MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins’ first game week of the new season meant the first injury report released Wednesday would reveal a number of previously undisclosed ailments for players.
New tight end Darren Waller is listed for a hip injury after it was said by coach Mike McDaniel he started training camp on the physically-unable-to-perform list in order to get back into football shape out of retirement.
That said, the listing is not necessarily a direct indication Waller had been recovering from the hip injury at the time he was placed on the PUP list. NFL teams are required to report any body part a player is receiving treatment for, so it could merely be minor maintenance on the hip.
McDaniel noted Waller has had no setbacks as he works his way back into action.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said Wednesday he’s not sure how much Waller will play in Sunday’s opener at the Indianapolis Colts.
Running back Jaylen Wright’s lower-body injury suffered in the joint practice against the Jacksonville Jaguars two weeks ago was revealed Wednesday to be to the knee. He is expected to miss multiple weeks allowing it to recover.
Right tackle Austin Jackson has a bad toe, after he missed multiple weeks during camp getting his foot stepped on.
Safety Ashtyn Davis’ lower-leg injury suffered early in camp is a calf ailment. He was deemed a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill was also revealed to be dealing with a calf injury, along with his ailing oblique. Hill was limited Wednesday.
Fellow wide receiver Dee Eskridge is in concussion protocol and was limited Wednesday.
Other injuries listed but that still allowed for full participation Wednesday: Cornerback Storm Duck (hip), tight end Julian Hill (shoulder) and safeties Ifeatu Melifonwu and Dante Trader Jr. (hamstrings).
Originally Published: September 3, 2025 at 4:54 PM EDT