On June 30, 2025, the Dolphins traded tight end Jonnu Smith to the Steelers; Smith posted 111 targets, 88 catches for 884 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024, ranking second among Dolphins receivers. Giants tight end Darren Waller came out of retirement this offseason and was traded to Miami to address a tight end room lacking star talent. Waller was activated off the physically unable to perform list on August 20 and will practice for the first time since joining the team. Waller was a 2015 sixth-round pick, overcame substance issues and suspension, peaked with the Raiders in 2020, and has struggled with injuries since.
On June 30, 2025, the Dolphins traded TE Jonnu Smith to the Steelers. He had 111 targets last season and racked up 88 catches for 884 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. That was the second-most receptions and receving yards by any Dolphins pass catcher in 2024. This offseason, Giants QB Darren Waller came out of retirement and was traded to the Dolhins. He joins a TE room that is lacking star talent. On Wedneday, August 20, Waller was activated off the PUP list for Miami.
He'll practice for the first time sicne joining the Dolphins this offseason. Darren Waller will make his Dolphins debut at practice this week The #Dolphins have activated TE Darren Waller off the physically unable to perform list and he will practice for the first time since the trade/unretirement. pic.twitter.com/IUq16v8zTC Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 20, 2025 The Miami Dolphins will be the fourth franchise that veteran TE Darren Waller has played for.
In 2015, Waller was a sixth-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens. Early in his career, Waller was dealing with substance abuse. It go so bad that he was suspended by the league and missed the entire 2017 season. However, Waller received the help he needed and was able to bounce back his career. He signed with the Raiders and that's where Waller had the most productive season of his NFL career.
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