We’re into Week 8 of the NFL season, and injuries are piling up across the league. We’ve been tracking the Miami Dolphins injury report all week and have the latest game status for all fantasy-relevant players who appeared on the report.
If a player you’re looking for isn’t listed below, then they weren’t on the report, and they are set to play, barring any last-minute setback.
If you’re looking for other injuries on other teams, check out our final Week 8 Injury Report, which covers every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Tua Tagovailoa, QB
Tua Tagovailoa’s presence at Wednesday’s practice had to be a sight for the Miami Dolphins’ sore eyes. After struggling with Skylar Thompson, Tyler Huntley, and Tim Boyle while Tagovailoa recovered from his Week 3 concussion, the Dolphins’ offense should get a significant boost now that Tua is back in the saddle.
With Tua sidelined from Weeks 3 through 7, Miami ranked 31st in offensive EPA per play (-0.23). Only the Patriots were worse during that stretch. Neither Tyreek Hill nor Jaylen Waddle has produced a top-30 fantasy WR finish since Tua exited.
Big day for the Miami Dolphins.
Tua Tagovailoa is back at practice for the first time in six weeks.
Players not spotted today: Terron Armstead, Calais Campbell, Kader Kohou, Storm Duck, and Tyler Huntley. pic.twitter.com/yjyyV9ArL1
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) October 23, 2024
Here’s what PFN’s Adam Beasley wrote from Wednesday’s Dolphins practice:
“Tagovailoa, who, as he signaled, did not wear a Guardian Cap, looked sharp during the 20+ minute window open to reporters. Only one of his many throws hit the ground: An in-breaking route to Jaylen Waddle that was just beyond his grasp.”
After getting in a limited practice on Wednesday, Tagovailoa practiced in full on Thursday, which is a great sign.
On Friday, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel announced that Tua had exited the NFL’s concussion protocol and will start against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Tagovailoa is only listed as questionable because he’s technically still on IR.
Tyreek Hill, WR
Tyreek Hill (foot) was limited at practice Thursday. Hill worked fully Wednesday, so his addition to Miami’s injury report a day later is notable.
Hill did not participate in Friday’s practice, which would typically be cause for alarm. However, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Friday that Hill remains likely to face the Cardinals in Week 8.
If Hill is able to face Arizona this weekend, his fantasy prospects could be boosted by the potential return to action of top QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion). Hill hasn’t managed a top-30 fantasy WR finish since Tua went on IR.
Jaylen Waddle, WR
Jaylen Waddle was batting a new quad injury and was a limited participant on Wednesday and Thursday. Fortunately, the Miami Dolphins’ WR2 returned for a full Friday practice and was removed from the club’s injury report.
Waddle struggled along with the rest of Miami’s offense while QB Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined by a concussion. The former first-round pick didn’t eclipse 50 receiving yards or finish better than WR45 with any of Tua’s replacements under center.
That should change as soon as this week. Not only is Tagovailoa poised to return, but Arizona is an appetizing defensive opponent. The Cardinals rank 30th in EPA against the pass and allow the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts.