{"id":141910,"date":"2026-03-18T13:36:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:36:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/?p=141910"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:36:17","slug":"nfl-star-darren-waller-reflects-on-setbacks-and-comeback-in-soulful-in-the-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/nfl-star-darren-waller-reflects-on-setbacks-and-comeback-in-soulful-in-the-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Star Darren Waller Reflects on Setbacks and Comeback in Soulful &#8220;In The Valley&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\">NFL Player Darren Waller<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">Chronicles Redemption and Resilience<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">In Powerful New Single<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\u201cIn The Valley\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/n6thwjcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001osFIkVCKs2Swu8SF8zkySklsZNZIRg6hi3AUzrHu6jLamt_YYVtwgdHDfO9six9_63YCTc4byPU23o0nXp_rgPfZYFNTNQXbksQL7ItjjX_BwJrf68NcBlsLahF8n4LnNXvrjc17hEiS8_X7GOck6-TTTB3qudFVcvyCfcmdpYdYxlJDF6RXcg==&amp;c=ZMtnPbExKpH0xgCwiJ4GDDHp_QooFczHB3C7P15s01kC2eHWMbCt5Q==&amp;ch=6QNdVzqv0vGn4aNtnaMUxUZ9DL8N-2g8gx28ls-wPZE5Gu6YZq5bzQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Listen<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/n6thwjcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001osFIkVCKs2Swu8SF8zkySklsZNZIRg6hi3AUzrHu6jLamt_YYVtwgdHDfO9six9_j5jw3LJlsKvQMCU6wBlVuejZtApk22D69jnlyYX92YGfjHy4U6l-1nLnHAWesOccf0aBj5lWajl81lLbQEfWLtRohMsHwMTzquOLhGogYYcEo-vFEV-YABJQHwHLCx70&amp;c=ZMtnPbExKpH0xgCwiJ4GDDHp_QooFczHB3C7P15s01kC2eHWMbCt5Q==&amp;ch=6QNdVzqv0vGn4aNtnaMUxUZ9DL8N-2g8gx28ls-wPZE5Gu6YZq5bzQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Watch<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-141911\" src=\"http:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DSC03106-500x334.jpeg\" alt=\"NFL Star Darren Waller Reflects on Setbacks and Comeback in Soulful &quot;In The Valley&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">NFL Star Darren Waller Reflects on Setbacks and Comeback in Soulful &#8220;In The Valley&#8221;<\/span>Photo Credit: Marquis Garden<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Today, NFL athlete, recording artist and mental health advocate <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Darren Waller<\/span><span class=\"s1\">releases a soulful and self-reflective new single \u201c<\/span><span class=\"s2\">In The Valley<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u201d via UnitedMasters &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/n6thwjcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001osFIkVCKs2Swu8SF8zkySklsZNZIRg6hi3AUzrHu6jLamt_YYVtwgdHDfO9six9_63YCTc4byPU23o0nXp_rgPfZYFNTNQXbksQL7ItjjX_BwJrf68NcBlsLahF8n4LnNXvrjc17hEiS8_X7GOck6-TTTB3qudFV9uFe3cR_qfW-Yw8MbBbV6w==&amp;c=ZMtnPbExKpH0xgCwiJ4GDDHp_QooFczHB3C7P15s01kC2eHWMbCt5Q==&amp;ch=6QNdVzqv0vGn4aNtnaMUxUZ9DL8N-2g8gx28ls-wPZE5Gu6YZq5bzQ==\"><span class=\"s3\">LISTEN<\/span><\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/n6thwjcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001osFIkVCKs2Swu8SF8zkySklsZNZIRg6hi3AUzrHu6jLamt_YYVtwgdHDfO9six9_j5jw3LJlsKvQMCU6wBlVuejZtApk22D69jnlyYX92YGfjHy4U6l-1nLnHAWesOccf0aBj5lWajl81lLbQEfWLtRohMsHwMTzquOLhGogYYfjwwAOhqtbkLylxlZrxoYA&amp;c=ZMtnPbExKpH0xgCwiJ4GDDHp_QooFczHB3C7P15s01kC2eHWMbCt5Q==&amp;ch=6QNdVzqv0vGn4aNtnaMUxUZ9DL8N-2g8gx28ls-wPZE5Gu6YZq5bzQ==\"><span