Key Facts

• Darren Waller signed a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers.
• Waller is a former Pro Bowl tight end.
• He played for the Miami Dolphins in 2025, recording 24 catches, 283 yards, and six touchdowns in nine games.
• Waller will join Panthers quarterback Bryce Young’s group of receivers and tight ends.
• Waller began his NFL career in 2015 with the Baltimore Ravens as a wide receiver.
• He switched to tight end in 2016 and faced suspensions related to substance abuse.
• Waller had success with the Las Vegas Raiders from 2019 to 2022, with 280 catches, 3,394 yards, and 17 touchdowns.
• The New York Giants traded for Waller in 2023, but he retired before the 2024 season due to injury.