Darren Waller will be out in the week 1 game against the Cowboys 

NFL EXCLUSIVE BY: MANJIT BAURI SEPT 9, 2023

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller showed up on the final injury report.

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He suffered a hamstring injury ahead of Sunday night's opener against the Dallas Cowboys.

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It's not currently known which leg Waller hurt during Friday's practice in the sweltering New Jersey heat.

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Unfortunately, Waller is officially listed as questionable for the week 1 opening game.

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However, It's the first time Waller has appeared on the injury report this week.

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Injuries have been a concern with Waller in recent years last season he appeared in just nine of 17 games.

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Moreover, Second-year tight end Daniel Bellinger would likely start if Waller is unable to play.

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Waller has a pair of 1,000-yard seasons. He caught 28 passes for 388 yards and three touchdowns last year.

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