Darren Charles Waller is an American football tight end for the New York Giants. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2015 after playing college football at Georgia Tech. Notably, he is the great-grandson of renowned jazz musician Fats Waller.
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September 13, 1992: Darren Waller is Born
Darren Charles Waller was born on September 13, 1992.
2011: Darren Waller Redshirts at Georgia Tech
In 2011, Darren Waller redshirted his freshman season at Georgia Tech.
May 7, 2015: Darren Waller Signs With the Baltimore Ravens
On May 7, 2015, the Baltimore Ravens signed Darren Waller to a four-year, $2.39 million contract.
October 29, 2015: Darren Waller is Placed on Injured Reserve
On October 29, 2015, Darren Waller was placed on the injured reserve list.
2015: Darren Waller Enters the NFL Draft
Darren Waller decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL draft.
2015: Darren Waller is Drafted into the NFL
In 2015, Darren Waller was drafted into the NFL.
July 1, 2016: Darren Waller is Suspended for Violating Substance-Abuse Policy
On July 1, 2016, Darren Waller was suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.
June 30, 2017: Darren Waller is Suspended for One Year
On June 30, 2017, Darren Waller was suspended for one year without pay for again violating the substance-abuse policy.
August 11, 2017: Overdose and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
On August 11, 2017, Darren Waller overdosed on pills. Following this incident, he entered a substance abuse rehabilitation program in Camden, Maine for 34 days.
August 7, 2018: Darren Waller is Reinstated by the NFL
On August 7, 2018, Darren Waller was reinstated by the league after completing a rehabilitation program.
September 1, 2018: Darren Waller is Waived and Signed to the Practice Squad
Darren Waller was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
November 26, 2018: Darren Waller is Signed by the Oakland Raiders
On November 26, 2018, Darren Waller was signed by the Oakland Raiders.
October 16, 2019: Darren Waller Signs Contract Extension
On October 16, 2019, Darren Waller signed a three-year contract extension with the Raiders.
October 5, 2020: Darren Waller Fined for Hosting Maskless Event
Darren Waller was fined $30,000 by the NFL on October 5, 2020 for hosting a maskless charity event.
2020: Darren Waller is Named as Pro Bowl Alternate
Darren Waller was named as an alternate to the 2020 Pro Bowl.
2020: Darren Waller Foundation Founding
In 2020, Darren Waller established the Darren Waller Foundation. The foundation focuses on aiding young individuals in preventing and overcoming addiction to drugs and alcohol, as well as offering support to them and their families throughout their journey of recovery and treatment.
2021: Darren Waller Makes First Pro Bowl
Darren Waller was named to the Pro Bowl for the first time in 2021.
2021: Darren Waller Plays in 11 Games
In 2021, Darren Waller finished the season with 55 receptions for 665 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 11 games.
September 10, 2022: Darren Waller Signs Contract Extension
On September 10, 2022, Darren Waller signed a three-year, $51 million contract extension with the Raiders.
November 10, 2022: Darren Waller Placed on Injured Reserve
Darren Waller was placed on injured reserve on November 10, 2022.
2022: Darren Waller Ranked 58th on NFL Top 100 Players
Darren Waller was ranked 58th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.
March 4, 2023: Marriage to Kelsey Plum
On March 4, 2023, Darren Waller married Las Vegas Aces point guard Kelsey Plum.
March 15, 2023: Trade to the New York Giants
On March 15, 2023, Darren Waller was traded to the New York Giants from the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round compensatory pick.
November 4, 2023: Hamstring Injury and Placement on Injured Reserve
On November 4, 2023, Darren Waller suffered a hamstring injury and was placed on injured reserve.
2023: Darren Waller's Contract Extension Expires
Darren Waller's three-year contract extension with the Raiders is set to expire in 2023.
April 23, 2024: Divorce from Kelsey Plum
On April 23, 2024, Darren Waller and Kelsey Plum filed for divorce after one year of marriage.
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