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Darren Waller signs one-year deal with Carolina Panthers

9 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:16 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Darren Waller signs one-year deal with Carolina Panthers
Summary

Darren Waller and the Carolina Panthers have reached an agreement on a one-year contract as of August 12, 2026. The former Pro Bowl tight end joins the Panthers as they bolster their tight end position. This move follows Waller's previous seasons where he displayed significant receiving potential. The Panthers seek to enhance their offense with this addition.

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  • •Waller is a former Pro Bowl tight end.
  • •The agreement occurred on August 12, 2026.
  • •The Panthers aim to strengthen their tight end room.
  • •Waller's previous performance included significant receiving yards.
  • •This deal marks a chance for Waller to revitalize his career.
Latest Updates
  • 3:16 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers and free agent tight end Darren Waller agree on a 1-year deal
  • 10:25 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-New York Giants TE Darren Waller signing with Carolina Panthers
  • 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Veteran tight end Darren Waller agrees to 1-year deal with Carolina Panthers
  • 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — The Panthers have agreed to a one year deal with TE Darren Waller
  • 1:39 AMESPN — Source: Panthers add to TE room with Waller deal
  • 1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Darren Waller, Carolina Panthers agree to one-year deal | Reports
  • 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Darren Waller agrees to terms with Panthers
What they're saying
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Veteran tight end Darren Waller has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. Rosenhaus Sports, the agency that represents Waller, sent a post on X confirming the deal Wednesday. Waller came out of retirement last year after the Miami Dolphins acquired him from the New York Giants.

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Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and the Carolina Panthers reached agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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Tight end Darren Waller, a Pro Bowler in 2020 who posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, has agreed to sign with the Carolina Panthers.

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