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Dolphins QB Willis Out 4 Weeks With Groin Injury
10 Nov
Summary
- Malik Willis is sidelined for at least four weeks due to a groin injury.
- Kyle McCord will make his first NFL start at quarterback for the Dolphins.
- Willis will miss games from Week 10 through Week 13.
Malik Willis, a prominent running quarterback for the Miami Dolphins, has been placed on injured reserve due to a groin injury. This sidelines him for at least the next four weeks. Willis was observed to be hobbled during the team's Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions.
Taking over as the starting quarterback will be Kyle McCord, who is preparing for his first NFL start this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. McCord, a 2025 sixth-round draft choice, joined the Dolphins after previous stints with the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers.
With the Dolphins currently holding a 1-7 record and realistically out of playoff contention, McCord's emergence offers a chance to evaluate the team's future quarterback prospects. Brady Cook, who has prior starting experience, is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to serve as McCord's backup.
Willis is slated to miss games through Week 13, including matchups against the Colts, Bills, Jets, and Broncos. He is eligible to return for the Dolphins' home game against the Chicago Bears on December 13.
