Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle will not play Sunday at the Baltimore Ravens due to a high ankle sprain. Waddle sustained the injury in Sunday's victory over the Dallas Cowboys. With Waddle out, the Dolphins will likely turn to Cedrick Wilson Jr. or other receivers to step into his role.
Jaylen Waddle | WR
Injury
Week 17
- Jaylen Waddle will not play Sunday at the Baltimore Ravens due to a high ankle sprain.
- Waddle sustained the injury in Sunday's victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
- The catch gave him 1,014 receiving yards for the season -- his third straight 1,000-yard season to begin his career.
- He is the first player in franchise history to record three consecutive seasons with 1,000 receiving yards.
Cedrick Wilson | WR
Pickup
- Cedrick Wilson Jr. is likely to step into Jaylen Waddle's role with him ruled out due to injury.
Miami Dolphins
- The Dolphins will likely turn to Cedrick Wilson Jr. or other receivers to fill in for Jaylen Waddle.
- Miami's coaching staff has cross-trained players at multiple positions to prepare for this scenario.
- The Dolphins clinched their second straight playoff berth with Sunday's win.
- If the Dolphins win their Week 17 game against the Ravens and the Bills lose to the Patriots, they will capture their first AFC East title since 2008.
- If the Ravens defeat the Dolphins on Sunday, they will clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC.