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Panthers Sign Darren Waller to One-Year Deal

8/13/2026

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Summary

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The Carolina Panthers signed veteran tight end Darren Waller to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
Waller, 33, posted 24 catches for 283 yards and six touchdowns for the Miami Dolphins in 2025.
His arrival creates competition with Panthers tight ends Tommy Tremble, Ja’Tavion Sanders and James Mitchell.
Panthers associate head coach Darrell Bevell, who coached Waller in Miami, will work with him again.

History

Historical Context

When the Carolina Panthers joined the NFL in 1995, they selected 35 players in the February 15 expansion draft and signed veteran quarterback Kerry Collins as their first draft pick. Their 7-9 debut and playoff run demonstrated how seasoned talent jump-starts a new franchise. In 2024 the Panthers repeated the tactic by signing 33-year-old tight end Darren Waller.

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Story summary

The Carolina Panthers signed veteran tight end Darren Waller to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
Waller, 33, posted 24 catches for 283 yards and six touchdowns for the Miami Dolphins in 2025.
His arrival creates competition with Panthers tight ends Tommy Tremble, Ja’Tavion Sanders and James Mitchell.
Panthers associate head coach Darrell Bevell, who coached Waller in Miami, will work with him again.

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