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Miami Dolphins Place River Cracraft on Injured Reserve

Cracraft's Injury Sidelines Him for Remainder of Season

Dolphins Lose Key Offensive Contributor to IR

The Miami Dolphins have placed wide receiver River Cracraft on injured reserve, effectively ending his season. Cracraft suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams and will require surgery. Cracraft has been a valuable contributor to the Dolphins this season, starting three games and catching 19 passes for 251 yards and two touchdowns. He has also been a key blocker in the running game. The Dolphins will now be without one of their most experienced receivers for the remainder of the season. Cracraft has played in 71 games and started 24 during his six-year NFL career with the Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and Dolphins. The Dolphins are currently 8-8 and in the hunt for a Wild Card berth in the AFC. They will need to find a way to replace Cracraft's production in the passing game if they want to make a playoff run. **Possible Replacements for Cracraft** * **Erik Ezukanma:** The second-year receiver has shown flashes of potential this season, but he has also been inconsistent. He will need to step up in Cracraft's absence. * **Mohamed Sanu:** The veteran receiver was signed by the Dolphins earlier this season and has mostly been used in a blocking role. He could see an expanded role in the passing game with Cracraft out. * **Preston Williams:** The former first-round pick has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career, but he has shown some promise when he has been on the field. He could be a candidate to fill Cracraft's spot in the starting lineup. The Dolphins will also need to make a roster move to replace Cracraft on the active roster. They could promote a player from the practice squad, such as wide receiver River Cracraft, or they could sign a free agent.