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Dolphins make switch at punt returner. Why? And did it help at all?

Dolphins coaches have repeatedly said that they have great confidence in Jakeem Grant.

So why was Jarvis Landry, and not Grant, back for punts here Sunday?

A possible reason: Grant is not 100 percent. He tweaked his ankle in practice and the issue carried over into game-day.

Still, Grant returned kickoffs and was even used on offense.

And the decision not to use Landry and not him on punt returns was news to even Grant.

“He didn't give me any explanation, and nor did I ask,” Grant said. “I just let it happen. [Darren Rizzi is] the coach.