Grant may not even need to miss a game. Considering DeVante Parker (shoulder) can also be considered questionable for Miami's…read more

Getting an MRI

Grant (leg) is scheduled for an MRI, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Grant entered Sunday's 31-12 loss to Green Bay with a sore Achilles and was carted of the field in the third quarter with a leg injury. He was then spotted in a walking boot after the game, but coach Adam Gase is optimistic the speedy wideout didn't suffer a season-ending injury. A Week 11 bye will give Grant and the other injured Miami players -- including QB Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) and WR DeVante Parker (shoulder) -- some extra time to heal.

In walking boot

Grant (leg) exited the locker room wearing a walking boot following Sunday's loss to the Packers, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Grant was forced out of Sunday's contest after pulling up while running a route during the third quarter. The speedster entered the game with a listed Achilles issue, and Sunday's incident might be related to that pre-existing ailment.

Carted off Sunday

Grant (leg) was carted of the field in the third quarter of the Dolphins' contest against the Packers on Sunday.

Analysis: Prior to his exit from the game, Grant -- who had been dealing with an Achilles issue -- did not haul in his only target. While it's unclear if his Sunday issue is related to that, at first glance, it looks as though the wideout's injury could be serious.

Cleared to play Week 10

Grant (Achilles) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Grant has been bothered by the Achilles injury for a few weeks, but it has yet to force him to miss any game action. Though the wideout will be available Sunday, he'll likely take a backseat in the Dolphins' passing attack to the likes of Danny Amendola, Kenny Stills and DeVante Parker. Grant played one more snap than Stills did in the Week 9 win over the Jets, but it's worth noting that Stills' workload was likely limited coming off a groin injury.

Trending toward playing Week 10

Grant (Achilles), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, is expected to play, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Analysis: The Achilles injury has plagued Grant for a few weeks now, but the wideout has apparently convinced the Dolphins' training staff that the issue is something he can continue to play through after he practiced Wednesday through Friday in a limited fashion. Even so, Grant looks to be no better than the fourth option at receiver in a middling Dolphins passing attack after playing only 51 percent of the offensive snaps in the 13-6 win over the Jets in Week 9, trailing both DeVante Parker (89…read more

Week 10 status in question

Grant (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Grant's practice reps were capped all week by an Achilles injury, an issue that could rear its head on the field at some point in the second half of the season. For the time being, though, he has a chance to suit up Sunday afternoon, which will be revealed approximately 90 minutes before the 4:25 PM ET kickoff. If he's deemed available to the Dolphins offense, Grant will be a fringe option in the passing game behind fellow wideouts DeVante Parker, Kenny Stills and Danny Amendola.

Limited for second straight day

Grant (Achilles) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Grant's reps were also limited Wednesday, but the Dolphins likely wouldn't have cleared him to practice at all if there were truly any concern about his health. In any case, Grant would clear up any lingering doubt about his availability for Sunday's game against the Packers by practicing fully Friday. The wideout was held to one reception for 16 yards on two targets in the 13-6 win over the Jets in Week 9 and looks to be trending down with Kenny Stills (groin) nearing full health and DeVante…read more

Dealing with sore Achilles

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

Analysis: Grant may have picked up the injury during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets, but it probably wasn't as big of a factor as the return of Kenny Stills (groin). With DeVante Parker and Danny Amendola also primed for key roles, Grant lines up as the likely No. 4 receiver for Sunday's game at Green Bay, though he could bump up to No. 3 if Stills runs into issues with the groin injury. There hasn't been any indication Grant's Achilles' tendon injury is a major concern.

Logs one catch in win

Grant brought in one of two targets for 16 yards during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.

Analysis: Grant was held to one catch in what was a quiet day for Miami's passing attack, with quarterback Brock Osweiler having been held to only 139 yards without a touchdown. Though Grant's big-play ability always remains a factor, the Dolphins' passing game has not been consistent enough in recent weeks to enable fantasy relevance. The third-year pro will look to showcase his elite speed and bounce back against the Packers on Sunday.

Amasses 65 total yards in loss

Grant brought in four of eight targets for 36 yards and returned two punts for 29 yards in the Dolphins' 42-23 loss to the Texans on Thursday.

Analysis: Grant's target total was a career high, while his reception tally was his best since Week 1. The speedster's primary value still comes as a returner, but he's enjoyed a modest yet steady role in the air attack in all but one game this season as well. Although Grant's production is hard to trust from week to week, his elite speed enables him to pay off on just a single play.

Catches both targets Sunday

Grant hauled in both targets he saw for 32 yards during Miami's 32-21 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Analysis: Grant has not exceeded 32 receiving yards in his past four games but did log 93 total yards on special teams. With Albert Wilson (leg), Kenny Stills (undisclosed) and DeVante Parker (quadriceps) all injured with a short week for recovery, Grant could be in line for an increased target share during Thursday's game against the Texans.

Hauls in three passes Sunday

Grant corralled three of four passes for 32 yards during Sunday's 31-28 overtime win versus the Bears.

