Dolphins Shock NFL World with Blockbuster Trade for Darren Waller – What’s Next for the Squad?

The Giants will also send a 2027 conditional seventh-round pick to the Dolphins and they will receive a 2026 sixth-round selection from Miami.

Waller’s move to Miami was reported last week and the Dolphins announced the move on Monday. Waller retired after playing the 2023 season for the Giants, but has agreed to come out of retirement for the AFC East club. Waller had 197 catches for the Raiders in 2019 and 2020, but injuries limited his availability over the next three years. He had 52 catches for 552 yards and a touchdown in 12 games with the Giants. The Dolphins recently traded Jonnu Smith to the Steelers, so Waller will join Pharaoh Brown, Julian Hill, Tanner Conner, Jalin Conyers, and Hayden Rucci. Tight end Darren Waller is officially a member of the Dolphins.So, here’s the scoop: Darren Waller — yes, that Darren Waller, the tight end with hands as reliable as a Swiss watch when healthy — is now donning the Dolphins’ colors. It caught my eye because, honestly, you don’t see retirements get reversed this smoothly very often. After laying low following last season with the Giants, Waller’s decided to dip back into the gridiron fray, and Miami’s got him on board officially. What’s really intriguing is the shuffle of draft picks between the Giants and Dolphins, which spices up this move beyond just a player swap. If you remember Waller’s sparkling years with the Raiders, you’ll know he’s more than capable—though pesky injuries have kept him somewhat grounded lately. Now, with Miami having just sent Jonnu Smith packing to the Steelers, Waller is set to join a fresh crop of tight ends ready to shake things up. It’s a bold play, and frankly, I’m all eyes on how this story unfolds. LEARN MORE