Dolphins' Mike McDaniel Drops Concerning Update on Jaylen Waddle's Injury

McDaniel addressed the injury to Miami’s star wide receiver.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle exited Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys early after sustaining a leg injury during the third quarter. He did not return, although the Dolphins were able to edge out a crucial victory in his absence.

On Monday, coach Mike McDaniel provided an update on Waddle’s injury, indicating that the 25-year-old had suffered a high ankle sprain, per ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques. 

McDaniel admitted that high ankle injuries like the one Waddle sustained “can be tricky,” and added the wide receiver would receive further testing in order to determine the severity of the injury.

A high ankle sprain could force Waddle to miss some time, and with just two games remaining on the schedule, it’s possible that he could be sidelined for the rest of the regular season. 

Miami clinched a playoff berth following Sunday’s win, but being without Waddle for the final stretch of the season could be a significant loss, especially with difficult matchups against the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills looming.

Waddle had just one catch prior to exiting the game on Sunday, though he still managed to rack up 50 receiving yards. In doing so, he eclipsed the 1,000 receiving yards mark for the third consecutive season. 

The Dolphins should provide a more detailed update on Waddle’s status for their Week 17 tilt against the Ravens in the coming days.