The Miami Dolphins acquired retired tight end Darren Waller from the New York Giants to fill the void left by Jonnu Smith's trade. The deal involved a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick for a 2027 seventh-round pick and Waller, who has an incentive-based contract worth up to $5 million. Waller seeks to revive his career in Miami after his 2024 retirement. The Dolphins aim to replace Smith’s notable 2024 contributions and provide support to star wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in the passing game.
The Dolphins traded a conditional 2026 sixth-round draft pick to the Giants for a 2027 seventh-rounder and retired tight end Darren Waller, who turns 33 in September.
Waller's new contract in Miami can be worth up to $5 million with incentives for the one year.
The Dolphins were interested in bringing in a new capable and economical tight end to possibly replace that production and take some of the pressure in the passing game off wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
Waller once rose to stardom from early struggles, peaking in 2020 for the Las Vegas Raiders with 107 receptions for 1,196 yards and nine touchdowns, making the Pro Bowl that year.
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