Waller’s uncertain status could cost quarterback Daniel Jones a valuable target in New York’s offense, which will be leaning on a couple of new faces in offseason signing Parris Campbell and preseason standout Jalin Hyatt, whom New York selected with the 73rd overall pick in April. If they do not have Waller available Sunday night, the Giants will be forced to turn to second-year tight end Daniel Bellinger and Lawrence Cager.
Waller joined the Giants via a March trade, moving east from Las Vegas in an unexpected deal that netted the Raiders the 100th overall pick — originally acquired by New York in the trade that sent Kadarius Toney to Kansas City — in the 2023 draft. Las Vegas later spent the pick on Cincinnati receiver Tre Tucker, who is currently listed behind starter Hunter Renfrow on the Raiders’ depth chart.