As the Miami Dolphins suffered an ugly loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, 19-9, it was evident during the game that quarterback Malik Willis was limited by a groin injury. With the Dolphins now at 1-7 on the season, the latest injury news on Willis is one that fans aren't going to want to hear, depending on who you ask.
According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Miami is putting Willis on the injured reserve with the groin injury, as an MRI showed recently that it “has now developed into a core muscle injury.” Though the 27-year-old was playing through the groin issue, it has become clear that Willis needs rest, and while it won't be a season-ending injury, the minimum amount of time he'll miss is four weeks.
“The Dolphins are placing QB Malik Willis on injured reserve, sources tell [The Ringer] [Netflix Sports],” Pelissero wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Willis has been battling a groin injury that impacted his mobility. An MRI showed it has now developed into a core muscle injury, which requires rest. Not season-ending, but he’ll miss at least four weeks.”
More information to come.