Analysis: Grant entered Week 6 as the NFL's leading kickoff returner and second-leading punt returner, but game flow and the back-and-forth nature of the game didn't allow for any returns. Aside from a fair catch in the first quarter, Grant made his largest contribution on a 25-yard connection with fill-in starter Brock Osweiler shortly thereafter. With three wide receivers (Kenny Stills, Danny Amendola and Albert Wilson) taking on a much larger share of the snaps in the 25th-ranked pass offense, Grant…read more

Taking field Week 6

Grant (shoulder) is active for Sunday's Week 6 tilt against the Bears.

Analysis: The speedster will thus be available in a wide receiver corps that will be at full health, given Grant's presence and the return of DeVante Parker (quadriceps). However, with Brock Osweiler under center in place of Ryan Tannehill (shoulder) against an aggressive Bears defense, the fantasy prospects for all of the Dolphins' pass catchers takes a fairly significant hit.

Questionable for Week 6

Grant (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Grant has dabbled in the Dolphins' passing attack this season, averaging 13.8 yards per catch and hauling in a pair of touchdowns. His primary contribution has been in the return game, though, as he ranks first in kickoff return yardage (378) and second in punt returns (143) while scoring in both domains. Targets likely will be hard to come by, especially with DeVante Parker (quadriceps) potentially back in the fold Sunday, but Grant has a number of ways to make an impact, if active.

Limited with shoulder injury

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

Analysis: The shoulder injury likely explains why Grant didn't play any offensive snaps in Sunday's 27-17 loss to Cincinnati, though he did return a punt for a 71-yard touchdown. It's possible the Dolphins follow a similar plan for Week 6 against Chicago, especially if DeVante Parker (quad) is cleared to play. Parker's return likely would push Grant back to the No. 5 role at wide receiver.

Held catchless in loss

Grant (undisclosed) did not log a catch during Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: Grant did record an impressive 71-yard punt return touchdown on special teams but did not log a single offensive stat. The speedy wideout once again showcased his big-play ability but doesn't have a consistent enough role in Miami's offense to warrant attention in most fantasy formats. Grant also exited the game after suffering an undisclosed injury during the opening kickoff but did manage to return to the field.

Injured on opening kickoff

Grant was injured on the opening kickoff in Sunday's Week 5 game against the Bengals.

Analysis: Grant was down for about two minutes before getting helped up and then walked off under his own power. There's no word yet on the nature or severity of the injury.

Two catches in loss

Grant reeled in both of his targets for 17 yards during the Dolphins' 38-7 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.

Analysis: Grant fell back to earth after logging two touchdowns and 70 yards Week 3. Miami's offense was devoid of trick plays or creative utilization Sunday and failed to move the ball at all until a meaningless Brock Osweiler-led touchdown drive after the game was well out of hand. It's difficult to determine what sort of offensive role Grant will receive on a week-to-week basis, but at the very least the Dolphins offense should bounce back from Sunday's forgettable performance.

Flashes upside Week 3

Grant caught two of three passes for 70 yards and two scores in Sunday's 28-20 win over the Raiders.

Analysis: Grant was targeted on the game's highlight play, scoring on a 52-yard bomb from Albert Wilson on a trick play. The third-year wideout then nabbed an 18-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill in the red zone, in addition to serving as Miami's punt returner. Grant is a weekly boom-or-bust play, lacking the target share to put up consistent numbers.

Tallies 32 yards

Grant snagged two of four targets for 27 yards and added a five-yard run during Sunday's 20-12 win over the Jets.

Analysis: Grant has been primarily limited to underneath routes through two weeks but showed he has the ability to burn opponents during his Week 1 return for a touchdown. The diminutive receiver leads the team in targets through two weeks but may face the squeeze upon DeVante Parker's (finger) forthcoming return to the lineup.

Enters starting lineup

Grant is slated to start in place of DeVante Parker (finger) in Sunday's game against the Titans, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: It was always expected that Parker's absence would open up additional snaps for Grant in the season opener, but it's surprising to see both the third-year wideout from Texas Tech and Albert Wilson included in the starting lineup. At least for their initial play from scrimmage, it appears the Dolphins plan to utilize a four-wideout set, with Wilson replacing injured tight end MarQueis Gray (Achilles). While Wilson is capable of lining up all over the formation, it's dubious that he'll be able to…read more

Clears concussion protocol

The Dolphins announced Thursday that Grant has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol, Chris Perkins of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Grant had been listed as a full participant Wednesday in the Dolphins' first official practice of the regular season, so he never appeared in much serious jeopardy of missing the Week 1 matchup with the Titans. Now that he's passed through all phases of the protocol, Grant can deemed good to go for the opener. The 25-year-old is likely to see most of his snaps on special teams in 2018, but he's expected to have a slightly larger role than normal on offense Sunday with fellow wideout DeVante…read more

At practice, but in concussion protocol

Grant is present for Wednesday's practice but remains under the NFL's concussion protocol, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Grant's presence on the field -- and the fact that he's listed on the team's injury report as a full participant, according to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald -- is a good sign with regard to his Week 1 availability. Assuming he gains clearance to play Sunday against the Titans, Grant could see added work behind Kenny Stills, Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola, given that DeVante Parker's finger issue is expected to keep him sidelined.

