Dolphins Place Malik Willis on Injured Reserve

The Miami Dolphins placed starting quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve after an MRI showed his lingering groin problem had developed into a core-muscle injury. He will miss at least four games, including matchups with the Colts, Bills, Jets and Broncos, but the injury is not considered season-ending and he could return in Week 14. Second-year quarterback Kyle McCord is expected to make his first NFL start and lead Miami in the interim. Willis began the season 1-7, passing for 1,396 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions, and his recent progress had been hampered by reduced mobility. Defensive lineman Zach Sieler was also placed on injured reserve and will miss the rest of the season with a ruptured biceps.