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 staff he plans to retire, strolling away on the age of 31 after only one season with NYG.
Waller hasn’t attended exercises, and the staff had recognized for a while he could 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 each side. The 31-year-old former Professional Bowler cited a number of causes for his choice, primarily well being and private.
Waller just lately entered right into a divorce from his spouse of barely a yr, WNBA star Kelsey Plum, and has been battling a power hamstring concern 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 trade 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 Large 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 price the Giants $2.5 million in lifeless cap cash.
