Placed on IR

The Dolphins placed Derby (foot) on injured reserve Tuesday, Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Derby appeared in only four games this season, as he dealt with foot and knee injuries throughout the year. The 27-year-old ends his season with three catches for 48 yards and a touchdown. Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki should see increased workloads to finish out the season.

Not playing Week 13

Derby (foot) is inactive for Sunday's Week 13 tilt against the Bills.

Analysis: Derby continues to be hampered by a foot issue that first cropped up during a Week 3 matchup against the Raiders. The fourth-year tight end's absence creates additional opportunity for Nick O'Leary and rookie Mike Gesicki in an offense that will also be missing receiver Danny Amendola (knee).

Questionable for Sunday

Derby (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby has been managing the foot issue nearly all season, suiting up just once (Week 10 against the Packers) over the Dolphins' past nine games. Though he practiced fully Friday, it hardly guarantees he'll be active Sunday, as he's logged numerous full practices over the past several weeks only to sit out once gameday arrives. Should Derby be ruled out again this weekend, Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki would likely split most of the snaps at tight end.

Inactive Sunday

Derby (knee) is inactive for Sunday's contest against the Colts.

Analysis: Derby has missed a hefty chunk of the season with lower-body injuries this year, and now his knee will cost him Week 12. Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki will absorb the 27-year-old's snaps.

Questionable for Week 12

Derby (foot/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby was limited at practice throughout the week, leaving his status for Sunday up in the air. The 27-year-old missed six games with a foot issue prior to returning Week 10 against the Packers, but is now dealing with a knee issue as well after the bye week. Mike Gesicki would serve as the Dolphins' No. 2 tight end should Derby be unable to play Sunday.

Listed as limited again

The Dolphins listed Derby (foot/knee) as a limited participant on Thursday's estimated practice report, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: It represents no change in Derby's level of practice participation from what he was able to do Wednesday. If Derby upgrades to full participation for the Dolphins' final practice of the week Friday, he should be a decent bet to suit up Sunday against the Colts. Prior to the Dolphins' Week 11 bye, Derby returned from a six-game absence to play 30 offensive snaps in the team's 31-12 loss to the Packers on Nov. 11.

Limited in practice Wednesday

Derby (foot/knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby continues to manage a lingering foot issue which he's dealt with for the majority of the season. After missing six consecutive games, Derby returned to action in Week 10 against the Packers, playing 30 offensive snaps and finishing with one reception for 13 yards on two targets. With a Week 11 bye to further aid his recovery, Derby seems likely to suit up Sunday against the Colts and and share snaps at tight end with Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki.

Leads tight ends in targets Week 10

Derby caught one of two targets for 13 yards during Sunday's 31-12 loss to the Packers.

Analysis: Derby returned to the field for the first time since Week 3, and led Miami's tight end group in both offensive snaps (30) and targets. It appears that Derby is the No. 1 tight end in the Dolphins' lackluster offense, but he's nonetheless unlikely to achieve fantasy relevance while sharing time with Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki.

Playing for first time since Week 3

Derby (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby will dress for the first time since September after missing the Dolphins' last six games with the foot injury. The 27-year-old has been a full participant in practice for a while, but it wasn't until this week that Miami was comfortable with signing off on his return to game action. Though Derby opened the season as the Dolphins' starting tight end, he may only fill a limited role at the position behind Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki in Week 10 in light of his lengthy layoff.

Questionable for Week 10

Derby (foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Analysis: Derby was able to fully participate in practice all week, but nonetheless does not appear to have fully recovered from a lingering foot injury that's kept him sidelined since Week 3. Even if the fourth-year pro is able to suit up, he's unlikely to achieve fantasy relevance while sharing snaps with fellow tight ends Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki in a low-powered Dolphins passing attack.

Practices in full

Derby (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby hasn't seen the field since Week 3, despite having logged multiple full practices since that time. The veteran tight end continues to nurse a lingering foot injury, and evidently, his full practices haven't been enough to lessen the Dolphins' concern about his health. Even if Derby is cleared to play Sunday against the Packers, it seems likely that he'll be forced to settle for a limited role behind fellow tight ends Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki.

