Waller announced his retirement from playing football, saying he “found a lot of joy” in the sport, but “the passion has slowly been fading.”
FILE - New York Giants tight end Darren Waller gestures after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. Waller announced his retirement from playing football, Sunday, June 9, 2024, saying he “found a lot of joy” in the sport, but "the passion has slowly been fading.” tight end Darren Waller announced his retirement from playing football on Sunday, saying he “found a lot of joy” in the sport, but “the passion has slowly been fading.
Waller, who dealt with hamstring issues the last three years, was limited to 12 games and had 52 catches for 552 yards and a touchdown in his only season with the Giants. He was due to make $10.5 million in 2024 and count $14.1 million against the salary cap. With his retirement, the Giants save $11.6 million in cap money and take a $2.5 million hit in dead money.
The Ravens waived Waller before the 2018 season and he was signed to the Raiders’ practice squad. He appeared in four games and had six catches.
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