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Thomas, Worrell land on IR; Six more gimpy

Those that were pondering how this season could possibly get any worse got their answer on Monday. Middle linebacker Zach Thomas was placed on IR, ending his year and maybe his career. Thomas was still suffering from chronic migraines that stemmed from a “minor” car accident he was involved in while driving back from the Dolphins’ week 7 game against New England. While Thomas has probably lost count, this was the umpteenth concussion of his twelve year career and one of two that occurred this year. Both Thomas and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus expressed some disappointment about the decision to shut him down and vowed that he will return to the field next season. But at 34 years old with a wife and kids, it may be time that Zach starts weighing his options. If he does suit up again next season, it will be for a winner. If you haven’t noticed, that rules the Dolphins out.

Thomas didn’t make the trip to IR alone. Safety, Cameron Worrell, who tore his ACL against the Jets, is also being ruled out for the Dolphins’ last four games. Worrell is the fifth safety to be placed on IR this year. A couple of Smiths, linebacker Kelvin Smith and tackle Julius Smith were activated from the practice squad to fill the vacated roster spots.

But wait. Yes, there’s even more! In addition to Thomas and Worrell, there were eight — count ‘em — eight more players that did not suit up for practice on Tuesday, including three of the defensive front seven. Along with Thomas’ replacement, Channing Crowder (foot) and Joey Porter (shoulder), Matt Roth (groin), Vonnie Holliday (ankle) and Keith Traylor (ankle) were amongst those that did not suit up.

Jesse Chatman, still nursing an ankle injury of his own, was a no show as well. Chatman is expected to be limited in practice all week long and may come down to a game time decision. If he doesn’t play, Samkon Gado will start in his place.

Left tackle, Vernon Carey was held out with back spasms and primary receiver, Marty Booker (knee) was very limited.

If we were ants, God would be the mean little kid sitting on top of the hill with the magnifying glass.

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