The Miami Dolphins remain optimistic that Jalen Ramsey will be able to suit up for Sunday afternoon's game after a surprise injury this week.
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Ramsey injured his knee during practice on Thursday, which created questions about his ability to face off with the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday (1 p.m. ET). However, head coach Mike McDaniel would not rule out the veteran cornerback.
"Something came up during practice," McDaniel told media members on Friday. "So we'll see how it plays out today. Either way, I don't rule out warriors like (him). He is an integral part of our team, so I know he'll do what he is able to do today.
"We'll be optimistic for the game knowing that if he doesn't play, it's because he can't."
Ramsey, a seven-time Pro Bowl player, is currently in his second season with the Miami Dolphins. He has started nine games this season and registered one interception against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. He has an overall grade of 85.3 from Pro Football Focus.
The Dolphins have the 10th-ranked passing offense this season with an average of 305.8 yards allowed per game. The defense has given up 19 passing touchdowns while falling to 3-6 on the season.
Last weekend's game against the Rams, Ramsey's former team, helped the Dolphins get back to winning. The defense held Matthew Stafford to 293 passing yards and one interception. The offense did not score a touchdown as all 15 points came from kicker Joshua Karty.
The next game on the schedule will be against the Raiders, a team that has struggled on offense. Las Vegas has the 18th-ranked passing attack in the NFL with an average of 203.3 yards per game and only nine passing touchdowns. Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew have combined for 10 interceptions.
Whether Ramsey suits up, the Dolphins will enter the weekend with better odds to win than the Raiders. The South Florida team is a 7.5-point favorite.
