Darren Waller was on the field for 69 of the 75 snaps on offense in Monday’s 24-3 loss to the Seahawks, and that is a full load for a 31-year-old tight end.

But he was only targeted one time in the first half and finished with three receptions for 21 yards, and afterward he sounded concerned by the lack of action in the passing game.

“I’ve got a lot of respect for Darren,’’ Giants coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday. “We can all do better, whether it’s getting him the ball, protection-wise. There are a lot of things to improve on, obviously, so that’s what we are going to try to do.’’

The other tight end, Daniel Bellinger, played just six snaps before he was forced out with a knee injury.

That meant Waller was needed to stay in and block more often than the original game plan called for.

Still, the Giants want to get the ball in his hands more often than this.

“I think it’s important,’’ Daniel Jones said. “He’s a talented player and poses a big threat for defenses, so I’ve got to do a better job finding him and getting him the ball.’’

After the game, Waller said, “All I can do is present myself open to the quarterback. I’m not in control of when or how often the ball comes to me, all I can do is try to make a play on it when it does.’’

There is progress with RB Saquon Barkley.

He took a few team reps during practice and in early drills looked to be cutting and moving better than last week, dealing with a high ankle sprain that has kept him out of the past two games.

The setback Andrew Thomas experienced last week with his strained hamstring carried over into this week.

Thomas did not practice Wednesday, and even the usually tight-lipped and optimistic Daboll was not able to paint a positive picture for Thomas’ availability Sunday against the Dolphins in Miami.

“I’d probably say leaning towards no, but not ready to make that determination,’’ Daboll said.

Two other offensive linemen who were forced out of the loss to the Seahawks did not practice.

Rookie center John Michael Schmitz has a shoulder injury and guard Shane Lemieux has a groin issue.

Seven players practiced on a limited basis: Barkley, Bellinger, RB Gary Brightwell (ankle), OL Marcus McKethan (knee), LB Azeez Ojulari (hamstring), RT Evan Neal (hand/ankle) and WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee). Daboll said there was no setback with Ojulari’s hamstring.

Guard Justin Pugh, newly signed to the practice squad, spent his first day back with the Giants working on the side with trainers.

Pugh, 33, the Giants’ 2013 first-round pick, is coming off ACL surgery 11 months ago.

Rookie Eric Gray has not been permanently benched, when it comes to the punt return job.

He will be back there as the No. 1 option, Daboll said. Gray muffed the first punt versus the Seahawks and was promptly replaced by veteran Adoree’ Jackson — who was instructed to call for a fair catch when the ball came his way.

Daboll explained the kicks of Seattle punter Michael Dickson are difficult to gauge and that Gray showed good ball security during the summer.