Ex-Pro Bowl Tight End Takes Next Step In Comeback With Dolphins
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Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins are getting more help on offense.
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Miami has activated tight end Darren Waller off the PUP list.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 22: Darren Waller #83 of the Miami Dolphins speaks to the media during Miami Dolphins Training Camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on July 22, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 22: Darren Waller #83 of the Miami Dolphins speaks to the media during Miami Dolphins Training Camp at Baptist Health Training Complex on July 22, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida.Waller spent eight seasons in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants. His best season came in 2020 with Oakland when he racked up 1,196 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, both career highs.
After that career season, Waller struggled to stay healthy and on the field. He was released by the Raiders after the 2022 season and signed a one-year contract with the Giants for the 2023 season.
He continued to struggle with injuries, and that was one of the deciding factors that drove Waller to retirement after that season. Waller announced his decision to retire due to his love of the game diminishing and expressed a desire to grow in the music industry.
TE Darren Waller informed Giants that he plans to retire. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/s69zw4iv7h — NFL (@NFL) June 9, 2024
After a year away, Waller is ready to get back on the field and he will be doing that under Miami head coach Mike McDaniel, one of the best play-callers in the league.
Waller will join the high-flying Dolphins offense that includes Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, De'Von Achane and more. It would seem that if Waller decide to come out of retirement to play for Miami, he is expecting to be one of the focal points of the offense.
It is likely that Waller is not close to the player he once was with the Raiders, but any production he gives the Dolphins will be welcome after the loss of last season's tight end Jonnu Smith.
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