Miami Dolphins' Malik Willis to injured reserve
MIAMI GARDENS ― Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis is headed to injured reserve and will miss at least four games, a league source confirmed on Tuesday, Nov.
Key points
- Willis, 27, joined the Dolphins on a three-year deal this offseason, and he's struggled through the first eight weeks of the season, completing 58.2% of his passes for 1,396 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions.
- Breaking news: Dolphins' Zach Sieler (biceps) out for season Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post.
- However, a groin injury has kept him from using his legs over the last two weeks, and it's what ultimately lands him on injured reserve.
On Tuesday, the Dolphins announced that they've placed quarterback Malik Willis and defensive lineman Zach Sieler on injured reserve.
After the Miami Dolphins fell to the Detroit Lions 19-9 on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, they started their preparations for Week 10 with two captains dealing with injuries, and now we know they'll both miss time.
Additional details
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- Miami would like Willis to at least be their starting quarterback for two seasons.
- And then my accuracy too, I think those two things really showed in the preseason and are probably a big reason why I'm here." On trading deadline day, the Dolphins did not make a deal.
- Despite some glimpses, Willis has not yet provided assurances that he is Miami's quarterback of the future.
- Willis' ranks in the NFL are: 27th (passer rating), 26th (passing yards) and 25th (passing touchdowns).
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