Jaylen Waddle injury update: Latest on Dolphins WR for Week 8 fantasy football

This past weekend, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle hurt his back while playing against the Philadelphia Eagles. In the third quarter of the game, the Dolphins' offensive weapon was able to return, but there are still concerns moving forward.

Waddle's back issue is not seen as serious, according to the most recent reports. He is anticipated to practice all week and should be fit for action next week.

Jaylen Waddle Injury Update

More information on Waddle's condition will be provided as soon as the Miami Dolphins conduct their first practice of the week in anticipation of their Week 8 matchup with the New England Patriots.

Waddle has never experienced a significant back injury during his career, but this kind of injury frequently persists and has a high likelihood of recurring.

Jaylen Waddle ended the Week 7 game with six catches for 63 yards on six targets in the loss to the Eagles.

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What happened to Jaylen Waddle?

A back issue kept Jaylen Waddle out of the Miami Dolphins' Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles for a bit.

Although the incident was not captured on camera, there are videos of the wide receiver hesitantly making his way back into the locker room, which raises questions about how the injury occurred.

The Dolphins eventually acknowledged that Waddle's return was "questionable."

In the third quarter, the 24-year-old receiver made his return to the game. He was said to have worn an electric heating pad on his back for some of the game to ease his discomfort.

Waddle hasn't had as much work as he probably had wanted for this season because Tyreek Hill has primarily served as the WR1. This might be because of fear of injuries, as the Alabama product has already sat out one game this season as he was still undergoing the concussion protocol.

Waddle has accumulated 30 catches for 359 yards and two scores in his six games this season.

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When will Jaylen Waddle return?

Although it is not anticipated that Jaylen Waddle's injury will be significant, all eyes will be on the Miami Dolphins injury report following practice on Wednesday to learn the wide receiver's status going into the game against the Patriots.

Going by the reporting on his injury post-Week 7, Waddle should be able to play against the Patriots next week.

Waddle has a career record of 20 catches for 295 yards in five games played versus the Patriots. Additionally, he has three touchdowns against Bill Belichick's team.