Darren Waller Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 8 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 34
- Height / weight
- 6'6", 238 lb
- Experience
- 12th season
- Drafted
- 2015 R6, #204
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 8.6
- Pos rank
- TE22
- Rostered
- 20%
Week 8 at Packers, Thu Oct 29, 8:15 PM ET 31st vs. TEs, tough
Darren Waller Fantasy Football
TE, Carolina Panthers
Darren Waller's 2026 Season, Week by Week
6 games played: one top-5 week, two mid-range starts and three busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 5,Bye,No game
- Week 6, at PHI,0.0, TE53,Win
- Week 7, vs TB,12.0, TE14,Loss
- Up next. Week 8, at GB,31st vs TE,Tough
- Week 9, vs DEN,10th vs TE,Favorable
- Week 10, at NO,8th vs TE,Favorable
- Week 11, vs BAL,22nd vs TE,Neutral
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 7. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Darren Waller?
Waller is a bench stash. He is TE22 at 8.6 PPR PPG, supported by 82nd-percentile fantasy points per target but limited by a 5th-percentile catch rate. His best upcoming spot is the Saints in Week 10, while the Packers in Week 8 is a tougher matchup.
Target share
10.9%30th percentile, below average
Yards per target
8.675th percentile, above average
Catch rate
60.9%5th percentile, near the bottom
Fantasy points per target
2.2582nd percentile, above average
Darren Waller 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Bears | L 37–59 | 4.8 | TE30 |
| 2 | @ Falcons | W 34–3 | 18.3 | TE5 |
| 3 | @ Browns | L 18–21 | 10.1 | TE17 |
| 4 | vs Lions | W 32–26 | 6.6 | TE26 |
| 6 | @ Eagles | W 25–14 | 0.0 | TE53 |
| 7 | vs Buccaneers | L 13–43 | 12.0 | TE14 |
| Total | 3–3 | 51.8 | TE22 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CAR | 6 | 23 | 14 | 198 | 3 | 51.8 | 8.6 | - |
| 2025 | MIA | 9 | 34 | 24 | 283 | 6 | 88.7 | 9.9 | TE17 |
| 2023 | NYG | 12 | 74 | 52 | 552 | 1 | 113.2 | 9.4 | TE13 |
| 2022 | LV | 9 | 43 | 28 | 388 | 3 | 84.8 | 9.4 | TE10 |
| 2021 | LV | 11 | 93 | 55 | 665 | 2 | 133.5 | 12.1 | TE6 |
| Career | 93 | 559 | 388 | 4,605 | 29 | 1018.5 | 11.0 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has missed 1 game this season. He played through a toe issue in Week 4. Career games missed to injury: 0. Injury history
- 2026toePlayed through
More on Darren Waller and the Panthers
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- TE strength of scheduleWhich defenses TEs face the rest of the wayOpen
- TE projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season TE projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Panthers usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty TE rankingsLong-term TE values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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Darren Waller Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Darren Waller in Week 8?
Darren Waller is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 8 at the Packers, as the TE22 in PPR points per game this season (8.6 a game). The Packers rank 31st in PPR points allowed to TEs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Waller.
How many fantasy points is Darren Waller averaging in 2026?
Darren Waller is averaging 8.6 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 51.8 points across 6 games. His last game produced 12.0 points.
Where does Darren Waller rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Darren Waller ranks TE22 in PPR points per game in 2026 and TE23 in total points, through 6 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Darren Waller worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Darren Waller is a matchup play in TE-premium leagues, a bench stash in 12-team leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 20% of leagues.
What is Darren Waller's fantasy football role?
Darren Waller is TE2 on the Panthers depth chart. He is averaging 3.8 targets a game, on 46% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Darren Waller's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Darren Waller's next three games are Week 8 at the Packers (31st in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough), Week 9 vs. the Broncos (10th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable) and Week 10 at the Saints (8th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Darren Waller been in fantasy football this season?
Darren Waller has finished as a top-12 TE in 1 of his 6 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 6.3 points around his 8.6-point average.
What is Darren Waller's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Darren Waller's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 6, TE53) and his ceiling 18.3 (Week 2, TE5). His median week has been 8.3 points. See Waller's full game log.