Inactive Sunday

Derby (foot) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Analysis: Derby has not appeared in game action since Week 3, offering additional opportunities to Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki at tight end.

Questionable for Week 9

Derby (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Alain Poupart of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Analysis: Derby was a full participant in practice throughout the week, but the Dolphins evidently still have some level of concern about the foot injury that has sidelined him for five straight games. Given the lengthy layoff, Derby may not poach a significant amount of snaps from either Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki if he's ultimately active come Sunday.

Practices in full

Derby (foot) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby has missed five straight games due to a foot injury, but he finally appears to be nearing a return to the field. Though he had worked as the Dolphins' starting tight end prior to missing time with the injury, it's unclear if Derby would vault back ahead of Nick O'Leary and Mike Gesicki on the depth chart if cleared to play Week 9 against the Jets.

Inactive Thursday

Derby (foot) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Texans.

Analysis: With Derby out, Mike Gesicki and Nick O'Leary will head the team's tight end corps Thursday, with Durham Smythe on hand in a reserve capacity.

Questionable for Week 8

Derby (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Texans, Alain Poupart of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Analysis: Derby was unable to take part in practice at all to begin the week, but his limited participation in Wednesday's walk-through session likely helped him being ruled out entirely for Thursday. The tight end has missed four consecutive games due to a foot injury, so the Dolphins could be reluctant to bring him back on a short week without the benefit of a full practice ahead of time. With rookie Mike Gesicki (shoulder) also listed as questionable for Week 8, Nick O'Leary looks like the safest bet…read more

Status in question for Week 8

Derby (foot) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's estimated injury report, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Prior to the session, coach Adam Gase told Salguero that Derby's foot was "more sore than anticipated" late last week, which ultimately forced the tight end to miss his fourth straight game in Sunday's 32-21 loss to the Lions. Considering Derby progressed to full practice participation last week, it's discouraging that he was a spectator for both of the Dolphins' sessions to open Week 8. He's likely trending toward another absence Thursday against the Texans.

Not practicing again

Derby (foot) did not practice Monday, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby continues to nurse a foot injury, one that's caused him to miss four consecutive regular-season contests. Rookie tight end Mike Gesicki hauled in all three targets for 44 yards in Derby's absence Week 7, so there's no guarantee that the 27-year-old returns to an uncontested starting role when healthy.

Won't play Week 7

Derby (foot) is inactive for Sunday's Week 7 tilt against the Lions.

Analysis: The 27-year-old tight end will miss a fourth consecutive game with his foot injury. His latest absence will once again bump up the workload of journeyman Nick O'Leary and rookie Mike Gesicki.

Questionable for Week 7

Derby (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, Alain Poupart of the Dolphins' official site reports.

Analysis: Derby was a limited participant in Friday's practice and has missed three consecutive games due to a foot injury, so the 27-year-old's availability could be a game-time decision. If Derby is able to suit up, he won't necessarily be guaranteed a sizable role after fellow tight end Nick O'Leary (four catches for 49 yards and a touchdown on four targets) emerged as a useful target for quarterback Brock Osweiler in the Dolphins' 31-28 overtime win over the Bears in Week 6.

Practices in full

Derby (foot) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: Derby has missed three consecutive games due to a foot injury, but his full participation in practice to begin the week suggests he has moved past the issue. Though the 27-year-old is listed as the Dolphins' starting tight end on the depth chart, it's unclear if he still holds that role after Nick O'Leary's impressive showing (four catches for 49 yards and one touchdown on four targets) in the Week 6 overtime win over the Bears. Rookie second-round pick Mike Gesicki lingers as another option at…read more

Inactive Week 6

Derby (foot) is inactive for Sunday's Week 6 tilt against the Bears.

Analysis: The 27-year-old tight end will thus miss his third straight contest, leaving rookie Mike Gesicki at the helm of the position once again Week 6.

