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Ex-Dolphins Fullback Alec Ingold Called Worst In League
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The NFL fullback position is a tough gig, but former Miami Dolphins standout Alec Ingold has hit a wall that might be too high to climb. Just weeks after leaving Miami, the man who once earned Pro Bowl honors is now being labeled a liability by analysts who know the game. Heavy.com reported that The Ringer's Danny Heifetz did not hold back his thoughts on a recent podcast, calling Ingold's performance a disaster.
Heifetz put it bluntly on The Ringer Fantasy Football Show, stating, "Alec Ingold's been like one of the worst players in the league. The on-off splits, the tape, everything. Alec Ingold's an abomination. They can't play him." That is not just a bad review; it is a career-threatening indictment from a voice that matters. Ingold signed a two-year, $7.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason, hoping to follow former head coach Mike McDaniel to a new chapter.
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The Cost of a Bad Block
Money talks, but performance screams, and right now, Ingold is screaming the wrong things. SBNation's Michael Peterson noted that Ingold has missed assignments and whiffed blocks in his first five games with the Chargers. The team did not wait around to see if he would figure it out. They placed him on injured reserve following Week 6 and replaced him with Scott Matlock immediately.
Matlock wasted no time making an impact. During his return debut, he facilitated Kimani Vidal's 42-yard touchdown run while serving as a robust extra blocker in max protection looks. The contrast is stark. One player is getting paid to fail, while the replacement is getting the job done. Ingold's inconsistency gave the Chargers the confidence to make a move that likely secures their better future.
Dolphins Find Their Own Silver Lining
While Ingold struggles in Los Angeles, the Dolphins are finding their own way forward with different players. Miami just beat the New York Jets 28-25 on Sunday, Oct. 25, at MetLife Stadium. Following a massive rebuild, the team secured a significant victory despite entering the 2026 season with minimal expectations.
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Miami Dolphins podcast host Travis Wingfield praised rookie DJ Herman after that victory. Wingfield posted on X, "Thought DJ Herman was awesome in the win – comfortably his best game as a pro for me." Herman is showing that the Dolphins have depth even after letting go of their old stars. The team now faces the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Hard Rock Stadium.
The roster moves are already showing results. According to Heavy.com, Jeff Hafley confirmed via ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques that Kadyn Proctor and Juju Brents are currently in concussion protocol.
