DANIEL BELLINGER NEWS

Catches two passes in Week 18 Bellinger reeled in both of his targets for nine yards Sunday in a 20-13 loss to Philadelphia. He finished the regular season with 14 receptions on 17 targets for 125 yards and no...

Impact Bellinger ended the campaign in quiet fashion, recording less than 10 receiving yards in each of his final three games. The third-year pro looked as though he could take over the role as New York's No. 1 tight end after Darren Waller's offseason retirement, but that spot atop the pecking order was ultimately claimed by Theo Johnson until he landed on IR with a foot injury in early December. Bellinger did step in as the starter after Johnson's injury and posted eight catches for 80 yards in his first two games thereafter before the three-game fade. The organization seems to be high on Johnson, who was fairly productive after gaining his footing in the league, so Bellinger figures to revert back to the No. 2 role next season in what will be the final year of his rookie contract.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Week 16 loss Bellinger caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 34-7 defeat against Atlanta.

Impact Giants quarterback Drew Lock took to the air 39 times in the loss, but 26 of those targets went to either Malik Nabers (14) or Wan'Dale Robinson (12). That left little opportunity for the rest of New York's pass catchers, and Bellinger finished with his fewest receptions, targets and receiving yards since taking over as the team's starter in place of the injured Theo Johnson (foot) in Week 14. The Giants have been playing from behind most games throughout the season, which often leads to pass-happy game scripts, but that doesn't guarantee substantial targets for Bellinger given the team's determination to get its wideouts -- especially Nabers -- the ball.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs all three targets Week 15 Bellinger caught all three of his targets for 35 yards Sunday in a 35-14 loss to Baltimore.

Impact Bellinger's target and reception counts tied for third-most on the team, and he ranked third in receiving yards behind Malik Nabers (82) and Wan'Dale Robinson (38). With Theo Johnson (foot) out for the season, Bellinger has moved into a starting role and has eight catches for 80 yards over his past two contests. New York's quarterback situation is messy with Drew Lock (heel/elbow) missing Sunday's game and Tommy DeVito leaving late in the second quarter due to a concussion, as journeyman Tim Boyle was left to lead the offense in the second half. The injuries and overall poor play at the QB position could actually play somewhat into a positive situation for Bellinger, though, as he's been used mostly as a security blanket in the short areas of the field.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Bellinger getting late-season Giants opportunity in latest career twist The homestretch of the Giants’ season might be seen as a good opportunity for Daniel Bellinger to prove himself … if he hadn’t already done...

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • NYPOST.COM

Fact or Fiction: Daniel Bellinger's role; rookie numbers The Giants.com crew is presented with four statements and must decide whether they are Fact or Fiction.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Solid numbers as starter Bellinger caught five of seven targets for 45 yards in Sunday's 14-11 loss to the Saints,

Impact With rookie Theo Johnson (foot) lost for the season, Bellinger stepped back into the starting TE role and put together his best performance of the season, although it was a low bar to clear -- he's seen only three targets total heading into Sunday's game. Bellinger will look to stay productive in Week 15 against the Ravens.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

TE Daniel Bellinger talks Week 4 loss Tight end Daniel Bellinger speaks to the media after the Giants' loss to the Cowboys.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Nabs one catch in Week 3 victory Bellinger caught his only target for 17 yards against Cleveland in Sunday's 21-15 win.

Impact Bellinger's lone target and reception went for 17 yards early in the third quarter. While he did log a season-high 26 offensive snaps, that number was well behind the 58 offensive snaps accumulated by No. 1 tight end Theo Johnson. Overall, Bellinger has just two catches (both of which he has caught for 20 total yards) through three weeks, making him a non-factor in fantasy.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Snap Counts: What Happened to Daniel Bellinger? The New York Giants were not impressive in their Week 1 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but that doesn’t mean their plan isn’t worth reviewin...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Clear backup in Week 1 Bellinger caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Impact Bellinger was listed as New York's No. 1 tight end on the team's first unofficial depth chart during the preseason and split first-team reps with rookie Theo Johnson throughout training camp, but he was clearly behind Johnson in the pecking order Sunday. While Bellinger logged just 16 offensive snaps (23 percent of the team's total), Johnson tallied 61 (86 percent), and even Chris Manhertz (20 offensive snaps) was on the field more often than Bellinger. Manhertz played primarily in two-TE sets and does most of his work as a blocker, so he's not a threat to Bellinger's playing time, but for the time being it appears that the Giants prefer Johnson as the starter over Bellinger at the position.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clear backup in Week 1 Bellinger caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

Impact Bellinger was listed as New York's No. 1 tight end on the team's first unofficial depth chart during the preseason and split first-team reps with rookie Theo Johnson throughout training camp, but he was clearly behind Johnson in the pecking order Sunday. While Bellinger logged just 16 offensive snaps (23 percent of the team's total), Johnson tallied 61 (86 percent), and even Chris Manhertz (20 offensive snaps) was on the field more often than Bellinger. Manhertz played primarily in two-TE sets and does most of his work as a blocker, so he's not a threat to Bellinger's playing time, but for the time being it appears that the Giants prefer Johnson as the starter over Bellinger at the position.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One catch in preseason opener Bellinger caught one of two targets for seven yards in Thursday's 14-3 preseason win over the Lions.

