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Retired Tight End Waller Attempts NFL Comeback with Dolphins
23 Aug
Summary
- Darren Waller signed with Dolphins after 2024 retirement
- Waller's best years were with Raiders in 2019-2020
- Analyst doubts Waller's ability to regain past form
In a surprising move, the Miami Dolphins have signed veteran tight end Darren Waller, who spent the 2024 season in retirement. Waller, who last played for the New York Giants in 2023, is now working to regain his football shape as he aims to make an impact in Miami.
The 32-year-old Waller had his most productive years with the Las Vegas Raiders, especially in 2019 and 2020 when he posted back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons. The Dolphins are hoping to get a version of that dominant tight end, but with Waller's injury history and his year away from the game, it may be a tall order.
NFL analyst Mark Schlereth is skeptical about Waller's chances of recapturing his past form. Schlereth believes Waller was "done playing" and "didn't want to play anymore" even before his official retirement, suggesting the Dolphins' signing may end up being a "forgettable" one.
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The Dolphins will be looking to replace the production left by Jonnu Smith, but if they can't get anything out of Waller this season, they may have to explore other options at the tight end position.
