Miami Dolphins rookie left guard Kadyn Proctor out vs. Patriots

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Miami Dolphins rookie left guard Kadyn Proctor out vs. Patriots

Joe Schad, Palm Beach Post · The Palm Beach Post

Fri, Oct 30, 2026 ·

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Miami Dolphins rookie left guard Kadyn Proctor is officially out of a Week 8 home game against the New England Patriots , due to a concussion.

"Not looking very good," coach Jeff Hafley said had said earlier on Friday, Oct. 30.

Proctor experienced symptoms this week. Proctor did hold a Monday press conference with local reporters.

Jarrett Kingston has been next in line. Kingston played pretty well when replacing Jonah Savaiinaea in a recent game.

The offensive line has been the strongest part of Miami's game in a 1-5 start. Proctor has been excellent and has not allowed a sack.

Aug 8, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor (74) speaks to reporters after practice at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Miami has topped 100 rushing yards in five consecutive games.

Miami signed guard Christian Haynes after he was waived by the Seahawks this week. Haynes is a former third-rounder from UConn with NFL experience.

Oct 25, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) throws a pass against the New York Jets during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Caleb Douglas (7) celebrates after catching a seven-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Malik Willis (not pictured) against the New York Jets during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley reacts on the sideline before a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Ollie Gordon II (0) runs the ball against the New York Jets during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) drops back to pass against the New York Jets during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Oct 25, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets tight end Mason Taylor (85) catches a thirteen-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Geno Smith (not pictured) against Miami Dolphins cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (4) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
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Miami cut sixth-round rookie guard DJ Campbell and re-signed him to their practice squad.

Dolphins cornerback JuJu Brents, unlike Proctor, did some practice in the week leading up to the Patriots game. There is some progress and if Brents is cleared, he'll play, according to coach Hafley.

Brents is officially questionable.

Other Dolphins on the injury report this week have included: WR Malik Washington (knee), S Dante Trader (shoulder) and S Michael Taaffe (neck/foot), who has practiced in a limited capacity.

Hafley said he expects players who have been limited to be avaialable against New England.

Quarterback Malik Willis (groin) and running back Jaylen Wright (foot/quad) have had full participation in practices.

The Patriots have a key injury to monitor as wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) was held out of a practice three days before kickoff.

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Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post . You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Threads and Instagram and X at @sc hadjoe