Questionable for Sunday

Derby (foot) carries the questionable tag for Sunday's matchup against the Bears, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby practiced this past week for the first time since injuring his foot against the Raiders in Week 3. The 27-year-old was able to practice in a limited capacity all three days this week. In his absence, fellow tight end Mike Gesicki has seen an increased role and would continue to fulfill that role if Derby misses time Sunday as well.

Limited participant Wednesday

Derby (foot) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby's return Wednesday marks his first practice session since he sustained the foot injury against the Raiders in Week 3. The 27-year-old's level of participation at practices Thursday and Friday should provide a better idea of his potential availability for Sunday's game against the Bears. Mike Gesicki would continue to fill in as the Dolphins' primary tight end if Derby is ultimately ruled out for another contest.

Back at practice

Derby (foot) is present for Wednesday's practice, Chris Perkins of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Derby has sat out of the Dolphins' past two games without practicing in any capacity beforehand, so the fact that he's out there at all Wednesday suggests he's taken a step forward in his recovery. It's unclear how much on-field work he'll be able to put in during the Dolphins' first session of the week, but it at least tentatively appears that Derby has a shot at playing Sunday against the Bears. Mike Gesicki has acted as the Dolphins' primary tight end while Derby has been sidelined the past…read more

Ruled out for Week 5

Derby (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby was unable to practice Wednesday through Friday and will miss his second consecutive contest due tot the foot injury. With Derby in street clothes, Mike Gesicki should start and handle most of the snaps at tight end, but he has yet to carve out much of a meaningful role in the Miami passing attack.

Absent for practice

Derby (foot) wasn't present for Thursday's practice, Chris Perkins of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Derby has opened Week 5 preparations with back-to-back absences from practice, a development that doesn't bode well for his odds of suiting up Sunday in Cincinnati. Unless Derby takes part in Friday's practice to offer more optimism about his prospects heading into the weekend, rookie Mike Gesicki will likely be in store for a second straight game as the Dolphins' primary tight end.

Not present for practice

Derby (foot) wasn't in attendance for Wednesday's practice, Chris Perkins of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Derby will thus be listed as a non-participant in the Dolphins' first practice session of the week, thereby clouding his availability for Sunday's game in Cincinnati. The foot injury prevented Derby from suiting up in the Week 4 loss to the Patriots, paving the way for rookie Mike Gesicki to start at tight end and play 41 of a possible 49 offensive snaps. Gesicki wasn't able to do much with the heightened workload, however, finishing with one catch for nine yards on two targets.

Ruled out for Week 4

Derby (foot) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby continues to nurse a foot injury suffered during Sunday's win over the Raiders. The veteran's lack of availability is no surprise, considering that he was unable to participate in practice all week. Rookie Mike Gesicki is expected to handle the majority of tight end snaps as long as Derby remains sidelined.

Misses practice again

Derby (foot) wasn't on the field for the start of Thursday's practice, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: For the second straight day, it looks like Derby will go down as a non-participant in practice, which seemingly puts his status in jeopardy for Sunday's game against the Patriots. If Derby can't go in Week 4, rookie Mike Gesicki would likely draw the start at tight end and handle the majority of the snaps at the position.

Absent from practice

Derby (foot) wasn't present for the start of Wednesday's practice, Chris Perkins of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Unless Derby joins the Dolphins for the portion of the session closed to the media and logs some on-field work, he'll go down as a non-participant in the team's first practice of the week. After the foot injury forced Derby's early departure in the Dolphins' Week 3 win over the Raiders, rookie Mike Gesicki handled the bulk of the snaps at tight end, finishing with three catches for 31 yards.

Ruled out with foot injury

Derby (foot) will not return to Sunday's game against the Raiders, Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby exited Sunday's game due to a foot injury, allowing rookie Mike Gesicki to take over as Miami's starting tight end. It remains to be seen whether Derby's current injury is related to the nagging foot issue which kept him sidelined for much of the preseason, but expect an update on the veteran's health after Sunday's game.

