Dolphins' DeVante Parker is full participant in practice, hopes to play vs. Jets

DAVIE, Fla. -- Miami Dolphins receiver DeVante Parker is being prepped to play against the New York Jets on Sunday. The final step to be achieved is receiving official clearance from team trainers. Parker was listed as a full participant in Dolphins practice Thursday for the first time since Aug. 12, when he broke the middle finger on his right hand in practice. Parker said his finger "bent the other direction" as it got caught in a pair of shoulder pads while he was trying to make a catch. "He seems fine," coach Adam Gase said. "He's itching to play. We went through today, got him involved in team reps. Now, it's just me going to ask Kyle [Johnston, Dolphins head trainer] what the reaction was. He hasn't complained about anything. He's been aggressive to get out there and catch as many balls as possible. Running wise, he's good. He's good." Parker said he feels no pain and doesn't have to catch the ball differently despite...

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