Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Darren Waller Returns: Dolphins Acquire Star Tight End
Imagine a famous football player named Darren Waller who decided to stop playing.
But, he changed his mind!
He's coming back to play for a new team called the Miami Dolphins.
The Dolphins got him from his old team, the New York Giants, in a trade.
He had retired because of some health concerns and because he didn't enjoy playing football as much anymore.
He will need to be officially approved to return to play.
The Dolphins needed a new player at this position, and they hope Waller can help them.
His old team did well by trading him.
Darren Waller is coming out of retirement to play for the Miami Dolphins.
The Dolphins acquired Waller from the New York Giants.
Waller retired before the 2024 season, citing a medical scare and waning passion.
The trade involves a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick from Miami and a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick from the Giants.
Waller, who will turn 33 in September, has signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins worth around $5 million.
- Who
- Darren Waller and the Miami Dolphins.
- What
- Darren Waller is coming out of retirement to play for the Miami Dolphins.
- When
- The trade was confirmed recently.
- Where
- Waller will play for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL.
- Why
- To strengthen the Dolphins' offense after trading tight end Jonnu Smith.
Miami Dolphins
New York Giants
Team Impact
Miami Dolphins
Gain a skilled player to strengthen their offense.
New York Giants
Loses a valuable asset and future draft pick.
- Player
- Darren Waller
- Age
- 32
- New Team
- Miami Dolphins
- Previous Team
- New York Giants
- Trade Details
- Dolphins receive Waller and a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick; Giants receive a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick.
- Contract
- 1-year deal, approximately $5 million