Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Terron Armstead looks at the scoreboard during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (Charles Rex Arbogast, AP)
The Miami Dolphins officially ruled left tackle Terron Armstead out ahead of their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Armstead, who entered doubtful with a pectoral strain and toe injury that has lingered since Miami’s opener, was among the Dolphins inactives announced 90 minutes before the 4:05 p.m. kickoff at Levi’s Stadium.
The Dolphins will rely on a starting tackle combination of Brandon Shell and Greg Little after right tackle Austin Jackson was already ruled out on Friday with an ankle injury.
Shell is likely to start at right tackle with Little on the left side, given that each has more of their career experience at those respective positions.
Shell has also appeared more comfortable when he has filled in at right tackle than when he has played left. Each has been forced into action at both positions this season.
The tackle play is at the forefront of the matchup with San Francisco, as the Dolphins face off against star pass rusher Nick Bosa — with his 11 ½ sacks entering Sunday — and the 49ers’ top-ranked defense.
The 49ers have wide receiver Deebo Samuel (quadriceps) and left tackle Trent Williams (back) after the two entered questionable.
The 49ers defense is also getting defensive tackle Arik Armstead back for the first time since Week 4.
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and running back Myles Gaskin were also ruled out for Miami ahead of the game after each entered Sunday questionable.
Healthy Dolphins inactives were cornerback Noah Igbinoghene, wide receiver Erik Ezukanma and tight end Hunter Long.
To help with offensive line depth, the Dolphins elevated linemen Kenall Lamm and James Empey from the practice squad to the game-day roster on Saturday.
This story will be updated.
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Originally published at Tribune News Service