Darren Waller
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) stands on the sidelines during drills at the NFL football team's practice facility, Thursday, May 25, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Tight end Darren Waller brings size, speed and a big-play threat to Giants

By Tom Canavan May. 25, 2023 04:01 PM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2023. This year’s draft class features an abundance of tight ends, and some are even calling it better than the bumper crop of 2017. “The tight end group is the best I’ve seen in the last 10 years,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah proclaimed.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Raiders trade up to select Notre Dame TE Michael Mayer

By Mark Anderson Apr. 28, 2023 07:50 PM EDT

FILE - New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, March 1, 2022. The Giants went into the NFL draft a year ago with a new general manager, a new coach and a ton of holes to fill after winning four games in 2021 and posting their fifth straight losing season. GM Schoen and coach Brian Daboll are back for a second draft and things have changed dramatically. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
After free agency frenzy, Giants still need CB, WR in draft

By Tom Canavan Apr. 20, 2023 06:16 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller runs into the end zone to score on a 24-yard touchdown pass 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. Tight end Darren Waller is being traded to the New York Giants, who will send the Las Vegas Raiders a third-round draft pick, two people familiar with the deal said Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Darren Waller's journey to NFL success included obstacles

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 23, 2023 02:56 PM EDT

Raiders sign TE Austin Hooper, CB David Long Jr.

By Mark Anderson Mar. 22, 2023 03:57 PM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders might have found their replacement for Darren Waller, signing tight end Austin Hooper on Wednesday. Las...

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller runs into the end zone to score on a 24-yard touchdown pass 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. Tight end Darren Waller is being traded to the New York Giants, who will send the Las Vegas Raiders a third-round draft pick, two people familiar with the deal said Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Gilmore, Waller on the move; Bradberry stays with Eagles

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 14, 2023 08:04 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller runs into the end zone to score on a 24-yard touchdown pass 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. Tight end Darren Waller is being traded to the New York Giants, who will send the Las Vegas Raiders a third-round draft pick, two people familiar with the deal said Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
AP sources: Raiders set to trade Darren Waller to Giants

By Mark Anderson Mar. 14, 2023 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) coverts a fourth down against Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. Meyers has been New England’s leading producer at the position for three consecutive seasons. But he is an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career and could command a high price on the open market. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
AP source: Raiders, Jakobi Meyers agree on 3-year deal

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 14, 2023 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - This combination image shows Las Vegas Raiders players Hunter Renfrow, left, and Darren Waller, right. The Raiders received a major boost to their offense when Renfrow and Waller were activated Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, off injured reserve. (AP Photo, File)
Raiders activate Hunter Renfrow, Darren Waller for Pats game

By Mark Anderson Dec. 17, 2022 04:57 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Patriots look to continue 6-game winning streak over Raiders

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 06:16 PM EST

This combination image shows Las Vegas Raiders players Hunter Renfrow, left, and Darren Waller, right. A person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press that Renfrow and Waller were placed on injured reserve. (AP Photo)
Darren Waller, Hunter Renfrow could soon be back for Raiders

By Mark Anderson Dec. 05, 2022 07:49 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs against Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Josh Jacobs key to opening up short-handed Raiders offense

By Mark Anderson Nov. 21, 2022 08:32 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) walks off the field in the final seconds of the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans won 17-10. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Raiders-Broncos rematch is mirror image of struggling teams

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 17, 2022 08:03 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) dives for a touchdown as Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (26) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Raiders-Broncos game features similarly struggling teams

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 05:35 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger (4) looks to pass the ball in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Short-handed Raiders face unknowns Sunday against Colts

By Mark Anderson Nov. 10, 2022 08:13 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Desperate Colts, Raiders face off in Las Vegas

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 04:31 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr., right, is pushed out of bounds by Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Blake Martinez (54) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Raiders place TE Waller, WR Renfrow on IR

By Mark Anderson Nov. 10, 2022 03:30 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) catches a touchdown pass ahead of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell (32) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Raiders' Carr, Adams still searching for college chemistry

By Mark Anderson Nov. 10, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) reacts to fans as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. The Eagles won 29-17. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 10

By Brandon Gdula Nov. 09, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram (17) tries to get past Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Raiders far from playoffs after record number of blown leads

By Mark Anderson Nov. 07, 2022 08:10 PM EST