Jaylen Waddle Cleared to Play Against Patriots—Can He Overcome Lingering Injury Concerns?

Well, here we go—Sunday’s showdown between the Dolphins and the Patriots just got a whole lot more interesting. Jaylen Waddle, that electrifying wide receiver, has punched his ticket off the injury list and is ready to lace ’em up for Week 2 after a shoulder that had everyone holding their breath. After some shaky participation earlier this week, he bounced back fully in Friday’s practice, showing us he’s itching to make an impact following his modest 30 yards last Sunday against the Colts. Meanwhile, the defense ships still have some leaks—Ashtyn Davis remains a bit of a question mark, and both Ethan Bonner and Jaylen Wright are sidelined with doubts lingering. To top it off, some key players like Darren Waller and Austin Jackson won’t be setting foot on the field this weekend. It’s a mixed bag for the Dolphins, but that’s just the kind of rollercoaster we live for in the NFL, right? Dive deeper into all the details and get the full scoop right here. LEARN MORE

The Dolphins will officially have one of their key offensive weapons for Sunday’s game against the Patriots.

Receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) is off the injury report and is set to play in Week 2.

Waddle was a full participant in Friday’s practice after he was limited on Wednesday and Thursday. He caught four passes for 30 yards in last Sunday’s loss to the Colts.

Safety Ashtyn Davis (knee) is questionable after he was limited all week.

Cornerback Ethan Bonner (hamstring) and running back Jaylen Wright (knee) are both doubtful. Bonner returned to practice on Friday and was limited while Wright was limited over the last two days.

As head coach Mike McDaniel noted earlier, tight end Darren Waller (hip), Defensive tackle Benioto Jones (oblique), offensive lineman Austin Jackson (toe), and cornerback Storm Duck (ankle) have all been ruled out.