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Darren Waller Reverses Retirement with Trade to Miami Dolphins

He joins Miami on a one-year, up to $5 million contract following a trade that sent a 2026 sixth-round pick to New York

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Overview

  • The Dolphins acquired Waller from the Giants in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick
  • Waller steps in to replace the tight end role opened by Jonnu Smith’s departure and Jalen Ramsey trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick
  • He signed a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed
  • Waller had retired in June 2024 after a serious November 2023 health scare that sidelined him and led to a year away from football
  • The former Pro Bowler brings back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons from 2019–20 and over 4,100 career receiving yards