Darren Waller - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

1 DAY AGO • 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.

3 DAYS AGO • 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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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DECEMBER 22 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set for Week 16 Waller (rest/knee) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Bengals, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Waller was listed as limited Wednesday and Thursday with rest/knee, but his return to all activity Friday clears him for Week 16 action. He'll be working with a new signal-caller Sunday, as rookie Quinn Ewers is taking over for Tua Tagovailoa. Nevertheless, in his seven appearances this season, Waller has had a knack for finding the end zone, as evidenced by his 20-243-6 line on 26 targets.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Thursday Waller (knee/rest) was a limited participation in Thursday's practice, Jay Morrison of SI.com reports.

Impact Waller continues to have his practice reps managed, as has been standard for the veteran right end all season. Barring any setbacks, there's not yet any reason to believe Waller's status is in much genuine doubt for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. Waller is fresh off a two-TD performance on Monday Night Football against the Steelers and now faces an exceptional matchup against the league's worst-rank defense against opposing TEs, but Miami's overall passing game carries an air of uncertainty heading into what will be the first regular-season start of rookie Quinn Ewers' career.

DECEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18 • STRIPEHYPE.COM

Estimated as limited in practice Waller (rest/knee) was listed as limited on Wednesday's practice estimate, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.

Impact Waller logged a 54 percent snap share in Monday's 28-15 loss to the Steelers en route to catching seven of his eight targets for 66 yards and two touchdowns in the contest. Given that the Dolphins held a walk-through Wednesday, Thursday's injury report should add more relevant context to the tight end's Week 16 status, but so far there's nothing to suggest that he'll miss this weekend's game against the Bengals, which will mark QB Quinn Ewers' first regular-season start.

DECEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Pair of TD grabs in loss Waller secured seven of eight targets for 66 yards and two touchdowns in the Dolphins' 28-15 loss to the Steelers on Monday night.

Impact The veteran tight end set the pace in receptions and targets on the night for Miami, and he was just a yard behind De'Von Achane for the team lead in receiving yards. Waller was also on the receiving end of both of Tua Tagovailoa's touchdown passes, recording six- and 13-yard scoring grabs in the fourth quarter. Waller has been productive and displayed a knack for the end zone on the rare occasions he's been healthy this season, and he'll head into a highly favorable Week 16 home matchup against the Bengals with a 20-243-6 line on 26 targets across seven games.

DECEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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DECEMBER 11 • PHINPHANATIC.COM

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DECEMBER 10 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

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DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

One catch against Jets Waller caught one of three targets for 13 yards and added a four-yard carry in Sunday's 34-10 win over the Jets.

Impact Waller was outplayed by Greg Dulcich, who caught all three of his targets for 41 yards. The last time Waller had more than three targets in a game was his second appearance for the Dolphins in Week 5, though Waller has been limited to only four subsequent appearances by a pectoral injury that led to a stint on injured reserve. Up next for Waller and the Dolphins is a Week 15 trip to Pittsburgh.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Team-high yardage in return Waller, who was activated from injured reserve Saturday, brought in two of three targets for 47 yards in the Dolphins' 21-17 win over the Saints on Sunday.

Impact Making his return from a minimum four-game stay on injured reserve, Waller finished with a team-high yardage total on a low-volume day for the Dolphins' air attack. The veteran tight end also came close to securing his fifth touchdown reception of the season in the second half, and he turned in an encouraging performance overall. Waller figures to remain a key part of the passing game down the stretch as Miami tries to complete a longshot bid for a wild-card spot.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Active versus New Orleans Waller (pectoral) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Saints.

Impact Waller, who last saw game action in Week 7, had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday and then logged three straight limited practices before being listed as questionable for Sunday's contest. The tight end was subsequently activated from IR on Saturday, setting the stage for his return to action versus New Orleans. Prior to being sidelined, Waller caught 10 passes (on 12 targets) for 117 yards and four touchdowns in four games, and now that he's back in the mix, he'll join WRs Jaylen Waddle and Malik Washington along with RB De'Von Achane as one of the Dolphins' top options in the passing game, a context that makes him worthy of roster/lineup consideration for those in need of TE help in Week 13 and beyond.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 30 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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