Dolphins Injury List Grows to 12 Ahead of Lions
Running back Jaylen Wright sat out Wednesday's practice with a quad injury as Miami prepares for Detroit at Hard Rock Stadium.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
Dolphins fans heading into Hard Rock Stadium this week will see a short-handed roster, as the team's first Week 9 injury report lists 12 players, including running back Jaylen Wright, who sat out Wednesday's practice with a quad injury. The Dolphins are preparing to host the Detroit Lions after a Sunday loss to the New England Patriots.
Why it matters
Twelve players on one injury report is a sizable list for a home game against a playoff-caliber opponent, and whether Wright and others are available will shape how the offense and defense match up. The full picture will not be clear until the team's final participation reports later in the week.
The Dolphins' Week 9 injury report lists 12 players after Wednesday's first practice at the Baptist Health Training Complex. Running back Jaylen Wright did not participate with a quad injury, and eight others were limited in practice, including linebacker Chop Robinson and defensive lineman Zach Sieler.
The players
Miami Dolphins
The Miami NFL franchise that released the Week 9 injury report and hosts the Detroit Lions at Hard Rock Stadium.
Jaylen Wright
Dolphins running back who did not participate in Wednesday's practice due to a quad injury.
Detroit Lions
The visiting opponent the Dolphins are scheduled to host in Week 9.
New England Patriots
The opponent that defeated the Dolphins on Sunday.
The details
The Dolphins released the report after Wednesday's practice ended, sorting players by whether they did not participate or were limited. Beyond Wright, the limited group includes 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. The Dolphins host the Detroit Lions at Hard Rock Stadium later in Week 9, and the next updates on these players will come with the team's remaining practice reports.
Timeline
Sunday: Dolphins lost to the New England Patriots.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: First practice of the week at the Baptist Health Training Complex and release of the Week 9 injury report.
Week 9: Dolphins host the Detroit Lions at Hard Rock Stadium.
Beyond the 305
The NFL requires teams to publish weekly injury reports that sort players by practice participation, and this Dolphins list follows that format. Miami fans have seen similar multi-player reports in recent seasons, and the Week 9 home game against Detroit will test how deep the roster is.
If you are planning to catch the Lions game at Hard Rock Stadium, check the final injury designations before kickoff, since several starters and depth players are on this list. Fans who follow the team closely should watch whether Wright and the limited group practice fully later this week.
The takeaway
Twelve names on one report is worth tracking, and the practice reports later this week will show who is likely to play. Watch those updates before you head to Hard Rock Stadium for the Lions game.
What happens next
The Dolphins host the Detroit Lions at Hard Rock Stadium later in Week 9, and final participation reports ahead of that game will clarify availability.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, see the Miami Football coverage hub.
