Tag: Jaylen Waddle

Video caught the moment Jaylen Waddle asked if Tyreek Hill was quitting mid-game

“Hey Cheetah, you done?”

The Tyreek Hill drama in Miami has escalated mightily, but we now have video of a moment in which it may have started.

After the cryptic tweets, the allusions that he wanted out and then the blatant declarations that he was done with the Dolphins, there’s also head coach Mike McDaniel suggesting that Hill had refused to go back into the Week 18 loss.

Which brings us to a moment captured by Fox cameras and mics in which Hill’s teammate Jaylen Waddle asks late in the third quarter, “Hey Cheetah, you done?” That’s Hill’s nickname and Twitter avatar, in case you didn’t know.

The Curb Your Enthusiasm theme song in the background is the cherry on top.

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Tua Tagovailoa inactive, Jaylen Waddle back in Week 18 vs. Jets

The Dolphins will officially turn to Tyler Huntley to keep their playoff dreams alive in their regular season finale.

The Miami Dolphins will be without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa again Sunday, but they’ll have several other players back in the lineup for a Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Jets.

Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, who sat out the team’s last two games is active, as is wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who was questionable due to a wrist injury and an illness that kept him out of practice Friday.

Offensive tackle Terron Armstead is also active. The veteran left tackle played last week against the Cleveland Browns, but played less than 50 percent of the Dolphins’ offensive snaps.

With kickoff 90 minutes away, here are the players ruled out by each team:

Dolphins inactives

  • QB Tua Tagovailoa
  • LB Anthony Walker Jr.
  • LB Mohamed Kamara
  • OL Andrew Meyer
  • OL Braeden Daniels
  • WR Dee Eskridge
  • WR Erik Ezukanma

Jets inactives

  • CB Michael Carter II
  • DL Phidarian Mathis
  • LB Jamin Davis
  • S Jaylin Simpson
  • OL Morgan Moses
  • EDGE Braiden McGregor
  • CB Jarrick Bernard-Converse

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Is Jaylen Waddle playing today? Injury updates for Dolphins WR

Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is questionable for Week 18 due to a knee injury he suffered three weeks ago in a Week 15 loss to the Houston Texans. The injury kept Waddle, who previously hadn’t missed a game in 2024, out of action the last two weeks.

Jaylen Waddle injury update

After two limited practices earlier in the week, Waddle participated fully Friday, which bodes well for his chances to play Sunday against the New York Jets.

“I would say I’m feeling optimistic, in a positive fashion,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said of Waddle on Friday. “So we’ll see what today uncovers but I’m feeling good barring no setbacks.”

Last week, both McDaniel and Waddle were on the fence about his chances of playing against the Cleveland Browns. With another week’s worth of recovery, a Waddle return appears more likely than not.

Dolphins WR depth chart

The Dolphins’ other starting wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, is also questionable due to a wrist injury that he’s been dealing with since August. Behind that duo is rookie Malik Washington, veteran River Cracraft, return specialist Dee Eskridge, and Erik Ezukanma, who was signed from the team’s practice squad last week.

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Tua Tagovailoa doubtful, Tyreek Hill questionable vs. Jets

Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are among the questionable players for the Dolphins in Week 18.

Tua Tagovailoa is doubtful for a Week 18 game against the New York Jets and receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are among the Miami Dolphins players who are questionable.

“I see it as unlikely that Tua will see any action,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said earlier in the day Friday.

Hill has been a mainstay on the injury report in 2024 due to a wrist injury suffered in August. While an illness was added to his designation Friday, the receiver has been questionable four previous times this season and hasn’t yet missed a game.

“I would say I’m feeling optimistic,” McDaniel said of Waddle. “So we’ll see what today uncovers but I’m feeling good barring no setbacks.”

