Darren Waller Informs team of intent to retire

Published: 2024-06-09 12:56:51

Waller has informed the Giants that he is planning to retire, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Waller had been contemplating retirement since shortly after the Giants' season ended in January, and it became more apparent in recent weeks that he was leaning toward hanging up his cleats. The veteran tight end didn't attend New York's OTAs, and the organization was well aware that he was potentially not returning for the 2024 campaign. Waller is walking away from the NFL at the age of 31 having played eight seasons in the league -- two with the Ravens, five with the Raiders and one with the Giants. He accumulated 350 career receptions for 4,124 yards and 20 touchdowns over 86 regular-season games. New York drafted Theo Johnson in the fourth round of this year's draft, and he'll presumably compete with 2022 fourth-rounder Daniel Bellinger for the team's lead role at tight end.

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