Miami Dolphins rookie left guard Kadyn Proctor has cleared concussion protocol and will play Sunday against the Detroit Lions, coach Jeff Hafley announced. Proctor missed the Week 8 loss to the New England Patriots after showing symptoms following the Week 7 win over the New York Jets.
His absence was felt immediately: the Dolphins averaged a season-low 1.74 yards before contact per rush attempt versus New England, down from 3.09 yards in the previous six games with Proctor. Offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik called it "probably our first game" where blocking limited run production, though fill-in Jarrett Kingston earned praise for rebounding after a slow start.
The 13th overall pick and first selection under GM Jon-Eric Sullivan, Proctor (6-7, 360 lbs) has exclusively played left guard despite lining up at left tackle at Alabama. Paired with LT Patrick Paul (6-7, 325 lbs), the duo has fueled a dominant left-side run game: Miami averages 6.2 yards per rush on inside left runs, 3.87 yards before first contact (third and second in NFL), and a league-leading 23% of carries to that side gaining 10+ yards.
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