Miami Dolphins center Mike Pouncey will not play on Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, despite earlier reports that he was expected to be healthy enough to take the field.
Mike Pouncey injury: Dolphins center out vs. Chargers
The Dolphins center spent some time in the hospital this weekend with an illness, and he will not play on Sunday against the Chargers.
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The absence of Pouncey adds another deep hole on the Dolphins offensive line, who are already without Jonathan Martin, Richie Incognito and Will Yeatman. It is not known who exactly would replace Pouncey at center, with so many other holes on the offensive line already being filled. Nate Garner could slide over, with reserve guards Dallas Thomas or Danny Watkins then filling in.
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