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Derby

Derby, 28 next month, appeared in four games for the Dolphins last season, nabbing three passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. He’s bounced around the league with the Broncos, Patriots, and Dolphins the last two seasons.

Derby only appeared in four games this season catching just three passes. The Dolphins will continue developing second-rounder Mike Gesicki as the future tight end. Miami will use Derby’s roster spot on new CB Dee Delaney.

Derby has a chance to return after missing the last six weeks. Even if active, he shouldn’t have much of a role behind Mike Gesicki.

Derby was downgraded to limited after practicing fully the last two days. He’s looking like a game-time decision. Derby sitting would lock Mike Gesicki into an every-down role.

Derby looks on the wrong side of questionable after only getting in one limited practice. Mike Gesicki (shoulder) is also questionable but is expected to play.

Derby returned to limited practice after sitting out the last two games. This is only notable for Mike Gesicki’s playing time. Gesicki has had a near every-down role with Derby out.

He’ll miss his second straight game. With Derby out, Mike Gesicki is locked into a near every-down role.

He’s looking at a multi-game abesence after sitting out last week. Mike Gesicki played 84 percent of snaps against the Patriots with Derby out.

This was expected after Derby missed practice all week. The early rule out suggests this may be a multi-game absence. It’s great news for Mike Gesicki, who’s played just 49 percent of snaps. Gesicki should be have an every-down role against the Raiders.

Derby hurt his foot in the Dolphins’ Week 3 win against the Raiders. The injury kept him out of practice Wednesday and Thursday, which doesn’t bode well for his availability Sunday. Derby has played 56.6 percent of snaps this season, so if he misses the game, it could open up snaps for second-round pick Mike Gesicki.