The Miami Dolphins are preparing for their Week 10 game against the Indianapolis Colts, which kicks off at 1 p.m. Eastern on Sunday. The game features two teams in contention for the first overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, though the Colts do not hold a first-round pick this year. Instead, as part of their trade for cornerback Sauce Gardner last year, that pick belongs to the New York Jets. Could this game decide who holds the keys to the draft in the spring?
This game will also feature the Dolphins
making multiple roster adjustments after injuries to quarterback Malik Willis and defensive tackle Zach Sieler. Kyle McCord is expected to start in Willis’s place, his first regular-season opportunity after the Philadelphia Eagles selected him in the sixth round in 2025. Willis is out for at least four weeks, though season-ending surgery is still possible if his goin injury does not respond to rest.
Sieler tore his biceps muscle on the first play of the team’s Week 9 game against the Detroit Lions, but played through the injury for the remainder of the game. He will need surgery and around six months of recovery time before he is cleared to return to football activities.
The Dolphins may also be without starting center Aaron Brewer, who missed Wednesday’s practice with a concussion. He will have to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol before he is cleared to play.
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Dolphins-Colts Predictions: Who Will Win Matchup of Depleted Teams? – Staff, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Beat writers offer their analysis and predictions for Sunday’s clash between two rosters dealing with significant injuries.
Things to Watch for in Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts on Sunday – Staff, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Key matchups and storylines to monitor as the Dolphins hit the road to face Indianapolis.
Kyle McCord set to start at quarterback
Miami Dolphins Kyle McCord Roster News and Schedule Updates – Joe Schad, The Palm Beach Post
Tracking roster adjustments and schedule implications as Kyle McCord prepares to step into a prominent role.
Miami Dolphins: Kyle McCord Named Starting Quarterback – Joe Schad, The Palm Beach Post
With Malik Willis banged up, the Dolphins turn to Kyle McCord to lead the offense against the Colts.
Dolphins’ Kyle McCord Confident Ahead of First NFL Start – David Furones, South Florida Sun Sentinel
The young quarterback speaks to the media about handling the mental and physical transition to taking his first career NFL snaps.
What Kyle McCord’s Preseason Film Showed Ahead of His First Dolphins Start – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
An analytical dive into Kyle McCord’s summer performance to see what traits he brings to Miami’s offense.
Midseason Review
A Midseason Progress Report on Dolphins’ Three Rookie Wide Receivers – Chris Perkins, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Examining the development, snap counts, and production of Miami’s young wide receiver group at the midway point of the season.
One More Reason the Miami Dolphins Need to Re-Sign Edge Defender Josh Uche – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
Analyzing Josh Uche’s impact on the pass rush and why retaining him should be a priority for the front office
Keith Cooper Jr. signs with Dolphins
Dolphins Bring Back Defensive Tackle Previously with Team After Zach Sieler Injury – Staff, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Following a major injury to Zach Sieler, Miami looks to familiar depth to shore up the interior defensive line.
Breaking Down the Return of Keith Cooper Jr. and Other Possible Dolphins Additions – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
Looking at what Keith Cooper Jr.’s return brings to the defensive front and evaluating additional depth moves.
Dolphins Injuries
Dolphins Coach Jeff Hafley Hopes Malik Willis Can Return – Joe Schad, The Palm Beach Post
Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley provides updates on quarterback Malik Willis’ status and recovery timeline as the team prepares for Week 10.
Perkins: Here We Go Again — Dolphins to Start a Backup QB for Fourth Time in Five Seasons – Chris Perkins, South Florida Sun Sentinel
A look at Miami’s recurring quarterback carousel as injuries force another backup into the starting role.
First Injury Report of Week 10: Dolphins Offense Could Be Even More Short-Handed Against Indianapolis – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
The Dolphins’ Wednesday injury report reveals mounting concerns across the offensive skill positions ahead of Week 10.
Dolphins Center Aaron Brewer Sidelined by Concussion – Staff, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Starting center Aaron Brewer entered concussion protocol, forcing adjustments up front during practice.
Dolphins center Aaron Brewer is sidelined by a concussion – Omar Kelly, Miami Herald
The Miami Dolphins might be forced to play Sunday’s road game against the Indianapolis Colts without the team’s top offensive lineman.
Dolphins’ Hafley offers insight on Willis, Sieler injuries and personnel decisions – Barry Jackson, Miami Herald
The Dolphins are hopeful, but not certain, that Malik Willis will play again this season.
What We Know and Just as Importantly Don’t Know About Dolphins QB Malik Willis’ Injury and Status – Alain Poupart, Miami Dolphins on SI
Unpacking the timeline, severity, and uncertainty surrounding Malik Willis’ groin injury.
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Brewer missed Wednesday’s practice for Miami – Marek Brave, The Phinsider
Brewer missed Wednesday’s practice for Miami.
5 Things I Think I Think About the Miami Dolphins After Week 9 – Jim Reed, The Phinsider
The defense is showing signs of a promising future. The rest of the team? Not so much.
Miami Dolphins vs. Detroit Lions Week 9 review: In-game course correction – Paul Fields, The Phinsider
Taking a look back at the Dolphins’ game against the Detroit Lions – and the re-write it caused.
Dolphins sign Keith Cooper Jr. to replace injured Zach Sieler – Marek Brave, The Phinsider
Cooper Jr. was signed off of Carolina Panthers’ practice squad.
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