Yew York Giants’ tight end Darren Waller has recently been the center of attention both on and off the field due to rumors of his possible retirement and his divorce from WNBA star Kelsey Plum.
Waller and Plum‘s marriage, which began in March 2023, ended in a highly publicized divorce in April 2024. This split has significantly impacted Waller’s career, leading to doubts about his NFL future.
Alongside his athletic career, Waller has been venturing into music, releasing a new rap song that addresses these swirling rumors.
Retirement rumors suggest Waller could leave behind three years and $35.6 million on his contract with the Giants.
Despite a hamstring injury limiting him to 12 games last season, he finished second on the team with 52 receptions and 552 yards.
As the Giants‘ mandatory minicamp nears, Waller‘s NFL future remains uncertain, but his passion for music and determination shines through.
In his latest track, Waller touches on the personal and professional challenges he’s facing.
“It’s hard receiving a message from God that he’s taking back what you’ve been blessed with,” the song goes.
“I’m foaming at the mouth they know I ain’t the one to mess with quit playing checkers on my board I’m playing chess b***h.”
Darren Waller replies to reports he is going to tell the Giants he will be retiring soon and him and Kelsey Plum’s divorce being discussed on TMZ
pic.twitter.com/FIY4OuNi8c— Robert Littal BSO (@BSO) June 3, 2024
Struggling with injury
At 31, Waller has been dealing with a persistent hamstring injury and recently hinted on Instagram Live that a decision about his future is imminent.
MORE in MARCA
His absence from the Giants‘ voluntary offseason workouts has raised questions about his dedication to football.
To prepare for his potential departure, the Giants signed veteran tight ends Jack Stoll and Chris Manhertz and drafted Theo Johnson from Penn State, who has already taken first-team snaps.
