Overview

• Waller was ruled out for Thursday night’s Week 3 loss to the Bills after being limited in practice all week with a hip issue.
• McDaniel said Waller was "super close" to playing in Week 3 and indicated he expects him to be available in Week 4, subject to getting through a full week of practice.
• The tight end came out of retirement this summer and Miami acquired his rights from the Giants for a 2026 sixth-round pick plus a conditional 2027 pick.
• He began camp on the physically unable to perform list, was activated before final cuts, and then had a hip setback before the opener without being placed on injured reserve.
• Miami has gotten minimal tight end production so far, and Waller’s eventual snap count and role remain uncertain in an offense that has used the position sparingly.