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Darren Waller Scores Twice in Dolphins Debut After Return From Retirement

The 33-year-old tight end reached the end zone for the first time since 2023 after a hip issue delayed his Miami start.

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Darren Waller #83 of the Miami Dolphins warms up prior to a NFL Preseason 2025 game between Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Sep 29, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a touchdown catch against New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Waller made his first appearance for Miami on Sept. 29 against the Jets and caught two touchdown passes, including a 4-yard grab on fourth-and-goal.
  • His opening score was his first NFL touchdown since Oct. 22, 2023, ending a 708-day drought.
  • He had missed the preseason and the Dolphins’ first three games while recovering from a hip injury, with the team managing his ramp-up.
  • After coming out of a 2024 retirement, his rights were traded from the Giants to the Dolphins in July, and he signed a one-year deal worth up to $5 million.
  • Outlets differ on the trade terms, with reports ranging from a 2026 sixth-round pick to a conditional late-round swap involving 2026 and 2027 selections.