Darren Waller

Waller is back after a one-year retirement and lands in a potentially useful spot as the likely “move” tight end in Mike McDaniel's offense—a role that allowed Jonnu Smith to post TE4 numbers in 2024. Waller last played in 2023, where he caught 52 passes for 552 yards and a touchdown in 12 games, finishing as the TE14 on a per-game basis. He still has some weekly upside given his athleticism and history of production, but durability is a major concern—he’s played just 32 games in his last three active seasons and hasn’t suited up for more than 12 games since 2020. At this stage of his career, Waller is best viewed as a spot-start option for those employing a tight end streaming or committee strategy. Fantasy managers should not plan to rely on him every week, but he could be a useful part-time contributor when healthy.