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On the same day NFL interception leader Xavien Howard was honored as the AFC defensive player of the week Christian Wilkins white jersey , he sat out practice with a sore knee.So it goes for the Miami Dolphins, with injuries continuing to outnumber achievement.Howard joined his team’s long injury list Wednesday, and his availability is uncertain for this week’s game against New England .Fellow Dolphins cornerback Bobby McCain said he was confident Howard will play. Coach Adam Gase sounded less optimistic, describing Howard’s status as week to week.Gase declined to rule out surgery, but said he expects Howard back this season.Howard was hurt when tackled returning an interception during Sunday’s 21-17 win over Buffalo . He missed one play and then rejoined the lineup, but the injury worsened after the game.Howard has seven interceptions Christian Wilkins Jersey Womens , including two in each of the past two games, and had two interceptions the previous time he faced Tom Brady. Howard seemed destined for his first Pro Bowl, and Gase didn’t try to sugarcoat the magnitude of losing the third-year pro.More Miami Dolphins newsDolphins DB Minkah Fitzpatrick will play vs. Patriots despite trade requestDolphins will try to regroup for Patriots after drubbing at the hands of RavensDolphins can’t contain Lamar Jackson, lose big at homeDolphins versatile offensive lineman Jesse Davis signs extension through 2022Dolphins trade Laremy Tunsil, Kenny Stills to Texans for draft picks“If you throw the ball at him and you’re inaccurate, he’s not just going to knock it down — he’s going to pick it off Christian Wilkins Jersey Cheap ,” Gase said. “He’s one of our best players, if not our best player, on that side of the ball. You’re not going to replace him.”The Patriots, already favored by more than a touchdown on the road, would love not having to worry about Howard.“He’s an outstanding player,” coach Bill Belichick said before learning of the injury. “He’s got very good instincts Miami Dolphins Jerseys 2019 , very good ball skills. The interception he made against us last year and the one against the Colts this year were two of the best plays a corner could make, getting in good position and then finding the ball late and making a good catch. He’s a playmaker.”Led by Howard, the Dolphins (6-6) have used turnovers to stay competitive . They rank second in the NFL with 19 interceptions and third with 25 takeaways.As a result, they’re on the fringe of the playoff race despite a depleted roster. Gase said weeks ago his team couldn’t afford to lose any more players, but the season-long wave of injuries has continued.“We’re losing guys left and right,” he said.Said rookie defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick: “It’s hard to win games without the people you started with.”Eleven players have suffered season-ending injuries. McCain Christian Wilkins Miami Dolphins Jerseys , for one, said Howard’s injury isn’t nearly that serious.“He’ll be just fine, I promise,” McCain said. “Hopefully we can get him back Thursday or Friday.” The Dolphins shuffled their offensive line group on Wednesday so they could bring in a healthy player for the remainder of the regular season.The team has signed interior lineman Hroniss Grasu and placed interior lineman Jake Brendel on injured reserve.It’s Brendel’s second injured reserve stint of the year as he was activated last month after being placed on the list with a calf injury in September. Brendel started at left guard and center after returning to the team, but missed last Sunday’s win over the Patriots after re-injuring his calf in practice.Grasu was a Bears third-round pick in 2015, which was when Dolphins head coach Adam Gase was the offensive coordinator in Chicago. Current Dolphins offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains replaced him in that role for 2016 and 2017 Miami Dolphins Jerseys Stitched , so Grasu is a familiar face to the Miami staff. He started 12 games with the Bears and made one start with the Ravens earlier this season.