The Giants head into the 2023 season looking to build momentum off of last year's playoff run. Pieces have been added via free agency and the draft, but are the Giants ready to take that next step towards becoming a Super Bowl contender?

Let's take a look at how the Giants are shaping up at each position, focusing this time on the tight ends...

TE Projected Depth Chart

Starter: Darren Waller

Key Reserves: Daniel Bellinger, Lawrence Cager, Tommy Sweeney

Practice squad/roster bubble: Dre Miller, Ryan Jones

Overview

Tight ends were an afterthought in the 2022 Giants offense. Daniel Bellinger led the group with 30 catches for 268 yards and a couple touchdowns, but overall, tight ends just weren't expected to be key contributors in the passing game.

That should all change with the addition of Darren Waller, acquired in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. Waller, 30, had two incredibly productive seasons in 2019-20, hauling in a combined 197 passes for 2,341 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Without question, Waller brings a big-play and red zone element to the tight end group that the Giants haven't had since Evan Engram left in free agency after the 2021 season.

Waller and Bellinger should provide a nice one-two punch for the Giants this season, but there is one big question with the group...

Key Concern: Can Darren Waller stay on the field?

When he's on the field, Waller is a difference-maker. But keeping him on the field has been an issue the last couple of seasons.

Injuries have limited his production and kept him off the field for a good amount of the last two seasons, as he's only suited up for 20 total games and has been held to five total TDs. And with the Giants having some big question marks at the wide receiver spot, Waller might ended up being relied upon as Daniel Jones' go-to target.

You'll hear coaches say that the best ability is availability, and keeping Waller healthy could be a key factor in what the Giants can accomplish in 2023.

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