Kyle McCord starts for Dolphins as Malik Willis placed on IR

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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Kyle McCord starts for Dolphins as Malik Willis placed on IR
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Kyle McCord will start at quarterback for the Miami Dolphins against the Indianapolis Colts, with Malik Willis sidelined for at least four weeks due to a groin injury. The Dolphins, struggling with a 2-7 record, have had a challenging season and hope McCord can provide a spark. McCord, a sixth-round pick in 2025, has been with the team since being traded from the Green Bay Packers this August. He has no NFL statistics prior to this matchup, marking his debut as a starting quarterback.

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  • •Malik Willis out for at least four weeks with a groin injury.
  • •McCord has no prior NFL stats entering his first start.
  • •Dolphins play Colts, who are slightly better with a 2-7 record.
  • •McCord previously played at Ohio State and Syracuse in college.
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Kyle McCord will start for the Miami Dolphins against the Colts as Malik Willis is out for at least four weeks with a groin injury.

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