Darren Waller signs one-year deal with Carolina Panthers
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"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.
"A year after he ended his retirement to play for the Dolphins, veteran tight end Darren Waller is heading to Carolina.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 13, 2026, 1:39 AMSource: Panthers add to TE room with Waller deal
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 1:03 AMDarren Waller, Carolina Panthers agree to one-year deal | Reports
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.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 12:52 AMDarren Waller agrees to terms with Panthers
A year after he ended his retirement to play for the Dolphins, veteran tight end Darren Waller is heading to Carolina.
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