Is Darren Waller playing tonight? Why Dolphins TE is off to slow start in Week 15

Darren Waller unexpectedly came out of retirement before the start of the 2025 season and was traded to the Miami Dolphins in a deal with the New York Giants.

Waller has missed several games due to injury this season, but in the six games he has played in, the veteran tight end has tallied 177 yards and four touchdowns.

Waller is off to a slow start in the do-or-die Week 15 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here's the details behind his lackluster start.

Is Darren Waller playing tonight?

Yes, Waller is active and healthy, and he was targeted on the first drive but couldn't bring in the low pass from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Waller didn't have much of a chance to get going, though, as the Dolphins only moved the chains once on the opening drive.

Waller is a key member in the Dolphins' passing attack, so it's just a matter of time before the football finds him on Monday night.

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