After months of contemplation, Waller has informed the Giants that he is retiring following eight seasons played in the NFL, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday, per sources informed of the situation.
"I've decided to retire from the game of football," Waller later wrote on Instagram. "To God: what a journey, and thank you. We took it way farther than I ever could have imagined! So grateful for all the ppl I've been able to connect and create memories with along the way. We still got plenty more life left to live. Love you all. Peace."
It was a decision that's hung over the New York Giants tight end -- and the franchise -- since March, when Waller told Dan Duggan of The Athletic that he was planning on making a decision "pretty soon." Among the reasons Waller mentioned as to weighing his future were being fully invested in continuing to play and also lingering health issues.
"We have great respect for Darren as a person and player," the Giants' statement on Waller retiring. "We wish him nothing but the best."
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