{"id":234479,"date":"2025-05-27T11:54:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:54:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=234479"},"modified":"2025-05-27T11:54:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:54:47","slug":"veteran-receiver-options-for-the-giants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/05\/27\/veteran-receiver-options-for-the-giants\/","title":{"rendered":"Wide Receiver Is Still a Need for the New York Giants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The New York Giants&#8217; <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">wide<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> receiver room is in a state of <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">transition.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> For the first time since <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/05\/26\/odell-beckham-drawing-little-interest\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Odell Beckham,<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> they finally have a bona fide WR1 in <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/02\/13\/malik-nabers-giants-wide-receiver-dynasty-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Malik Nabers<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. From there, they re-signed veteran Darius Slayton to a three-year deal. Slayton has been a steady force for the Giants since 2019, but people question his ability to be anything more than a WR3. Slot receiver Wan&#8217;dale Robinson has brought mixed results, and also entering the final year of his rookie contract this season. Former third-rounder Jailyn Hyatt couldn&#8217;t get on the field, even with the explosiveness he displayed in stints in 2023. To help the offense, <a  href=\"https:\/\/giantswire.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/giants\/2025\/05\/25\/new-york-giants-jaxson-dart-bests-cam-ward-accuracy-competition\/83851401007\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Schoen<\/a> might consider adding a capable veteran receiver who is more than a camp body. Here are some veteran wide receiver options for the Giants this late in the offseason.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_234584\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-234584\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-234584 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25508797-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25508797-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25508797-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25508797-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25508797-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25508797-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/05\/USATSI_25508797-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-234584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Feb 25, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Wide Receiver Is Still a Need for the New York Giants<\/h2>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Gabe Davis (Age 26)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2024 Team<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Jacksonville Jaguars<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Status<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Released in May 2025 after one season<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Overview<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Last offseason, Davis signed a three-year, $39 million contract with the Jaguars. They released him after a torn meniscus limited him to 10 games in the 2024 season. Despite the setback, his prior performance with the Buffalo Bills showcased his deep-threat capability, making him an intriguing option for teams seeking to add a vertical element to their passing game. Furthermore, Davis is a capable blocker on the outside. He can help the Giants in a zone-based running scheme, where they had the most success in 2024. Not to mention, Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll were in <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/05\/26\/ravens-and-bills-faceoff-in-season-opener\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Buffalo<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> during Davis&#8217;s peak in 2021.\u00a0 He knows the playbook, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> at 26, he has the best chance at revitalizing his career on this list.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Keenan Allen (Age 33)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2024 Team<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Chicago Bears<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Status<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Unrestricted Free Agent<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Overview<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Allen recorded 70 receptions for 744 yards and seven touchdowns in 2024, serving as a reliable target in a struggling Bears offense. His precise route-running and experience could benefit teams with young quarterbacks or teams who need a dependable slot receiver. At best, he&#8217;s an insurance policy for Wan&#8217;dale Robinson in 2025 and maybe 2026. Robinson is more athletic than Allen, but at 5 feet 7, he&#8217;s a limited player. In addition, who else on the Giants&#8217; depth chart can play slot receiver full-time?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Amari Cooper (Age 31)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2024 Teams<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Cleveland Browns \/ Buffalo Bills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Status<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Unrestricted Free Agent<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Overview<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Unfortunately, Cooper&#8217;s 2024 season was marred by injuries and transitions between teams, culminating in 44 receptions for 547 yards and four touchdowns. His trade to Buffalo seemed like a match made in heaven. The Bills needed a true WR1 to compete against the Chiefs, but Cooper&#8217;s production severely dropped. In eight games, Cooper had 20 catches for 297 yards and two touchdowns. However, his previous seasons demonstrated his capability as a top-tier receiver. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> question is whether <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">or not<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Cooper is a reliable NFL receiver at this point in his career.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Some veteran outside receivers find productive roles for themselves in their early 30s. Cooper hopes to be one of those this season. He could serve as a valuable addition to any team seeking a veteran presence and route-running proficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Though they&#8217;re far from difference makers, these receivers offer varying skill sets and experiences that could complement the Giants&#8217; current roster, providing depth and mentorship to younger players. While none of these options will likely become pro-bowlers, they can still help a thin <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">wide<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> receiver room. This late in free agency, these are the best wide receiver options for the Giants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Main Photo: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although it&#8217;s late in the offseason, here are veteran wide receiver options who could help the Giants offense in 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5408,"featured_media":234581,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"1","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[54,20],"tags":[61,92,40],"class_list":["post-234479","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-editorials","category-giants","tag-football","tag-new-york-giants","tag-nfl"],"modified_by":"Will Koshover, Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234479","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5408"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=234479"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234479\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":234587,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/234479\/revisions\/234587"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/234581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=234479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=234479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=234479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}