The Miami Dolphins executed one of the stranger trades of the NFL offseason when they acquired retired New York Giants tight end Darren Waller, who’s now unretired since Tuesday. According to NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero, the Giants will receive a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in exchange for a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick and the tight end they signed in 2023. After unexpectedly making the playoffs in 2022, Giants general manager Joe Schoen traded a third-round draft pick for Waller to give quarterback Daniel Jones speedier weapons. Unfortunately for the Giants, Waller dealt with a consistent hamstring issue, catching only 52 passes for 552 yards and scoring just one touchdown. The Giants ended that season 6-11. Waller retired before the 2024 season, citing his use as a blocking fullback on three plays in a game against the Buffalo Bills that made him question why he was still playing. At the time, it looked like the former Pro Bowler was ending his once-promising career on a low note. Now, WallerRead More
Dolphins make a surprising move for retired Pro Bowl TE in trade with Giants
