Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis tried to play through a groin injury the last two weeks, but it was evident that the injury had limited his effectiveness, especially when it came to his mobility.
Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley said that the imaging revealed that the injury had progressed to the point that the medical staff believed Willis would need time off, which is why they placed him on injured reserve.
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While Hafley did say that he hopes that Willis is back after the minimum four games, the quarterback is getting second opinions that could lead to surgery.
Kyle McCord is expected to take over as the team’s starting quarterback going forward. However, Hafley told reporters that Willis will take his job back whenever he’s healthy and in a position to lead the offense again.
Willis hasn’t exactly played inspiring football even when he was healthy, and McCord could end up being a boost for Miami going forward. If that’s the case, it would be tough to see the Dolphins switch back to Willis, especialy if McCord wins a couple games.
This article originally appeared on Dolphins Wire: Dolphins not moving on from Malik Willis as their starting QB
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