Sept. 23 update — The Dolphins have ruled Waddle out for Week 3 as the receiver cannot clear concussion protocol. This means more work for Tyreek Hill, Braxton Berrios and River Cracraft in the offense. Waddle will attempt to get right for Week 4.
The #Dolphins are ruling out WR Jaylen Waddle (concussion) and they’ve elevated Robbie Chosen from the practice squad.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 23, 2023
Sept. 22 update PM — Waddle was listed as a limited participant in practice on Friday and is officially questionable for Sunday’s showdown against the Broncos.
Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (concussion) was a limited participant at practice today and will be questionable for Sunday vs. Broncos
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) September 22, 2023
Sept. 22 update — Waddle is still in the concussion protocol but has at least advanced to the stage where he can practice. The team will wait to see if he can clear the protocols before deciding if he plays this weekend, likely meaning Waddle will head into the weekend listed as questionable.
McD said Waddle will practice today. Said he’s still in protocol. Said they’ll see how he progresses tomorrow. Said they’ll wait until Waddle clears protocol to decide whether he’ll play
— Chris Perkins (@chrisperk) September 22, 2023
Sept. 21 update — Waddle remains in concussion protocol and did not practice with the team on Thursday.
Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle didn’t practice again today. He remains in the concussion protocol. Team is in pads – we didn’t see him out stretching today.
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) September 21, 2023
Sept 20, update — Waddle remains in concussion protocol and isn’t practicing Wednesday, per Travis Wingfield. There is still plenty of time for him to be cleared, but we won’t have anyway of predicting if he’ll play or not at this point.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is in concussion protocol after sustaining a head injury in the Week 2 Sunday night game against the New York Patriots, per head coach Mike McDaniel. Waddle had four receptions for 86 yards before leaving the game. He was slow to get up, but was able to walk to the sideline.
Dolphins’ WR Jaylen Waddle is in concussion protocol.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 18, 2023
The Dolphins face the Denver Broncos in Week 3. They are currently 2-0. Waddle’s timeline for return is unclear.
Fantasy football implications for Week 3
With Waddle very likely to be out for the Week 3 game against the Broncos, we can expect to see increased action for wide receivers Braxton Berrios and River Cracraft. Tyreek Hill will still be the primary target for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, but Berrios and Cracraft, who each had two receptions on Sunday, will see an uptick in targets. Tight end Durham Smythe could also see an increase in targets from Tagovailoa.