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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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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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