Nearly two weeks ago, Gabe Davis took part in a free agent visit with the Giants. No deal is in place at this point, but it appears an agreement between the parties could still come about. 
Team and player have remained in contact in this case, SNY’s Connor Hughes writes. Davis obviously represents a familiar face for head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen after they worked together during their time in Buffalo. The recent visit would have allowed New York to evaluate the status of Davis’ knee as he recovers from meniscus surgery.
That procedure ended the 26-year-old’s debut campaign with the Jaguars. Davis came to Duval County as an established deep threat based on his tenure with the Bills, but he was unable to duplicate his production when healthy for Jacksonville. In 10 games, the former fourth-rounder only recorded 20 receptions and averaged a career-low 12 yards per catch. The Jaguars’ new regime decided to release him despite two years remaining on his contract.
The Giants’ receiver depth chart will be led by Malik Nabers in 2025, and the Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist will have several familiar faces around him. Darius Slayton – long attached to trade rumors – re-signed on another two-year pact. Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt, meanwhile, are still in place on their rookie pacts. New York’s offseason additions included the free agent signings of Zach Pascal and Lil’Jordan Humphrey.
As a result, Davis would have plenty of competition for playing time in the event he were to sign with the Giants. The 49ers (the other team which he has also visited) have substantially more cap space as things stand, but if talks with New York continue a deal could still be on the table allowing Davis to reunite with Daboll and Schoen.
Pull the trigger daboll. He knows your offense well
Was hoping that the Steelers would have some interest in him, not so far.
They probably won’t bite. I think Davis is a solid WR3 in most schemes. His last year stats shouldn’t define him imo
Another obvious move, along with getting help on the offensive line, that the 49ers will not make
It’s the Giants so they’ll just wait for the next OBJ sweepstakes 🙂
Always thought Davis was overrated – beneficiary of a great QB in Buffalo.
I always hate when coaches and GMs bring in players from their past teams to ‘blend’ in with the current team. Especially when it’s 3-4 years later. They fell in love with these players when they were younger and more productive. Not having seen the player practice and play in 3-4 years there is generally a big drop off. Plus they tend to overpay these players based on what they did years ago. For the Giants don’t look to far past Delvin Singletary, and Boogie Basham. Players from Buffalo who received multi year expensive contracts and were not worth it and now eat up salary cap space.
In most cases it’s the HC that is wanting a player to be added to the roster that he has a past history with. Every team does this not just the Giants. The GMs are more interested in hiring front office people they have worked with in the past. Having continuity generally benefits an organization. If everyone were unfamiliar with each other it would take considerable time to get everyone on the same page succeeding.