Jaylen Waddle

Waddle (knee) brought in four of nine targets for 44 yards while taking his lone carry for six yards in Sunday's 32-20 loss to the Jets.

Waddle entered 2024 with high expectations after signing a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension this offseason. Unfortunately, his fourth season resulted in his worst as a pro, as injuries to himself and Tua Tagovailoa undoubtedly hampered his production. A breakout by tight end Jonnu Smith (88-884-8) also didn't help Waddle's case, as the veteran tight end was targeted 109 times on the season. Waddle's season ends with career lows in every receiving category (58-744-2), including targets (83). He rattled off three-straight 1,000-yard seasons to start his career before falling off a bit this season. Any hope of a bounce back will hinge heavily on Tagovailoa's health, but there's no reason to think Waddle can't get back to form in 2025.

The Dolphins officially ruled out quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for Sunday afternoon's game against the Jets, but they will have their top two wide receivers.

Waddle ended a week of practice as a full participant, foreshadowing his availability for Week 18 despite his questionable status. Waddle missed last week's game against the Browns due to the same knee injury he was questionable with this week. He'll get a downgrade with Tyler Huntley starting in place of Tua Tagovailoa, who will be sidelined for a second straight week with a hip injury.

Waddle (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets.