Darren Waller Fantasy TE
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| Height / Weight | 6'6" / 255 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Sep 13, 1992(30) |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| Experience | 3 Years |
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Darren Waller NEWS
Darren Waller, Hunter Renfrow Officially Active For Week 15
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (oblique) are active for Week 15 against the New England Patriots. Both players were activated from injured reserve on Saturday. Waller is expected to see a full workload and therefore ranks as a TE1. On the other hand, Renfrow is also fully healthy but should be benched in most fantasy leagues considering we don't know what type of role he'll have.
Dec 18, 2022 • 8:07 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Added To 53-Man Roster
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) has been added to the 53-man roster and is eligible to play on Sunday against New England. Head coach Josh McDaniels couldn't say one way or another if Waller would be back in 15 after missing over two months. However, it appears the veteran had a good week at practice. While there are many fantasy managers excited about Waller's return, it's unknown exactly how much action he'll receive, making him a risky fantasy option across the board versus a challenging Patriots defense.
Dec 17, 2022 • 9:31 PM | RotoBallerJosh McDaniels "Non-Committal" On Darren Waller For Week 15
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) is uncertain to suit up in Week 15 versus New England. The veteran has missed over two months with a hamstring issue. However, despite being designated to return from injured reserve, head coach Josh McDaniels remains "non-committal" on activating Waller. With Hunter Renfrow (oblique) in the same boat, Mack Hollins and Foster Moreau may continue to support Davante Adams against the Pats. That said, neither Hollins or Moreau are consistent fantasy options by any means.
Dec 17, 2022 • 5:02 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller, Hunter Renfrow Designated To Return From IR
The Las Vegas Raiders designated tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (oblique) to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. It opens a 21-day practice window for the Raiders to officially activate both players from IR. Depending on how they look at practice this week, both Waller and Renfrow could return in Week 15 against the New England Patriots this Sunday. Waller hasn't played since Week 5, and Renfrow has been sidelined since Week 9, so the Raiders could certainly ease both players back into the offense if they're active this weekend. With the fantasy playoffs beginning this week in most leagues, both Waller and Renfrow will be risky starting options if they are back. Receiver Mack Hollins will be affected the most by the eventual returns of Waller and Renfrow.
Dec 14, 2022 • 8:22 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller, Hunter Renfrow May Not Be Ready For Week 14
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (oblique) are both eligible to come off Injured Reserve in time for the Week 14 game next Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams, but head coach Josh McDaniels isn't sure if the short window will have them ready in time for that game. However, McDaniels said Waller and Renfrow were getting "close." Waller has been out since Week 5 and Renfrow hasn't seen the field since Week 9. Both players should be back before the end of the regular season, but they are running out of time to help fantasy managers. In their absences, tight end Foster Moreau and receiver Mack Hollins have been productive and are worth streaming this weekend against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Dec 1, 2022 • 12:50 AM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Placed On Injured Reserve
The Las Vegas Raiders placed tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) on Injured Reserve on Thursday, according to a source. Waller aggravated his hamstring injury and the Raiders think this will give him four weeks to get healthy in order to finish the season strong. He won't be eligible to play in the next four games, so fantasy managers need to keep him stashed in an IR spot for the time being. The 30-year-old has been a huge disappointment as a TE1 for fantasy managers in 2022, as he has just 16 receptions for 175 yards and one touchdown in five games. Foster Moreau will continue to serve as the top pass-catching tight end for Vegas, although it hasn't amounted to much. Moreau has only 11 receptions on 19 targets for 101 yards and no scores in his last three games with Waller sidelined.
Nov 10, 2022 • 7:00 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller, Hunter Renfrow Limited Wednesday
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (hamstring, ribs) were both listed as limited in Wednesday's practice. Waller continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since Week 5. He's been one of the biggest disappoints in fantasy this year and is questionable, at best, in Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts. If he misses yet another game, Foster Moreau will be back on the TE2 streaming radar. Renfrow could also be up in the air after picking up two injuries in Week 9. The addition of All-Pro Davante Adams has really hurt Renfrow's fantasy stock this year, and he's turned into an uninspiring WR4/flex in deeper leagues. He has 21 catches for 192 yards and is still searching for his first touchdown after six games played.
