Jaylen Waddle Inactive for Dolphins' Week 18 Finale with Rib Injury

Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (ribs) is officially inactive for the Week 18 season finale against the Patriots. After two limited practices, the Dolphins opted for caution. His absence, along with RB De'Von Achane, leaves Miami without key offensive playmakers, leading to an expected run-centric game plan. Waddle concludes his fifth NFL season with 64 receptions for 910 yards and six touchdowns on 100 targets, plus 28 rushing yards over 16 games. The active WR corps includes Malik Washington, Cedrick Wilson, Theo Wease, Tahj Washington, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, with TE Greg Dulcich potentially leading targets.