Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II injured in preseason game against Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:24 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Ollie Gordon II, competing for a backup role, left the Miami Dolphins' preseason game against the New York Giants with a right elbow injury. The incident occurred during the first quarter after he took a handoff and fell awkwardly. Gordon was seen walking off the field under his own power but was escorted to the locker room by trainers. In his absence, Jaylen Wright returned to the game as the running back option. The Dolphins are assessing their depth at the position as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Ollie Gordon II suffered a right elbow injury and left the game early.
- •The injury occurred on a first-and-10 play during the first quarter.
- •Gordon was replaced by Jaylen Wright in the game.
- •Miami has multiple candidates competing for the backup running back position.
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Young Dolphins RB goes down with injury vs. Giants
"The Dolphins are still trying to find a backup running back for 2026, and things got more difficult as one of options went down on Saturday.
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