Dolphins Get Concerning Malik Willis Update After Frustrating Loss to Detroit
Dolphins Should Be Worried About Malik Willis’ Groin Issue After Week 9 Loss
The Miami Dolphins have plenty of problems to address after their 19–9 defeat to the Detroit Lions, but one concern could follow them into their next game: Malik Willis’ groin injury.
Willis entered Sunday’s matchup already dealing with the issue, which had appeared on Miami’s injury report for a second consecutive week. Although he practiced fully before facing Detroit, his performance suggested that he still wasn’t moving comfortably.
And after the game, the quarterback acknowledged that his groin was bothering him.
“It was a little tight,” Willis told reporters.
That short response raised further questions about how much the injury affected his performance.
His mobility was noticeably limited against Detroit.
Willis completed 13 of 25 passes for 128 yards, with no passing touchdowns and one interception. He also managed just seven rushing yards on two attempts.
For a quarterback whose athleticism and ability to escape pressure are important parts of his game, those numbers tell an interesting story.
Detroit’s defense made life difficult for him throughout the afternoon. The Lions recorded three sacks and forced an interception, consistently putting pressure on Miami’s offense.
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley also acknowledged that Willis wasn’t moving at full speed.
He explained that the quarterback couldn’t fully open up and that his movement was visibly affected. Hafley said the team would evaluate how Willis felt afterward before determining the next steps.
That creates a concern heading into Week 10.
Miami is scheduled to face the Indianapolis Colts next, and the Dolphins need their quarterback healthy if they hope to get their offense moving again.
Willis has already been dealing with the groin issue for two weeks, and now the injury has become a bigger talking point following his performance against Detroit.
The Dolphins also have to consider what happens if Willis remains limited or cannot play. Backup quarterback Kyle McCord could become more important if the situation worsens.
For now, there is no confirmed long-term absence, but the Dolphins cannot afford to ignore the issue.
Detroit exposed some of Miami’s offensive struggles on Sunday. Whether Willis can regain his mobility and give the Dolphins a better performance next week is now one of the biggest questions surrounding the team.
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