MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins’ tight finish state of affairs took one other blow this week after veteran Darren Waller sustained a hip pressure, simply weeks after being activated from the bodily unable to carry out record.
Head coach Mike McDaniel mentioned Friday that Waller skilled a setback earlier than Wednesday’s apply and is “likely out this week” because the workforce will face the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 1.
The 32-year-old former Pro Bowler, who briefly stepped away from soccer earlier this 12 months, had returned to the sphere Aug. 20 after Miami acquired him in a commerce with the New York Giants.
The Dolphins despatched a conditional sixth-round choose in 2026 to New York in alternate for Waller and a 2027 seventh-rounder, finalizing a transfer that introduced the veteran pass-catcher out of retirement.
Waller, who was chosen to the Pro Bowl in 2020 with the Raiders, has 350 profession receptions for 4,124 yards and 20 touchdowns throughout eight seasons.
Miami had hoped his arrival would supply a confirmed goal at tight finish after the workforce traded Jonnu Smith together with cornerback Jalen Ramsey to Pittsburgh in alternate for security Minkah Fitzpatrick.
The setback is one other problem for a Dolphins roster that has been suffering from accidents because the begin of coaching camp, notably within the secondary.
On Thursday, offensive lineman James Daniels additionally left apply with an ankle harm and McDaniel mentioned he’s “questionable” for Week 1.
Waller’s addition was seen as a low-risk, high-reward transfer for a workforce already loaded with offensive playmakers in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. He had beforehand mentioned he would solely take into account a return to soccer if it meant taking part in in Miami.
Now, simply two weeks after his activation, his standing is unsure. The Dolphins will now flip to Tanner Conner and Julian Hill at tight finish.
In some optimistic information for Miami, McDaniel mentioned that huge receiver Tyreek Hill and operating again De’Von Achane are “absolutely” on track to play in Week 1.
Kickoff at Indianapolis is about for 1 p.m. Sunday.
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