""While trying to prevent a setback, he had a setback," McDaniel said Friday. "So what does that mean? It means he's being challenged. The most eager player to play has another challenge. I know he's up for it, but I don't think he's going to play this week, which wasn't planned. "We had already planned not to practice him anyway -- something that we didn't know if it was what it was until we knew what it was. But we were planning for a setback prevention, and he had a setback.""
"The Dolphins traded for Waller in July, and the former Pro Bowler came out of a yearlong retirement to join the team. Miami was cautious with his workload, however, and he didn't practice for the first time until August 20. Since his return, Waller has not practiced three consecutive days -- which McDaniel said was by design. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill and running back De'Von Achane are "absolutely" on track to play Sunday, McDaniel said. Both players missed roughly three weeks of practice in August but returned to the field in limited capacity this week."
Darren Waller suffered a hip strain before Wednesday practice and exacerbated it the following day, causing him to miss both practices and be doubtful for Sunday’s season opener against the Indianapolis Colts. The injury occurred despite a planned limited workload intended to prevent setbacks. The Dolphins traded for Waller in July after a yearlong retirement and had been cautious with his return, delaying his first practice until August 20 and avoiding three straight practice days by design. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill and running back De'Von Achane returned to limited practice this week and are on track to play. Right guard James Daniels suffered an ankle injury at practice and is considered questionable.
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