Jaylen Waddle in concussion protocol after being hit in helmet

Jaylen Waddle is in concussion protocol after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit on Sunday.

Waddle had 4 catches for 86 yards in his Miami Dolphins’ 24-17 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday night. Late in the game, he went up to try to make a catch and was hit in the back of the head as he was landing.

Jaylen Waddle is hurt. pic.twitter.com/qQwCkgvXaj

— Tanner Phifer (@TannerPhiferNFL) September 18, 2023

Here is another angle:

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Tua Tagovailoa had said after the game that Waddle was in good spirits despite the hit.

Tua says Jaylen Waddle was in good spirits after taking the helmet to helmet in the game

— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) September 18, 2023

However, on Monday, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said that Waddle was in concussion protocol. At this point, it’s unclear whether Waddle will be available for the team’s Week 3 game at home against the Denver Broncos.

Waddle has 11 catches for 164 yards this season. He and Tyreek Hill form one of the most dynamic receiving duos in the NFL.