National Football League

Dolphins' Brown likely to miss Panthers game

Published Nov. 16, 2009 11:28 p.m. ET

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Ronnie Brown remains on crutches 24 hours after hurting his right foot.

The Miami Dolphins' running back was hurt Sunday during his team's 25-23 win over Tampa Bay. He's unlikely to play Thursday at Charlotte, and he could be sidelined much longer.

Brown would be replaced in the starting lineup by Ricky Williams, who came off the bench for his first 100-yard rushing game this season against the Buccaneers.

Brown is the Dolphins' leading rusher with 648 yards and eight touchdowns, and he has been the triggerman on most of the team's wildcat plays.

Williams ran for 102 yards against the Bucs, extending his franchise record of 21 games with at least 100 yards.