Giants acquire Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller in blockbuster trade with Raiders: report

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The New York Giants have traded for Las Vegas Raiders Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller in a blockbuster move that gives an immediate jolt to their offense. 

Waller has been rumored to be in trades, dating to last year when the Green Bay Packers almost landed him in the Davante Adams deal.

Now, the Giants capitalize on the 6-foot-6, 255-pounder by sending the third-round pick they acquired from the Kansas City Chiefs in the Kadarius Toney trade this past season to the Raiders.

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Tight end Darren Waller of the Raiders warms up before the Los Angeles Chargers game at Allegiant Stadium on Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Chris Unger/Getty Images)

The Giants didn’t waste a first-round pick on Toney after all. 

Waller had four years left on his deal with the Raiders, but the Giants are only guaranteed to pay him $11 million for the 2023 season as there is an opt-out clause after this year. 

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Waller agreed to a three-year, $51 million extension with the Raiders prior to the start of last season, which would be the Giants’ responsibility if the opt-out isn’t exercised. 

After securing quarterback Daniel Jones for the next four seasons, the Giants knew they had to get him more pass catchers. While Isaiah Hodgins and Darius Slayton did well last season, Jones was missing that top target throughout the year. 

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

The Giants may