is getting a fresh start in 2023, landing with the via trade this offseason after five years with the . But the Pro Bowl tight end initially thought he'd be changing teams a year ago. Addre sing Waller's relocation on this week, agent Drew Rosenhaus revealed that the and were close Bernard King Jersey to landing the veteran in 2022."The Raiders were in negotiations to trade Darren last year," Rosenhaus said. "Darren was very nearly traded last offseason. I think the Packers and the Dolphins were very interested in Darren at that time. But the Raiders pulled back, I think, right before those deals could get done."Rosenhaus did not begin representing Waller until last August, when the tight end changed agents in Earl Monroe Jersey search of a new contract with the Raiders. Las Vegas later met Waller's demands, signing him to a three-year, $51 million extension that made him the highest-paid player at his position. But Rosenhaus "never thought the fit was great" between the two sides. Dave DeBusschere Jersey "I never thought the relationship was great," he added. "So Darren was open to the trade, (and) he loved the idea of going to play with , who is an up-and-coming quarterback." Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have John Starks Jersey read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Waller figures to be one of the Giants' top pa s targets in 2023. He's mi sed 13 games the last two seasons due to injury, but when healthy, he's Walt Frazier Jersey been one of the most productive players at his spot, twice topping 1,000 receiving yards with the Raiders.
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