Darren Waller - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Vikings shouldn't overreact to this tight end connection A familiar coaching tie has some linking the Minnesota Vikings to veteran TE Darren Waller, but that assumption may be premature.

3 DAYS AGO • THEVIKINGAGE.COM

Key Dolphins veteran is as good as gone the moment free agency starts Barring any surprises, free agent tight end Darren Waller's time with the Miami Dolphins is over.

4 DAYS AGO • PHINPHANATIC.COM

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FEBRUARY 23 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Dolphins veteran TE not named Darren Waller could be sneaky free agent target | Sporting News A different Dolphins veteran tight end could be a sneaky signing this offseason.

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Darren Waller said the sad truth out loud about Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards two years ago. Now his career is at stake. Darren Waller has a compel...

JANUARY 16 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Darren Waller just gave Dolphins fans more reason to be glad Mike McDaniel is gone As an HC, you have to make tough decisions. Mike McDaniel didn't do that in his time with the Miami Dolphins, and Darren Waller confirmed it...

JANUARY 16 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

Dolphins' Darren Waller reveals shocking inside look at Mike McDaniel's firing We all know that Mike McDaniel's Miami Dolphins career ended somewhat surprisingly, but Darren Waller just revealed how it all went down.

JANUARY 16 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

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JANUARY 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Darren Waller Says Dolphins Owner Interrupted Exit Interview to Fire Mike McDaniel “I was at the scene of the crime."

JANUARY 16 • SI.COM

How Dolphins owner Stephen Ross fired Mike McDaniel | Sporting News Longtime tight end Darren Waller shared insight on McDaniel's final moments.

JANUARY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mike McDaniel's Dolphins head into offseason looking for a new GM and with a big QB question

Mike McDaniel’s job as head coach of the Miami Dolphins appears to be safe for now

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

We now know what 2026 NFL Draft pick the Giants got from Darren Waller trade to Dolphins | Sporting News This worked out for New York.

JANUARY 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Rhamondre Stevenson scores 3 TDs and playoff-bound Patriots beat Dolphins 38-10

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JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Dolphins place TE Darren Waller on injured reserve Deadspin | Dolphins place TE Darren Waller on injured reserve

JANUARY 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dolphins place tight end Darren Waller on injured reserve, sign running back Donovan Edwards

The Miami Dolphins placed tight end Darren Waller on injured reserve Friday with a groin injury and signed running back Donovan Edwards to the active roster off Washington’s practi...

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Ends season on IR The Dolphins placed Waller (groin) on injured reserve Friday.

Impact Waller could not get on the practice field in any capacity throughout Week 18 prep, and he'll now move to IR in advance of Sunday's season finale against the Patriots. The veteran tight thus wraps his comeback campaign, having come out of retirement to play for the Dolphins in 2025, with 24 catches for 283 yards and six touchdowns (on 34 targets) across nine regular-season appearances. While Waller's overall production doesn't jump off the page, when healthy he showcased playmaking ability and a capacity to thrive in the red zone that should appeal to multiple offenses across the league. That said, Waller played out 2025 on a one-year, $2 million deal with Miami and is now set to hit free agency, and it remains to be seen whether the 33-year-old tight end will even decide to return for another NFL season. Greg Dulcich will operate as the top pass-catching tight end for rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers in Week 18, with Waller unavailable.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Can't practice Thursday Waller (groin) did not practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Waller has now missed back-to-back practices to begin preparation for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Patriots, making his chances of suiting up for Week 18 appear murky. The veteran tight end has regularly had his practice reps capped throughout the season, but it may be that he'll need to return as at least a limited participant at Friday's practice for any chance of being cleared to go Sunday. Greg Dulcich and Julian Hill will operate as the Dolphins' top tight ends if Waller is unable to play.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice with groin injury Waller (groin) did not practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Waller logged a DNP/LP/LP practice pattern in advance of being cleared for Miami's win over Tampa Bay in Week 17, but he was listed with a rest/groin designation then. Now, the veteran tight end seems to simply be managing his groin injury. Waller will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale on the road against New England. He secured just one of three targets for zero receiving yards versus the Buccaneers, while fellow tight end Greg Dulcich put together a 5-58-1 receiving line on six targets.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Invisible vs. Tampa Bay Waller secured one of three targets for zero receiving yards during Miami's 20-17 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Impact Waller took a backseat to Greg Dulcich in Week 17, as the latter connected with rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers to secure five of six targets for 58 yards and one touchdown. The share of offensive snaps handled by Waller (38 percent) and Dulcich (36 percent) was essentially even, while blocking specialist Julian Hill (60 percent) was most commonly on the field. Waller stands to continue splitting pass-catching opportunities at the TE position with Dulcich when the Dolphins close out the regular season at New England in Week 18.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Buccaneers Waller (groin/rest) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Waller began Week 17 as a non-participant at practice and has since been listed as 'limited' in back-to-back sessions. The veteran tight end has regularly had his practice reps for load management purposes and health reasons this season. In rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers' first start, Week 16 against the Bengals, Waller managed a respectable three catches for 40 yards on five targets. He'll again operate as one of Ewers' clear top options in the receiving game versus the Buccaneers on Sunday.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as LP on Thursday Waller (groin/rest) was deemed to be limited on Thursday's practice estimation, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.

Impact Waller didn't practice Wednesday, so his designation of limited one day later -- though Miami didn't actually practice Thursday -- is promising. It has to be noted that the Dolphins are indicating both Waller's lingering groin issue and rest as the reasons for his statuses so far this week, and the veteran tight end has consistently had his practice reps managed since returning from a four-game absence Week 13. With that in mind, the expectation should be that he'll be available for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP to begin week Waller (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Waller is listed on the practice report as being held out due to both the groin issue and rest, so it sounds like this is a maintenance day for him. Waller has been having his practice reps managed and has regularly been limited in practices, though Wednesday's DNP is a bit out of the norm. Still, there's currently nothing to suggest that the veteran tight end is in danger of missing Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 24, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Quinn Ewers likely to remain Dolphins' starting QB for final 2 games of season

Quinn Ewers will likely continue as the Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback for the final two games of the 2025 season

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Three grabs in lopsided loss Waller brought in three of five targets for 40 yards in the Dolphins' 45-21 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Waller couldn't fully exploit what has been the most favorable matchup in the league for tight ends this season, although he did contribute a 22-yard grab on one of his three catches. The veteran tight end was working with rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers for the first time, and given they flashed some solid chemistry, Waller could be set for even more work against another defense that tends to give up production to his position, that of the Buccaneers, in a Week 17 home matchup.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Mike McDaniel's Dolphins head into offseason looking for a new GM and with a big QB question

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Dolphins place tight end Darren Waller on injured reserve, sign running back Donovan Edwards

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