Darren Waller
NFL Injury Report

Darren Waller Injury Status

Carolina Panthers • TE
Latest Injury Status
active
A

The veteran tight end has the potential to give Bryce Young the best pass-catching option at the position the 2023 first overall pick has had in his career, but Waller is still in the midst of learning head coach Dave Canales' offensive system. Canales had good things to say about Waller's progress Wednesday, saying he'd gotten in plenty of routes versus air and looked fast while doing so. Waller suited up for only nine regular-season games with the Dolphins in 2025 after a year in retirement, but he recorded 24 receptions for 283 yards and six touchdowns on 34 targets in that span.

Injury Details

Body Part
Location
Side
Expected Return
Not announced

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Darren Waller Injury History

September 7, 2026
active
Waller, who signed with the Panthers on Aug. 12, took part in team drills with the first-team offense Wednesday as the coaching staff looks to get him fully incorporated ahead of Week 1, Kassidy Hill of the team's official site reports.
September 3, 2026
active
Coach Dave Canales indicated that Waller is not expected to suit up for Friday's preseason finale against the Texans, Anthony Rizzuti of USA Today reports.
August 24, 2026
active
Waller won't play in Friday's preseason contest at Jacksonville, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
August 21, 2026
active
August 19, 2026
questionable • Groin
Not Specified
Waller didn't practice Monday after officially signing with the Panthers, Mike Kaye of ESPN.com reports.
August 17, 2026
questionable • Groin
Not Specified
The Panthers are slated to sign Waller (groin) to a one-year contract , Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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