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Jordan Raanan, ESPN Staff Writer
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants tight end Darren Waller has been ruled out of Sunday’s game with the rival New York Jets with a hamstring injury.
It’s particularly concerning considering injuries have been a concern for Waller in recent years. He missed eight games last season because of a hamstring problem.
Waller, 30, was listed as a limited participant in practice this past week with a hamstring injury. He was officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s contest.
The veteran tight end’s final play came on a third-and-5 in the second quarter. He caught a pass from quarterback Tyrod Taylor and was tackled from behind short of the markers by Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner.
That was Waller’s one catch for four yards on two targets before leaving with the injury.
The Giants acquired Waller this past offseason for a pair of draft picks from the Las Vegas Raiders to be their No. 1 receiver. He came into this week leading the Giants with 35 catches for 380 yards.
Waller scored his first touchdown for the Giants in a 14-7 win over the Washington Commanders.
Without Waller, the Giants only had one healthy tight end available for the remainder of their game against the Jets. Daniel Bellinger, who was a starter as a rookie last season, had to step into Waller’s role.