Ja'Wuan James Injury: Updates on Dolphins OT's Toe and Return

Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Ja'Wuan James hasn't played since he injured the big toe on his left foot against the New England Patriots in Week 8 and will not return in time for the end of the season.

Continue for updates.

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James Out for Week 17

Sunday, Jan. 3

The Dolphins announced that James is inactive against the New England Patriots.

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Latest on James' Practice Status

Friday, Jan. 1

The Dolphins announced that James was limited in Friday's session after practicing in full the previous two days.

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Campbell Comments on James' Recovery, Timeline for Return

Tuesday, Nov. 3

Dolphins head coach Dan Campbell said James won't need surgery, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. “We’re going to let this thing heal up, and we anticipate having him back in a few weeks,” Campbell added.

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James Wearing Walking Boot

Thursday, Oct. 29

Beasley noted the 2014 first-round draft pick went down in the first half and headed to the locker room. After the game, James was wearing a boot but declined to discuss the injury, per Salguero.

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Jason Fox Replaced James

Jason Fox filled in for James after he went down against the Patriots, and CBS Miami's Mike Cugno didn't express much faith in his abilities:

The good news is that Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill still has Pro Bowlers to protect him at left tackle and center in Branden Albert and Mike Pouncey, respectively. 

Albert's presence on Tannehill's blind side has taken pressure off James, though the latter showed he could play left tackle when Albert tore his ACL and MCL in November 2014. The team will thus miss James' versatility while he remains on the sidelines.