Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle is in concussion protocol
While the Miami Dolphins won their Week 2 matchup with the New England Patriots, there was a scary moment late in the fourth quarter when wide receiver Jaylen Waddle took a hit to the helmet from rookie defensive back Marte Mapu.
Waddle was able to get off of the field under his own power, but he was taken to the blue medical tent and kept from entering the game.
On Monday, head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that Waddle was entered into the league’s concussion protocol. McDaniel also stated that he’s “already started progressing in that process.”
There’s a chance that the third-year wideout could be cleared before Sunday’s battle with the Denver Broncos, but if he can’t go, Miami will have to rely on Braxton Berrios, River Cracraft, Erik Ezukanma and Cedrick Wilson Jr. to pick up the slack.
Of course, Tyreek Hill could see even more targets than he’s already getting to help make up for Waddle’s possible absence.
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