Dolphins-Bills release injury report ahead of Thursday Night Football matchup

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Darren Waller (83) talks with a member of the coaching staff during a joint NFL football practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (Lynne Sladky/AP)

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Miami Dolphins on Wednesday released their injury report ahead of Week 3’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the undefeated Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.

Dolphins cornerback Storm Duck, who suffered an ankle injury in Week 1’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and safety Ifeatu Melifonwu, who hurt his calf in Week 2 against the New England Patriots, are both listed as out.

Tight end Darren Waller, who has yet to play a down for Miami since coming out of retirement and being acquired from the New York Giants, is also out with a hip injury.

Other Dolphins listed as questionable but are expected to play include defensive tackle Benito Jones (oblique), EDGE Chop Robinson (knee), and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder).

Players who are also expected to play with limited participation include cornerback Ethan Bonner (hamstring), offensive lineman Aaron Brewer (hip), wide receiver Malik Washington (thumb), and running back Jaylen Wright (knee).

Buffalo, meanwhile, ruled out a few starters for the divisional clash.

Linebacker Matt Milano (pectoral) and defensive tackle Ed Oliver (ankle) did not practice and were ruled out.

Cornerback Taron Johnson (quad), defensive back Cam Lewis (shoulder) and linebacker Shaq Thompson (hamstring/hand) were limited during the week and are listed as questionable. Defensive back Jordan Hancock (shoulder) was a full participant.

Miami has yet to win this season, sitting at 0-2, while quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is 1-5 in his career against the Bills, with his lone win coming in September 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium.

Meanwhile, Buffalo (2-0) will aim to remain undefeated when hosting Miami Thursday night. The Dolphins have not won a game at Buffalo since 2016.

Dolphins vs Bills Injury Report - Week 3

Dolphins vs Bills

Week 3 · Thursday Night Football · Highmark Stadium

Injury Report

Miami Dolphins
PlayerPosInjuryStatus
Storm DuckCBAnkleOut
Ifeatu MelifonwuSCalfOut
Darren WallerTEHipOut
Benito JonesDTObliqueQuestionable
Chop RobinsonLBKneeQuestionable
Jaylen WaddleWRShoulderQuestionable
Ethan BonnerCBHamstringLimited
Aaron BrewerOLHipLimited
Malik WashingtonWRThumbLimited
Jaylen WrightRBKneeLimited
Buffalo Bills
PlayerPosInjuryStatus
Matt MilanoLBPectoralOut
Ed OliverDTAnkleOut
Taron JohnsonCBQuadLimited
Cam LewisDBShoulderLimited
Shaq ThompsonLBHamstring/HandLimited
Jordan HancockDBShoulderFull

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