Tyreek Hill was seen on the sideline in visible pain with a leg injury, immediately setting off alarms for the Miami Dolphins. His absence will force a significant shift in the depth chart, where the team will still rely on two starters but will need a second-string option to fill the gap.
With Hill sidelined, Jaylen Waddle and Malik Washington remain key targets for Tua Tagovailoa. Still, he will also have to lean on less experienced receivers to step up in the coming games of what has already been a difficult start to the season for Miami.
It’s not the worst possible loss for the Dolphins’ depth chart. Hill had the most receiving yards, but Waddle, with fewer yards (137), had two touchdowns compared to Hill’s one on 198 yards.
Updated Dolphins WR Depth Chart:
- Jaylen Waddle
- Malik Washington
- Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
- Tahj Washington
- Dee Eskridge
One of the toughest aspects to replace is Hill’s experience. He’s the most seasoned player in the wide receiver room and occasionally lined up as a running back, though in the first three weeks of this season he didn’t record a single rushing yard.
Options for Dolphins without Hill
Before Hill, another injured wideout was Tahj Washington. However, with Hill out, Washington could now see a bigger role as one of Tua Tagovailoa’s passing options.
Even so, Tagovailoa and the Dolphins can look to the practice squad—or possibly outside help. So far, production from the wide receiver room has been disappointing, and the running backs haven’t done much better, scoring just one touchdown all season before the Jets game.