Here’s the full injury report for both teams heading into a Week 18 game at the Jets’ MetLife Stadium:

Dolphins injury report

Out

  • LB Anthony Walker Jr. (knee)

Doubtful

  • QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip)

Questionable

  • OT Terron Armstead (knee)
  • DL Calais Campbell (neck)
  • WR Dee Eskridge (finger)
  • WR Tyreek Hill (wrist/illness)
  • S Jevón Holland (wrist)
  • WR Jaylen Waddle (knee)

Jets injury report

Out

  • CB Sauce Gardner (hamstring)

Doubtful

  • DL Leki Fotu (doubtful)

Questionable

  • TE Tyler Conklin (calf)
  • OL Morgan Moses (knee)
  • OL Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle)
  • DL Quinnen Williams (hamstring)

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Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle limited in Thursday practice

Tua Tagovailoa and Jaylen Waddle remain limited a few days ahead of the Dolphins’ regular season finale.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was limited in practice again Thursday due to his hip injury.

On Wednesday, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said the team was prepping as if Tyler Huntley would be the team’s starter in Week 18 against the New York Jets. The lack of progress made by Tagovailoa continues to point toward Huntley’s fifth start of the season coming to fruition.

Along with Tagovailoa, wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was also limited due to a knee injury.

Elsewhere on the injury report, the Dolphins were again without Terron Armstead at practice, which could force the team to start the duo of Patrick Paul and Jackson Carman at the tackle positions.

Thursday participation

DNP

  • OT Terron Armstead (knee)
  • S Jordan Poyer (knee/finger)
  • LB Anthony Walker Jr. (knee)

Limited

  • S Jevón Holland (wrist)
  • QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip)
  • WR Jaylen Waddle (knee)

Full

  • P Jake Bailey (back)
  • WR Tyreek Hill (wrist/rest)
  • LB Duke Riley (foot)

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Another explosive playmaker joins Tua Tagovailoa among Dolphins’ inactives

Along with their quarterback, the Dolphins will be without one of their explosive wide receivers as well.

The Cleveland Browns have caught a huge break as they take on the Miami Dolphins, as both quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle will miss this Week 17 bout.

While Tagovailoa’s absence was hinted at after the Dolphins downgraded him to doubtful on Saturday, missing Waddle is a significant blow to former Browns quarterback Tyler Huntley, who will need to get the ball out quickly and hope his playmakers can create after the catch. The Browns will still have to prepare for Tyreek Hill and Jonnu Smith, but their jobs just got easier.

Also among the Dolphins’ inactives is former Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr., who will not get his homecoming to Cleveland.

Rounding out the rest of the inactives for the Dolphins are cornerback Nic Needham, pass rusher Mohamed Kamara, offensive lineman Andrew Meyer, and wide receiver Erik Ezukanma.

Can the Browns capitalize and capture their fourth win of a rather disappointing 2024 season?

Tua Tagovailoa, Jaylen Waddle inactive for Week 17 vs. Browns

The Dolphins will officially turn to Tyler Huntley to keep their playoff dreams alive.

The Miami Dolphins will be without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle when they attempt to keep their playoff hopes alive in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns.

With Tagovailoa out of the lineup, the Dolphins will start Tyler Huntley at quarterback. The team previously turned to Huntley in three games earlier this season while Tagovailoa was on injured reserve due to a concussion. Skylar Thompson, who started for the Dolphins in Week 3, will be the team’s backup Sunday.

The good news for the Dolphins is that wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who was limited in practices and listed as questionable, is in the lineup.

With kickoff 90 minutes away, here are the players ruled out by each team:

Dolphins inactives

  • QB Tua Tagovailoa
  • LB Anthony Walker Jr.
  • WR Jaylen Waddle
  • CB Nik Needham
  • LB Mohamed Kamara
  • OL Andrew Meyer
  • WR Erik Ezukanma

Browns inactives

  • QB Jameis Winston (3rd quarterback)
  • WR Cedric Tillman
  • CB Chigozie Anusiem
  • DE Ogbo Okoronkwo
  • TE David Njoku

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Is Jaylen Waddle playing today? Injury updates for Dolphins WR

Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is dealing with a wrist injury. Here are the latest updates.

