Dolphins tight end Darren Waller is dealing with a hip strain and is unlikely to play in Miami's season opener Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts.

Waller was originally injured before practice on Wednesday — a session he missed because it was previously decided that he would avoid three-consecutive practice days — and Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Waller exacerbated the injury before Thursday's practice.

"While trying to prevent a setback, he had a setback before practice," McDaniel said Friday. "What does that mean? It means he's being challenged, the most eager player to play has another challenge. I know he's up for it, but I don't think he's going to play this week, which wasn't planned. But the way I look at it is, with your first player that comes out of retirement try not

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