Mike Pouncey Injury: Updates on Dolphins Center's Ankle and Return

Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of Week 15 against the San Diego Chargers, and the remainder of his 2015 season is in doubt. 

Continue for updates.

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Pouncey Likely Out for the Season

Sunday, Dec. 20

Pouncey left Qualcomm Stadium with a boot on his foot and is reportedly done for the year, according to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.

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Pouncey Carted Off vs. Chargers

Sunday, Dec. 20

Salguero noted Pouncey was unable to reach the locker room without the cart.

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Pouncey Injury Big Blow to Dolphins O-Line

Pouncey, 26, has established himself as a key player on Miami's offense. The two-time Pro Bowler has solidified the center position for the Dolphins since the team selected him in the first round of the 2011 draft.

Injuries have been somewhat of a concern this year, however, as Pouncey suffered a foot injury in the team's Week 12 loss to the New York Jets. 

Rookie guard Jamil Douglas will once again slide into the center position in Pouncey's stead. As Craig Davis of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel noted after Pouncey's Week 12 injury, "The Dolphins count so much on Mike Pouncey they didn't even list a backup at center. They don't have another one on the roster."

In other words, losing Pouncey is a huge blow for an offense that has had its struggles this season with the starting center in the lineup. Pouncey is the team's best offensive lineman, so quarterback Ryan Tannehill, running back Lamar Miller and company will certainly be feeling the impact from Pouncey remaining on the sideline.