The Miami Dolphins placed quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve Tuesday with a groin injury, ruling him out for at least four games, according to Associated Press reporting published by Sportsnet.

Kyle McCord is in line to start this week at Indianapolis for the 1-7 Dolphins. Miami acquired the backup quarterback from Green Bay in August.

Willis’s injury appeared to restrict his mobility during Miami’s 19-9 loss to the Detroit Lions last weekend. He said afterward that his groin “felt a little tight,” while coach Jeff Hafley said the quarterback had been unable to move at full speed.

Willis has completed 121 of 208 passes this season, throwing six touchdowns and six interceptions. The Ringer, which first reported the injured-reserve move, said the injury is not expected to end his season.

McCord spent the 2025 season on the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad before joining Green Bay in January. In three preseason games with the Packers, he completed 46 of 70 passes for 446 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.

Miami also placed defensive lineman Zach Sieler on injured reserve Tuesday after he suffered a ruptured biceps against Detroit.

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