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Dolphins | Darren Waller activated Wed Aug 20, 11:45 AM
Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller (undisclosed) was activated from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, Aug. 20, and he will practice for the first time.
Footballguys view: The Dolphins have a joint practice with the Jaguars on Thursday, so Waller should be out there. We don't yet know what his role will be and if Waller will be able to stay healthy for most of the year. At this time, Fantasy GMs should look at him as a TE2 with upside. |
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Miami Dolphins DE Jaelan Phillips (leg) returned to practice Tuesday, Aug. 19. He had been sidelined for a week due to a leg bruise.
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Miami Dolphins FB Alec Ingold (concussion) and LB Mohamed Kamara (concussion) were wearing red non-contact jerseys in practice Tuesday, Aug. 19, as they remain in concussion protocol.
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Miami Dolphins CB Kendall Sheffield (undisclosed) is nursing an undisclosed injury, and he was sidelined for practice Tuesday, Aug. 19.
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Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (oblique) worked on the side with trainers Tuesday, Aug. 19, and he is not expected to practice for the rest of the week.
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Miami Dolphins CB Ethan Bonner (oblique) is expected to be sidelined for a couple of days, if not weeks, due to his ongoing hamstring injury.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins WR Tarik Black was waived Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (oblique) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Aug. 19, although he did some work on the side with a JUGS machine.
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Updating a previous report, free-agent LB Matt Judon (Falcons) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins Monday, Aug. 18, worth as much as $6 million, according to a source.
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Free-agent LB Matt Judon (Falcons) is expected to sign a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins, according to a source.
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Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller (undisclosed) is still on the Reserve/Injured list, and head coach Mike McDaniel said there is no timetable for his return.
Footballguys view: Waller, who turns 33 next month, was acquired by the Dolphins in a July trade with the New York Giants. The veteran tight end is returning from retirement after sitting out the entire 2024 NFL season. Miami placed Waller on the PUP list at the start of training camp. We'll continue to watch for more, but with Waller being drafted as TE28, he has a lot to prove before being viewed as fantasy relevant. |
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Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (calf) is not expected to practice this week because of his calf injury, and head coach Mike McDaniel said the plan is to have Achane ready for Week 1.
Footballguys view: As Miami Herald Omar Kelly noted, calves are typically viewed as tricky injuries, especially for players who rely heavily on their speed, such as Achane, because it could lead to other strains. With Achane sidelined, Miami will likely lean on Jaylen Wright, who has struggled this exhibition season, averaging 1.5 yards per attempt on 13 carries, and rookie Ollie Gordon II to handle the tailback workload in the final preseason game and during the practices that lead up to the regular-season kickoff. We'll be watching this one closely as Week 1 draws nearer. |
Free-agent LB Matt Judon (Falcons) is set to meet with the Miami Dolphins Monday, Aug. 18, and both sides are interested in a deal.
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Miami Dolphins DB Ethan Bonner (hamstring) left the preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Aug. 16 due to a hamstring injury.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins DL Zach Sieler (undisclosed) is dealing with an unspecified injury, and he did not play in the preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Aug. 16. Head coach Mike McDaniel said Sunday, Aug. 17, that Sieler would be assessed back in South Florida. However, he seemed optimistic Sieler would be ready for Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins CB Ethan Bonner (hamstring) sustained an injured right hamstring in the team's preseason game versus the Detroit Lions Saturday, Aug. 16, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (undisclosed) will be sidelined for a time because of a soft tissue lower body injury, but head coach Mike McDaniel indicated that he is not concerned about Achane's availability for Week 1.
Footballguys view: While McDaniel is optimistic, we'll watch this situation closely in the coming days. Achane, who is being drafted as RB7 early in the second round of fantasy drafts, missed six games with a knee injury as a rookie in 2023 but played all 17 games last season. He has 411 touches for 2,496 yards and 23 touches in two seasons. Jaylen Wright, rookie Ollie Gordon II, and Mike Boone are behind Achane at the position. |
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (oblique) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 14.
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Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane (undisclosed) did not participate in the joint practice with the Detroit Lions Thursday, Aug. 14.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa said he was frustrated with the way he and the offense performed during a joint practice with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, Aug. 13. 'I think today offensively was a very frustrating day in regards to what we wanted to do, what we said we wanted to do,' Tagovailoa said.
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Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports that two Lions beat writers slammed the Dolphins performance in the two teams joint practice Wednesday. A to Z's Mike Payton said "Either the Dolphins are really bad or the Lions are just a juggernaut." The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner said: "As lopsided a joint NFL practice as I've ever seen."
Footballguys view: The Dolphins had trouble on both sides of the ball in a bad sign for their 2025 outlook. They had one of the most efficient offenses in 2023 and one of the most inefficient last year. It doesn't sound like they are reversing the negative momentum going into 2025. |
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (oblique) and WR Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) are participating in the joint practice with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller (undisclosed) will not participate in practice this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
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Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day but may be able to take part in the joint practice with the Detroit Lions this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
Footballguys view: Like Tyreek Hill, Waddle is likely getting vet treatment as training camp continues. There's little cause for concern unless his absence carries into next week. |
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Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (oblique) is considered day-to-day because of his injury but may be able to participate in the joint practice with the Detroit Lions this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
Footballguys view: Luckily, Hill's injury doesn't sound serious. He's likely receiving some preferential treatment as a highly paid vet. If he's able to return by the end of the week, there won't be any concern. But if this injury carries into next week, we'll take note. |
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Miami Dolphins RB Alexander Mattison (neck) will miss the 2025 season because of his neck surgery, but head coach Mike McDaniel said the injury is not career-ending.
