DAVIE, Fla. Miami Dolphins leading wide receiver DeVante Parker is expected to play against the New England Patriots on Sunday despite a small hamstring load, a competition source told ESPN.
Parker sustained the hamstring injury in the second quarter of last Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs and did not return, but he has been exercising all week and looking good in preparation for the game. He was listed as questionable on the injury report, but aside from pre-match surprises, the dolphins should have their main weapon back.
It will be especially important to the dolphin’s offense to show Parker how hard it has been hit by injuries and COVID-19 in the past two weeks. Tight end Mike Gesicki (shoulder), receiver Jakeem Grant (hamstring) and running back Salvon Ahmed (shoulder) are doubtful for Sunday’s game, while running back Myles Gaskin will miss the game due to COVID-19.
Parker has made it a top priority to play through pain after being criticized early in his career for being vulnerable to injury. The wideout, who leads the team with 56 catches for 677 yards and four touchdowns, is on track to play 16 games for the second consecutive season.