Darren Waller 2026 Stats
Touchdowns account for 35% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
- Receptions
- 14
- 23 Targets
- Rec yards
- 198
- 14.1 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 3
- Catch %
- 60.9%
Darren Waller Receiving Stats
Downfield target · Moderate volume · Above-average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards per target - 11th of 48 TEs8.611th of 48
- Fantasy points per target - 5th of 48 TEs1.645th of 48
- YAC per reception - 19th of 48 TEs5.419th of 48
- Catch rate - 44th of 48 TEs60.9%44th of 48
Usage
- Target share - 29th of 48 TEs10.9%29th of 48
- Snap share - 40th of 48 TEs45.7%40th of 48
- Air-yards share - 18th of 48 TEs11.2%18th of 48
- Red-zone targets - 22nd of 48 TEs422nd of 48
Style
- Average depth of target - Deeper than 96% of TEs10.03rd of 48
Ranks: 2026 through Week 7 among 48 qualified TEs.
Receiving profile
Waller scores efficiently per target and gains a lot per target, but plays a part-time share of snaps.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 3.8 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
11.0
Career PPG
93 games, 10 seasons
50%
Availability
Share of team games played
41%
Top-12 weeks
TE1 finishes
8.2
Weekly swing
High week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Waller has averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game over 93 games and 10 seasons, with two top-12 finishes (2019, 2020). The average hides two careers: 12.9 a game in his five seasons with a starter's volume, 6.6 in the five without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 8.6 per game, down 1.2 from 2025. His volume has held at about 3.8 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Bryce Young.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Waller's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,196Rec yards2020
- 9Rec TD2020
- 276.6Fantasy pts2020 · TE2
- 4,605Career rec yds2015–2026
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Darren Waller Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Darren Waller have in 2026?
Darren Waller has 51.8 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 7, 8.6 per game across 6 games. That total ranks TE23 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Darren Waller have this season?
Darren Waller has 198 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 7, on 14 catches and 23 targets. His high was 51 yards, in Week 3 at the Browns.
How many receptions does Darren Waller have this season?
Darren Waller has 14 receptions in 2026 through Week 7, 2.3 a game, on 23 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 3 at the Browns.
How many targets does Darren Waller have this season?
Darren Waller has drawn 23 targets in 2026 through Week 7, 3.8 a game, and caught 61% of them. His high was 8 targets, in Week 3 at the Browns.
How many receiving touchdowns does Darren Waller have this season?
Darren Waller has 3 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 7.
How many receiving yards per game is Darren Waller averaging?
Darren Waller is averaging 33.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 198 yards across 6 games.
How many yards per reception is Darren Waller averaging?
Darren Waller is averaging 14.1 yards per reception in 2026, 198 yards on 14 catches.
How many games has Darren Waller played in 2026?
Darren Waller has played 6 games in the 2026 season through Week 7, after missing 1 game to injury.
What were Darren Waller's stats last season?
In 2025, Darren Waller caught 24 of 34 targets for 283 yards and 6 touchdowns in 9 games. That was 88.7 PPR points (9.9 per game), a TE17 finish.
What are Darren Waller's career NFL stats?
Across 10 seasons and 93 games, Darren Waller has 388 catches for 4,605 yards and 29 touchdowns, for 1018.5 PPR fantasy points (11.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Darren Waller have in his career?
Darren Waller has 29 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 29 receiving, over 93 games.
How many career receiving yards does Darren Waller have?
Darren Waller has 4,605 career receiving yards over 10 seasons, on 388 catches.
Darren Waller Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHI16th | L 37-59 | 4.8 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 14.0 | TE30 |
Week 1 · CHI · L 37-59 · 4.8 pts
How the 4.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | ATL10th | W 34-3 | 18.3 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 2 | 11.0 | TE5 |
Week 2 · ATL · W 34-3 · 18.3 pts
How the 18.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CLE13th | L 18-21 | 10.1 | 8 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 10.2 | TE17 |
Week 3 · CLE · L 18-21 · 10.1 pts
How the 10.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | DET1st | W 32-26 | 6.6 | 6 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 12.0 | TE26 |
Week 4 · DET · W 32-26 · 6.6 pts
How the 6.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | Did not play (inactive) | ||||||||
| 6 | PHI28th | W 25-14 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | TE53 |
Week 6 · PHI · W 25-14 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | TB9th | L 13-43 | 12.0 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 1 | 50.0 | TE14 |
Week 7 · TB · L 13-43 · 12.0 pts
How the 12.0 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 6 games | 3-3 | 8.6 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 33.0 | 0.5 | 14.1 | TE24 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
1 TE1 · 2 TE2 · 3 busts
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss vs. Tampa Bay
1/2, 50 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Philadelphia
0/2, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Detroit
3/6, 36 yds.
Just 6.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Cleveland
5/8, 51 yds.
