The wait is over. New York Giants tight finish Darren Waller has introduced his retirement from the NFL.
Sources: #Giants TE Darren Waller has knowledgeable the crew he plans to retire, strolling away on the age of 31 after only one season with NYG.
Waller hasn’t attended exercises, and the crew had identified for a while he might not play. Now, he’s formally allow them to know earlier than minicamp. pic.twitter.com/1ZTmj1VX2m
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 9, 2024
The much-expected and extremely anticipated announcement got here after months of hedging on either side. The 31-year-old former Professional Bowler cited a number of causes for his choice, primarily well being and private.
Waller lately entered right into a divorce from his spouse of barely a yr, WNBA star Kelsey Plum, and has been battling a continual hamstring challenge that when once more stored him off the sphere for weeks at a time final season.
Waller was acquired by the Giants in a commerce with the Las Vegas Raiders in March 2023 in alternate for a third-round draft decide.
Waller, a nine-year veteran who started his profession with the Baltimore Ravens in 2015, performed in simply 12 video games for Massive Blue final season, beginning 11. He hauled in 52 receptions for 552 yards and one landing.
Waller’s retirement frees up roughly $11.6 million in cap area for the Giants as he was scheduled to make $10.5 million with a $14.1 million cap quantity. The transfer will now solely value the Giants $2.5 million in lifeless cap cash.
