Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered a right knee injury Sunday against the Houston Texans when a player rolled into the back of his legs.
After hopping off the field on one leg, play was stopped with Waddle down on the sideline in pain. Eventually, the receiver was helped to his feet and managed to walk under his own power into the blue medical tent.
At the time of the injury, the Dolphins trailed 10-3 in the second quarter and Waddle was without a reception.
Jaylen Waddle injury update
The Dolphins ruled Waddle questionable to return, and while he was never officially ruled out, he never came back into the game. He came out with the team from the locker room in the second half, but was without a helmet and watched the remainder of the game from the sideline.
How long will Jaylen Waddle be out?
It’s too early to know when Waddle will return. After the game, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel declined to provide an update, telling reporters that further information will be available Monday.
Dolphins WR depth chart
Waddle is the clear-cut No. 2 for the Dolphins with eight-time Pro Bowler Tyreek Hill on the other side. There isn’t much depth after that duo, though.
Miami parted with Odell Beckham Jr. earlier in December and veteran Braxton Berrios is on injured reserve. Rookie Malik Washington has emerged as the team’s third receiver option. River Cracraft and Grant DuBose make up the remainder of the depth chart.
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