Just 6.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
3/3, 33 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
2/2, 28 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Carolina Panthers vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup - Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos
View matchup - Carolina Panthers vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup - Carolina Panthers vs Baltimore Ravens
Darren Waller Career Stats by Season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 6 | 23 | 14 | 198 | 3 | 0 | 51.8 | 8.6 | TE22 |
| 2025 | 9 | 34 | 24 | 283 | 6 | 4 | 88.7 | 9.9 | TE17 |
| 2023 | 12 | 74 | 52 | 552 | 1 | 0 | 113.2 | 9.4 | TE13 |
| 2022 | 9 | 43 | 28 | 388 | 3 | 0 | 84.8 | 9.4 | TE10 |
| 2021 | 11 | 93 | 55 | 665 | 2 | 0 | 133.5 | 12.1 | TE6 |
| 2020 | 16 | 146 | 107 | 1,196 | 9 | 0 | 276.6 | 17.3 | TE2 |
| 2019 | 16 | 117 | 90 | 1,145 | 3 | 5 | 220.0 | 13.7 | TE5 |
| 2018 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 75 | 0 | 21 | 15.6 | 5.2 | - |
| 2016 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 85 | 2 | 0 | 30.5 | 3.8 | TE63 |
| 2015 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 | 1.3 | - |
| Career | 93 | 559 | 388 | 4,605 | 29 | 30 | 1018.5 | 11.0 | - |
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Darren Waller Game Log FAQ
How did Darren Waller do in his last game?
Darren Waller scored 12.0 PPR points in Week 7 against the Buccaneers, a 43–13 loss, a TE14 finish. He caught 1 of 2 targets for 50 yards and 1 touchdown. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Darren Waller score in his last game?
Darren Waller scored 12.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 7 against the Buccaneers, a TE14 finish for the week. That was 3.4 above his season average of 8.6.
How many receiving yards did Darren Waller have in his last game?
Darren Waller had 50 receiving yards on 1 catch in Week 7 against the Buccaneers, from 2 targets.
How many touchdowns did Darren Waller score in his last game?
Darren Waller scored 1 touchdown in Week 7 against the Buccaneers: 0 rushing and 1 receiving.
How many receptions did Darren Waller have in his last game?
Darren Waller caught 1 of 2 targets for 50 yards in Week 7 against the Buccaneers.
What were Darren Waller's stats in Week 6?
In Week 6 at the Eagles, a 25–14 win, Darren Waller caught 0 of 2 targets for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a TE53 finish.
What was Darren Waller's best game this season?
Darren Waller's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Falcons: 18.3 PPR points, a TE5 finish. He caught 3 of 3 targets for 33 yards and 2 touchdowns.
What was Darren Waller's worst game this season?
Darren Waller's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 6 at the Eagles: 0.0 PPR points, a TE53 finish. He caught 0 of 2 targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Darren Waller scored a touchdown in this season?
Darren Waller has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 6 games this season, most recently in Week 7.
Can I see Darren Waller's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Waller's weekly results from any season from 2015 through 2025.
Darren Waller Rest-of-Season Outlook
Through 6 games he's TE22 at 8.6 PPR points per game, against 9.9 over 9 games last season (TE33). He's running behind last season's pace.
Through Week 7 he ranks 25th of 45 in target share (10.9%). Target share is the soft spot. Bryce Young is his quarterback.
He's TE2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchups are the Broncos in Week 9 (10th against TEs) and the Saints in Week 10 (8th against TEs).
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 7 among the 45 tight ends who have played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target share
- Average depth of target
- 10.0
- Drop rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 4
- YAC per reception
- 5.4
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Broncos in Week 9 and the Saints in Week 10 are top-10 matchups for TEs.Wk 8 GB, 31stWk 9 DEN, 10thWk 10 NO, 8thWk 11 BAL, 22nd
Risk
- RoleHe's TE2 on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Packers in Week 8 (31st) is among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Darren Waller Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Darren Waller's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Darren Waller projects as a tE2 worth a bench spot for the rest of the 2026 season: a matchup play in TE-premium leagues, a bench stash in 12-team leagues and waiver-wire material in 10-team leagues. His target share (10.9% target share, 25th of 45 TEs in 2026) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Darren Waller's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Darren Waller is the TE22 in PPR points per game through Week 7. That puts him in TE2 territory, a bench stash in 12-team leagues.
What is Darren Waller's projected role going forward?
Darren Waller is TE2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Darren Waller get more targets?
Darren Waller's targets are trending down: 2.0 a game over his last two games against 3.8 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Darren Waller's fantasy football upside?
