Colts set to face Kyle McCord after Dolphins place Malik Willis on IR
Miami placed Malik Willis on injured reserve Tuesday with a groin injury, leaving second-year quarterback Kyle McCord in line to take over, per NFL.com’s Grant Gordon.
Key points
- His preseason work in Green Bay was more eye-catching, as McCord completed 46 of 70 passes for 446 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions.
- Willis has rushed for 232 yards and three touchdowns this season, adding a running threat to Miami’s offense even as its passing game struggled.
- Pressure and changing coverage looks could test McCord’s ability to feel confident in his first start.
The Indianapolis Colts are set to face a quarterback making his first NFL start when the Miami Dolphins visit Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.
McCord, a sixth-round pick by Philadelphia in 2025, spent time with Green Bay before the Packers traded him to Miami for a sixth-round selection this offseason.
Additional details
- Miami has ex-New York Jet Brady Cook on its practice squad as its other quarterback behind McCord.
- The task for the Colts now becomes making an inexperienced passer uncomfortable early.
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