Dolphins TE Darren Waller Placed on IR, Season Ends with Groin Injury

Dolphins TE Darren Waller has been placed on Injured Reserve due to a groin injury, officially ending his 2025 season and ruling him out for Week 18. Waller, who came out of retirement to play for Miami, finishes his comeback campaign with 24 receptions for 283 yards and six touchdowns on 34 targets across nine games, tying Jaylen Waddle for the team lead in TD catches. He showcased red zone ability but is now a free agent after playing on a one-year, $2 million deal, with his future NFL return uncertain. Greg Dulcich is expected to step up as the top pass-catching tight end.