Darren Waller's upside: his ceiling this season is 18.3 PPR points (Week 2, TE5) and the Broncos in Week 9 and the Saints in Week 10 are top-10 matchups for TEs.
What could hurt Darren Waller's fantasy value?
Darren Waller's risks: his target share (10.9% target share, 25th of 45 TEs in 2026) limits his scoring and the Packers in Week 8 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Darren Waller's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Darren Waller Injury Update & History
Is Darren Waller injured?
Practice participation
Week 8 reports: Mon, Tue, Wed| Week | Injury | Mon | Tue | Wed | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 8@ GB, Oct 29 | - | - | Oct 27 | Oct 28 | Due Wed |
| Week 7vs TB, Oct 25 | - | Wed DNP | Thu Full | Fri Full | Played |
| Week 6@ PHI, Oct 18 | - | Wed Limited | Thu Limited | Fri Full | Played |
| Week 4vs DET, Oct 4 | - | Wed - | Thu - | Fri Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
One logged injury in ten seasons. None of them has cost him a regular-season game.
Games missed
Injury
Longest absence
No games missed to injury
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Foot / toe | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- No body part injured twice
- Toe in 2026; played through
- 0 games in 10 seasons
- 1 injury spread across 1 body part
Darren Waller Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Toe Played through
Listed on the injury report with a toe injury from Week 4 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 4 Full · no designation
- Wk 6 Full · no designation
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Darren Waller Injury FAQ
Is Darren Waller injured?
No. As of October 27, 2026, Darren Waller is active with no injury designation. He has missed 1 game this season.
Is Darren Waller playing this week?
Darren Waller has no injury designation for Week 8 at the Packers on Thursday, October 29, so he is on track to play. Waller was on the Week 7 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Improving from a missed practice, but still uncertain. Should you start him?
Has Darren Waller missed any games this season?
Yes. Darren Waller has missed 1 game in 2026 and played in 6.
What is Darren Waller's injury history?
Darren Waller has 1 logged NFL injury, which did not cost him a regular-season game.
What was Darren Waller's most recent injury?
Darren Waller's most recent logged injury was a toe injury in Week 4 of 2026. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Darren Waller have any recurring injuries?
No. Darren Waller's one logged injury was, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
Latest Darren Waller News & Updates
Latest update
Waller solid in loss vs. Tampa Bay
12.0 FPTS
L 13–43 vs TBFantasy impact: Solid starter result1 REC · 50 YDS · 1 TD · 2 TGT
Touchdowns did the work: they made up 50% of his 12.0 points.
Season Timeline
Week 6Oct 18W 25–14 @ PHI
Fantasy impact: Negative. Waller struggles at Philadelphia
0.0 FPTS · 0 REC · 0 YDS · 2 TGT
The volume dried up: 2 targets, down from 4.2 in his other games.
Finish: TE53FloorView Game RecapWeek 4Oct 4W 32–26 vs DET
Fantasy impact: Negative. Waller struggles vs. Detroit
6.6 FPTS · 3 REC · 36 YDS · 6 TGT
The Lions kept Waller out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: TE26FloorView Game RecapWeek 3Sep 27L 18–21 @ CLE
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Waller solid in loss at Cleveland
10.1 FPTS · 5 REC · 51 YDS · 8 TGT
Volume drove it: 8 targets produced a TE17 finish.
Finish: TE17SolidView Game RecapWeek 2Sep 20W 34–3 @ ATL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Waller posts season high in win at Atlanta
18.3 FPTS · 3 REC · 33 YDS · 2 TD · 3 TGT
Touchdowns did the work: they made up 66% of his 18.3 points.
Finish: TE5CeilingView Game RecapWeek 1Sep 13L 37–59 vs CHI
Fantasy impact: Negative. Waller struggles vs. Chicago
4.8 FPTS · 2 REC · 28 YDS · 2 TGT
The volume dried up: 2 targets, down from 4.2 in his other games.
Finish: TE30FloorView Game RecapPreseasonAugust
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not suiting up for Friday's game (opens in new tab)
Will not play Friday, keeping him sidelined for the exhibition matchup.
More
A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Panthers
Panthers Teammates News
Updates on Waller's quarterback and target competition.
- Jalen Coker: Practices fully Tuesday (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 39 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jalen Coker: Takes part in practice Tuesday (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 39 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bryce Young: Tosses two TDs to Tet (opens in new tab)Bryce Young, QB. 228 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Tetairoa McMillan: Career-best 192 yards, two TDs on SNF (opens in new tab)Tetairoa McMillan, WR. 54 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jalen Coker: Unlikely to play Sunday night (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 39 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Jalen Coker: Practicing again Friday (opens in new tab)Jalen Coker, WR. 39 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Darren Waller News FAQ
What is the latest news on Darren Waller?
