7 players ruled out for Miami

Jan. 4, 2026, 3:02 p.m. ET

The Miami Dolphins will be without several starters for their season finale against the New England Patriots.

Running back De’Von Achane and wide receiver Jaylen Waddle were among the seven players ruled out Sunday. Rookie quarterback Cam Miller is the only player listed as inactive by Miami, who hasn’t been a starter for the team this season.

Defensively, the Dolphins will be without pass rusher Chop Robinson, who suffered a concussion in Week 17.

Notably active is wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, who was a healthy scratch in recent weeks in an effort by the Dolphins to receive a compensatory draft selection in 2026. Even a few offensive snaps for the veteran could mean Miami misses out on a fourth-round pick.

Here are all seven Miami players who aren’t playing against the Patriots:

Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!QB Tua Tagovailoa (emergency third quarterback)QB Cam MillerWR Jaylen WaddleRB De’Von AchaneS Minkah FitzpatrickOLB Chop RobinsonOT Austin Jackson

Here are the Patriots’ seven inactives:

OLB Harold LandryLB Robert SpillaneOT Marcus BryantG Jared WilsonG Caedan WallaceDT Khyris TongaQB Tommy DeVito (emergency third quarterback)