Panthers hold off on TE Darren Waller signing after preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Carolina Panthers have not yet finalized the signing of tight end Darren Waller, initially reported on Wednesday night. The team plans to secure the deal following their preseason game against the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. Waller's contract signing is contingent on passing a physical. Currently, Carolina has six tight ends on the roster, and determining which player to release may become clearer after the exhibition game.
- •Panthers expect to finalize Waller's signing after Saturday's game
- •Waller's deal is pending a physical
- •Carolina currently has six tight ends on the roster
- •Team needs to decide which player to cut
- •Waller will not participate in the Saturday matchup
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Here's the holdup on Panthers' signing of TE Darren Waller
"Why haven't the Panthers made their addition of TE Darren Waller official yet? Here, per multiple reports, is the reason why . . .
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