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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered a rib injury early in the team's Week 17 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday (December 28). It cast a doubt on his availability for the remainder of the game and potentially the season.
Waddle, needing just 90 yards to secure his fourth 1,000-yard season in six years, clutched his right rib area after completing a 7-yard run on an end-around play.
Impact on Miami Dolphins' offense
Without Jaylen Waddle, Miami's passing attack shifted to lesser-known options. The team leaned on tight ends Darren Waller, Julian Hill, and Greg Dulcich, along with receivers like Malik Washington, Tahj Washington, Cedrick Wilson Jr, and Theo Wease Jr.
Rookie undrafted free agent Theo Wease Jr, elevated from the practice squad for his third game, provided a bright spot by hauling in a 32-yard touchdown from fellow rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers in the first quarter. That connection marked the first NFL scores for both players.
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