Darren Waller decided on his NFL future and revealed Sunday he’s selecting to step away from the sport.
The New York Giants tight finish introduced on social media that he is retiring from the league after 9 seasons, which included one Pro Bowl look.
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New York Giants tight finish Darren Waller walks via the tunnel at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Dec. 25, 2023. (Eric Hartline/USA TODAY Sports)
Waller, 31, stated in a video on his YouTube channel that “the eagerness has slowly been fading.”
“I’ve determined to retire from the sport of soccer,” he wrote individually on Instagram. “To God: what a journey, and thanks. We took it method farther than I ever may have imagined! So grateful for all of the ppl I’ve been in a position to join and create reminiscences with alongside the best way. We nonetheless bought loads extra life left to stay. Love you all. Peace.”
The NFL Network first reported on Waller informing the Giants he was going to retire.
“We have nice respect for Darren as an individual and participant. We want him nothing however the very best,” the crew stated.
New York Giants tight finish Darren Waller catches the ball in opposition to the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Oct. 22, 2023. (Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports)
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It’s been a wild 18 months for Waller.
He was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Giants in March 2023 – proper after getting married to WNBA star Kelsey Plum.
He performed 12 video games for the Giants in 2023 however fell in need of expectations with 52 catches for 552 yards and a landing.
Rumors started after the season that he was planning to retire from the NFL. Then the information broke he was divorcing Plum after barely a yr of marriage. He then launched music, showing to tout the brand new lane he’s set to take.
Waller stated in his video he was doing positive and was excited concerning the subsequent steps in his life.
Darren Waller (Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports/File)
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The Giants will save $11.6 million in cap cash and take a $2.5 million hit in useless cash as a consequence of Waller’s retirement. The crew apparently ready for today by drafting tight finish Theo Johnson out of Penn State in April.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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