New York Giants tight end Darren Waller left Sunday’s 13-10 overtime loss to the New York Jets as the result of a hamstring injury.
Initially, it appeared that Waller had reaggravated a hamstring issue he had already been dealing with but revealed after the game that it was an entirely new injury.
“This one is down by where the tendon attaches to the knee,” Waller explained.
Waller was sidelined during practice on Wednesday and later admitted that he could “potentially” miss several weeks.
“The amount of weeks I’m not that sure,” Waller told reporters. “But it may take a little bit.”
Losing Waller for an extended period of time is a big hit for the Giants offensively. He is their leading receiver with 36 catches for 384 yards and one touchdown, and is really the only mismatch threat they have on the field.
Waller, who has a history of hamstring issues, described this latest setback as “very frustrating” and “a little bit discouraging.”
After the Giants play the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday, they have back-to-back division games against the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders.
