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Carpenter missed the last two games after pulling his groin in a practice. He was 18-of-22 on field goals in nine games prior to going down.

A Thursday morning report said Carpenter was ready to resume kicking, so it’s likely he’s just being eased back in after sitting out the past two weeks. Fill-in Shayne Graham was waived Wednesday, so the odds Carpenter are not active this weekend are low.

His Saturday morning workout did not go well. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Dolphins will sign former Patriots and Bengals kicker Shayne Graham to kick against the Bills. You should be able to do better for a fill-in in fantasy leagues.

Dan Carpenter isn’t listed on the injury report, but the Dolphins must be worried about his availability for Week 11 to be auditioning kickers so late in the week. Carpenter isn’t much of a fantasy option regardless.

The Fins held an open kicker tryout on Friday, hinting at concern over Carpenter’s availability for Sunday’s matchup with the Bills. We’ll know Carpenter won’t be kicking if Miami signs another placekicker before game day.

The Fins lined up alternatives in Jeff Reed, Shayne Graham, and Rhys Lloyd during an open tryout Friday. They’ll probably sign one of the above if Carpenter doesn’t look healthy Sunday. We will have another update tomorrow.

Dan Carpenter (groin) is ready to resume kicking duties for the Dolphins. During his two-game stint with Miami, Graham went 4-of-5 on field goals, with all four of his makes coming from 29 yards out or less.

Shayne Graham will handle kicking duties once again. Otherwise, the red-hot Dolphins are healthy. Their inactives: RB Steve Slaton, TE Will Yeatman, T Will Barker, G John Jerry, DE Igor Olshansky and LB Ikaika Alama-Francis.

Shayne Graham will handle kicking duties for Miami today, but isn’t a real fantasy option. Otherwise, the Dolphins are among the healthier teams in the league. Their other inactives: RB Steve Slaton, TE Will Yeatman, T Will Barker, C Ryan Cook, DE Tony McDaniel and LB Ikaika Alama-Francis.

He’s not a good bet to recuperate in time for Thursday’s game. Expect veteran Shayne Graham to handle kicking chores against the Cowboys.