"MIAMI GARDENS - Dolphins tight end Darren Waller, who came out of retirement to replace Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith, sustained a hip strain before practice Wednesday and is unlikely to play in Sunday's opener against Indianapolis, coach Mike McDaniel said Friday. "While trying to prevent a setback he had a setback," McDaniel said. Waller, a Pro Bowl selection in 2020, is the best receving tight end on the roster."
"McDaniel said he's not sure if the Dolphins will take any additional roster options with tight ends. "I guess you're just going to have to just wait and see," he said. "There's a couple things that we're navigating through. But I feel good with our options that we have for this current game and should it need to be longer than this current game I feel comfortable with what we've discussed and our options there.""
"Since being with the Dolphins Waller hasn't practiced for three consecutive days. "We have not pressed the threshold of three days consecutive intentionally," McDaniel said Wednesday. Waller retired on June 9, 2024, and sat out the entire 2024 season. He was acquired via trade from the New York Giants on Aug. 7. Waller, who turns 33 years old on Sept. 13, hasn't engaged in any full-contact, full-pads practices, didn't engage in any joint practices, and didn't play in any preseason games."
Darren Waller sustained a hip strain before practice and is unlikely to play in Sunday's opener against Indianapolis. Waller came out of retirement to replace Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith and is the Dolphins' top receiving tight end. Julian Hill functions primarily as an in-line blocking tight end, while Tanner Conner is more athletic and contributes chiefly on special teams. Waller has not practiced three consecutive days since joining the team, has not participated in full-contact, full-pads or joint practices, and did not play in preseason games. The Dolphins have contingency plans and are evaluating roster options. Tyreek Hill (oblique) and De'Von Achane (calf) remain on schedule.
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