River Cracraft, Cam Smith, David Long

MIAMI GARDENS – Miami Dolphins receiver River Cracraft is expected to be out for an extended period after suffering an upper-body injury on Saturday.

Cracraft, who had risen to become the third-best receiver behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, was injured on the play in which he caught a 13-yard touchdown pass from Tue Tagovailoa, the only touchdown in Miami's 13-6 victory over the Washington Commanders.

Coach Mike McDaniel said Cracraft will be out “certainly for some time,” but added, “It doesn't look like the season is over.”

“Nobody likes to see injuries in general, I'm at the top of the list,” McDaniel said. “If there's anyone who can handle adversity, it's River Cracraft. I don't know how many teams he's played on, but it's a lot and he's worked his way up to being a very good player in this league and that confidence will continue.”

“When he comes back, I expect him to be the best version of himself, just like you saw.”

Cracraft's injury could open the door for someone like Erik Ezukanma and Malik Washington.

Waddle was sidelined for just over a week with an unspecified injury, and Odell Beckham Jr. has been on the physically unable to perform list since the start of practice.

McDaniel gave an update on both.