The latest Waller update, from October 25: Waller solid in loss vs. Tampa Bay. Waller caught 1 of 2 targets for 50 yards and one touchdown in the 43–13 loss vs. Tampa Bay. That was 7% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Darren Waller news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 12.0 fantasy points, a TE14 finish, 3.4 above his 8.6 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Darren Waller Bio
Darren Waller is a tight end for the Carolina Panthers, where he wears No. 88. Born September 13, 1992, in Landover, MD, he attended North Cobb and played college football at Georgia Tech.
The Baltimore Ravens selected Waller in round 6, pick 204, of the 2015 NFL Draft. He was traded to the New York Giants on March 15, 2023. He was traded to the Miami Dolphins on July 7, 2025. Since then, Waller played for the Las Vegas Raiders (2018–2022), New York Giants (2023–2024) and Miami Dolphins (2025) and joined the Carolina Panthers in 2026.
In 93 regular-season games since 2015, he has caught 388 passes for 4,605 yards and 29 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Carolina Panthers Current team2026–present
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 6 of 6 games.
Miami Dolphins2025
Acquired in a trade with the New York Giants on July 7, 2025. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 9 of 9 games.
New York Giants2023–2024
Acquired in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 15, 2023. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 10 of 12 games.
Las Vegas Raiders2018–2022
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 48 of 56 games.
Baltimore Ravens2015–2017
Selected in round 6, pick 204, of the 2015 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 10 of 18 games.
College: Georgia Tech
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Carolina Panthers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins.
- ActivatedActivated by the Miami Dolphins.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins.
- ActivatedActivated by the Miami Dolphins.
- TradedTraded by the New York Giants to the Miami Dolphins for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
- RetiredRetired.
- ActivatedActivated by the New York Giants.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New York Giants.
- TradedTraded by the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Giants for a 2023 third-round pick.
- ActivatedActivated by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- ContractSigned a three-year contract extension with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- ContractSigned a multi-year contract extension with the Oakland Raiders.
- SignedSigned with the Oakland Raiders.
- WaivedWaived by the Baltimore Ravens.
- ActivatedActivated by the Baltimore Ravens.
- SignedSigned a four-year rookie contract with the Baltimore Ravens.
- DraftedSelected by the Baltimore Ravens in round 6, pick 204.
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About Darren Waller: Bio FAQ
How old is Darren Waller?
Darren Waller is 34 years old. He was born on September 13, 1992. 2026 is his 12th NFL season.
How tall is Darren Waller?
Darren Waller is 6 feet 6 inches tall (6'6"), listed at 238 pounds, and plays tight end for the Carolina Panthers.
How much does Darren Waller weigh?
Darren Waller weighs 238 pounds, his listed weight on the Carolina Panthers roster. He is listed at 6'6".
What number does Darren Waller wear?
Darren Waller wears number 88 for the Carolina Panthers. He plays tight end.
What position does Darren Waller play?
Darren Waller plays tight end for the Carolina Panthers, wearing number 88. 2026 is his 12th season in the NFL.
What team does Darren Waller play for?
Darren Waller plays for the Carolina Panthers as a tight end. He has been with the Panthers since 2026.
Where did Darren Waller go to college?
Darren Waller played college football at Georgia Tech, after attending North Cobb (GA). The Baltimore Ravens drafted him out of Georgia Tech in 2015.
When was Darren Waller drafted?
The Baltimore Ravens selected Darren Waller in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft with the 204th overall pick, out of Georgia Tech.
What round was Darren Waller drafted in?
Darren Waller was a sixth-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, taken 204th overall by the Baltimore Ravens.
What pick was Darren Waller in the NFL Draft?
Darren Waller was the 204th overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft, selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round.
Where is Darren Waller from?
Darren Waller went to high school in Georgia, at North Cobb, before playing college football at Georgia Tech.
When is Darren Waller's birthday?
Darren Waller's birthday is September 13. He was born on September 13, 1992 and is 34 years old.
How long has Darren Waller been in the NFL?
2026 is Darren Waller's 12th NFL season; he entered the league in 2015 as a sixth-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens. View his career statistics.
What teams has Darren Waller played for?
Darren Waller has played for the Baltimore Ravens, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Giants, Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers. View his career statistics.
What year did Darren Waller enter the NFL?
Darren Waller entered the NFL in 2015, when the Baltimore Ravens drafted him in the sixth round. 2026 is his 12th season.