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A day after the Dolphins traded TE Jonnu Smith to the Steelers, Waller came out of retirement to become Miami's new No. 1 tight end. It's unclear just what the Dolphins are getting, though, as Waller sat out all last season and will turn 33 in mid-September. He hasn't played a full season since 2020 because of injuries, last suiting up for just 12 games in 2023 with the Giants. If Waller is healthy and able, he should at least get consistent work in the Dolphins' offense. Smith totaled 111 targets last season as Miami utilized a quick passing game to keep pressure of injury-prone Tua Tagovailoa. If the Dolphins stick with that gameplan, Waller perhaps could get about four targets per game with RB De'Von Archer likely sucking up the rest of Smith's leftovers. If that doesn't quite pan out, Waller at least has red-zone upside at 6-foot-6, 245. Read Past Outlooks
Participates in team drills
Waller took part in team drills at Wednesday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
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Waller continues to ramp up his participation level at practice ahead of Miami's regular-season opener on the road versus Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 7. It will bode well for Waller's odds of handling a full starting snap share Week 1 if he can continue handling full practice reps, including team drills, without any limitations or breaks. Tyreek Hill (oblique) and De'Von Achane (calf) are not practicing Wednesday, but the Dolphins appear to anticipate both players being available versus the Colts.
Waller continues to ramp up his participation level at practice ahead of Miami's regular-season opener on the road versus Indianapolis on Sunday, Sept. 7. It will bode well for Waller's odds of handling a full starting snap share Week 1 if he can continue handling full practice reps, including team drills, without any limitations or breaks. Tyreek Hill (oblique) and De'Von Achane (calf) are not practicing Wednesday, but the Dolphins appear to anticipate both players being available versus the Colts.
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After deliberating for a few months, Waller announced his retirement in June, three months before his 32nd birthday. If he changes his mind and returns to the Giants, he'll catch passes from Daniel Jones (torn ACL) and/or Drew Lock while competing for targets with rookie sixth overall pick Malik Nabers and 2022 second-round selection Wan'Dale Robinson. Assuming Waller doesn't return, the Giants have Daniel Bellinger and rookie fourth-round pick Theo Johnson as their likely top receiving tight ends, while Jack Stoll and Chris Manhertz are veteran blockers that wouldn't figure to see many targets even if they played a good number of snaps.
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Ramping up activity level
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Waller "has continued his progression" and will be increasing his activity level at practice this week, C. Isaiah Smalls II of the Miami Herald reports.
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Taking part in TE drills Thursday
Waller (undisclosed) is participating in position drills Thursday, Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald reports.
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Removed from PUP list
The Dolphins activated Waller (undisclosed) from the active/PUP list Wednesday.
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May practice this week
Head coach Mike McDaniel said Monday that Waller (undisclosed) could begin practicing this week, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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Not ready to practice
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday that this is "not the week" for Waller to come off the active/PUP list and resume practicing, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
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Knocking off rust ahead of opener
Waller, who was out of the NFL last season and didn't play this preseason, is working towards being available for Week 1 against the Colts, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran tight end began training camp on the PUP list as a precaution, and although he was activated before the preseason finale against the Jaguars, he didn't participate in joint practices with Jacksonville or play in the game. Waller has been practicing this week, however, and he has the confidence of head coach Mike McDaniel, who stated he feels Waller and Tua Tagovailoa will develop chemistry quickly.
The veteran tight end began training camp on the PUP list as a precaution, and although he was activated before the preseason finale against the Jaguars, he didn't participate in joint practices with Jacksonville or play in the game. Waller has been practicing this week, however, and he has the confidence of head coach Mike McDaniel, who stated he feels Waller and Tua Tagovailoa will develop chemistry quickly.