Jaylen Waddle injury update: Dolphins WR injures knee in game vs. Texans

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered a knee injury in the second quarter against the Houston Texans in Week 15.

The star receiver exited the game and entered the blue medical tent on the Dolphins sideline with an apparent knee injury.

Waddle has had an inconsistent 2024 season, which has correlated with Tua Tagovailoa's concussion issues and availability, but the duo has shown flashes of reigniting their connection over the last month. An extended absence for Waddle would result in a significant loss for Miami's offense.

Here's the latest on the Dolphin's wide receiver's status:

Jaylen Waddle injury update

Waddle came out of the locker room out of halftime with a limp, wearing a compression sleeve on his knee. He did not have his helmet.

Jaylen Waddle left the game midway through the second quarter, with 5:27 on the clock. He was injured with the Miami trailing 10-3. The Dolphins listed him as questionable to return with a right knee injury.

De'Von Achane received a handoff and gained three yards, but Waddle was injured when a player rolled into the back of his legs.

Waddle hopped to the sideline but play was stopped when the receiver hit the turf in pain. Eventually, he was helped to his feet and managed to walk under his own power into the blue medical tent.

Waddle was injured before receiving a catch in the game.

Dolphins WR depth chart

• Tyreek Hill

• Malik Washington

• River Cracraft

• Grant DuBose

The Dolphins have four other wide receivers on the active roster in Week 15. Earlier in the week, Miami released Odell Beckham Jr., while three receivers are on injured reserve. Washington will most likely step into action this week if Waddle remains sidelined.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jaylen Waddle injury update: Dolphins WR injures knee vs Texans