Dolphins' Gaskin added to COVID-19 list
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin will not play Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs after being placed on the COVID-19 list.
Gaskin's absence weakens an already thin Miami rushing attack. Matt Breida is also on the COVID-19 list, while Salvon Ahmed was already ruled out for Week 14 due to a shoulder injury.
Dolphins now down three RBs on Sunday vs. Chiefs: Myles Gaskin, Matt Breida (reserve/COVID) and Salvon Ahmed (shoulder).
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 12, 2020
It leaves DeAndre Washington, Patrick Laird and Elijah McGuire as the Dolphins’ three primary backs for Sunday. https://t.co/FkBAQLJ8Sk
The Dolphins called up tailback Elijah McGuire from the practice squad to help with depth. McGuire and Patrick Laird are expected to complement DeAndre Washington, who will likely be the lead back with Gaskin out.
Gaskin, the team's leading rusher, had recently returned from a knee injury that sidelined him from four games. The 23-year-old tallied 90 yards on 21 carries against the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday in his first contest since Week 8.
Miami, currently in position to make the playoffs, will need a strong showing to slow down Patrick Mahomes and the 11-1 Chiefs.