Experts react to trade for Darren Waller
The Giants made a big splash on offense in the first week of free agency as they acquired tight end Darren Waller from the Las Vegas Raiders.
The move provides Daniel Jones with an explosive playmaker at the tight end position. Waller put together back-to-back seasons with over 1,100 yards from 2019-20, totaling 197 receptions for 2,341 yards and 12 touchdowns during that span.
This led to Waller being selected to the Pro Bowl in 2020.
NFL analysts from across the media landscape complimented general manager Joe Schoen for the acquisition of the 6-foot-6 tight end.
Here are expert reactions to the Giants' trade for Waller.
"Giants coach Brian Daboll worked with the Patriots' tight ends from 2013 to 2016, including the likes of Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett. He also got the best out of Dawson Knox in Buffalo, and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka spent five years in Kansas City with Travis Kelce, so there's more than enough evidence to support the Giants having a strong plan in place for Waller."
"In the passing game, Waller will give Jones a bonafide top receiving target and someone who head coach Brian Daboll can build the passing game around." -- Joseph Acosta
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"Now that Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley are back in New York, the next task is to get Jones some pass catchers that can elevate his game even further as a quarterback. The Giants accomplished this by trading a third-round pick for Darren Waller, who had consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in 2019 and 2020.
"Waller has appeared in 20 of a potential 34 regular season games since, but is still one of the best receiving tight ends in the game when healthy. Expect a lot of two tight end sets with Waller and Daniel Bellinger, which will significantly help Jones in the middle of the field." -- Jeff Kerrr
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Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) catches a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Cincinnati. (Ryan Meyer via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) reacts after a play during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a reception in front of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Tre Norwood (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, September 11, 2022 in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers defeated the Raiders 24-19. (John McGillen/NFL)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller runs into the end zone to score on a 25-yard pass during the first half of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) scores a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller waves to fans after scoring on a 25-yard pass during the first half of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) indicates a first down during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) catches a pass with Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) defending during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a catch against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) plays against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Nashville. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) reacts after a play during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) reacts after a pass interferences was called against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sep 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Tight end (83) Darren Waller of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up before playing against the Los Angeles Chargers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) picks up a first down after catching a pass as Dallas Cowboys' Keanu Neal (42) and Jayron Kearse (27) move in to make the stop in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Chargers won 28-14. (Tim Kothlow via AP)
Kansas City Chiefs free safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) tackles Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs in front of Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Drue Tranquill (49) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Las Vegas Raiders' Darren Waller (83) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Tre Flowers (33) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after the catch for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. The Raiders won 33-27 in overtime. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. The Raiders won 33-27 in overtime. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after the catch for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. The Raiders won 33-27 in overtime. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after making a catch against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller hauls in a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Nasir Adderley defends during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) hauls in a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Los Angeles Chargers defensive back Nasir Adderley defends during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) is pursued by Denver Broncos inside linebacker Josey Jewell (47) in the first second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller #83 runs a pass route against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates a two point conversion against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller #83 runs after catching a pass during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) in action during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) catches a touchdown pass against Denver Broncos strong safety Will Parks (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller #83 runs a pass route against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) in action during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) in action during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Las Vegas Raiders' Darren Waller scores a touchdown during the first half an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller, right, runs with the ball during the second half an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) warms up before an NFL football game, Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 43-6. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 43-6. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 43-6. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs a route during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller #83 lines up during the first half against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 43-6. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Las Vegas Raiders Darren Waller plays against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) looks to make a block during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, November 8, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller #83 runs after catching a pass against Denver Broncos cornerback A.J. Bouye #21 during the first quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller #83 warms up prior to playing the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) catches a pass against Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) lifts the ball after his touchdown reception during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, November 8, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) catches a touchdown during a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sep. 21, 2020 in Las Vegas. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (John McGillen via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller hauls in a touchdown pass as Los Angeles Chargers strong safety Rayshawn Jenkins defends second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller runs after a catch against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) catches a 5-yard touchdown pass in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) is chased by Kansas City Chiefs free safety Daniel Sorensen (49) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) tries to break a tackle by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball during a NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sep. 21, 2020 in Las Vegas. The Raiders defeated the Saints 34-24. (John McGillen via AP)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball against Buffalo Bills cornerback Josh Norman (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller #83 lines up at the line of scrimmage against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller #83 carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Carson, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Carson, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Carson, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller #83 runs a route against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Carson, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Carson, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Oakland Raiders' Darren Waller reacts after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) scores against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs with the ball as Denver Broncos inside linebacker Todd Davis (51) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) scores a touchdown past Houston Texans cornerback Gareon Conley (22) and free safety Mike Adams (27) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) scores a touchdown past Houston Texans cornerback Gareon Conley (22) and free safety Mike Adams (27) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) scores a touchdown against the Houston Texans after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Indianapolis Colts strong safety Clayton Geathers (26) tackles Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller in action during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Oakland Raiders' Darren Waller catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) runs against Denver Broncos outside linebacker Bradley Chubb during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Darren Waller warms up during practice at the NFL football teams training camp, in Owings Mills, MD., Saturday, July 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Ravens' Darren Waller catches a touchdown pass during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Darren Waller runs a drill at the team's first day of NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Darren Waller (84) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Briean Boddy-Calhoun (20) and defensive back Ed Reynolds II in the second half an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Darren Waller prepares to run a drill during NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Darren Waller (84) pulls in a touchdown catch between New England Patriots defenders Duron Harmon, left, and Devin McCourty, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh congratulates tight end Darren Waller, left, after his touchdown catch against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Darren Waller runs a drill during NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 3, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Darren Waller rushes the ball in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Darren Waller warms up during NFL football training camp in Owings Mills, Md., Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Darren Waller celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh prepares for an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Darren Waller (12), Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Baltimore Ravens' Darren Waller catches a pass during NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Darren Waller makes a catch during NFL football training camp, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Baltimore Ravens' Darren Waller warms up before a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Darren Waller makes a catch during NFL football training camp, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Darren Waller (12) runs past Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Kroy Biermann (71) during the first half of an NFL football preseason game, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson )
Baltimore Ravens tight end Darren Waller celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
