DeVante Parker Injury: Updates on Dolphins WR's Back and Return

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker suffered a back injury against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Parker Active vs. Ravens

Sunday, Dec. 4

The Dolphins announced Parker is available to play in Week 13 against Baltimore.

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Latest on Parker's Practice Status

Friday, Dec. 2

Parker did not practice for the third straight day Friday, per Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald.

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Gase Comments on Parker's Injury

Monday, Nov. 28

Dolphins head coach Adam Gase told reporters the team is still evaluating Parker.

On Nov. 27, Gase said Parker's back "locked up" after he caught a 32-yard pass, per Beasley.

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Parker Comments on Injury

Sunday, Nov. 27

"[I] just jumped up and landed on my back," Parker said after the win over the 49ers, per Beasley. "My back was just hurting. "I wanted to come back, but I just couldn't."

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Parker Hasn't Lived Up to Expectations Thus Far in Career

Parker missed the first game of this season because of a hamstring issue, but he has remained healthy ever since.

Unfortunately for the Dolphins, while he's been on the field most of this season, Parker's performance has not been what the team expected after making him the 14th overall pick in 2015. After opening the season with 106 yards and eight catches in Week 2, he had three or fewer catches in five of the next six games. Heading into Week 13, Parker has 41 receptions for 549 yards and two touchdowns.

On the bright side, Kenny Stills has proved to be a terrific big-play threat in Miami. Jarvis Landry remains a solid underneath option for quarterback Ryan Tannehill, and Stills can take the top off opposing defenses.