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Giants Seeking ‘Big’ WR Addition?

October 15th, 2025 at 5:51pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Giants are without Malik Nabers for the season’s remainder, and they faced the Eagles without Darius Slayton. While New York managed to upset Philadelphia anyway, the team has Jaxson Dart‘s development to consider.

We heard recently the Giants have done due diligence on a wide receiver trade ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline, but they may be aiming higher than previously known. The team is believed to be going “big-game hunting” at the position, SNY.tv’s Connor Hughes notes.

With an eye on accelerating Dart’s progress, per Hughes, Joe Schoen appears interested in conducting a thorough investigation of the market. The Giants retained their first-round pick in the Dart trade, giving up their 2026 third-rounder in a deal that also cost them a 2025 second, and hold picks in Rounds 2, 4, 5 and 6 in next year’s draft.

One of the NFL’s most consistently subpar teams over the past decade, the Giants have made a few seller’s trades at the deadline. They made an exception in 2019, adding Leonard Williams despite sitting in a clear seller’s position. That turned out to be a solid move, as Williams became an impact defender with the Giants during a four-year period. Williams was a rental at the time, but the Giants slapped the franchise tag on him in 2020. They retagged him in 2021, leading to a player-friendly extension days later.

It would stand to reason the Giants will be interested in adding a wideout with some more control left on his contract. Although it is not known specifically who the team is targeting, Hughes names Chris Olave, Jaylen Waddle and Jakobi Meyers as potential options. Each is attached to teams expected to sell, and both Olave and Waddle are signed beyond 2025 (Meyers is in a contract year). Though, other teams will surely be in on all three — if any is indeed dangled in trades — and it would take plenty to pry Olave from New Orleans or Waddle from Miami.

The Dolphins have been resistant to moving Waddle in the past, keeping him off the table during Jonathan Taylor talks in 2023, and are expected to cut Tyreek Hill in 2026. That would make Waddle’s presence more important. New Orleans picked up Olave’s fifth-year option and have seen him bounce back from a concussion-marred 2024 season. The Saints are prepared to listen in an effort to accumulate draft capital, however. The team did not budge on Olave over the summer.

The Giants re-signed Slayton on a three-year, $36MM deal in March; they have Wan’Dale Robinson in a contract year. While Jalin Hyatt is signed through 2026, the former third-round pick has not shown much as a pro. Nabers’ rookie pact runs through 2027, and barring major complications on his ACL recovery, that deal should be expected to be pushed through 2028 via the fifth-year option. Before a fifth-year option is factored into the Dart equation, the QB’s rookie accord runs through 2028.

Nabers has not undergone surgery yet, with NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo indicating the standout receiver is building strength and mobility around the torn ligament first. The surgery will take place in the coming weeks. This timetable reminds of Saquon Barkley‘s in 2020, when weeks passed between the then-Giants RB’s ACL tear and surgery. As of now, a return by training camp is expected.

MetLife Turf Played Role In Jalen Carter’s Week 6 Absence

October 13th, 2025 at 11:04pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

MetLife Stadium, home of the Giants and the Jets, has once again entered the spotlight due to injury concerns about its turf.

Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers suffered a season-ending knee injury during a Week 4 game at home after landing awkwardly on the field, re-igniting players’ objections to MetLife’s playing surface.

Then, this past week, Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was a surprise inactive for a visit to MetLife Stadium on Thursday Night Football. The turf “played a part” in Carter’s decision to sit out, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Carter is the first player known to specifically avoid playing a game at MetLife, though other players may have made similar choices in the past. Future game day inactives at MetLife may draw questions about the turf’s influence in their decision not to play.

Those events fueled a widespread belief among players that grass is safer to play on than turf. One team is “petrified” of playing at MetLife, with an executive noting that players may be less inclined to play through injury when visiting the New York teams. Leaguewide, more than 90% of players have said they prefer grass in the last two NFLPA surveys, according to The Athletic’s Diana Russini. Of particular confusion is the decision by several stadiums to switch from turf to grass for upcoming soccer tournaments with plans to switch back to turf for football.

However, injury data from the league tells a different story. Since installing a new FieldTurf Core system in 2023, injuries have at MetLife have decreased; last year, it had one of the lowest injury rates in the NFL, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Research from the Jets indicates that players have suffered more knee ligament or Achilles tears on grass compared to turf fields, and league data also shows that lower-extremity injuries are actually less common at MetLife.

NFLPA executive director David White mentioned players’ concern about MetLife’s turf to the Giants during a pre-planned visit that took place after Nabers’ injury, per CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. Still, neither the NFL nor either of the home teams plan to make any changes to the playing surface at MetLife, though it seems to be a point of contention that players will continue to raise.

Malik Nabers To Undergo ACL Surgery; Giants WR Expected To Be Cleared For Training Camp

October 4th, 2025 at 8:57pm CST by Adam La Rose

Malik Nabers‘ second season with the Giants came to an abrupt end in Week 4. The Giants’ leading wideout suffered an ACL tear, setting him up for a lengthy road to recovery.

The rehab process will begin shortly. Nabers’ surgery is expected to take place this week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The procedure will address the ACL tear but also the fact the 22-year-old tore his meniscus. Dan Duggan of The Athletic adds the meniscus repair is unlikely to add to the recovery timeline; per Duggan, Nabers’ knee did suffer any other damage.

Provided all goes well with the surgery, Schefter reports Nabers is expected to be fully healed in time for training camp next summer. In addition to the looming rehab process on his knee, the 2024 Offensive Rookie of the Year finalist will have time to allow his lingering shoulder and toe injuries to heal. Nabers had been playing through a partially torn labrum along with turf toe when his ACL tear occurred. Schefter notes surgery was contemplated in the case of the shoulder ailment, but it (along with Nabers’ toe) will now heal without any procedure taking place.

