Raheem Mostert‘s 2021 season ended after only four offensive snaps. Now in Miami, the Dolphins running back is hoping to return to the field for the start of the 2022 campaign.
“His expectations are to play week 1 and we are not going to rush it,” said Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel (via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald on Twitter). “He’s come too far to have a setback. He’s diligently working day in, day out. When he’s ready he’ll be on the field.”
After exiting the 49ers’ Week 1 game, Mostert was diagnosed with significant cartilage damage in his knee. The injury ended up knocking him out for the entire 2021 season. The 30-year-old had been with the 49ers since the 2016 season, and between the 2019 and 2020 seasons, the running back collected 1,629 yards from scrimmage and 13 touchdowns (including 10 scores in ’19).
The veteran inked a one-year deal with the Dolphins back in March, reuniting him with McDaniel, who previously served as San Francisco’s run game coordinator and (later) offensive coordinator. Mostert will be joining a running backs room that features holdovers (Salvon Ahmed and Myles Gaskin) and newcomers (Chase Edmonds, Sony Michel). McDaniel told reporters that he doesn’t see an issue with so much depth at the position.
“I think one thing that’s unique about that particular room is no one shies away from competition,” he said (via NFL.com’s Grant Gordon). “Everybody in there is excited for the offense, for the opportunities and wants the best man to win and aren’t backing away from that.”
Wishing Mostert the absolute best in Miami. That man truly grinded his way to the top, and if not for injuries would be a top10 back in the league.
After working as a ST Ace in San Fran, he finally got his shot after stepping in when the 49ers RB room was decimated by injuries. He was absolutely perfect for Kyle’s offense as a one cut speed RB, but one with a little thump to his game as well, so he could hit the holes between the tackles too…
Unfortunately, SF just couldn’t afford to bring him back after suffering consecutive years of having to use multiple RBs due to injuries.
I’m happy before his last injury he at least got his contract restructured, so he was able to at least cash in a little upon his newfound success…
Wishing you the best Mostert!! Here’s to hoping this man kills it next season, well, unless somehow they end up against the 49ers…lol
Those in the know will always remember #RMIOF!!
Agree 100%
Raheem! Dude had a crazy ass half of a year that bought him this contract. Hope he can continue producing w head coach mcdaniel
I think the Fins would need better upgrades than they currently have to significantly improve on a 29th ranked run game.
I think it all comes down to fixing the O-line, which could still be tough after two big free agent signings and a million draft picks. With a better line, I think Gaskin is perfectly fine. Without a better line, I don’t think any of these guys move the needle much at all.
I’m pretty sure they won’t be reaching out to Richie Incognito for OL help although I’d love the irony of that.
Their o line did fine for the run game. They just didn’t have good rb’s. The o line struggled on passing. Example would be Duke Johnson late in the year.
He had two productive games and one was against the Jets’ unbelievably bad run defense.