Dolphins' Tanner Conner: Expanded opportunities on tap
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Conner is slated to see expanded routes and targets beginning with Sunday's road matchup against the Falcons due to the Dolphins placing Darren Waller (pectoral) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Conner and Julian Hill figure to operate as Miami's top two tight ends for at least the next four games as Waller progresses in his recovery, while recent practice-squad signee Greg Dulcich contributes in a depth role. Though neither Conner nor Hill was fantasy relevant during the first three games of the regular season, before Waller made his debut, the Dolphins are now also without wide receiver Tyreek Hill (knee - ACL) for the rest of the year. In deeper fantasy leagues, and especially those that require multiple starting tight ends, Conner and Hill are now worth a flier as waiver pickups in case one emerges as the clear beneficiary of the ample targets now left up for grabs behind top wideout Jaylen Waddle.
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Dolphins' Tanner Conner: Makes most of only catch
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Conner secured one of three targets for 28 yards during Miami's ' 31-6 loss to the Browns on Sunday.
Conner and Julian Hill (one catch for one yard on two targets) both saw increased usage due to Darren Waller (pectoral) being forced off the field early versus Cleveland. With Tyreek Hill (IR, knee) already done for the year, both Conner and Hill will attain limited fantasy value in deeper leagues that require multiple starting tight ends if Waller remains sidelined for Miami's road matchup at Atlanta in Week 8.
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Dolphins' Tanner Conner: Not targeted in win over Jets
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Conner was not targeted during Monday's 27-21 win over the Jets.
Conner's already marginal involvement in the passing game took a backseat with the debut of veteran tight end Darren Waller. Though Waller was limited to 28 percent of offensive snaps Week 4, he was heavily utilized in those opportunities and only projects to expand his reps as the season progresses. Conner played just nine offensive snaps versus New York and he figures to face similar utilization going forward, beginning Sunday on the road against Carolina in Week 5.
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Dolphins' Tanner Conner: No targets to TE position
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Conner was not targeted during Miami's 33-27 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Conner and Julian Hill were both held without a target Week 2, even with Darren Waller (hip) inactive a second straight game. While Waller appears to be trending in the wrong direction for Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Bills, Conner and Hill remain off the fantasy radar outside of formats that require multiple starting tight ends. Even then, Hill has handled marginally more offensive snaps through two weeks and likely offers more upside in the red zone than Conner.
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Dolphins' Tanner Conner: Larger role likely with Waller out
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Conner is in line for an increased role Sunday against the Patriots, as Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel noted Friday that Darren Waller (hip) will be out, Travis Wingfield of the Dolphins' official site reports.
Conner saw a near-even snap share with Julian Hill (59 percent to Hill's 57 percent) in Waller's absence against the Colts in Week 1, and while Conner got all four of the official targets among Miami's tight ends, Hill did catch a two-point conversion. With Waller missing a second consecutive game to begin the season, Conner is poised to remain a secondary target for Tua Tagovailoa behind wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle (shoulder), as well as running back De'Von Achane.
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Dolphins' Tanner Conner: Past knee injury
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Conner (knee) was spotted participating in Wednesday's practice, Alan Poupart of Sports Illustrated reports.
Conner missed the final eight games of the Dolphins' 2024 season due to a knee injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. The Idaho State product has appeared in 24 regular-season games since entering the league in 2022, playing primarily on special teams (293 snaps). He's expected to compete for a similar role in Miami throughout the summer.
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Dolphins' Tanner Conner: Limited to eight games in 2024
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Conner (knee), who ended the 2024 campaign on IR, secured three of four targets for 16 yards across eight regular-season appearances with the Dolphins.
Conner landed on IR due to an undisclosed left knee injury in mid-November. The 26-year-old tight end remains under contract with Miami for the 2025 campaign, so it will be notable to monitor whether he's healthy enough to participate at the start of offseason activities.
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Dolphins' Tanner Conner: Questionable to return Monday
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Conner (knee) is questionable to return to Monday night's game against the Rams.
The tight end, who has played mostly on special teams this season, did not record a stat before exiting. Conner has three catches for 16 yards and no touchdowns in 2024.
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Tanner Conner: Reverts to practice squad
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Conner reverted to Miami's practice squad Monday.
Tanner was elevated for the third time this season and played on both offense and special teams but didn't record any stats during Miami's win over the Commanders on Sunday. The Dolphins will need to sign the 25-year-old to the active roster in order for him to play again, as he's now been elevated the maximum amount of times.
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Tanner Conner: Reverts to practice squad
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Conner reverted to Miami's practice squad Monday.
Conner saw time on both offense and special teams during Sunday's loss to the Eagles but didn't record any stats. The 25-year-old will now wait for his next opportunity to be called up for a game, when he'd likely add value on special teams.
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Dolphins' Tanner Conner: Promoted to active roster
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The Dolphins elevated Conner to the active roster Saturday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Conner signed with the Dolphins' practice squad Aug. 31 after failing to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He could see some snaps on special teams if he plays Sunday against the Panthers.
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Tanner Conner: Cut by Miami
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The Dolphins waived Conner on Tuesday.
Conner opened training camp on Miami's PUP list with an undisclosed issue, but he was activated last Tuesday and will hit waivers without any injury designation. The 24-year-old tight end played almost exclusively on special teams over 13 appearances with the Dolphins during his 2022 rookie campaign. Should he go unclaimed, Conner will likely seek to join a team's practice squad prior to the regular season.
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Dolphins' Tanner Conner: Playing Sunday
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Conner (knee) is active Sunday against the Browns.
Conner was limited all week in practice, but he's feeling well enough to take the field Sunday. He'll help provide depth at tight end, while also chipping in on special teams.
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Dolphins' Tanner Conner: Playing against Lions
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Conner (knee) is active Week 8 against the Lions.
Conner has seen game action in each of the last six weeks, though it's primarily been in a special teams capacity with just three offensive targets over that span. He was limited in practice all week due to a knee injury, but it appears as if the rookie will be available for his regular role.
