Miami Dolphins starting center Aaron Brewer will practice ahead of season opener

Mike McDaniel doesn’t commit to Brewer playing against Jacksonville Jaguars.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel spoke with the South Florida media ahead of the team’s Monday practice in preparation for their week one contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. During his availability, he was asked for an injury update regarding the squad’s starting center, Aaron Brewer.

McDaniel delivered good news by saying that Brewer would practice this week and that his practice participation would include snapping the football — a noteworthy development considering Brewer hadn’t practiced with his Dolphins teammates since suffering a serious laceration on his dominant hand during a joint practice with the Atlanta Falcons last month.

Will Brewer start this week against the Jaguars?

McDaniel stopped short of guaranteeing that, but did say he felt good about where Brewer was at and assured those listening that he felt “great” about his starting offensive line, including any “contingencies” who may have to play in case of injury.

Brewer signed a 3-year, $21 million contract with Miami this offseason — replacing former starter Connor Williams who suffered an ACL injury last season, but signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks late into free agency this offseason.

The Dolphins are surely hoping Brewer can live up to the standard that Williams set with the club, allowing for a seamless transition and continued success for their intricate offensive scheme.