Dolphins place QB Malik Willis on IR, Kyle McCord to start against Colts
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
The Miami Dolphins have placed quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve due to a groin injury, affecting his mobility. After an MRI revealed a core muscle issue, Willis will be eligible to return in Week 14. Backup Kyle McCord is expected to take over as the starter against the Indianapolis Colts this weekend. Willis joined the Dolphins this offseason on a three-year, $67.5 million deal and has played in eight games this season, throwing for 1,396 yards and six touchdowns. He also has 232 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. McCord, who has yet to make his pro debut, was traded to the Dolphins from the Packers in August and is now set for his first career start.
- •Willis is out with a core muscle injury, eligible to return in Week 14.
- •Kyle McCord expected to start against the Colts this weekend.
- •Willis has 1,396 passing yards and six touchdowns this season.
- •McCord was traded to the Dolphins after spending time on practice squads.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins placing QB Malik Willis on injured reserve, sidelining him at least 4 games
- 9:14 PMESPN — Dolphins put QB Willis on IR with groin injury
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins add QB Malik Willis to IR due to lingering groin injury; Kyle McCord expected to start vs. Colts
"(AP) — The Miami Dolphins placed Malik Willis on injured reserve on Tuesday, sidelining the quarterback for at least four games.Willis has been dealing with a nagging groin injury that appeared to significantly limit his mobility in last weekend's 19-9 loss to the Detroit Lions.
"The Dolphins have put quarterback Malik Wills on injured reserve with a groin injury. He's eligible to return in Week 14
"Willis' injury is not considered season-ending.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 9:18 PMDolphins placing QB Malik Willis on injured reserve, sidelining him at least 4 games
(AP) — The Miami Dolphins placed Malik Willis on injured reserve on Tuesday, sidelining the quarterback for at least four games.Willis has been dealing with a nagging groin injury that appeared to significantly limit his mobility in last weekend's 19-9 loss to the Detroit Lions.
- ESPNNov 10, 2026, 9:14 PMDolphins put QB Willis on IR with groin injury
The Dolphins have put quarterback Malik Wills on injured reserve with a groin injury. He's eligible to return in Week 14
- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 9:07 PMDolphins add QB Malik Willis to IR due to lingering groin injury; Kyle McCord expected to start vs. Colts
Willis' injury is not considered season-ending.
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