Dolphins starting offensive tackle Austin Jackson will miss several weeks with a leg injury after being stepped on at practice but is expected to return by Miami's season opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Sept.

The Miami Dolphins signed offensive lineman Germain Ifedi, the team announced. The move comes one day after news came out that starting right tackle Austin Jackson will miss several weeks with a lower-extremity injury,

Among the Dolphins' many issues last year was the team's inability to consistently convert on third down. Miami's 36.3 percent success rate on third down ranked No. 25 in the NFL. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill has one idea that he thinks will yield more success moving the chains.