Miami Dolphins suffer a handful of injuries in 13-6 win over the Washington Commanders

It wouldn't be a Miami Dolphins game without a handful of injuries.  Or at least that's been the theme for far too many games over the last year, and Saturday night in Miami's 13-6 win over the Washington Commanders was no exception.

Cam Smith, River Cracraft, David Long, Jr. and Chris Brooks all suffered injuries that took them out of the game.  Smith grabbed his right hamstring in the second half and limped off the field.  Cracraft left with trainers after pulling in a 13-yard touchdown in the first quarter.  Long went into the medical tent in the first quarter after being down on the field briefly.  Brooks left one play after ripping off a 59-yard run in the second half after slipping and colliding with a Commanders defender.

Mike McDaniel did not have an update on any of the players following the game during his press conference.

It's particular concerning about those injuries because they involved standouts on Saturday night.  Long's role as a starting linebacker speaks for itself.  Cracraft has been looking like a guy who not only will be on the roster, but one who will be playing a significant role in Miami's offense. He and Tua Tagovailoa are clearly on the same page to start the year.

Brooks had been having a nice preseason so far, and he added an element of speed to his physical game with that long run.  He has worked himself into a legit position to potentially make the roster, provided he didn't suffer a significant injury.

Smith showed why the Dolphins took him in the second round of last year's draft.  Despite getting juked for a big gain by Terry McLaurin (one of the most underrated wideouts in the league), he came back and played well in both run support and in coverage.  If he's not on the shelf for long, he looks to be in position for a key role off the bench behind Kendall Fuller and Jalen Ramsey.

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