Former Pro Bowl TE Darren Waller reaches agreement with Panthers on one-year deal
Darren Waller is returning to the NFL with Carolina, per Adam Schefter, signing a one-year deal with the Panthers.
The Carolina Panthers are adding a veteran presence to their tight end room. Former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller reached agreement with the club Wednesday on a one-year deal, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Waller, who last played for the Las Vegas Raiders, brings a proven pass-catching track record to a Panthers offense that has been reshaping its skill positions around quarterback Bryce Young. The agreement was first reported by Schefter and later expanded on by Panthers beat writer Mike Kaye, who noted the fit within Carolina's offensive staff.
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): "Former Pro-Bowl tight end Darren Waller and the Carolina Panthers reached agreement today on a one-year deal, per source."
Schefter followed up with additional context on the move, pointing to Kaye's reporting on how Waller fits the Panthers' plans.
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): "More about former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and the Carolina Panthers reaching agreement Wednesday on a one-year deal, via @mike_e_kaye:"
The Panthers have been active in rebuilding their pass-catching group, and a one-year, incentive-laden pact with a player of Waller's pedigree carries limited downside. Whether Waller immediately slots into a starting role or serves as a rotational piece will sort itself out once he is officially onboarded.
Carolina did not have Waller practicing Thursday as the deal was being finalized. The team is expected to confirm the signing through official channels in the coming days.