As the Miami Dolphins prepare for their crucial Week 17 clash against the Cleveland Browns, they face significant challenges with injuries to key defensive players. Linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. and cornerback Kendall Fuller were notably absent from practice due to knee issues, alongside veteran safety Jordan Poyer, who is dealing with both knee and finger injuries. The Dolphins also missed tackle Terron Armstead in practice as he continues to recover from a knee injury.

The injury report for the Dolphins is extensive, with six players listed as limited participants during practice. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has been on the injury report recently due to a hip issue, along with wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, are among those managing injuries. While Tagovailoa was removed from the report last week and played effectively, the status of his health remains a concern as the playoffs approach.

On the other side, the Cleveland Browns are grappling with their own injury woes. Starting tight end David Njoku and defensive end Ogbo Okoronkwo were both sidelined during Thursday's practice. The Browns also placed defensive tackle Shelby Harris on injured reserve, further complicating their defensive strategy ahead of the game. Among the limited participants for Cleveland was left tackle Germain Ifedi, who recently added an Achilles injury to his list of concerns. The team is also monitoring the health of several other players, including quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson and wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, as they look to solidify their roster for the upcoming matchup.

The Cleveland Browns faced the Pittsburgh Steelers with Germain Ifedi stepping in as the fourth left tackle this season due to injuries. Ifedi's promotion follows Dawand Jones' leg injury, leaving him to protect quarterback Jameis Winston's blindside.

Jedrick Wills Jr. was expected to start but was sidelined with a persistent knee issue. Coach Kevin Stefanski addressed Wills' controversial comments about sitting out a game, calling them a 'poor choice of words.' Meanwhile, the Steelers were missing key player Alex Highsmith due to an ankle injury.

The Cleveland Browns are facing significant injury challenges ahead of their Week 12 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, particularly on the offensive line. With starting left tackle Dawand Jones out for the season due to a fractured ankle, the team will also miss Jedrick Wills Jr. due to a knee injury.

Wills, who has struggled this season, will not have the chance to improve his performance against Pittsburgh. The Browns are expected to rely on veteran Germain Ifedi as a replacement, while also having Michael Dunn and Geron Christian available if needed. On a positive note, star defensive end Myles Garrett is set to play despite missing practice earlier in the week.

Following a tough 35-14 defeat to the New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston expressed his desire to move on quickly. The Browns face a formidable challenge against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are on a five-game winning streak and lead the AFC North with an 8-2 record.

As Cleveland sits at the bottom of the division at 2-8, they aim to play spoiler against top teams. They are 4.5-point underdogs at home for the upcoming game, with concerns about their offensive line due to injuries to key players.