Darren Waller, the former Las Vegas Raiders tight end, scored his first touchdown as a member of the New York Giants last Sunday. The Giants acquired Waller in March, hoping to add more weapons for quarterback Daniel Jones. However, rumors suggest that Waller’s stay with the Giants could be short-lived.
The Las Vegas Raiders traded Waller to the Giants in exchange for a third-round pick in a shocking move that nobody saw coming. An NFL scout now says that if New York attempts to send Waller elsewhere, the Cincinnati Bengals should jump at the opportunity to add him.
“Cincinnati needs a tight end. I think Darren Waller would be a perfect target for the Bengals at the trade deadline,” said the scout. “New York may not want to move him, but if they do, the Bengals should pounce”.
Waller is under contract through 2026. The Cincinnati Bengals are currently in last place in the top-heavy AFC North as everybody is either .500 or better. Adding a player like Waller could drastically help the Bengals make a run for the playoffs and get back to the AFC Championship game for a third consecutive season.
Waller played for the Raiders for the previous five seasons, when he became known as one of the league’s most potent tight ends. In 2020, he caught 107 passes for 1,196 yards and nine touchdowns, earning him a spot in the Pro Bowl. He struggled with injuries over the last two seasons and has not been able to match that output. Waller missed 14 games since 2021 and was limited to 28 catches, 388 yards, and three TD receptions in nine appearances last year. The Georgia Tech product is under contract for four more seasons.