Liam Eichenberg Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Dolphins vs Jets game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Oct 6, 2025
Weeks away from return
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Eichenberg (undisclosed) still needs "several weeks" to return from his injury, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg missed all of training camp due to an undisclosed injury, which led to the Dolphins moving the fifth-year offensive lineman to the reserve/PUP list in late August. The nature of his injury hasn't been disclosed, but it appears Eichenberg will not see the field until late in the 2025 season, if at all.
Aug 27, 2025
Moves to reserve/PUP list
Eichenberg (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/PUP list by the Dolphins on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The designation means that the offensive guard will have to miss at least the first four regular-season games. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said in July that Eichenberg would have to miss several weeks, per David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, though at that point he was still expected back for the start of the regular season. The 2021 second-round pick started 14 of 17 regular-season games for Miami in 2024 and has started 53 of the 61 games he's played in during his career, regular season and postseason.
Jul 23, 2025
Will be sidelined for several weeks
Head coach Mike McDaniel said that Eichenberg (undisclosed) will be out for several weeks, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
There's now more clarity on Eichenberg's status after he was placed on the active/PUP list Monday with an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old is however expected to be back for the start of the regular season and in his absence, Daniel Brunskill will likely see extended usage during practice.
Jul 22, 2025
Starting camp on PUP list
Miami placed Eichenberg (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear what type of issue Eichenberg is dealing with, but he's currently unable to practice. He can be activated at any point during the preseason. Eichenberg was a starter last season but is slated for a backup role in 2025 after the Dolphins signed James Daniels (Achilles) in March.
Mar 13, 2025
Back with Miami
The Dolphins re-signed Eichenberg to a one-year contract Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Dolphins last season, making 14 starts. He played all 1,036 of his offensive snaps at right guard. Miami signed RG James Daniels in free agency earlier in the week, but both he and Eichenberg have experience along the interior of the offensive line. Fixing the offensive line is a priority for the Dolphins this offseason.
Sep 6, 2023
Practices in full Wednesday
Eichenberg (undisclosed) did not appear on Wednesday's injury report, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg was sidelined during joint practices against the Texans in mid-August, as Miami coach Mike McDaniel said he was dealing with a "nagging injury." However, it appears this issue won't limit the 25-year-old heading into Sunday's season opener against the Chargers. Eichenberg should maintain his starting spot at left guard to begin the 2023 campaign.
Aug 16, 2023
Will not participate in full
Eichenberg (undisclosed) will be limited in joint practices with the Texans this week, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg is dealing with a "nagging injury," according to head coach Mike McDaniel. It's unclear how long the 25-year-old has been dealing with the injury or the specifics of it, but he'll focus more on his recovery, as opposed to preparing for Saturday's preseason game against Houston.
Jun 2, 2023
Practicing again
Eichenberg is back in practice after sustaining a hand injury Week 18, Hal Habib of The Palm Beach Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg is now back in action after appearing in only 10 games last season due to arm and hand injuries. The 2021 second-round pick is slated to start at left guard but has also seen reps at center during OTAs.
Jan 14, 2023
Won't play at Buffalo
Eichenberg (hand) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Bills, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg sustained a hand injury during Miami's regular-season finale versus the Jets, and he'll be forced to sit out of the wild-card round as he recovers. Robert Jones will probably start at left guard for the Dolphins on Sunday.
Jan 13, 2023
Unlikely to play Sunday
Eichenberg (hand) is doubtful for Sunday's wild-card matchup against Buffalo, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg didn't practice Wednesday through Friday and is unlikely to suit up for the playoff matchup due to a hand injury he suffered during the regular-season finale. Robert Jones figures to start at left guard in Eichenberg's presumed absence.
Jan 8, 2023
Returns to action
Eichenberg (arm) has returned to Sunday's game against the Jets, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg suffered the injury early in the second half, but it was apparently not significant enough to keep the second-year pro out of action long. He has returned to manning the left-guard position.
Jan 8, 2023
Exits with injury
Eichenberg (arm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg sustained an arm injury early during the second half Sunday. In his stead, Robert Jones has stepped in at left guard for Miami, according to Chris Perkins of The South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Dec 27, 2022
Closer to return
Eichenberg (knee) was placed back on the active roster Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg was designated to return on Dec. 8 after spending five weeks on injured reserved. The return of the 24-year-old should be a boost to the Dolphins offensive line, as he'll likely reclaim his starting position at left guard Sunday against the Patriots.
Dec 8, 2022
Returns to practice
Eichenberg (knee) was designated to return from IR on Wednesday, David Furones of the Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg suffered an MCL injury in the team's Week 8 win over the Lions, which forced him onto injured reserve Nov. 1. He now has a 21-day to window to practice with the team before either being moved to the active roster or going back on IR and missing the remainder of the season.
Nov 1, 2022
Lands on IR
Miami placed Eichenberg (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg sustained an MCL injury during Miami's Week 8 win over the Lions and will be sidelined for at least four games after being placed on IR. Robert Jones replaced Eichenberg on Sunday and will likely start at left guard until he returns.
Oct 31, 2022
Dealing with MCL injury
Eichenberg sustained an MCL injury during Miami's win at Detroit on Sunday and will be forced to miss some time, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg was carted off the field during the Dolphins' Week 8 victory, but it looks like he dodged a highly-severe injury. Even still, it's reasonable to expect that the 2021 second-rounder will miss at least one game as he recovers, meaning 23-year-old Robert Jones may have to fill in at guard.
Oct 30, 2022
Forced out with injury
Eichenberg was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Lions with a knee injury.
ANALYSIS
Eichenberg appears to have picked up a knee injury at some point during this contest, though the exact nature of this issue is still unknown. With the second-year offensive lineman sidelined, either Robert Jones or Michael Deiter will likely step in at left guard for Miami.
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