Tight end Darren Waller did not participate on Wednesday as the Giants went through a walk-through practice, as he remains on injured reserve with a strained hamstring.
Coach Brian Daboll did not sound overly optimistic about Waller’s return this week, but Waller did.
“Just a matter of them opening up the window and I’ll be at practice,’’ Waller said. “Whenever that is, I’ll be out there. I’m just waiting the word.’’
Waller has not played since the Week 8 overtime loss to the Jets, missing the past five games.
Still, his 26 receptions are second on the team (to Wan’Dale Robinson’s 42) and his 384 receiving yards are second on the team to Darius Slayton’s 449 yards.
Waller has one touchdown in his first season with the Giants since being traded by the Raiders
We’ll see where we’re at here,’’ Daboll said of Waller. “Making progress. Getting closer.’’
Waller would give the offense a lift, although he will not be able to return to full usage right away.
