DAVIE, Fla. -- The Miami Dolphins received some good news on Tuesday. Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey returned to practice for the first time since having major hip surgery following minicamp.

Pouncey missed all of training camp, the preseason and the first two games of the regular season to rehab. His participation is a sign that Pouncey could be close to returning, potentially as early as Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs or the following week against the Oakland Raiders in London on Sept. 28.

The Dolphins certainly can use Pouncey. Miami allowed four sacks and struggled against the running game in a 29-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

We will have more on Pouncey following Tuesday's practice.