Jenkins finished an impressive 2014 in Miami with 110 tackles and 3.5 sacks.

Jenkins wasn't expected to start at linebacker this season but a rash of injuries before and during the season forced the team to go with the unproven youngster and Jenkins was up to the task. This doesn't mean he is guaranteed to keep the staring job next season but he could go into training camp as the favorite to start rather than the underdog.

Jenkins (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Jenkins missed last week's game and left the previous week's contest early due to this foot injury, but in the last two full games he played, he racked up 27 combined tackles. His limited availability in practice this week indicates that he is not yet 100 percent, but he'll be out there and can safely be started in IDP leagues.

Jenkins (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Jenkins, who was limited at practice this week, is one of three Dolphins listed as questionable for the contest, so his Week 16 availability is hardly a lock as Sunday's game approaches.

Jenkins (foot) was limited at practice Wednesday, the Dolphins' official site reports.

As was fellow linebacker Koa Misi, with the potential return of the duo Sunday against the Vikings a bit of good news for the 7-7 Dolphins, who at this stage face long odds to qualify for the playoffs.

Jenkins (foot) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

As is fellow LB Koa Misi, which sets the stage for Kelvin Sheppard and Jason Trusnik to step into starting assignments in the Miami defense Sunday.

Jenkins (foot) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots, the Dolphins' official site reports.

As are fellow linebackers Jonathan Freeny and Koa Misi, which leaves the Dolphins short at the position heading into Sunday's game.

Jenkins (foot) misses practice again Thursday, according to the Miami Herald.

Jenkins has yet to practice this week and is questionable to play Sunday at New England. The Dolphins have been beat up at linebacker all year long and could be down two starters versus Tom Brady.

Jenkins (foot) was not spotted at Wednesday's practice, the Sun Sentinel reports.

If Jenkins, who has 99 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 13 games to date, is limited or unable to suit up Sunday against the Patriots, Jason Trusnik would be in line to see added Week 15 snaps.

Jenkins (foot) did not practice Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald.

Jenkins has had a surprisingly solid season for Miami in the wake of all their injuries at linebacker and would be a loss if he can't suit up Sunday.

Jenkins left Sunday's game against the Ravens with a foot injury, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

According to The South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Jenkins did not return to Sunday's contest but seemed alright in the postgame locker room. He finished the day with four tackles (all solo), after piling up 27 (17 solo) over the previous two games. If Jenkins can't play in Week 15, the Dolphins will likely turn to Jason Trusnik.

Jenkins was credited with a whopping 16 tackles in Monday night's victory over the Jets.

The game was actually a boon to quite a few defenders as the Jets did everything they could to keep Geno Smith from throwing the ball. This gave the Miami linebackers every opportunity to rack up tackles.

Jenkins (abdomen) will start Sunday's game against the Raiders, the Miami Herald reports.

Though he headed into the game listed as questionable, Jenkins will draw the start at outside linebacker for the Dolphins on Sunday.

Jenkins is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Jenkins is out there if you need him Sunday, though it's unclear if the linebacker, who is currently tied for the NFL lead with 35 tackles, will be 100 percent for the contest.

Jenkins is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders with an abdomen injury, the Palm Beach Post reports.

Jenkins practiced on a limited basis Friday, but the questionable designation makes his status worth monitoring in advance of Sunday's kickoff. The linebacker is currently tied for the NFL lead with 35 tackles.

Jenkins had 15 tackles and 1.5 sacks in the Dolphins loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

That's back to back impressive games for a player who is only starting because of an avalanche of injuries to the team's linebacking corps. He may be a sneaky pickup in IDP leagues.

Jenkins recorded a game-high 14 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's loss to the Bills.

Jenkins is expected to fill a major role in the Dolphins' defense in wake of Dannell Ellerbe (hip) being ruled out for the season. The second-year linebacker performed admirably for IDP owners in Week 2 and represents a player on the rise entering next Sunday's game versus the Chiefs.

Jenkins will be in the mix to replace Dannell Ellerbe, according to the Miami Herald.

The Dolphins may be down as many as three linebackers for this week's game so even if Trusnik doesn't start in place of Wheeler he's still likely to find himself on the field more often than not.

Some in the Dolphins organization believe second-year LB Jelani Jenkins "has the potential to be a weak-side linebacker starter."

"Finding a good cover linebacker is easier said than done, and he can do that," said a Dolphins staffer. Jenkins was selected with the 104th pick in last April's draft and played 127 defensive snaps as a rookie, stealing away 29 from WLB Philip Wheeler in Week 15. Wheeler has been mentioned as a possible cap casualty this offseason. Jenkins could be an in-house replacement.