The Dolphins were dealt a harsh blow Monday.
According to ESPN, the Dolphins starting center Mike Pouncey will be out three to four months because of hip surgery. The time begins all of training camp, preseason and the start of the regular season.
The Dolphins were already concerned about losing Pouncey to a suspension because of his involvement in the Incognito scandal from last season. Now this injury will have him out far longer than they anticipated.
Pouncey is a major loss for the Dolphins. He is one of the top starters returning from last season and calls the pre-snap blocking schemes on the offensive line. Now the Dolphins will have to begin the season with five new starters.
Pouncey is one of the top centers in the league. Without him the Dolphins will have to start either Sam Brenner who has played at center this off-season or Nate Garner who filled in at center for Pouncey for two games last season.
Their biggest challenge will come in week one when they have to face the New England Patriots in Miami. The task will be harder without their most key offensive lineman.
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