Panthers Look for New TE Darren Waller to Provide a Boost to Passing Game
Darren Waller had 24 catches for 283 yards and six touchdowns in nine games for Miami last season.
- The Carolina Panthers signed veteran Darren Waller, a surprise move for the defending NFC South champions that bolsters the tight end room for Quarterback Bryce Young.
- Panthers tight ends have become an "afterthought," targeted just 187 times in 35 outings since 2024, as Dave Canales rarely prioritized the position during his brief tenure.
- Over his 11-year NFL career, Waller totaled 286 catches for 3,469 yards and 17 touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl invitation in 2020 and recently playing nine games for the Miami Dolphins.
- Offensive coordinator Brad Idzik will now manage play calling, while Waller joins a receiving corps featuring 2025 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Tetairoa McMillan, who started all 18 games last season.
- His arrival provides Quarterback Bryce Young with a big-play option that has been missing, with analysts suggesting Waller could become a top fantasy option in this revamped offense.
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