Overview

• Coach Mike McDaniel said Waller strained his hip before Wednesday’s practice, aggravated it Thursday, did not practice both days, and is not expected to play Sunday at the Colts.
• Tyreek Hill (oblique/calf) and De’Von Achane (calf) were limited in practice but are described as on track to play in the opener.
• With Waller unlikely, the Dolphins could lean on Julian Hill and Tanner Conner, with practice‑squad options Greg Dulcich and Hayden Rucci available for elevation.
• Waller returned from a yearlong retirement after a trade from the Giants but has not completed three straight practices or taken full‑contact preseason reps as part of a cautious ramp‑up.
• Additional notes include RB Jaylen Wright expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury, RG James Daniels dealing with an ankle issue on the opposite leg of last year’s Achilles, and safeties Ashtyn Davis and Elijah Campbell trending toward availability.