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Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that the Miami Dolphins placed Jaylen Waddle on the reserve list.
Waddle could be in danger of missing the Miami game because it is three days away.
The Dolphins made Waddle the second wideout to come off the board in the first round of the draft when they selected the former University of Alabama star with the sixth overall pick.
Waddle has exceeded expectations so far in his first season in the NFL, with 86 catches for 891 yards and four touchdown, plus a rushing score.
Waddle was a key part of Alabama's offense, even though his collegiate production was less than that of DeVonta Smith.
His best season was in his freshman year, when he made 45 grabs for 848 yards and seven touchdown, and averaged 18.8 yards per reception.
Waddle had a broken ankle as a junior in 2020 and was limited to six games.
Waddle had 28 catches for 591 yards and four touchdown in six games. His 21.1 yards per catch made him the premier deep threat in the NFL draft.
Waddle was able to return from a broken ankle in time to play in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game for the Tide.
Waddle was a risk in terms of getting injured and hurting his draft stock, but he likely endedeared himself to teams by showing will and determination.
The selection of Waddle was a clear signal from the Dolphins that they wanted to surround quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with as many weapons as possible.
The Miami Dolphins signed wideout Will Fuller in free agency, adding them to a receiving corps that already included DeVante Parker, Albert Wilson andPreston Williams.
If Waddle is unable to play Sunday against the Jets, Tua's go-to target will likely be Parker, with Wilson, Williams, Mack Hollins and Isaiah Ford likely earning more looks as well.
It could mean a bigger role for the tight end and the running backs in the passing game.
