Following a very disappointing season with the New York Giants, tight end Darren Waller is reportedly contemplating retirement.
Brian Daboll and Big Blue are giving him time and space to decide whether his heart is still in football.
Speaking of his heart, Waller recently made headline news when it was announced that he and his (now-ex) wife, WNBA star Kelsey Plum, were getting divorced.
The couple filed a joint petition for divorce in Clark County, Nevada last month.
Plum took to Instagram to share her feelings on the matter, expressing her devastation and hinting that she’s been on a very rocky road as of late.
“I walked through fire for that man, but now I see it’s time to go,” she wrote.
“God has given me an incredible life, and I’m truly so grateful for the profound love from my family and friends.”
“One day I’ll share my story, today is not that day. Thank you for the grace to process my pain, to forgive and move forward. Today and everyday I will continue to choose joy. Much love KP.”
Well, it’s been onward and upward for Plum as she and her Las Vegas Aces officially kicked-off the WNBA season earlier this week.
Arriving at her season-opener on Tuesday, Plum turned more than a few heads with her entrance outfit.
Plum’s stylist, Sydney Bordonaro, revealed the details of the standout outfit, stating, “Kelsey went shirtless under a cropped leather vest and wore matching black pants by Alexander Wang.”
The two-time WNBA All-Star accessorized the look with silver jewelry, black tinted sunglasses, and a small handbag, showcasing her unique sense of style.
Stepping out in a pair of black boots, Plum made a grand entrance at Michelob Ultra Arena, where the Aces commemorated their 2023 championship with a ring ceremony.
This marked the team’s second consecutive WNBA title, having knocked off the New York Liberty in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals last season.
While exact details of what went wrong between Waller and Plum are not known – and may never be – the social media world has been left scratching their heads wondering how Waller could let the marriage fall apart.
Waller has yet to address the split publicly.
However, he posted photos from a trip to Hawaii just a day before filing for divorce.
In one of his captions, he mentioned embracing peace of mind, adding cryptic quotes about finding beauty in imperfection.
“Peace of mind is not a destination to reach; it’s a state of mind to embrace,” he wrote.
The couple tied the knot in March 2023 but faced early challenges when Waller was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Giants just a week after their wedding.
“It’s not how anybody would really want to start being married,” Waller said at the time. “But if you ever find yourself trying to resist change, it’s never going to be a good thing.”
Rumors of potential trouble in their relationship began to surface just four months into their marriage when Waller posted a video of himself dancing to a breakup song on TikTok.
“When ya girl bout to leave you,” he captioned the video.
He would later insist that he was just messing around and that he and Plum were still going strong.
Despite personal challenges, Plum remains focused on her athletic career, expressing gratitude for her growth and resilience.
“The offseason has been tough for me… but for me, I’m super grateful,” Plum shared in an interview with FOX 5 News. “I think my faith has grown tremendously.”
Beyond the court, Plum continues to make waves, recently participating in a Skims campaign alongside other WNBA stars.
Additionally, she is set to launch a signature cigar with Kingmakers Cigars, further solidifying her presence both on and off the basketball court.
As for Waller, with training camp right around the corner, we should soon find out if he’ll be returning to the field or not.
Unfortunately, if he does decide to continue his football career, Plum won’t be by his side.
Do you think Waller is going to retire?
Or with Plum out of the picture, do you think that will serve as extra motivation for him to continue playing – even as just a distraction?
Now, the million-dollar question: What do you think about Plum’s outfit???