Update: Jaylen Waddle is officially inactive vs. the Browns

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is questionable for Week 17 due to a knee injury he suffered in a Week 15 loss to the Houston Texans. The injury kept Waddle, who previously hadn’t missed a game in 2024, out of action last week against the San Francisco 49ers.

Jaylen Waddle injury update

Waddle sat out the Dolphins’ Wednesday practice before returning for a pair of limited participation practices Thursday and Friday. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said Waddle’s availability Sunday is no sure thing, but he’s feeling good about the receiver’s chances.

“I’m optimistic just because of the way he goes at it and I know he will play if he’s able to,” McDaniel said. “So as of right now, I would say there’d be some ‘questionability’ to it, but we’ll see how it progresses. He’s done a great job doing everything he can.”

Waddle also felt encouraged about the possibility of making his return in Week 17.

“I feel good,” Waddle said. “They kind of limited me a little bit, but for the most part got through everything. They wanted me to hold back some parts. There is always a chance, always a chance.”

Dolphins WR depth chart

The Dolphins’ other starting wide receiver, Tyreek Hill, is also questionable due to a wrist injury that he’s been dealing with since August. Behind that duo is rookie Malik Washington, veteran River Cracraft, return specialist Dee Eskridge, and Erik Ezukanma, who was signed from the team’s practice squad Saturday.

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Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill questionable vs. Browns

Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle are all questionable for Sunday.

Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle are all questionable for a Week 17 matchup against the Cleveland Browns,

It’d be a significant surprise if Tagovailoa and/or Hill sat out Sunday, as their hip and wrist injuries, respectively, haven’t kept them out in previous weeks. Waddle may be the least likely of the trio to play against the Browns.

“I’m optimistic just because of the way he goes at it and I know he will play if he’s able to,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Friday. “So as of right now, I would say there’d be some ‘questionability’ to it, but we’ll see how it progresses. He’s done a great job doing everything he can.”

Here’s the full injury report for both teams heading into a Week 17 game at Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field:

Dolphins injury report

Out

  • CB Kendall Fuller (knee)
  • LB Anthony Walker Jr. (knee)

Questionable

  • OT Terron Armstead (knee)
  • WR Dee Eskridge (knee)
  • WR Tyreek Hill (wrist)
  • S Jordan Poyer (knee/finger)
  • QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip)
  • WR Jaylen Waddle (knee)

Browns injury report

Out

  • TE David Njoku (knee)
  • DE Ogbo Okoronkwo (knee)
  • WR Cedric Tillman (concussion)

Questionable

  • QB Jameis Winston (right shoulder)

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4 Dolphins sit out Thursday practice, WR Jaylen Waddle returns

Jaylen Waddle was back on the practice field Thursday for the first time since suffering a knee injury in Week 15.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was back on the practice field Thursday for the first time since suffering a knee injury in a Week 15 loss to the Houston Texans.

“I’ve learned over time to not forecast with him, just his pain tolerance, his competitiveness,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said of Waddle earlier this week. “I’ve been talking to our head athletic trainer at length about making sure that we protect him from himself because he’s one of those guys that will try to will himself to performance. So we’ll see how the week progresses.”

Aside from the return of Waddle, the only other difference between the Dolphins’ Thursday injury report and the team’s Wednesday estimation was the return of defensive lineman Calais Campbell who gets the first practice off for rest each week.

Thursday participation

DNP

  • OT Terron Armstead (knee)
  • CB Kendall Fuller (knee)
  • S Jordan Poyer (knee/finger)
  • LB Anthony Walker Jr. (knee)

Limited

  • LB Jordyn Brooks (quad/knee)
  • WR Dee Eskridge (knee)
  • WR Tyreek Hill (wrist/rest)
  • FB Alec Ingold (ankle)
  • QB Tua Tagovailoa (hip)
  • WR Jaylen Waddle (knee)

Full

  • WR Malik Washington (knee)

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