Darren Waller trade finalized at 2026 NFL Draft

How did Darren Waller perform on the Dolphins in 2025?

Waller had a slow start to the season, missing the first few games as he ramped up. The tight end only ended up playing in nine games, catching 24 passes for 283 yards and six touchdowns. He was primarily a red zone threat for the Dolphins, tying Jaylen Waddle for the team lead in receiving touchdowns. Injuries played a factor, as Waller missed a month during the regular season before finishing out the year with a couple of quality games, including a 66-yard, two-touchdown performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

**What did the Giants do with the picked from the Darren Waller trade?**

The Giants pick Illionis OT J.C. Davis with pick 192 in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Who won the Darren Waller trade between the Dolphins and Giants?

In hindsight, the Dolphins probably don’t do the trade, knowing they get only nine games of Waller and seeing how their season went. But, it’s understandable why they looked for tight end help, as their leader in the room, Greg Dulcich, was brought in only two weeks before the regular season started. Overall, the addition of Waller didn’t help the team overcome the rest of its issues, but the Dolphins have 11 draft picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, thanks to their other moves. That puts them in a good place to still come out strong this weekend with a lot of future contributors.