MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller, who left the Browns’ game early, has a soft tissue injury, according to coach Mike McDaniel, and is unlikely to play this Sunday at the Falcons.

Waller left the 31-6 loss at Cleveland in the second quarter with a pectoral injury and didn’t return.

“It’s a situation that probably it would be living in hope to see him in the upcoming next week’s games,” McDaniel said on Monday. “ But he’ll be diligent and this means a lot to him. But that’s kind of where I’m at with it right now, with the information I have.”

Waller, who retired in June 2024 and came out of retirement in July 2025, has 10 receptions (tied for fifth on the team) for 117 y

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