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A little over a year ago, former New York Giants tight end Darren Waller decided to hang up his cleats following his lone season in the Big Apple. Thirteen months later, he is returning with a new team, the Miami Dolphins, and a fresh perspective on life and the game.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / July 23

Darren Waller dropped a major hint to how his Dolphins career is going to start during his introductory press conference

The Miami Dolphins' approach to the tight end position this offseason has raised some eyebrows. After seeing a breakout, career year from tight end Jonnu Smith, the Dolphins stiff-armed Smith's bid for a contract extension and a pay raise.

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NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / July 22

Why Waller Chose Football, Dolphins Over Retirement

Darren Waller conducted his first media session with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday when he discussed, among other things, why he chose Miami as his comeback team.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 16

Darren Waller's Dolphins deal includes no guarantees

When the Dolphins acquired Darren Waller, the veteran tight end’s cap hit stood beyond $10MM. That is no longer the case, as the Dolphins and the unretiring tight end have agreed on a new structure after the unexpected trade.

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / July 16

Update on Contract of Dolphins New Tight End

The Miami Dolphins didn’t have to move much draft capital to acquire tight end Darren Waller from the New York Giants, and it doesn’t appear like they’ll be paying him much, either. Waller’s contract with the Dolphins is reportedly a one-year, $2 million deal with $3 million in incentives, according to Spotrac .

NFL News / Silver and Black Pride / July 14

Will Darren Waller’s comeback be successful?

Former Raiders star tight end play well for Miami? In one of the more fascinating moves in the NFL this summer involves a former Las Vegas Raiders star.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 9

Dolphins Officially Reinstate TE Darren Waller From Retired List

The Miami Dolphins have officially reinstated TE Darren Waller from the reserve/retired list on Wednesday, per the NFL transaction wire. He was officially

Miami Dolphins News / Miami Dolphins on SI / July 9

Updated Look at Dolphins' Draft Capital

The Miami Dolphins have made several trades this offseason, including two in the past couple of weeks that surprised many around the NFL. While the Minkah

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Dolphins Linked to Trade for Ravens Three-Time Pro Bowl Selection

The Miami Dolphins have been in the news more recently than most teams regarding trading and acquiring tight ends. Miami traded away Jonnu Smith to the Pittsburgh Steelers after failing to come to terms on an extension before trading for former Giants tight end Darren Waller, who came out of retirement to opt to play in Miami.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / July 8

Plaxico Burress Offers Opinion on Why TE Darren Waller Wanted Out from NY Giants

With the New York Giants having officially announced the trade of tight end Darren Waller to the Miami Dolphins , former Giants receiver Plaxico Burress offered a theory as to why Waller decided to come out of retirement after just one year.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 7

Dolphins Officially Trade For Giants TE Darren Waller

The Miami Dolphins announced Monday that they’ve officially agreed to the trade with the Giants for TE Darren Waller. Miami sends a 2026 sixth-round pick

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Green Bay Packers News / Acme Packing Co / July 7

Former Packers trade targets ready for NFL returns

Chase Claypool and Darren Waller are attemping to make their NFL returns in 2025 Some of the best decisions that Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has made during his tenure leading the Packers have been the moves he didn’t actually make.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / July 7

New Details Emerge About Dolphins Trade for Waller

When the Miami Dolphins were reported to have acquired tight end Darren Waller from the Giants last week, it shocked the NFL world. Not because it was

New York Giants News / NFL Analysis Network / July 6

Plaxico Burress shares theory on Darren Waller’s New York Giants exit, ‘I really, honestly believe that’

Darren Waller has made a surprise return to the NFL after an unexpected trade saw him become the newest Miami Dolphins tight end. Retirements don’t always stick in the NFL.

NFL News / The Raider Ramble / July 5

Darren Waller’s NFL Return May Lead To Revisiting Past Las Vegas Raiders Trade

Not too long ago, Darren Waller celebrated becoming the highest-paid tight end in the National Football League on a per-year basis. With 3,006 receiving yards on 252 receptions in a three-year span, the Las Vegas Raiders elected to give their Pro Bowl tight end a three-year, $51 million extension.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Dolphins Questioned by NFL Analysts Over Darren Waller Trade

The Miami Dolphins pulled off one of the more surprising moves of the 2025 NFL offseason when they traded with the New York Giants for tight end Darren Waller.

NFL News / Miami Dolphins on SI / July 2

Does Waller Fit in Dolphins' Offense?

The Miami Dolphins made two surprising trades this week, but their acquisition of tight end Darren Waller from the New York Giants was somehow the biggest stunner. When the Dolphins traded Jonnu Smith to the Steelers on Monday, reports floated out that Miami had begun talking to teams about trading for a tight end.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / July 2

Updating NY Giants’ 2026 Draft Picks After Darren Waller Trade

Thanks to two trades made in the last two years, the New York Giants currently have seven draft picks available to them for 2026. The Giants traded tight end Darren Waller to the Miami Dolphins after Waller decided to come out of retirement.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / July 1

Agents: Dolphins deal with Giants for retired TE Darren Waller

Darren Waller is returning to the NFL this season with the Miami Dolphins, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey confirmed to ESPN on Monday. Waller retired prior to the 2024 season, citing a medical scare and a loss of "passion" for football while working on a music career.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 2