This one is mostly about quarterback play
As we have looked at position on the New York Giants’ offense, we have found reasons to think, or at least hope, that there could be improvement during the 2025 season. Will we find the same as we examine the team’s 2025 wide receivers?
Key additions: Lil’Jordan Humphrey
Key losses: None
Roster
Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson, Jalin Hyatt, Bryce Ford-Wheaton, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Jordan Bly, Dalen Cambre, Beaux Collins, Da’Quan Felton, Zach Pascal, Montrell Washington, Juice Wells
Why they could be better
The Giants were 31st in the NFL in offense a season ago, and 30th the season before. Despite that, they did not overhaul the offense this offseason.
The Giants, instead, sold the idea that the problem was at quarterback. That Daniel Jones and the horde of others who replaced him when he was injured, ineffective, or no longer on the roster were the problem.
The wide receiver group is emblematic. It is, basically, the same group the Giants operated with in 2025. There were no major free agent signings and no wide receivers drafted. Maybe Lil’Jordan Humphrey or Zach Pascal can find roles, and maybe one of the five undrafted free agent receivers signed will make the roster, but as of now the primary receivers are the same.
The added players aren’t necessarily going to change the production at the position. Better quarterback play from Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart certainly could.
If the bet made by GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll that quarterback play was the issue the production from this group should increase. Malik Nabers should be even better, Wan’Dale Robinson should find more opportunities for yards after catch, and Jalin Hyatt’s speed should result in some big plays.
Why they could be worse
Unless there are major injuries to Nabers or other key members of the wide receiver group, I don’t see how there could be regression. That is not to say the group was bad last season — that’s not the case.
Final thoughts
The production at this position, and whether Hyatt or anyone else outside the top three receivers emerges as a real contributor this season, will be fascinating to watch. The Giants poured a lot of resources into wide receiver in Schoen’s first three seasons. They are betting that an upgrade at quarterback will make that pay off in Year 4.
