Darren
Waller (#12)

TE - New York Giants

Age 31
Exp 8th Season
HT/WT 6'6" / 238 LBS
Bye 13
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FPTS
TIER
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2023 Season Projections
Updated: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 1:42 PM
2024 Keeper/Dynasty Rankings
Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 3:37 PM
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2023 Stats
GAME RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
Week OPP REC TGT CAT% Y/C YDS LG TD ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
1 DAL 3 5 60.0 12.0 36 22 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2 @ARI 6 8 75.0 12.7 76 25 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
3 @SF 3 7 42.9 6.7 20 9 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
4 SEA 3 3 100.0 7.0 21 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
5 @MIA 8 11 72.7 10.8 86 21 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
6 @BUF 5 7 71.4 8.6 43 20 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
7 WAS 7 8 87.5 14.0 98 27 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
8 NYJ 1 2 50.0 4.0 4 4 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
15 @NO 4 6 66.7 10.0 40 29 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
16 @PHI 2 5 40.0 16.0 32 20 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
17 LAR 5 6 83.3 10.2 51 18 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
18 PHI 5 6 83.3 9.0 45 23 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career Stats
SEASON RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
YEAR GP REC TGT CAT% Y/C YDS LG TD ATT YDS Y/A LG TD TOT LOST
2015 6 2 6 33.3 9.0 18 17 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2016 12 10 17 58.8 8.5 85 15 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2017 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2018 4 6 6 100.0 12.5 75 44 0 1 21 21.0 21 0 0 0
2019 16 90 117 76.9 12.7 1145 75 3 2 5 2.5 7 0 1 1
2020 16 107 145 73.8 11.2 1196 38 9 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 2
2021 11 55 93 59.1 12.1 665 33 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2022 9 28 43 65.1 13.9 388 34 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2023 12 52 74 70.3 10.6 552 29 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
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Darren Waller - Should decide on retirement soon

Waller said Wednesday that he's still undecided on retirement but will make a decision "pretty soon," Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Darren Waller - Not certain to return after all

Waller still hasn't decided whether he will return to the Giants for the 2024 season or retire, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.

Darren Waller - Expected back in New York for 2024

Waller thought about retiring earlier this offseason, but he'll continue playing football and isn't expected to be a cap casualty, Paul Schwartz and Ryan Dunleavy of the NY Post report.

Darren Waller - Tallies 45 yards in season finale

Waller brought in five of six targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 27-10 win over Philadelphia.

Darren Waller - Five catches in Week 17

Waller caught five of six targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 26-25 loss to the Rams.

Darren Waller - Upgrades to full practice

Waller (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Darren Waller - Tending to knee issue

Waller was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a knee injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Darren Waller - Two catches late in loss

Waller recorded two receptions (on five targets) for 32 yards in Monday's 33-25 loss to the Eagles.

Darren Waller - Gains 40 yards in return

Waller (hamstring) caught four of six targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Saints.

Darren Waller - Active against Saints

Waller (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Saints, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Darren Waller - Return expected

Waller (hamstring), who is officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Saints, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Darren Waller - Activated off IR

Waller (hamstring) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, but the tight end is still listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Saints, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.comreports.

Darren Waller - Status in question for Sunday

Waller (hamstring) is listed a questionable for Sunday's game at New Orleans, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Darren Waller - Expects to play

Waller (hamstring) expects to play in Sunday's game against the Saints but doesn't anticipate handling his normal workload, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Darren Waller - Limited in return to practice

Waller (hamstring) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Darren Waller - Cleared to practice Thursday

The Giants designated Waller (hamstring) for return from injured reserve Thursday.

Darren Waller - Hoping to practice this week

Waller (hamstring) said Wednesday that he hopes to return to practice this week, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Darren Waller - Runs routes Tuesday

Waller (hamstring) relayed to Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record that he ran routes Tuesday for the first time since he was placed on injured reserve after Week 8.

Darren Waller - Progressing in recovery

Coach Brian Daboll relayed Tuesday that Waller is "making progress" with his right hamstring injury, but he said "no" with regard to the tight end's potential to return for Monday's game against the Packers, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Darren Waller - Recovery still in early phases

Waller (hamstring) said Tuesday he's "still kinda in the early phases" of his recovery process, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.

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