Footballguys view: Mattison was having a strong camp and profiled to take some of the goal-line work for Miami. With him missing the season, rookie Ollie Gordon II may have a chance to carve out that potentially valuable role. Gordon is 6'1" and 226 pounds with a bruising playstyle. He's worth consideration as a final round pick in your fantasy drafts. |
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Miami Dolphins WR Monaray Baldwin was waived Monday, Aug. 11. The team also placed RB Alexander Mattison (neck) on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Free-agent RB Mike Boone (Panthers) signed with the Miami Dolphins Monday, Aug. 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Free-agent RB Aaron Shampklin (Steelers) agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins Monday, Aug. 11. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins RB Alexander Mattison (neck) underwent neck surgery Sunday, Aug. 10, and will miss the 2025 season, according to sources.
Footballguys view: Mattison was impressing head coach Mike McDaniel with his short yardage running and more. The team guaranteed about one million dollars of his 2025 salary, so clearly they expected him to have a role in the backfield. Jaylen Wright was thwarted on multiple goal line attempts in the preseason opener, although the line did him no favors. The Dolphins have signed RBs Mike Boone and Aaron Shampklin, who join a depth chart that also includes rookie Ollie Gordon. |
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Free-agent RB Jamaal Williams (Saints) Is working out for the Miami Dolphins Monday, Aug. 11.
Footballguys view: Williams could take the place of Alexander Mattison, who is out for the season after suffering a back/neck injury. He could be a short-yardage back that caps the upside of Jaylen Wright as a backup to De'Von Achane. |
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Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins RB Alexander Mattison (neck, shoulder) exited the preseason game Sunday, Aug. 10 against the Chicago Bears, but he is not in the concussion protocol. He appeared to bang his head on the ground, but head coach Mike McDaniel said Mattison has 'neck and shoulder soreness.'
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Miami Dolphins WR Tahj Washington posted three catches for a game-high 53 yards on four targets in the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Aug. 10. WRs Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine are the top three wideouts, with Malik Washington, Dee Eskridge and Erik Ezukanma believed to be in the mix for the No. 4 job. Washington might have tossed his hat into the ring for the top-four job, however. He is a player worth monitoring.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins QB Zach Wilson completed 5-of-9 passes for 96 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Aug. 10, and he ran twice for 16 yards. He appears to have the leg up for the primary backup job to QB Tua Tagovailoa, especially since rookie QB Quinn Ewers had a rough showing in his preseason debut.
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Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane ran three times for 22 yards in the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Aug. 10, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins QB Quinn Ewers completed just 5-of-18 passes for 91 yards, no touchdowns and interceptions in the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Aug. 10, and he was sacked twice with two fumbles lost. Ewers also missed an uncovered receiver on a play, checking down instead, and it ended up getting resulting in a head injury for RB Alexander Mattison. Ewers is well behind QBs Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson on the depth chart at this point.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II rushed eight times for a game-high 33 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Aug. 10. He also had a 39-yard catch and scamper on his only reception on three targets.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins RB Alexander Mattison (head) left the preseason opener Sunday, Aug. 10 against the Chicago Bears due to an apparent head injury. He left the field under his own power, and he headed straight to the locker room.
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Miami Dolphins FS Elijah Campbell (knee) suffered an apparent right knee injury in the preseason game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Aug. 10. Trainers appeared to administer a stability test before he was able to get up and limp off under his own power.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (undisclosed) worked primarily on the side during practice Thursday, Aug. 7.
Footballguys view: Hill has an oblique injury. It's not serious, but he might not play this weekend in the team's preseason opener. This is also not what we wanted to hear about a player that we are worried about being in the decline phase of his career. Hill is a true boom/bust proposition in the third round, and Jaylen Waddle is looking more attractive at his depressed 5th/6th round price. |
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Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (oblique) is dealing with an oblique injury, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
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Miami Dolphins RB Alexander Mattison has been one of the standout performers in training camp, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques, noting that Mattison 'breaks a big run nearly every practice.' Mattison averaged a career-low 3.2 yards per carry last season with the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Miami Dolphins OL Andrew Meyer (undisclosed) is out for 'weeks' due to an undisclosed injury, head coach Mike McDaniel said Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 6.
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Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller (undisclosed) is about a week away from taking part in practice, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
Footballguys view: That sounds about right as Waller is getting back into football shape. Waller's agent Drew Rosenhaus said the veteran tight end will be ready for Week 1. |
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Miami Dolphins FB Alec Ingold (head) is still going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike McDonald.
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Miami Dolphins CB Cam Smith (undisclosed) missed practice Tuesday, Aug. 5, for a second straight day. He is battling an undisclosed injury, and head coach Mike McDaniel sounded disappointed in Smith's ability to stay on the field.
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Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane is still expected to see a big workload despite the additions of RBs Alexander Mattison and Ollie Gordon II, along with holdover backup RB Jaylen Wright.
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Miami Dolphins TE Darren Waller (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. He remains on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list, as he works back into 'football shape'.
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Free-agent TE Anthony Firkser (Chiefs), TE Tre' McKitty (Browns) and TE Mitchell Wilcox (Patriots) recently worked out for the Miami Dolphins. The team also worked out undrafted free-agent TE Thomas Gordon (Northwestern).
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