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By Valentina Martinez
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Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill was added to the injury report Friday. He didn't practice because of a wrist injury.
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The latest news indicates Hill could miss Monday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Hill was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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Hill has just one touchdown this season, a staggering statistic for one of the highest-paid receivers in the league. Evidently, the Miami offense has struggled to compete this year in part due to the Tua Tagovailoa concussion situation.
The Dolphins' duo on offense in Tagovailoa and Hill has yet to elevate unit. Hill has recorded just 34 catches for 446 yards this season.
Hill is currently on pace to reach 72 catches, 948 receiving yards, and two scores. It's not quite the stat line of a receiver who is considered a generational talent.
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Once Tagovailoa returned to action, fans were anxious to see a resurgence on offense, especially for Hill. In Tagovailoa's first game back, Hill only tallied six catches for 72 yards.
Beyond Hill, Jaylen Waddle hasn't done much better as the No. 2 receiver for Miami. Waddle is on pace to put up the worst numbers of his career.
Miami currently has a record of 2-6, which has immensely decreased their chances of reaching the playoffs.
However, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel remains confident that the team can turn things around in the second half of the season.
"But vital to football teams having success in any NFL season, is that they master the art of getting better in the noise, and don't confuse noise with just losing," McDaniel said via the team transcript. "Noise is also very loud when you're winning, and sometimes you can have that – you could be sitting at 6-2 and if the ball isn't getting better through all the noise, I don't have real hope. My hope is real is because the football that I'm watching and detailing is improving, and I think the team is focused on trying to have a game where they feel like their brand of football was mastered. I think the football team knows that when that occurs, things will take care of themselves in the win column."
The Dolphins weren't buyers at the trade deadline and the front office may already be looking ahead to 2025. If Hill's injury keeps him sidelined for several weeks, the 2024 season is likely over for Miami.
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