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By James Brizuela
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The Miami Dolphins are looking to rebound with Tua Tagovailoa back in the lineup. So far, things are moving along the right way. At the time of this writing, the Dolphins have already scored an opening drive touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals.
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Despite the excitement for starting strong, the Dolphins have already lost an offensive piece. Tight end Julian Hill exited the game and went right into the blue medical tent with an apparent injury.
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Hill is now questionable to return with a shoulder injury. Hill had fumbled a ball that was pitched to him from Tagovailoa, and is now presumably not going to return in Week 8.
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Hill has been used plenty in blocking situations, but he has also found his way to some impressive offensive plays this season. Through six games, Hill has four receptions for 35 yards. While those stats do not jump off the page, he has a 8.5 yards per-catch average right now.
Hill had received a shovel pass from Tagovailoa, as mentioned, but he unfortunately fumbled the ball almost immediately after. Thankfully, the Dolphins were able to recover the ball, which set up the touchdown from running back Raheem Mostert.
Hill is in his second season in the NFL, and was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent out of Campbell in 2023. He would make the 53-man roster as a rookie and became the first player from Campbell to be signed by an NFL team.
In Hill's rookie season, he secured six passes for 48 yards. However, he made 15 appearances and was used in blocking situations.
Hill is now questionable with a shoulder injury and is likely to remain out for the rest of the game. To replace Hill, the Dolphins are likely to use Durham Smythe more in blocking packages, along with him being used in the passing game.
Smythe is likely to be used more as a blocker while Jonnu Smith is likely to be used more as the pass catcher for the offense.
The Dolphins are currently 2-4 on the season and are looking to rebound after losing Tagovailoa for the past four games. The offense has sputtered plenty without their starting quarterback.
Already on Sunday, the Dolphins look like a completely different team. They are moving the ball well with Tagovailoa back under center. With a big win, Miami can reinsert itself back into the conversation of being an AFC contender.
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