Overview
- The Dolphins announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10 that Malik Willis was placed on injured reserve after an MRI showed his groin problem developed into a core muscle injury, triggering a minimum four-game absence.
- Coaches say the injury is not currently described as season-ending but Willis will seek further medical opinions and surgery has not been ruled out.
- Second-year quarterback Kyle McCord will make his first regular-season start Sunday at Indianapolis while Brady Cook was elevated to provide short-term depth and Miami conducted workouts for veteran options including Bailey Zappe.
- Willis signed a three-year, $67.5 million deal this spring and through eight starts completed 58.2% of his passes for 1,396 yards with six touchdowns and six interceptions while contributing 232 rushing yards, making his mobility central to Miami’s offense.
- The Dolphins are 1-7 and also placed defensive tackle Zach Sieler on season-ending IR, a development that deepens short-term roster strain, gives McCord a developmental audition, and could shape Miami’s evaluation of its quarterback plan and draft positioning.