Scores touchdown in Week 2 win

Derby hauled in one of his two targets for a 19-yard touchdown reception Sunday in the Dolphins' 20-12 win over the Jets.

Analysis: Derby and Mike Gesicki essentially split the playing time at tight end down the middle, with the former logging 34 offensive snaps to the rookie's 33. Despite the even distribution, it was Derby who was the more active pass catcher of the two, as Gesicki didn't draw a single target in the contest. Though Derby is listed as the top tight end on the Dolphins' unofficial depth chart, he'll probably need to take on a larger portion of the snaps and draw more targets before becoming an appealing…read more

Not targeted in season opener

Derby played 46 of 62 offensive snaps but was held without a target during Sunday's win over the Titans.

Analysis: Derby additionally played 12 snaps on special teams. Despite playing more than double the amount of snaps as rookie tight end Mike Gesicki, Derby did not account for a single target in the passing game. The 26-year-old will continue to see the majority of his usage as a blocker, and he should therefore remain on waivers in most fantasy formats.

Sitting out preseason opener

Derby will not play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Buccaneers.

Analysis: Derby is among a number of players taking the night off, but there's no indication his absence is due to an injury. It would be more telling if he misses additional practice time or sits out future preseason tilts as well. There are five other tight ends on the roster, including rookie Mike Gesicki, who could see additional reps in his absence Thursday.

Back at practice

Derby rejoined the Dolphins for practice Monday, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby, who seems to have recovered from his foot issue, was unable to fully participate in the previous week of practices. In the 26-year-old's absence, rookie Mike Gesicki received the larger portion of first-team reps and has consistently impressed as a pass catcher. Now healthy, Derby will hope to recover lost ground in the team's tight end battle.

Considered day-to-day

Derby (foot) is not practicing Wednesday and is considered day-to-day, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Though Derby's injury doesn't seem serious, time spent sidelined during training camp doesn't help the tight end's chances of securing a roster spot. The 26-year-old faces competition from rookies Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe, in addition to veteran blocking specialist MarQueis Gray. Derby logged snaps with the first-team offense prior to his injury, and will attempt to get healthy and pick up where he left off.

Misses practice with injury

Derby is dealing with a foot injury and missed Sunday's training camp session as a result, Jason Lieser of the Palm Beach Post reports.

Analysis: Derby's foot issue doesn't appear to be serious at this point, but it's still a hiccup in his quest for the No. 1 spot at tight end. Mike Gesicki and MarQueis Gray have also been getting work with the starters.

Getting run with starters

Derby and MarQueis Gray were both on the field for the first snap of training camp with the first-string offense, Barry Jackson of The Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Formations with multiple tight ends probably won't be a huge part of Miami's offense, as head coach Adam Gase has long favored three-wide sets and currently has at least four receivers who warrant significant playing time. Despite their slotting on the first day of camp, Derby and Gray may ultimately end up competing for one roster spot, considering rookies Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe are locks to make the team. Gesicki is probably the only one of the bunch with enough of a ceiling to…read more

Derby faces added competition for a role in Miami's offense following the addition of Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe in the draft, the Sun-Sentinel reports.

Analysis: Gesicki (second round) and Smythe (fourth round) look like roster locks considering the draft capital needed to acquire them. With that in mind, Derby figures to battle with MarQueis Gray, Gavin Escobar and Thomas Duarte for slotting on the Dolphins' TE depth chart.

Derby finished the season with 21 receptions for 244 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games.

Analysis: Derby began the season with the Broncos, for whom he recorded 19 receptions, 220 receiving yards and both of his touchdowns in nine games. However, he was then waived midseason, claimed by the Dolphins, and didn't see game action again until the second-to-last week of the season. Derby didn't hit the ground running with his new team, as he caught just two of nine targets for 20 yards in his two appearances with Miami. With that said, he remains under contract through the 2018 campaign and, with…read more

Derby (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's Week 13 tilt against the Broncos.

