Dolphins Are Trading with Giants for Tight End Darren Waller, Who Will Come Out of Retirement
- On Tuesday, former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller was traded from the Giants to the Dolphins, ending his retirement to fill the void left by Jonnu Smith.
- Following the loss of tight end Jonnu Smith, the Dolphins reunited with offensive coordinator Frank Smith to address their need at the position.
- Sources report Waller signed a one-year, incentive-heavy deal worth up to $5 million, with the Dolphins trading a conditional 2026 sixth-round pick for a 2027 seventh-rounder.
- With Waller onboard, the Dolphins quickly filled a key offensive gap with a strategic trade and incentive-laden deal.
- Looking ahead, the Dolphins' roster overhaul—including acquiring Minkah Fitzpatrick and trading Ramsey and Smith—may reshape AFC East division dynamics.
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Dolphins acquire Darren Waller from Giants after former NFL star makes surprise return from retirement
Former Giants tight end Darren Waller ended his retirement to join the Dolphins, reuniting with his former Raiders coach after the team traded for the veteran.
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Read Full ArticleThe Miami Dolphins acquired Darren Waller from the New York Giants, about a year after the closed-wing veteran announced his retirement from the NFL.
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