Report: Dolphins' Myles Gaskin Expected to Miss 3 Games with Knee Injury

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin suffered a sprained MCL and is expected to miss at least three games, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

Gaskin has been Miami's starter since Week 3, averaging 16.8 rushing attempts over five starts and totaling 585 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns through seven contests. The Dolphins acquired Kansas City Chiefs tailback DeAndre Washington just ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline to bolster their backfield, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.  

A seventh-round pick out of Washington in 2019, Gaskin had a slow start to his NFL career, recording just 36 carries in his rookie season. That's quickly changed in 2020 as the rebuilding Dolphins have emphasized youth across the board.

Gaskin, 23, has been a primary focus on offense, making his loss even more notable. Jackson reported the injury occurred late in Sunday's 28-17 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at Hard Rock Stadium.

Miami will have a few options to replace Gaskin until he returns. Matt Breida is expected to start, while Jordan Howard is capable of handling the bulk of the team's snaps on his own. 

Washington, meanwhile, has carried the ball just three times for five yards this season, though his veteran status should earn him a bit of trust in Miami.

Howard started the first two games of the season for the Dolphins before losing his job to Gaskin. He's rushed 18 times for 14 yards and three scores and could be in line for a bigger role over the next few weeks. 

Breida has rushed 37 times for 128 yards and no touchdowns while hauling in seven catches for 79 yards this season.