Overview

• Waller began camp on the physically unable to perform list and has only joined sideline conditioning sessions.
• Miami remains undecided on activating him for the August 8 joint practice with the Chicago Bears, calling it a “tricky” first rep.
• Coach Mike McDaniel emphasizes a cautious ramp-up to manage injury risk after Waller’s year-long retirement.
• Agent Drew Rosenhaus maintains that Waller will be ready for the regular-season opener despite limited practice participation.
• Acquired from the New York Giants in the 2025 offseason, Waller was targeted to bolster Miami’s tight end depth under McDaniel’s controlled integration strategy.