Nov 10, 2022 • 12:49 AM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Still Not Ready To Return
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) isn't expected to play on Sunday against Jacksonville, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. The 30-year-old has been out since Week 5. However, despite the chance he'd be back for this one, fantasy managers will remain hopeful he'll return in Week 10 versus the Colts. In the meantime, Foster Moreau should continue to fill the void at the tight end spot. Moreau has 15 catches for 133 yards this season. Yet, he hasn't scored a touchdown, so putting him in any fantasy lineup is a gamble.
Nov 6, 2022 • 5:26 AM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Questionable Against Jaguars
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) is officially questionable for the team's Week 9 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Waller hasn't played since Week 5, so his return could come back any time soon, and he's trending toward playing this week. That said, he could be ruled out before Sunday, so fantasy managers should be ready to replace him again if necessary. Even though the Jaguars are a tough matchup for tight ends, Waller is a must-start since he still has top-five upside among tight ends. Foster Moreau is a strong streaming option if Waller is ultimately held out for one more week.
Nov 4, 2022 • 6:45 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller, Mack Hollins Limited Again Thursday
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) and wide receiver Mack Hollins (heel) were both limited in practice again on Thursday. Waller hasn't played since Week 5, but he looks to have a real chance to return this weekend to face the Jacksonville Jaguars. If he's active, he'll return to his role as the starting tight end and as a low-end TE1 in fantasy, but he's disappointed so far in 2022 with 16 catches for 175 yards and one score in five games. If he's out again, Foster Moreau will once again be a TE2 streamer in deeper leagues. Hollins should be able to play this weekend, but his target share will take a hit if Waller is back on the field this Sunday. The 29-year-old had seven catches for 64 yards last week and has two TDs on the year, but he's a boom/bust deep-league flex play, at best.
Nov 3, 2022 • 11:22 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller, Mack Hollins Limited Wednesday
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) and wide receiver Mack Hollins (heel) were both listed as limited participants in practice on Wednesday. Waller hasn't played since Week 5 and has missed the team's last two contests. If he can return to a full practice later this week, he'll have a good shot at playing in Week 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he'll be a low-end TE1 for fantasy managers. He's been a big disappointment as a TE1 so far in 2022, coming in as the TE26 through eight weeks with only 16 catches for 175 yards and one score in four games. Hollins has been playing through a heel injury and caught seven passes for 64 yards last week. The 29-year-old does have 381 receiving yards and two TDs in seven games, but he'll be a boom/bust WR4/flex for fantasy managers in Week 9.
Nov 2, 2022 • 10:30 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Inactive For Week 8
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) will miss Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. The 30-year-old tight end continues to deal with a lingering hamstring issue. He's close to returning, but isn't quite ready to get back on the field. In the meantime, Foster Moreau should see more involvement in the offense. Although, he's not an ideal streaming option for Week 8. He'll be a desperation option for fantasy managers who don't have a trustworthy tight end option.
Oct 30, 2022 • 3:07 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Remains Limited On Thursday
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) remained limited for Thursday's practice session. This is now back-to-back days that Waller has been limited in practice. The good news is, Waller is getting on the field, which means he might actually be able to play for the first time since Week 5. This won't be a great matchup for Waller against a New Orleans Saints defense that defends well against the tight end. He should be considered a low-end TE1, assuming he's able to play. Fantasy managers should check back and see how Friday's practice goes for Waller.
Oct 27, 2022 • 10:47 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Won't Play In Week 7
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) wasn't able to practice all week and has officially been ruled out for Week 7 against the Houston Texans. Fellow tight end Foster Moreau (knee) returned to a full practice on Friday and will play on Sunday and operate as the top pass-catching tight end for Las Vegas. Waller, who has been a disappointment as a TE1 in fantasy this year with receiver Davante Adams now in town, will be hoping to return in Week 8 against the New Orleans Saints. Moreau will be a viable TE2 streamer in leagues that start two tight ends, although he'll be a touchdown-dependent option.
