Malik Willis has thrown for 1,396 yards through eight games as the Dolphins’ starting quarterback in 2026, averaging 174.5 yards per contest on 58.2 percent completion and a 6.7 yards-per-attempt mark. A lingering groin injury that limited his mobility in recent outings, including just 128 passing yards in Week 9, has now prompted the team to place him on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least the next several weeks. This development sharply reduces his remaining opportunities in a season where Miami’s offense has generated modest passing volume and the team sits near the bottom of the standings. His dual-threat profile has produced some rushing production, but the injury restricts that element as well and raises durability questions for any potential return. Upcoming schedule strength and backup quarterback usage will further shape his final total.