Darren Waller is returning from retirement to play for the Miami Dolphins, filling the tight end position left vacant after Jonnu Smith was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Dolphins are making a conditional trade, sending a 2026 sixth-round pick to the New York Giants for Waller's rights in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick. Waller agreed to a one-year contract with the Dolphins worth up to $5 million. He retired last June, citing a health scare in November 2023 as a significant life decision.
Tight end Darren Waller is coming out of retirement to play for the Miami Dolphins, as the team addresses its tight end void following Jonnu Smith's trade to Pittsburgh.
The Dolphins are trading a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick to the New York Giants to secure Waller, who was previously retired and had a one-year deal worth up to $5 million.
Waller, who is 32 years old, initially announced his retirement in June and cited a health scare in November 2023 as a pivotal moment for his life.
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