The Miami Dolphins received a setback Tuesday as backup quarterback Malik Willis was sidelined by a groin injury, prompting the team to make a corresponding roster adjustment. The injury to Willis, who has served as the primary reserve behind starter Tua Tagovailoa, leaves the Dolphins with reduced depth at the position as they navigate the latter half of the 2026 NFL season.
Willis, acquired by Miami in the offseason, had appeared in limited action this year but was viewed as a critical insurance option given Tagovailoa's injury history. The nature and severity of the groin issue were not immediately disclosed, nor was a timetable for his return. The roster move made in response to Willis' absence was not specified in initial reports.
The Dolphins, currently competing in the AFC East, will need to address the quarterback depth chart ahead of their upcoming fixtures. Head coach Mike McDaniel is expected to provide further clarity on the situation in the coming days.
