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Dolphins place QB Malik Willis on IR with core muscle injury

The Miami Dolphins placed quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve Tuesday with a groin injury, sidelining him for at least four games and clearing the way for Kyle McCord to make his first NFL start Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.

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The Miami Dolphins placed quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve Tuesday due to a groin injury, NFL.com reported. The move sidelines Willis for a minimum of four games, making him eligible to return for the Dolphins' Dec. 13 home game against the Chicago Bears. He will miss road games at the Indianapolis Colts, at the Buffalo Bills, a home game versus the New York Jets, and a road game at the Denver Broncos from Weeks 10 through 13.

Willis, 27, was noticeably hobbled during Miami's Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions. A free-agent signing after reviving his career under Matt LaFleur with the Green Bay Packers, Willis has completed 58.2% of his passes for 174.5 yards per game with six touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He has also rushed for 232 yards and three scores. The Dolphins are 1-7 on the season.

With Willis out, second-year quarterback Kyle McCord is in line to make his first NFL start Sunday against the Colts. McCord, 24, was a 2025 sixth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles who was traded to the Packers and then to Miami this offseason for a sixth-round pick. He also received positive reviews from his time with LaFleur in Green Bay. Brady Cook, who started for the New York Jets last season, is on Miami's practice squad and will likely be elevated to serve as the backup quarterback.

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Quick answers

Why was Malik Willis placed on injured reserve?

Malik Willis was placed on injured reserve due to a groin injury he suffered during the Dolphins' Week 9 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Who will start at quarterback for the Dolphins against the Colts?

Kyle McCord is in line to make his first NFL start for the Dolphins on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.

When is Malik Willis eligible to return from injured reserve?

Willis will be eligible to return for the Dolphins' Dec. 13 home game against the Chicago Bears after missing a minimum of four games.

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