Analysis: Derby had been claimed off waivers by the Dolphins last Tuesday after the Broncos had jettisoned him from injured reserve, but the shoulder injury that had earned him that designation didn't prevent him from practicing fully with his new team both Thursday and Friday. Therefore, while Derby was evidently healthy enough to take the field against his former teammates Sunday, he'll apparently have to wait at least one more week for his Miami debut.

Derby (shoulder) participated in the Dolphins' practice Thursday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports. He wasn't listed on the team's practice report with an injury designation, according to Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald.

Analysis: Though the Broncos had placed Derby on season-ending injured reserve last week before waiving him, the shoulder issue apparently wasn't that serious. After Miami put in a claim for the tight end, Derby seems like he could be an option to suit up Sunday against his former team if he can get caught up with the Dolphins' playbook in short fashion. Derby showed some aptitude as a pass catcher during his nine games with Denver this season, logging 19 receptions for 224 yards and two touchdowns.

The Dolphins were awarded Derby (shoulder) off waivers Wednesday, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.

Analysis: Derby was waived from injured reserve Tuesday and probably won't play again this season. He caught 19 of 32 targets for 224 yards and two scores in nine games with the Broncos, serving as the team's top pass-catching tight end for most of the year. Selected by New England in the sixth round of the 2015 draft, Derby presumably will have to fight for a spot on the Miami roster next season, even if his shoulder is back at full strength.

Derby (shoulder) was waived of injured reserve by the Broncos on Tuesday, Adam Caplan of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Derby was cut after the team placed him on IR last week. He played in nine games for the Broncos, recording 19 receptions for 224 yards and two touchdowns. However, he's unlikely to garner much interest from other teams until his shoulder is fully healed.

Derby (shoulder) reverted to injured reserve Monday, per the league's official transaction log.

Analysis: Derby was waived ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals in order for Denver to add another tight end to the active roster, which ended up being Austin Traylor from the practice squad. Otherwise, the Broncos would've only had one healthy option at tight end in Virgil Green, with Jeff Heuerman nursing a knee injury. Barring an injury settlement, Derby will likely spend the rest of the season on IR.

The Broncos decided to waive Derby (shoulder) on Saturday, Mike Klis of 9 News Denver reports.

Analysis: The move is somewhat surprising, as Derby led all Broncos tight ends with 19 catches for 224 yards and two touchdowns. The team acquired the tight end from the Patriots last season for a 2017 fifth-round pick, but the move never panned out. He will revert to the Broncos' injured reserve if he clears waivers.

Derby (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News reports.

Analysis: Jeff Heuerman (knee) will also miss the contest, which means that Virgil Green will work as the Broncos' top tight end Sunday. Renck speculates that the Broncos will likely add Austin Traylor from the practice squad to offer an additional option at the position behind Green.

Derby (shoulder) wasn't present for practice Thursday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Along with Derby, fellow tight end Jeff Heuerman (knee) remained out for the second straight day of practice, casting doubt on the availability of both for Sunday's game against the Bengals. If the duo is sidelined for the Week 11 matchup, starter Virgil Green would be the only healthy tight end on the depth chart, which could prompt the team to add another player at the position.

Derby (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday, Zac Stevens of BSNDenver.com reports.

Analysis: The same applies to fellow tight end Jeff Heuerman, but neither look like high-percentage fantasy lineup options in Week 11, even if they do suit up. Derby -- who was forced out of this past Sunday's game against the Patriots in the third quarter -- has been held to just one catch in two straight games, while totaling just 13 receiving yards in that span.

Derby injured his shoulder in Sunday's 41-16 loss to the Patriots, but he said Monday that he feels better than he expected to, Troy Renck of Denver 7 News

Analysis: Derby left in the third quarter and finished with just one catch for two yards on one target. He's trending in the wrong direction with just four receptions the past three weeks, but his role on passing downs should still be secure if the shoulder injury isn't serious. Derby likely will show up on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Derby injured his shoulder Sunday against the Broncos and his return is questionable, Nicki Jhabvala of The Denver Post reports.

Analysis: Derby went down in the third quarter. If he isn't cleared to return, the Broncos will only have Virgil Green and Jeff Heuerman available at tight end.