Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle remains in concussion protocol

<div><figure> <img alt="NFL: Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/GOGS-uKHOEtnTsDUIg_9P3mVJ3E=/0x0:4960x3307/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/72688458/usa_today_21391808.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption> </figure> <p>Jaylen Waddle suffered a concussion late in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots. </p> <p id="GaEZRI">Jaylen Waddle suffered a concussion against the <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a> and was forced to miss Sunday’s thrashing of the <a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a>. The 2021 first-round pick isn’t ready to return just yet and remains in concussion protocol, according to <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> coach Mike McDaniel. </p> <p id="z1WZzN">“Jaylen Waddle is still in the concussion protocol,” <a href="https://media.miamidolphins.com/transcripts/">he said on Monday,</a> “but we’ll progress through that and we’re very optimistic in how he’s feeling. Just worry about him getting right and that should take care of itself here soon.”</p> <div id="uAO7Lz"></div> <p id="ZfzBdh">Sunday marked the first game Waddle missed since his rookie season. The former <a href="https://www.rollbamaroll.com/">Alabama Crimson Tide</a> wide receiver caught eight of 11 targets for 164 yards but is yet to find the end zone this season. </p> <p id="SxtgX4">Miami will take its three-game winning streak on the road for an AFC East bout against the <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a> in Week 4. The Dolphins will release the week’s first injury report on Wednesday, which should provide an update on Waddle’s availability. </p></div>