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Darren Waller signs one-year deal with Carolina Panthers

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:33 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Darren Waller signs one-year deal with Carolina Panthers

Summary

Darren Waller has signed a one-year free-agent contract with the Carolina Panthers. The deal, confirmed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter, follows Waller's resurgence with the Miami Dolphins in 2025 after briefly retiring to pursue a music career. During his 2022 season with the Giants, Waller recorded 52 receptions for 552 yards and one touchdown. Waller reunites with Panthers associate head coach Darrell Bevell, who served as passing game coordinator in Miami. Sources confirm this move is not due to injury.

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Status Watch

•Darren Waller joins the Carolina Panthers on August 13, 2026.
•Waller spent the 2022 season with the New York Giants.
•He had a successful 2025 season with Miami after retiring briefly.
•Waller had 52 receptions for 552 yards in 2022.
•Reunites with associate head coach Darrell Bevell from Miami.

Latest Updates

4:33 AMYahoo Sports — Former Ravens TE Darren Waller Signs With NFC Playoff Team
4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Former Giants TE Darren Waller Signs With NFC Playoff Team
2:00 AMBleacher Report — Darren Waller, Panthers Reportedly Agree to Contract in NFL Free Agency, Updated Depth Chart - Bleacher Report

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Former Baltimore Ravens tight end and former Pro Bowler Darren Waller has signed a free-agent contract with the Carolina Panthers. The post Former Ravens TE Darren Waller Signs With NFC Playoff Team appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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Former New York Giants tight end and former Pro Bowler Darren Waller has signed a free-agent contract with the Carolina Panthers. The post Former Giants TE Darren Waller Signs With NFC Playoff Team appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports