The Miami Dolphins activated veteran tight end Darren Waller from the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday.

Waller, who announced his retirement 14 months ago, joined Miami in a July 1 trade with the New York Giants and has been working to get back into football shape.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel recently said he expected Waller, who turns 33 next month, to begin practicing "sooner rather than later."

Waller's one-year deal in Miami is worth up to $5 million, according to agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.

He played one season with the Giants, catching 52 passes for 552 yards and one touchdown in 12 games in 2023 before stepping away from the game in July 2024. Reasons cited for his retirement included a medical scare, a loss of "passion" for football and a burgeoning

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