Impact Bellinger wasn't heavily involved but neither was rookie fourth-round pick Theo Johnson, who wasn't targeted Thursday. Tyree Jackson was the Giants' most productive tight end Thursday with two catches for 34 yards, but Bellinger and Johnson have been splitting first-team reps in practice and remain on track to lead the position come the regular season. New York's next preseason game will be in Houston next Saturday.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed first on initial depth chart Bellinger is listed as the No. 1 tight end on the Giants' first unofficial depth chart, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact With Darren Waller deciding to retire in the offseason, New York's starting tight-end role is up for grabs. It makes sense for Bellinger to work in that capacity given that he was the starter during his rookie campaign before Waller was brought into the fold, but -- despite drawing positive reviews from the team's coaching staff -- he was only modestly productive with 30 receptions for 268 yards and two touchdowns over 12 regular-season games. The Giants drafted Theo Johnson in the fourth round of Aprils' NFL Draft with Waller's then-potential retirement in mind, and he's worked with the first-team offense at times during training camp, so he appears to be the biggest threat to Bellinger attaining the starting role. However, on the the team's initial depth chart, Johnson is listed as fourth at tight end behind Bellinger, Lawrence Cager and Chris Manhertz.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fine for start of camp Bellinger (undisclosed) has been cleared to practice at the start of Giants training camp this week, Dan Salomone of the team's official website reports.

Impact Bellinger missed some work during the spring with an undisclosed injury, but he's ready to roll for the start of training camp. Following the retirement of Darren Waller earlier this summer, Bellinger is penciled in atop the depth chart at tight end for the G-Men. Bellinger has 55 catches for 523 yards and two touchdowns through two NFL seasons and is unlikely to factor into the TE1 fantasy discussion after going scoreless on 25 grabs last year. Rookie Theo Johnson (hip, PUP) will also be in the mix at the positing for New York.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Now: Daniel Bellinger, Jack Stoll attend Tight End University The news of the day for Giants fans on Friday, June 21, 2024.

JUNE 21, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

TE Daniel Bellinger on team's tight ends: 'We're taking steps every day' Tight end Daniel Bellinger addresses the media Tuesday following the team's minicamp practice.

JUNE 11, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

As Darren Waller retires, what can Giants realistically expect from Daniel Bellinger, Theo Johnson in 2024? The Giants won't have Darren Waller this season.

JUNE 10, 2024 • NJ.COM

Daniel Bellinger refuses to go down on 18-yard catch and run | Giants vs. Rams Highlights Tight End Daniel Bellinger breaks multiple tackles on 18-yard catch and run.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Tyrod Taylor pinpoints Bellinger up seam for 20-yard pickup | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Quarterback Tyrod Taylor finds tight end Daniel Bellinger for a 20-yard pickup.

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Nabs two catches as Waller's backup Bellinger caught both of his targets or 13 yards in Sunday's 24-6 Week 15 loss to New Orleans.

Impact Bellinger worked as New York's starting tight end while Waller was on IR with a hamstring injury between Week 9 and Week 14, but he returned to a backup role with the latter returning Sunday. Bellinger averaged a modest 2.2 receptions for 27.6 yards during his five-game starting stint, and he wasn't far off those numbers while working behind Waller against the Saints. Waller appeared to come out of the contest in good health, so Bellinger should again see limited receiving opportunities next Monday against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Monday Bellinger (illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against the Packers, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Bellinger has registered close to 90 percent of the team's offensive snaps dating back to Week 8, so if he's unable to go it would be a major strain on the team's tight end depth. Expect Lawrence Cager to receive the bulk of the opportunities if the 23-year-old is unable to play.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could see extended run as starter Bellinger is lined up to work as the Giants' starting tight end for an extended period with Darren Waller (hamstring) expected to miss several weeks, per Art Stapleton of The Berge...

Impact Bellinger worked almost exclusively as a starter as a rookie last season, but he's taken a back seat for the most part in 2023 with New York signing Waller in the offseason. However, Waller suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's loss to the Jets and has indicated that he's likely to miss multiple contests. That should push Bellinger into a more prominent role, though he shouldn't be expected to match Waller's success as a pass catcher. Daniel Jones (neck) is expected to return to action Sunday against Las Vegas after missing each of New York's past three games, which should boost the outlook of Bellinger and the team's entire pass-catching corps. Still, Bellinger averaged a modest 2.5 catches for 22.3 yards over 12 contests working with Jones as the team's top TE last year, so expectations for his production in Waller's stead should be tempered.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

TE Daniel Bellinger: 'Stay ready and be ready' Tight End Daniel Bellinger discusses being ready to step up in the wake of Darren Wallers' injury as Giants prepare for Week 9 vs. Las Vegas...

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Goes without target Sunday Bellinger went without a target while playing 39 of the Giants' 77 snaps on offense in Sunday's 14-9 loss to the Bills.

Impact Sunday's game marked just the second time all season that Bellinger failed to draw a target. Aside from the Giants' Week 4 loss to the Seahawks in which he exited early due to injury, Bellinger has played at least 35 percent of the team's snaps on offense in every contest. However, so long as top tight end Darren Waller is available, Bellinger is likely to operate mainly as a blocker when he takes the field.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants injury report: Updates on Saquon Barkley, offensive line, Daniel Bellinger The Giants' offensive line remains a concern as team prepares for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • NJ.COM