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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The Miami Dolphins are expected to be without leading rusher De'Von Achane and receiver Jaylen Waddle for today's season finale against the host New England Patriots, ESPN is reporting.
Achane has a shoulder injury and did not practice this past week.
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Waddle has a rib injury.
Dec 28, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Besides being without their top threats on the ground and in the air, the Dolphins will have a difficult time judging the performance of rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers, who will be making his third NFL start but short on weapons at the skill positions.
Achane, who has 1,350 rushing yards, leads the Dolphins with 67 receptions. Waddle is right behind him with 64 for 910 yards, so he'll be denied a 1,000-yard season.
That leaves the running attack in the hands of Jaylen Wright (265 yards) and Ollie Gordon (190). The Dolphins also elevated veteran Jeff Wilson off the practice squad.
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The top remaining receiving threats are Malik Washington (43 receptions, 311 yards) and tight end Greg Dulcich (23 for 304).
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins De'Von Achane, Jaylen Waddle to miss Patriots game
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