Social media reacts to Dolphins' Darren Waller trade with Giants
The move follows a busy Monday for Miami when general manager Chris Grier traded tight end Jonnu Smith and cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and a 2027 pick swap.
Rumors began circulating Monday afternoon that Miami was in the market for a new tight end, but Waller's name wasn't on anyone's radar. A former sixth-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2015 NFL draft, Waller earned Pro Bowl honors in 2020 with the Las Vegas Raiders.
At 6-foot-6, Waller is a dangerous red zone threat, with 13 of his 20 career touchdowns coming from inside the 10-yard line.
Over eight NFL seasons, he has totaled 350 receptions for 4,124 receiving yards. He appeared in 12 games for the Giants in 2023 before hamstring issues derailed his season. Waller announced his retirement last June, and now re-enters the league with Miami.
As part of the deal, Miami also receives the Giants' 2027 seventh-round pick, while New York will acquire a conditional sixth-round pick in 2026.
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