Miami Dolphins Promote LB Austin Spitler to Active Roster

October 4, 2010   ·   Chris J. Nelson   ·   Jump to comments

There are unconfirmed reports that the Miami Dolphins have promoted rookie inside linebacker Austin Spitler from the practice squad to the active roster in preparation for tonight's game against the New England Patriots.

Some anonymous tweets first broke the news three days ago, and the Sun-Sentinel's Mike Berardino reported similar whispers yesterday.

We won't officially know until the game begins, but if Spitler was indeed promoted, he should be dressed and active against the Patriots and out there on special teams.

A seventh-round pick from Ohio State, Spitler got off to a slow start in camp due to a bout with salmonella. He was leapfrogged by undrafted rookie Micah Johnson, who has played in one game this season and is currently back on the practice squad.

Spitler will be the Dolphins' fourth inside linebacker against the Patriots, as Channing Crowder is expected to miss yet another game with a mysterious groin injury.
 
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