The New York Giants reportedly are finalizing a commerce with the Las Vegas Raiders to accumulate star tight finish Darren Waller, per a number of experiences.
With a have to encompass newly re-signed quarterback Daniel Jones with as a lot expertise as attainable, common supervisor Joe Schoen seems to be pulling out all the stops to construct a powerful passing recreation.
The compensation for Waller reportedly would be the No. 100 general choose within the 2023 NFL draft, which was the choose the Giants acquired within the Kadarius Toney commerce.
Blockbuster: The #Giants are finalizing a commerce to accumulate star TE Darren Waller from the #Raiders, per sources. pic.twitter.com/bNNGJvIKfI
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2023
So the #Giants traded a third-round compensatory choose that they acquired within the Kadarius Toney commerce (No. 100 general) and land the big-time weapon they coveted for newly prolonged QB Daniel Jones: It is Darren Waller. https://t.co/pGSnt1Nf5F
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2023
Waller, 31, has handled a number of accidents over the course of the final two seasons, however he gives game-breaking expertise as a receiving tight finish when he’s on the sector.
Although he’s missed 13 video games during the last two seasons, Waller’s explosiveness as a receiver will likely be a welcome addition to the fold. He broke out in 2019 as an elite pass-catching weapon and has averaged 12.1 yards per reception throughout that point.
His 3,394 receiving yards for the reason that begin of the 2019 season are the third-most amongst tight ends behind solely Travis Kelce (5,108) and Mark Andrews (3,761).
Waller is underneath contract for the following 4 seasons—by means of 2026—however has simply $8.25 million in ensures remaining on the deal, and there’s no assured cash due after the 2023 season.
Whereas the broad receiver place stays a high-priority want, the addition of Waller can alleviate a few of these points if he can keep wholesome.
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