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MIAMI, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- A bittersweet feeling sweeps around Hard Rock Stadium these days. The Miami Dolphins are in a prime spot to fight for a playoff berth, yet they might have to do it without quarterback Ryan Tannehill. The offensive line also took a hit Tuesday when the Dolphins put center Mike Pouncey on injured reserve.
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Pouncey, 27, has played in just five games this season. He has been hampered by a hip injury.
Earlier this month, Pouncey told the Miami Herald that he didn't know if he would play again.
"You've got to ask coach [Adam] Gase that one," Pouncey told Adam Beasley. "I don't know. We'll see how it goes."
Dolphins are shutting down C Mike Pouncey, as @ArmandoSalguero reported. Taking the long view on an important player.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) December 13, 2016
The Dolphins are taking the "long view" with the three-time Pro Bowl selection, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.
News. Miami Dolphins make a decision on Mike Pouncey https://t.co/M6Gzl55Yuf
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) December 13, 2016Advertisement
"With Ryan Tannehill dealing with a sprained ACL and MCL and out for at least the next few games, Miami's facing an uphill battle," wrote NFL.com's Mark E. Ortega.
Pouncey hasn't played a 16-game season since 2012.
