DAVIE, FL (AP) -- Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown will miss Thursday night's game at Carolina because of an injured right foot, and his status for the rest of the regular season is uncertain.
Coach Tony Sparano says Brown will see a specialist for further evaluation. Brown is the Dolphins' leading rusher.
Ricky Williams will replace Brown and start for the first time this year. He'll also become the primary triggerman in the wildcat.
The game is the first Brown has missed since his season-ending knee injury in 2007. The Dolphins are 4-5.
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