Darren Waller Shocks NFL by Unretiring and Joining the Dolphins
So, here’s a bit of NFL news that completely caught me off guard — Darren Waller is back. That’s right, the former Giants tight end is unretiring and heading to the Miami Dolphins in a surprising move that’s already stirring the league. The Dolphins are acquiring Waller from the New York Giants in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Along with Waller, the Giants are also sending a conditional seventh-round pick in 2027. It's a low-risk, high-upside move for Miami, and it could be a game-changer.
Waller retired just over a year ago, stepping away from football in June 2024 after an eight-season career. But now, at 32 — and turning 33 in September — he’s ready to give it another shot. This isn’t just a random comeback either. According to NFL insiders like Tom Pelissero, Waller told the Giants he was only willing to return for one team: the Dolphins. And Miami wasted no time making it happen.
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Now, let’s talk about what Waller brings to the table. Over his career, he’s racked up 350 catches for 4,124 yards and 20 touchdowns. His best years came with the Raiders in 2019 and 2020 — 90 catches and 1,145 yards in one season, followed by a 107-catch, 1,196-yard performance the next. Injuries slowed him down in 2021 and 2022, and he had a modest 2023 season with the Giants before retiring.
But with the Dolphins’ high-octane offense — featuring Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and De’Von Achane — Waller’s return could be a perfect fit. He adds experience, athleticism, and a real red-zone threat to an already dangerous lineup. Miami’s current tight end group includes guys like Pharaoh Brown, Jalin Conyers, and Julian Hill — all serviceable, but none with Waller’s résumé.
What’s even more intriguing is that Miami just traded away Jonnu Smith and Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. So it seemed like they were pulling back a bit — but now, with Waller stepping in, it feels more like a retool than a rebuild.
Waller signed a one-year deal reportedly worth up to $5 million, and all eyes will be on him when Dolphins training camp kicks off on July 22. He’ll even have the chance to face one of his former teams when Miami hosts the Ravens in Week 9.
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