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Darren Waller Cleared for Dolphins Debut in Limited Role on Monday Night

Miami will manage the tight end’s return with a controlled snap count to protect his recovering hip.

Sep 18, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) scores a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images/File Photo
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 24: NFL player Darren Waller looks on prior to a game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) goes up over Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (7) but can t make the catch on the last play of the game the would have won the game for New York. Instead the Bills held on to win 14-9
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller practices at Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Overview

  • Head coach Mike McDaniel said Saturday that Waller will play against the Jets and be used in situational packages after limited practices this week.
  • Waller, 33, unretired this offseason and has missed the first three games with a hip issue after starting camp on the PUP list.
  • Miami’s tight ends have produced just four receptions through three weeks, heightening the value of Waller’s targeted usage.
  • Cornerbacks Storm Duck (ankle) and Jason Marshall Jr. (hamstring) remained out of practice, while Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) was upgraded to full participation Friday.
  • Jets quarterback Justin Fields returned to full practice while still in concussion protocol and is tracking to be available for the 0-3 vs. 0-3 Monday Night Football matchup.