Dolphins QB Fiedler aggravates knee injury

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Quarterback Jay Fiedler's status is uncertain for the Miami Dolphins' game Monday night against Philadelphia after he aggravated a knee injury that sidelined him for four games earlier this season.

Fiedler re-injured his left knee during the third quarter of Sunday's 12-0 loss at New England. He finished the game but was limping afterward.

"In my estimation it's not as significant as when he first did this," trainer Kevin O'Neill said. "But we'll have to wait and see how he responds over the next few days."

Miami players had Monday off, but Fiedler came to the Dolphins' complex to receive treatment.

He first hurt his knee Oct. 19, also against New England. The Dolphins went 2-2 with Brian Griese starting at quarterback before Fiedler came off the bench in the third quarter to rally them past Washington on Nov. 23.

Fiedler, who has been wearing a brace since his return Sunday, wanted to continue playing after he aggravated the injury.

"It might have affected his performance from the standpoint of scrambling, but I don't think his throwing was affected," coach Dave Wannstedt said.

Fiedler went 13-for-31 for 111 yards. He threw two interceptions, lost a fumble and was sacked five times.

Miami defensive end Jason Taylor, who has been bothered by chronic shoulder soreness, underwent an MRI but is expected to play against Philadelphia, O'Neill said. He said defensive tackle Tim Bowens, who missed Sunday's game with a strained calf, is improving and may return soon.

Linebacker Morlon Greenwood left Sunday's game with a bruised left thigh, and his status for the Eagles game is uncertain.