Impending departures because of free agency or money concerns could spell short-lived cohesion for the Dolphins highly ranked defense.

Third-round draft pick rookie Michael Egnew could dress for the first time in the Dolphins' home finale against the Bills.

Two other Dolphins missed Wednesday's practice ahead of Sunday's match-up with the Bills.

The backup running back's season is over thanks to a knee injury.

The Dolphins, Buccaneers and Jaguars can begin looking to next year in the final two weeks with the focus on the improvement, development and/or possible replacement of the quarterback position.

Miami Dolphins tight end Charles Clay will miss Miami's last two games, after suffering a knee injury during Miami's Week 15 win over Jacksonville.

The Miami Dolphins claimed former Cleveland Browns' defensive back Dimitri Patterson off of waivers, according to NBC's Pro Football Talk.

Jacksonville Jaguars' fans can at least start looking toward the future, as the Jags currently own the No. 2 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Though it's unlikely, the Miami Dolphins can still make the playoffs in 2012.

Miami's win over Jacksonville coupled with Tampa Bay's loss to Jacksonville was enough to catapult the Dolphins ahead of the Bucs in power rankings throughout the internet.