Darren Waller has developed into a favorite target of Derek Carr this season, and the Oakland Raiders want to keep their tight end around long term.
The Raiders are signing Waller to a three-year contract extension, according to NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero. The deal reportedly will pay Waller around $9 million per season.
Unique deal for Waller, who is expected to get around $9 million a year on what will essentially be a three-year extension after the would-be RFA year. Security now as Waller’s remarkable comeback continues. https://t.co/5LFA7jgU0q
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) October 17, 2019
The Raiders signed Waller off the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad in November and he has blossomed with them. Waller has 37 catches for 359 yards this season and one of the highest catch rates in the league.
#Raiders TE Darren Waller’s 88.1% catch rate is 2nd best in the NFL (minimum 30 targets). His 37 receptions are the most amongst tight ends & tied for 5th most when you include WRs. pic.twitter.com/UY7ziy0qG8
— Kris Wysong (@KrisWysong) October 10, 2019
The 27-year-old was a 6th-round pick by the Ravens in 2015.
