Darren Waller Hamstring Injury Updates: Return to Full Practice, Expected to Play

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Raiders tight end Darren Waller has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Chiefs due to a hamstring injury. He exited after six plays on Monday night. This is a concerning development for Waller, who has dealt with hamstring issues in the past. In the past three years, he has been limited to 12 games and had 52 receptions.

Injury History

Waller's one season with the Giants was marred by a hamstring injury after they acquired him via trade. He missed four games and finished with only 27 receptions. His hamstring issues have continued to plague him in recent years.

Current Status

Darren Waller's injury status is still up in the air. On Monday, Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia said that Waller is "day-to-day" and that they will see how he progresses throughout the week. Waller is expected to speak with the media on Wednesday to provide an update on his hamstring injury.

Practice Status

Waller had appeared on the Raiders official injury report in the lead-up to Week 4 but he returned to full practice on Wednesday. This is a positive sign that he could be ready to play against the Chargers on Sunday. Waller missed most of training camp with a hamstring injury but expects to play against the Chargers.

The Raiders will be hoping that Waller can stay healthy and be a key contributor to their offense this season. He is one of the most talented tight ends in the NFL and his presence on the field makes a big difference for the Raiders.

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