Dolphins Running Back Hurt

Monday, October 22nd 2007, 2:40 pm

By: News On 6

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- The agent for Ronnie Brown says the Miami Dolphins running back will miss the rest of the season because of an injury suffered in yesterdays loss to New England. Brown twisted his right knee in the third quarter of the Dolphins 49-28 loss.

Ronnie Brown has been one of the few bright spots in Miami's bleak season. The Dolphins are off to an 0-7 start for the first time in their 42 seasons.

Entering the Patriots game, Ronnie Brown led the NFL inyards from scrimmage and had reached the 100-yard rushing mark in four consecutive games. He had 76 yards rushing against the Pats on 17 carries, and had five receptions for 33 yards.