Miami Dolphins Activate RB Jeff Wilson Jr. from Injured Reserve Ahead of Eagles Game

Wilson's return boosts Miami's backfield that faces injury-induced shortage; he brings a 'physical component' to the NFL's top rushing offense led by Raheem Mostert.

• Jeff Wilson Jr., of the Miami Dolphins, who missed the first six games because of finger and rib injuries, is being activated off injured reserve list.
• The activation is well timed as the team's rookie running back De'Von Achane, who is fourth in the NFL in rushing yards has been put on injured reserve due to a knee injury.
• Jeff Wilson is seen as a physical component to the team's rushing offense, currently led by Raheem Mostert who is leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns.
• In his previous season with the Dolphins, after being traded from the San Francisco 49ers, Wilson scored three touchdowns and ran for 392 yards in eight games.
• Miami Dolphins have the NFL's top rushing offense, averaging 181.8 yards on the ground per game.

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