Oct 21, 2022 • 10:14 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Misses Another Practice Thursday
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) missed his second straight practice on Thursday. It's not a good sign that Waller hasn't practiced coming out of the bye week, so fantasy managers should consider him very questionable to play in Week 7 against the Houston Texans at this point. He'll have a much better shot at playing this Sunday if he's able to practice in some fashion on Friday. The 30-year-old played just 13 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 5 and didn't draw a target before leaving the game with his hamstring injury, and he's been a big disappointment so far in 2022 with 16 receptions on 24 targets for 175 yards and one touchdown in five games. If Waller is unable to play against Houston, Foster Moreau could be an intriguing TE2 streamer in two-TE leagues.
Oct 20, 2022 • 8:44 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Misses Practice To Begin The Week
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) was not on the practice field on Wednesday. However, tight end Foster Moreau (knee) was on the field. Head coach Josh McDaniels said he was hopeful that both Waller and Moreau will return in a Week 7 matchup with the Houston Texans. Waller injured his hamstring in Week 5 and played only 13 percent of the offensive snaps, but he has a shot at returning this weekend if he can get back on the practice field on Thursday or Friday. The 30-year-old has been a big disappointment for fantasy managers this year, catching just 16 of 24 targets for 175 yards and one touchdown in five games. As we suspected, the addition of All-Pro receiver Davante Adams has lowered his target load and both ceiling and floor in fantasy.
Oct 20, 2022 • 2:15 AM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Ruled Out For Rest Of Monday Night
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury early on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs and has now been ruled out for the rest of the game. He's no longer in uniform on the sidelines. Waller will finish with a goose egg for his fantasy managers, continuing a disappointing 2022 campaign in which he entered the Week 5 contest with 16 receptions on 24 targets for 175 yards and one touchdown in four games played. Foster Moreau (knee) was inactive on Monday, so the Raiders are down to Jesper Horsted as their top pass-catching tight end. The good news for Waller is that he'll have extra time to heal up with the team's bye coming in Week 6, but it remains to be seen if he'll be able to return in Week 7 against the Houston Texans.
Oct 11, 2022 • 2:18 AM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Questionable To Return With Hamstring Injury
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller left Monday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a hamstring injury. Waller left in the first half with the Raiders calling him questionable to return to action. The star tight end could be seen without his helmet on the sidelines, although he didn't appear to be getting the injury tended to by the training staff. The Raiders are already without backup tight end Foster Moreau (knee), so they will be thin at the position if Waller can't return. He did not draw a target in the game before the injury. Stay tuned for updates if they become available.
Oct 11, 2022 • 1:07 AM | RotoBallerDarren Waller, Hunter Renfrow Cleared For Monday Night Football
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (shoulder) and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (concussion) do not carry injury designations into Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs. Both players will be active for the Week 5 divisional clash. Waller was limited on Wednesday but practiced in full the rest of the week. He should be viewed as a mid-range TE1 in what should be a high-scoring affair versus the Chiefs. Meanwhile, Renfrow, who missed the last two games, practiced in full all week long and falls into the WR4 tier this week.
Oct 9, 2022 • 1:29 AM | RotoBallerDarren Waller A Full-Go In Friday's Walkthrough
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (shoulder) was a full participant in the team's walkthrough practice on Friday. Waller has been dealing with a shoulder ailment that forced him to be limited in Thursday's practice, but does not currently have an injury designation and should be on track to play on Monday night against the Kansas City Chiefs barring any setbacks. The 30-year-old has struggled in each of his past two contests but will look to bounce back in what projects to be a high-scoring AFC West showdown. He should continue to be viewed as a fantasy TE1.
Oct 8, 2022 • 1:34 AM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Agrees To Extension
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller has agreed to a three-year extension. The veteran will earn $51 million in new cash, ending a months-long negotiation process. The 29-year-old has accumulated 3,184 yards and 16 touchdowns off 270 catches during his career. He played only 11 games last season due to injury. However, if Waller remains healthy, he should remain one of the league's most potent fantasy tight ends, even with superstar wideout Davante Adams expected to take away some of his targets this season and beyond.
