Dolphins Release Week 9 Injury Report
Miami lists 12 players on its first injury report of the week ahead of a home game against the Detroit Lions.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
The Miami Dolphins released their Week 9 injury report after Wednesday's practice at the Baptist Health Training Complex, listing 12 players. Running back Jaylen Wright did not participate due to a quad injury, while eight others were limited.
Why it matters
The report gives an early read on the availability of key Dolphins players before Week 9's home game against the Detroit Lions at Hard Rock Stadium. The team is coming off a Sunday loss to the New England Patriots.
The Week 9 report lists 12 players by participation status, with running back Jaylen Wright sitting out practice due to a quad injury. Injury severity and expected return timelines for the listed players have not been disclosed in the report.
The players
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football franchise based in Miami, Florida, competing in the National Football League's AFC East division.
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football franchise based in Detroit, Michigan, competing in the National Football League's NFC North division.
The details
The team released the report following its first practice of the week at the Baptist Health Training Complex. Players were categorized as either not participating or limited in practice, with long snapper Tucker Addington, running back Kaytron Allen, defensive end Malik Herring, tight end Will Kacmarek, linebacker Chop Robinson, defensive lineman Zach Sieler, and safeties Michael Taaffe and Dante Trader Jr. among those limited.
Timeline
• Sunday: Dolphins lost to the New England Patriots.
• Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Dolphins held first practice of Week 9 and released the injury report.
• Week 9: Dolphins scheduled to host the Detroit Lions at Hard Rock Stadium.
Season Trajectory
Weekly injury reporting under the NFL's disclosure framework gives teams and fans a standardized view of player availability as the season progresses. The Dolphins' Week 9 report comes after a Sunday loss to the Patriots, placing the team's health status in the context of its current standing in the AFC East race.
Fantasy managers rostering Jaylen Wright should monitor his quad injury, since he did not participate in practice and his availability for the Lions game remains unconfirmed. Limited participation by eight other Dolphins players may also affect depth chart and snap-count decisions before kickoff.
The takeaway
Injury reports released mid-week often shift as practice participation changes, so readers tracking the Dolphins should check the final designations released before kickoff. Early limitations can be a useful signal, but the final game-day status is what determines availability.
What happens next
The Dolphins are scheduled to host the Detroit Lions at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 9, with the updated injury status of listed players expected to clarify availability for that game.
Further reading
Follow the latest updates on Miami Dolphins news and roster moves across the season.
