Dolphins Place Quarterback Malik Willis on Injured Reserve Due to Groin Injury

Groin Injury Lands Willis on IR

The Miami Dolphins are placing starting quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve due to a groin injury. This roster decision means Willis must sit out for at least the next four weeks. The quarterback will be eligible to return to action in Week 14.

Willis has been getting medical treatment for his groin in each of the past two weeks. While the injury did not restrict his availability during weekly practices, it clearly affected his performances on Sundays. Willis registered single digit rushing yards in consecutive games leading up to this roster move.

New Quarterback and Season Stats

With Willis heading to injured reserve, Kyle McCord steps up as Miami's new starting quarterback. The Dolphins acquired McCord last summer in a move with the Green Bay Packers.

Miami signed Willis this past offseason to a three year contract worth 67.5 million dollars. Before coming to the rebuilding Dolphins, the quarterback spent the previous two seasons with the Packers.

In his first season acting as a starting quarterback, Willis has thrown for 1,396 passing yards with six touchdowns and six interceptions. He has also made an impact on the ground by scoring three rushing touchdowns.

Defensive Line Takes a Hit

Willis was not the only member of the starting lineup placed on injured reserve on Tuesday. The team announced that defensive tackle Zach Sieler is also going to injured reserve.

Sieler will miss the rest of the season after suffering a ruptured biceps. That makes two Miami starters placed on injured reserve on the very same day.

What it means for the next game

Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts (NFL, Sun, 15 Nov): Indianapolis Colts win 56%, Miami Dolphins win 44%; projected score Indianapolis Colts 21, Miami Dolphins 19. Our safest pick: Over 31.5 points.