Dolphins DE upset over QB protection

Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake has joined other players in complaining about the NFL’s officiating emphasis to discourage quarterback hits.

“It’s sad,” Wake said. “I don’t think it’s a secret that the league is concerned about player safety. It just depends on what players.”

Wake’s teammate, end William Hayes, suffered a season-ending knee injury last week and said his foot caught in the turf as he was trying to avoid landing on Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.

Wake said the league should acknowledge that when it comes to player safety, quarterbacks — including Miami’s Ryan Tannehill — come first.

“Just tell me, ‘Listen, we’re going to protect quarterbacks differently,’ ” Wake said. “Just be blunt about it. Not ‘we care about your safety,’ because you don’t care about my safety. You care about some people’s safety. My knees mean just as much to my family and my ability to play and provide just as Tannehill’s does. I can’t understand that his are more important than mine.”

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Packers receiver Randall Cobb (hamstring) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (knee) are questionable against the Bills. Rodgers, though, is expected to play.

The 49ers still are uncertain if their top two running backs — Matt Breida and Alfred Morris — will be available against the Chargers.

Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) will miss his third consecutive game.

Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (hamstring) remains questionable.

Eagles receiver Alshon Jeffery is questionable after missing the past two days of practice because of an illness.

Wes Hopkins, a 10-year safety with the Eagles and 1985 All-Pro, died at 57. No cause was given.