Panthers sign tight end Darren Waller, waive two players on Monday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:33 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Carolina Panthers announced the signing of tight end Darren Waller on August 17, 2026. Waller, a former Pro Bowl player, agreed to a one-year contract with the team after spending time with the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins. Alongside Waller's signing, the Panthers waived offensive lineman Joshua Gray and outside linebacker Nick Hampton. Waller previously posted significant receiving stats during his time with the Raiders and the Dolphins, contributing a total of six touchdowns in nine games in 2025.
- •Darren Waller signed a one-year deal with the Panthers.
- •Waller previously had a Pro Bowl season with the Raiders.
- •Joshua Gray and Nick Hampton were waived by the Panthers.
- •Waller contributed six touchdowns for the Dolphins in 2025.
- •The signing occurred on August 17, 2026.
- 2:33 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers sign former Pro Bowl TE, part ways with 2 others on Monday
"The Panthers have officially announced the signing of tight end Darren Waller.
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