Darren Waller Traded to New York Giants

Giants Acquire Tight End in Blockbuster Trade

Waller Signs Three-Year, $51 Million Extension with Giants

Breaking news: NFL tight end Darren Waller has been traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Giants. The blockbuster deal was announced on Tuesday, March 15, 2023, at 4:56 PM EST.

Waller, 30, is a two-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the most sought-after tight ends in the league. He has spent the past four seasons with the Raiders, where he amassed 1,904 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in 46 games. He also signed a three-year, $51 million extension with the Raiders in September 2022.

In a statement released shortly after the trade, Waller expressed gratitude to the Raiders organization but also excitement about his new opportunity with the Giants. "I'm sad to leave Las Vegas and my teammates behind, but I'm so grateful for the opportunity to play for such a great organization," he said. "I'm looking forward to getting started with the Giants and helping the team compete for a Super Bowl."