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A day after the Dolphins traded TE Jonnu Smith to the Steelers, Waller came out of retirement to become Miami's new No. 1 tight end. It's unclear just what the Dolphins are getting, though, as Waller sat out all last season and will turn 33 in mid-September. He hasn't played a full season since 2020 because of injuries, last suiting up for just 12 games in 2023 with the Giants. If Waller is healthy and able, he should at least get consistent work in the Dolphins' offense. Smith totaled 111 targets last season as Miami utilized a quick passing game to keep pressure of injury-prone Tua Tagovailoa. If the Dolphins stick with that gameplan, Waller perhaps could get about four targets per game with RB De'Von Archer likely sucking up the rest of Smith's leftovers. If that doesn't quite pan out, Waller at least has red-zone upside at 6-foot-6, 245. Read Past Outlooks
Out of retirement, dealt to Miami
Waller is coming out of retirement and was acquired by the Dolphins in a trade with the Giants on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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The two teams are swapping late-round picks, with the Giants acquiring a conditional sixth-rounder in 2026 and Miami also getting a 2027 seventh-rounder. Waller will sign an adjusted, incentive-laden deal to facilitate the trade to Miami, according to Pelissero. Waller turns 33 years old in September and retired ahead of training camp last summer. However, he recently informed the Giants of his desire to return to football, but only if it could be in Miami. With Jonnu Smith traded by the Dolphins to the Steelers on Monday, Miami had a massive hole at tight end. Waller is getting up there in age and hasn't been particularly effective or healthy since 2020 with the Raiders. It's still a worthwhile flier for a Dolphins offense that was lacking established pass catchers behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
The two teams are swapping late-round picks, with the Giants acquiring a conditional sixth-rounder in 2026 and Miami also getting a 2027 seventh-rounder. Waller will sign an adjusted, incentive-laden deal to facilitate the trade to Miami, according to Pelissero. Waller turns 33 years old in September and retired ahead of training camp last summer. However, he recently informed the Giants of his desire to return to football, but only if it could be in Miami. With Jonnu Smith traded by the Dolphins to the Steelers on Monday, Miami had a massive hole at tight end. Waller is getting up there in age and hasn't been particularly effective or healthy since 2020 with the Raiders. It's still a worthwhile flier for a Dolphins offense that was lacking established pass catchers behind Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
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After deliberating for a few months, Waller announced his retirement in June, three months before his 32nd birthday. If he changes his mind and returns to the Giants, he'll catch passes from Daniel Jones (torn ACL) and/or Drew Lock while competing for targets with rookie sixth overall pick Malik Nabers and 2022 second-round selection Wan'Dale Robinson. Assuming Waller doesn't return, the Giants have Daniel Bellinger and rookie fourth-round pick Theo Johnson as their likely top receiving tight ends, while Jack Stoll and Chris Manhertz are veteran blockers that wouldn't figure to see many targets even if they played a good number of snaps.
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Retirement made official
The Giants placed Waller on the reserve/retired list Monday, Howard Balzer of GoPHNX.com reports.
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Informs team of intent to retire
Waller informed the Giants on Sunday that he plans to retire, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Likely announcing retirement soon
The Giants expect Waller to announce his retirement within the next week or so, ESPN.com's Jordan Raanan reports.
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Not at OTAs
Coach Brian Daboll relayed Thursday that Waller remains absent from the Giants' OTAs, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
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Should decide on retirement soon
Waller said Wednesday that he's still undecided on retirement but will make a decision "pretty soon," Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
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Decision about future coming soon
Waller is expected to decide by next week's mandatory minicamp whether he will retire, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
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The tight end has yet to make an appearance during the Giants' offseason program, and it's increasingly looking like Waller's playing days are done. The 31-year-old has caught 350 passes for 4,124 yards and 20 touchdowns over 86 NFL games in his career, with most of that production coming during his five seasons with the Raiders.
The tight end has yet to make an appearance during the Giants' offseason program, and it's increasingly looking like Waller's playing days are done. The 31-year-old has caught 350 passes for 4,124 yards and 20 touchdowns over 86 NFL games in his career, with most of that production coming during his five seasons with the Raiders.