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Darren Waller Scores for the Dolphins in His First NFL Game in Nearly 2 Years
Waller caught a touchdown pass on fourth-and-goal, marking his first NFL score since 2023 as he returns to play after retiring and recovering from injury.
- On Monday, Dolphins tight end Darren Waller caught a second-quarter touchdown against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium in his first NFL game in 631 days.
- Following his offseason retirement reversal, Darren Waller missed Miami's first three games due to a hip injury after retiring after the 2023-24 season with the New York Giants.
- On a 4th-and-goal play, Tua Tagovailoa found Darren Waller for a 4-yard touchdown over Sauce Gardner, and Waller added a 9-yard scoring catch early in the third quarter.
- The touchdown gave Miami a 10-0 lead and was Waller's first since Oct. 22, 2023; with Tyreek Hill carted off, Waller is expected to take a larger role.
- Beyond the field, Darren Waller launched a rap career and released multiple singles during his one-year hiatus; Miami is his fourth team after Baltimore, the Raiders and the Giants.
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Darren Waller scores twice for the Dolphins in his first NFL game in nearly 2 years
Darren Waller made a quick impact during his first NFL game in nearly two years, and wound up having one of the best games of his career.
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Read Full ArticleDarren Waller Makes An Insane TD Catch In His First Game Back In NFL vs Jets
Welcome back to the NFL, Darren Waller. The former Pro Bowl tight end made his debut with the Miami Dolphins on Monday night against the Jets after coming out retirement and judging by this touchdown catch, it’s clear Waller can still play.
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