Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller will finally make his return to the NFL on Monday night against the New York Jets .

Head coach Mike McDaniel comments on Darren Waller's status

Head coach Mike McDaniel said on Saturday that the 33-year-old “looks firmly ready to contribute, which is why he will play in the game,” via Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald .

Waller came out of retirement this offseason to replace Jonnu Smith after he was traded to the Steelers. McDaniel also noted that the 6-foot-6 tight end would add some much-needed size to Miami’s group of pass-catchers.

Waller spent most of training camp ramping up after more than a year away from the field. He was activated from the physically unable to perform list in late August but suffered a hip strain before the regula

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