Arian Foster expected to play vs. Steelers
Miami Dolphins running back Arian Foster is expected to return to the field this weekend after missing three games with a groin injury.
Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports that Foster, who was limited in practice last week, will get more reps this week and suit up against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
Arian Foster, limited in practice last week, will work more today. Dolphins expect him to play Sunday, barring a setback.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) October 12, 2016
The Dolphins have not run the ball effectively since Foster went down. Second-year back Jay Ajayi is averaging 3.8 yards per carry and does not have the same type of explosiveness a healthy Foster has. Of course, a healthy Foster is something we haven’t seen often over the past few seasons.
With Miami having started the year 1-4, Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh is incredibly important. The Dolphins will have virtually no shot of making the playoffs if they lose, not that they have much of a chance anyway.
