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Is Jaylen Waddle injured or healthy? Will Jaylen Waddle be ready to start in Week 1? Read the latest Jaylen Waddle fantasy football injury updates and outlook.
Jaylen Waddle recently signed a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins this offseason. The sixth overall pick from the 2020 NFL Draft has become a huge part of the Dolphins' offense alongside Tyreek Hill, and the franchise wants to keep both of them together for years to come.
The franchise also signed Hill and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to contract extensions this offseason and is ready to make a push for the Super Bowl in 2024. Unfortunately, Waddle has recently suffered an injury ahead of the preseason games.
What's the latest on Waddle's injury? Will he be ready to play in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars? Let's take a look at his injury update and fantasy outlook for the upcoming season.
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Jaylen Waddle Injury Update for Fantasy Football
As per Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, Waddle is dealing with a 'minor' injury. He didn't specify other details about the injury but did mention that it is not a big concern.
Braxton Berrios is also dealing with a minor injury, but both of them are expected to be fully healthy by the time the regular season starts next month. Many of the Dolphins' star players suffered injuries at the latter stage of the last season, and their fans will hope that the players will stay healthy this year.
🚨 Mike McDaniel reveals Braxton Berrios and Jaylen Waddle are currently dealing with minor injuries
“Minor stuff… good news is they aren’t major things.” #GoFins pic.twitter.com/fnxx16AZTH
— FinsXtra (@FinsXtra) August 7, 2024
Waddle missed three games last season due to a concussion (Week 3) and a high ankle sprain (Week 16 and 17). As McDaniel said, there is nothing to worry about his 'minor' injury for now, and he should be back on the field quickly.
Jaylen Waddle Fantasy Football Outlook
Since getting drafted by the Dolphins, Waddle has had three straight 1,000+ receiving yards seasons to start his career. He was deservedly rewarded for his efforts with a contract extension this offseason and will be a focal point of their offense.
In 14 games last season, the 25-year-old receiver had 72 receptions for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns. He averaged 14.1 yards per reception in 2023, but it was down from 18.1 yards per reception that he averaged in the year before.
Mike McDaniel provides a Jaylen Waddle injury update pic.twitter.com/vixYlpseCB
— Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 7, 2024
Waddle will continue to thrive in Miami alongside Hill. If he stays healthy, then there is a great chance that he will have his first double-digit touchdown season in 2024. He currently has an average draft position (ADP) of 36 and will be a great option for the WR2 role on your fantasy football rosters.
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