Dolphins dealing with three cornerback injuries: Where things stand. And practice update

The Dolphins on Thursday began on-field preparations for Monday night’s game against Tennessee in a precarious position at cornerback, where three players are injured.

Starter Kendall Fuller is in concussion protocol.

Siran Neal, one of Miami’s top special teams players, missed practice because of a hamstring injury.

And rookie Storm Duck was wearing a red noncontact jersey and was limited in practice. Duck injured his shoulder on Sunday against Seattle but then returned to the game.

It’s possible that Fuller could exit concussion protocol before Monday’s game; Mike McDaniel said Thursday that Fuller indicated he’s feeling better. But he still must clear the five-step concussion protocol process.

The game status for Neal and Duck also is unclear.

If none can play, the Dolphins’ cornebacks on Monday would be Jalen Ramsey, Kader Kohou, Ethan Bonner and at least one of two practice squad players — Nik Needham or Isaiah Johnson.

Though Titans quarterback Will Levis has struggled (four touchdowns, five interceptions, 76.5 passer rating), Tennessee’s offense features one of the best receiver trios that the Dolphins will face in 2024 —- De’Andre Hopkins, Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd.

In other injury news, left tackle Terron Armstead (concussion protocol) and linebacker David Long Jr. (hamstring) did not appear to be participating in Thursday’s practice, the first of three consecutive practice days in advance of the Monday night game.

Running back Raheem Mostert, who hasn’t played since the opener because of a chest injury, was spotted at practice but was limited.

Defensive lineman Calais Campbell wasn’t spotted; he had a rest day.

Quarterback Skylar Thompson attempted some short throws but he looked uncomfortable. He needed help putting on his jersey.

Tyler Huntley and Tim Boyle are the Dolphins’ healthy options at quarterback.

Huntley could get the start on Monday if he shows a strong enough command of the offense. He’s widely considered the front-runner at this point if he impresses the coaches this week.