Darren Waller Becomes Highest-Paid Tight End

Las Vegas Raiders are looking at a strong lead in the 2022 season,

though a piece of important business will have to be resolved first.

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Waller has not practiced for most of the off-season due to injury,

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but some speculate that it has more to do with his contract status.

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Although Waller has two years left in his current deal,

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he is holding out for a lucrative extension.

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George Kittel is currently the highest-paid position at around $15 million a year,

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so it appears that Las Vegas intends to put their star

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on a dollar amount that is more appropriate to his talent.

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