Sep 10, 2022 • 4:32 PM | RotoBallerRaiders, Darren Waller Nearing Contract Extension
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller and the team are "closing in" on a contract extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Waller has two years remaining on his current deal but is looking to be compensated for his increased productivity over the years. The 29-year-old is coming off a down season, finishing the 2021 campaign by accumulating only 665 yards and two touchdowns off 55 catches (93 targets) in 11 games. However, if Waller stays healthy, he could easily reestablish himself as one of the most productive fantasy tight ends out there, even with Davante Adams in the picture.
Sep 10, 2022 • 3:43 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Not On Week 1 Injury Report
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) was not listed on the team's Week 1 injury report on Wednesday, and he's good to go for the regular season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Waller missed a lot of time in training camp with a hamstring injury and while he was angling for a new contract. While he could be a bit rusty early on after missing a lot of summer repetitions, fantasy managers should still consider him a must-start, top-five tight end to open the year. The 29-year-old's target share will likely be reduced with All-Pro receiver Davante Adams now in town, but he could make up for it with more red-zone usage.
Sep 8, 2022 • 4:35 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Says He's Ready For Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) plans to play in the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Waller returned to practice last week after dealing with a hamstring issue in training camp. The 29-year-old was also angling for a contract extension this summer, which was part of the reason he missed a lot of practice. The time missed at camp, along with the addition of All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, cause Waller to slip a bit in fantasy drafts after his disappointing 2021 campaign. There's a chance that he could get off to a bit of a slow start after having to learn a new offense under head coach Josh McDaniels, but Waller still has top-five fantasy potential at his position over the course of the season.
Sep 7, 2022 • 4:14 AM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Getting Back To Practice Wednesday
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) is good to go to practice with the team on Wednesday, according to head coach Josh McDaniels. It's believed that Waller is dealing with a hamstring injury that caused him to miss the majority of training camp. But with Waller seeking a contract extension this summer, his absence from practices was likely more related to his contract status than his injury. The 29-year-old is reportedly close to inking a deal that would make him the highest-paid player at his position. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about his status for Week 1 against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers, where he'll be a no-doubt, must-start TE1 in all fantasy lineups.
Aug 31, 2022 • 6:36 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Could Become Highest-Paid Tight End
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller has had a deal in discussion that would make him the highest-paid tight end in the league in terms of at least the new money metric at $16 million per year, according to a league source. Waller is currently in the midst of changing his representation. The expectation is that he'll have a new long-term contract extension before Week 1 against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. The 29-year-old has earned a lucrative extension after back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2019 and 2020, but he disappointed last year with only 55 catches for 665 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games played. The addition of No. 1 wideout Davante Adams will take precious targets away from Waller in 2022, and although his fantasy stock has fallen a bit, he remains a top-five target at the position.
Aug 29, 2022 • 6:07 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller's Week 1 Status Up In The Air
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels said he's not concerned about the absence of tight end Darren Waller (undisclosed) in training camp, but he's also uncomfortable making a prediction about Waller's status for the Week 1 regular season opener against the division-rival Los Angeles Chargers. Waller has been dealing with an undisclosed injury that has kept him off the field this summer, but the Raiders might just be playing it safe with the All-Pro tight end. The 29-year-old probably won't play in the preseason finale this Friday against the New England Patriots, and for now, the top-five fantasy TE should be considered questionable to play in Week 1.
Aug 24, 2022 • 9:09 PM | RotoBallerDarren Waller Back At Practice Wednesday
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (hamstring) returned to training camp practice on Wednesday. The Raiders have been holding Waller out of practice with what is believed to be a minor injury, but fantasy managers can breathe easier now that he's back on the field. The 29-year-old remains a top-five fantasy tight end, but his fantasy ceiling will be lower in 2022 now that All-Pro receiver Davante Adams is in the fold as quarterback Derek Carr's likely No. 1 target. Waller played in only 11 games due to injury in 2021 and finished with 55 receptions for 665 yards and just two touchdowns after back-to-back 1,000-yard campaigns in 2019-2020.
Aug 17, 2022 • 5:00 PM | RotoBaller