class=\"s3\">WATCH<\/span><\/a>. The music video was filmed along California\u2019s iconic Big Sur coastline, capturing its breathtaking scenery as a stunning backdrop. The release comes on the heels of Waller becoming an unrestricted free agent in the NFL after playing for the Miami Dolphins last season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s4\">\u201cThe greatest transformations in my life and well-being all started in the moments I felt I hit some sort of bottom,<\/span><span class=\"s2\">&#8221; says Waller. <\/span><span class=\"s4\">&#8220;This song is about not giving up. The &#8216;valley&#8217; isn&#8217;t just a low point, it&#8217;s where the growth happens. Whether it&#8217;s on the field or in life, your setbacks don&#8217;t define your destiny, they prepare you for it.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Produced by acclaimed Atlanta hitmaker <\/span><span class=\"s2\">JRod<\/span><span class=\"s1\"> (K Camp, 6lack, Jacquees), <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Nia C<\/span><span class=\"s1\">and <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Zee Dolla<\/span><span class=\"s1\">, the track is built on an angelic sample, providing a beautiful backdrop for Waller\u2019s vulnerability while closing with a powerful message of perseverance. His lyricism consistently reflects his lived experience, spanning his journey through recovery, the highs and lows of his NFL career and his ongoing evolution. The record trades typical athlete bravado for a more transparent look at personal growth as Waller balances the physical demands of the NFL with a music career grounded in authenticity and advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">After the NFL season, Waller sat down for an in-depth conversation on <a href=\"https:\/\/n6thwjcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001osFIkVCKs2Swu8SF8zkySklsZNZIRg6hi3AUzrHu6jLamt_YYVtwgdHDfO9six9_jQEQ97BhsVLN3FtfYuCAlnPqUkJze9yBKqMYdxDkjEv3P14pUgyeEPBURod8no27Cf7e0R4cSigInpN6Dtmzzjow2m5fHu24mgaJz1alRnV0WhZ_z0P7NCIM4MhMAkUj&amp;c=ZMtnPbExKpH0xgCwiJ4GDDHp_QooFczHB3C7P15s01kC2eHWMbCt5Q==&amp;ch=6QNdVzqv0vGn4aNtnaMUxUZ9DL8N-2g8gx28ls-wPZE5Gu6YZq5bzQ==\"><span class=\"s3\">The Dan Le Batard Show<\/span><\/a>, where he spoke openly about his early identity struggles and how he utilizes therapy and songwriting to navigate public life. The release of \u201cIn The Valley\u201d marks Waller\u2019s first musical release since he came out of retirement to return to the field and play for the Miami Dolphins last season. Outside of the studio and the stadium, Waller remains deeply committed to the Darren Waller Foundation which provides recovery resources to his Las Vegas community.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-141912\" src=\"http:\/\/onewestmagazine.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_0193-500x500.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">CONNECT WITH DARREN WALLER:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/n6thwjcab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001osFIkVCKs2Swu8SF8zkySklsZNZIRg6hi3AUzrHu6jLamt_YYVtwgSeDkyC_4E7xFbQDs5zg-WcNd4NP0A5WBsV6fjYIRjSGDf0GprMkHRWO984tFziNeHmzZKzY8GgQ7JcLagqQFsR1UCni9aM-CI9HeULXGFdj2yzFVzytuir91lGjozk7lQ==&amp;c=ZMtnPbExKpH0xgCwiJ4GDDHp_QooFczHB3C7P15s01kC2eHWMbCt5Q==&amp;ch=6QNdVzqv0vGn4aNtnaMUxUZ9DL8N-2g8gx28ls-wPZE5Gu6YZq5bzQ==\">INSTAGRAM<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\"> I <a 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