Darren Waller is returning to the NFL with the Miami Dolphins after a brief retirement. The team acquired the former Pro Bowl tight end from the Giants Tuesday.

The New York Giants are trading TE Darren Waller to the Miami Dolphins and now have seven picks in the 2026 NFL draft.

So, let’s talk about Matt Miller’s pre-July 4 2026 NFL Draft for ESPN and its implications for the New York Giants. Before we even talk about who Miller gave the Giants, I think it is more interesting to note that he has the Giants picking No. 2 overall. That is because that is where ESPN’s Football Power Index projects the Giants to end up.