Who is the highest paid NFL tight end?

Darren Waller took another circuitous route toward becoming the NFL's highest-paid tight end.

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Darren Waller spent most of his time with the team on the practice squad.

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Darren Waller is currently battling substance abuse and addiction.

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Waller has spoken publicly about how this almost derailed his NFL career.

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Greg Olson looks on as Darren Waller works out on the field in 2018.

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Greg Olson was awestruck by Waller's 6-foot-6-inch, 255-pound combination of size and athleticism.

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Injuries during the last two seasons prevented Waller from matching those 2019–20 statistical totals.

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