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Marcel Louis-Jacques, ESPN
MIAMI — The Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle is in concussion protocol, coach Mike McDaniel stated Monday, after the extensive receiver took a tough hit to the top in Sunday’s win over the New England Patriots.
Waddle was the supposed receiver on a go from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa within the fourth quarter. The go fell incomplete however Waddle was on the receiving finish of a helmet-to-helmet hit from Patriots linebacker Marte Mapu, who was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Waddle acquired consideration from medical trainers on the sphere earlier than being escorted to the sideline and finally to the locker room.
McDaniel stated Waddle was already “progressing” by means of protocol as of Monday afternoon.
The third-year professional was Miami’s main receiver Sunday night time, ending with 86 yards on 4 receptions.
If he’s unable to play within the Dolphins’ Week 3 dwelling opener in opposition to the Denver Broncos, it’ll in all probability imply elevated roles for Cedrick Wilson, who has been a wholesome scratch within the first two video games, or probably Robbie Chosen, who stays on the group’s follow squad.