Slated for extra snaps in season opener

Grant (concussion) could see extended snaps in Sunday's season opener against the Titans with DeVante Parker (finger) unlikely to play, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Already slated for a significant role given his status as the Dolphins' top return man on both punts and kickoffs, Grant may also have heightened responsibilities on offense until Parker is back in action. However, this is contingent upon Grant being cleared to play himself, since the receiver remains under concussion protocol as of Wednesday, per Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald. Even if Grant gets the green light to play, it's hard to get excited about his fantasy prospects since he won't…read more

Exits with concussion

Grant suffered a concussion during Saturday's preseason game against Baltimore, Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Analysis: Grant was down on the field for a couple minutes after taking a hard hit at the end of a seven-yard reception. He's expected to serve as Miami's return specialist and No. 5 receiver, though he could slide up to the No. 4 spot if he's cleared to play before DeVante Parker (finger). The Dolphins may need Danny Amendola on punt returns if Grant isn't ready for Week 1.

Makes most of opportunity

Grant caught four of five targets for 45 yards in Friday's preseason game against the Panthers.

Analysis: With Kenny Stills (ankle) and DeVante Parker (finger) both held out, the Dolphins went ultra-small at wide receiver, using Grant, Albert Wilson and Danny Amendola on nearly every snap in the first half. Grant has been making a case for an expanded role since December, but it's hard to see how he'll get regular targets unless Miami's injury woes carry into the regular season. He at least figures to have a regular role as a return specialist, though it isn't quite clear if he'll handle both…read more

Practicing with starters

Grant practiced with the starters Tuesday, Omar Kelly of the Sun Sentinel reports.

Analysis: Grant replaced Kenny Stills (ankle) during Tuesday's first-team reps, and worked with quarterback Ryan Tannehill on improving his route timing. The 25-year-old is currently the fifth wideout on Miami's depth chart, but if Grant continues to build rapport with Tannehill he could earn a larger role in the offense, especially if DeVante Parker's broken finger costs him time out of the gate this season. Grant is expected to start in Friday night's preseason game against the Panthers, and should…read more

Grant appears to be in line for the fifth wideout spot in 2018, Andy Cohen of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Analysis: Grant hauled in 13 passes for 203 yards and two touchdowns in 2017. However, 10 of those receptions -- totaling 188 yards -- came in the finals four games of the season. His late season success could translate into heightened 2018 role, and he's expected to retain the return duties he manned last season as well. Still, it likely won't be enough to hoist Grant into the weekly fantasy realm, especially without a secure quarterback situation.

Grant finished the 2017 season with 13 catches on 22 targets for 203 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games.

Analysis: The 2016 sixth-rounder was introduced to the Miami offense this past season, after working as a special teamer as a rookie. The 25-year-old brings plenty of speed to the table, and he has to at 5-foot-7, 169 pounds. While Grant was not much of a fantasy factor in 2017, he did have a big game Week 16, hauling in four of his six targets for 107 yards (including a 65-yard TD) in a loss to the Chiefs. Looking ahead, it's not hard to imagine the Dolphins finding ways to take more deep shots in…read more

Grant brought in four of six targets for 107 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-13 loss to the Chiefs. He also rushed once for three yards and added 26 yards on his sole kickoff return.

Analysis: The second-year speedster posted career bests in receptions and yardage, and he scored his second career touchdown from scrimmage on a dynamic play late in the second quarter. Grant took a short pass from Jay Cutler and broke a tackle attempt before turning on the jets and getting into the end zone 65 yards downfield. The 25-year-old has been more involved on offense over the last three games, a pattern that could continue in a Week 17 contest against the Bills in which the Dolphins will be…read more

Grant rushed once for seven yards and caught his lone target for 13 yards in Sunday's loss to the Bills.

Analysis: Grant scored his first touchdown of the season against the Patriots last week, but that was never expected to turn him into a viable fantasy option. The 25-year-old has six receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown in 14 games this season.

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

Analysis: Grant missed some practice time this week due to an unspecified illness and was handed the questionable tag entering Monday night. Now that he's been given the thumbs up to play, the Texas Tech product should be set to continue in his role as the team's top return man, with the potential to see a handful of snaps on offense.

Grant (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Panthers, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Grant progressed to a full practice participant Saturday after starting the week not practicing. The 25-year-old seems likely to play Monday given his practice participation, but the questionable tag provides a bit of pause. Kenyan Drake could serve as returner if Grant cannot play, but the Dolphins may also utilize another option given the recent changes with their running back situation.

Grant returned to practice Friday one day after being out due to an illness, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Grant was never in danger of missing the team's game Monday in Carolina. He will continue to assume his normal punt and kick return roles on special teams for the Dolphins.