Darren Waller Discusses His Transition from NFL Star to Musician & Songwriter

Throughout life, often, when one door closes, another one opens, which is what recently happened to Darren Waller. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because you might know Waller from his previous career in the NFL. Playing for the Baltimore Ravens, Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders, and New York Giants, Waller established himself as one of the game’s premier tight ends. After announcing his retirement from football this past summer, Waller focused more directly on a new career as a musician. Music is literally in his blood; he is the great-grandson of composer and jazz pianist Fats Waller. Although he has only been officially out of football for a few months, Waller has really begun to expand his songwriting career. He previously released the four-track EP On Notice: Bag Talk. Then he recently re...

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