DAVIE, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins got some encouraging news on the injury front on Friday as Mario Williams returned to practice for the first time this week.
Williams, who suffered a concussion in week one, is among eight Dolphins listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game in Foxborough.
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The Miami Herald reported Friday that Williams is likely to play Sunday.
The bad news is that pro bowl center Mike Pouncey will miss a second straight game with a hip injury.
Coach Adam Gase said receiver DeVante Parker, who's questionable with a hamstring injury, will be a game time decision.
The Patriots listed Rob Gronkowski as questionable with a hamstring injury, however a report from the Boston Globe stated that Gronk may be forced to miss a second consecutive game.
The other Dolphins players listed as questionable are:
Jordan Cameron (thigh)
Arian Foster (hamstring)
Xavien Howard (knee)
Jelani Jenkins (knee)
Spencer Paysinger (biceps)
Jordan Phillips (ankle)