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Vernon Fined By NFL

Olivier Vernon had one of the biggest plays of the day when he ran into Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota, hurting the rookie’s knee in the process.

The hit led to a “roughing the passer” penalty, despite the fact that film showed that Vernon was partially shoved into Mariota by Taylor Lewan.

According to Omar Kelly of the Sun-Sentinel, Vernon was fined by the NFL for the hit, a fine that he is currently appealing.

There’s good reason to appeal the fine, as Lewan did pull down Vernon’s arm, shoving him into Mariota. On top of that, while Titans head coach Ken Whisenhunt claimed that Vernon was trying to hurt Mariota, Mariota himself said that Vernon apologized to him and checked to see if he was alright after the hit.

The actions taken by Vernon after the hit show no malicious intent and should result in his fines being recinded. It’s just doubtful that it will happen.

Campbell Sees No Pressure To Play DeVante Parker

It has become a recurring theme this season that the Dolphins don’t play DeVante Parker enough.

There’s a reason for that, as Campbell would explain, per Andrew Abramson of the Palm Beach Post: He’s competing with Rishard Matthews.

This is where it gets tough for Parker to get any playing time, as Matthews is on pace for a 1,000-plus-yard season as a starter.

The only thing that doesn’t make sense is why Parker is not starting over Greg Jennings. Jennings is the weak link in Miami’s receiving unit, and it would be better for Parker to get his reps filling in for Jennings than it would be for Jennings to be on the field.

Jennings’ play on the field has been a disappointment, while Parker’s been disappointing because he hasn’t been getting on the field.

Jay Ajayi Back in Practice

We all saw how Miami’s run game could play when used on Sunday, but one more player could make it better.

That player would be a power back who can also catch passes out of the backfield and pass-block.

Miami has one of those running backs on the roster in rookie Jay Ajayi. However, he has been out since Week 1, when he was placed on injured reserve and labeled as designated to return.

The IR placement didn’t allow for Ajayi to practice until Week 6. Ajayi practiced with the Dolphins, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, and will be eligible to come back for Miami’s eighth game of the season against the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo.

Campbell said that Ajayi looked good on Wednesday when he practiced.

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