The Giants’ offense will be without its focal point the rest of the way, and a notable receiver acquisition to compensate for the loss of Nabers is not expected. That means the likes of Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt will be counted to lead the way at the receiver position. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart could also turn to tight ends Theo Johnson and Daniel Bellinger as options in the passing game. Dart won his first start, but further success will be hard to come by for the 1-3 Giants with Nabers out of the picture.

The LSU product set a franchise record with 109 receptions during his rookie season (totaling 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns along the way). Nabers was averaging nearly 69 yards per game through the first month of the 2025 campaign, putting him on track for another high-end statline. Instead, his attention will soon turn to surgery and an effort to heal multiple ailments in time for next summer.

Minor NFL Transactions: 9/29/25

September 29th, 2025 at 7:11pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

Four teams are playing on Monday night, three of which made elevations from their practice squad. Here are those transactions and the rest of today’s minor moves from around the league:

Arizona Cardinals

Cleveland Browns

Denver Broncos

Indianapolis Colts

Miami Dolphins

New York Giants

New York Jets

With Jason Sanders on IR, Patterson has been the Dolphins’ kicker to start the season. The team used up his three practice squad elevations in the first three games, so he had to be signed to the active roster to play in Monday night’s game vs. the Jets.

Marshall, a fifth-round pick in April’s draft, played a rotational role in a depleted Dolphins secondary in Weeks 1-3. The unit will now need to turn to depth options like Cornell Armstrong and Julius Brents.

Giants WR Malik Nabers Suffers Torn ACL

September 29th, 2025 at 10:35am CST by Adam La Rose

SEPTEMBER 29: Monday’s MRI confirmed the Giants’ fears. Nabers has indeed suffered an ACL tear, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports. Season-ending surgery is now on tap.

SEPTEMBER 28: It appears as though Malik Nabers‘ second NFL season has come to an early and abrupt end. The Giants wideout suffered a knee injury midway through the second quarter of Sunday’s game (video link).

Nabers has since been ruled out for the remainder of the contest, but the long-term news could prove to be the worst-case scenario. An ACL tear is feared to have occurred, Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report. An MRI is scheduled for tomorrow morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds.

Further testing will reveal the extent of the damage. It is rather common, however, for initial fears in situations such as this to simply be confirmed by follow-up evaluations. If Nabers has in fact torn his ACL (along with other damage to his knee, potentially) he will of course be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign.

Any missed time on the part of Nabers would deal a massive blow to New York’s offense, a unit which became the subject of a major shake-up this week. Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson‘s struggles led to the decision to insert first-round rookie Jaxson Dart into the lineup. Dart’s development has long been viewed as the Giants’ central storyline for 2025, but that process will be notably hindered if Nabers is indeed unavailable the rest of the way.

Last year’s sixth overall pick, Nabers made an immediate impact with the Giants. He totaled 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns on an offense which struggled throughout the campaign; that production resulted in a Pro Bowl nod and made Nabers a finalist for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. The LSU product had a quiet outing in Week 3, but prior to that he operated as a key figure in the passing game.

That would have no doubt remained the case through the season had Nabers been healthy. Instead, his attention will (likely) turn to a lengthy rehab process, provided the MRI confirms a torn ACL. The 22-year-old’s rookie contract runs through 2027 with a fifth-year option available to the team to extend it one more season. Plenty of time remains for a decision to be made on Nabers’ future, but his importance to the Giants will now be underscored even further.

New York retained veteran Darius Slayton this offseason, and the team also has recent Day 2 picks Wan’Dale Robinson and Jalin Hyatt in the fold. That trio will be counted on to carry the load at the receiver position moving forward. Tight ends Theo Johnson and Daniel Bellinger could also see an uptick in usage as the team establishes a new pecking order in the pass-catching department.

Dart’s level of play is widely believed to be linked to the job security of head coach Brian Daboll and others in the organization. New York’s offense could very well spend the remainder of the season without its top weapon, however.

Giants Activate LT Andrew Thomas

August 19th, 2025 at 1:56pm CST by Adam La Rose

Sidelined to date through training camp, Andrew Thomas is now cleared to practice. The Giants’ left tackle was activated from the active/PUP list on Tuesday, per a team announcement.

An October 2024 Lisfranc injury limited Thomas to just six games last season and set him up for a lengthy rehab process. A return to full health in time for Week 1 remained the target, though. When speaking to the media on Tuesday, head coach Brian Daboll said (via Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post) today had long been the expected activation date in Thomas’ case.

Given the timing of this move, the 26-year-old will have time to ramp up in advance of the regular season. Thomas is entering his sixth campaign in New York, each of which have been spent as the team’s starter on the blind side. Considering the term remaining (five years) on his $23.5MM-per-year extension, a full season would be critical for team and player.

Thomas had been trending in this direction, per The Athletic’s Dan Duggan. Though, he has missed substantial practice work while recovering from an injury sustained in Week 6 of last season. The Giants had seen some stumbling blocks form during the All-Pro’s recovery, but they had not wavered in confidence he would be ready to start the season. Thomas did stop short (via the New York Daily News’ Pat Leonard) of proclaiming he will start the season on time. That still seems likely, given the timing of this activation.

Chosen fourth overall in 2020, Thomas has proven to be the Giants’ best O-lineman by a wide margin. The team may well, should Evan Neal‘s bid to unseat Greg Van Roten at right guard fail, start the same O-line it did to open last season. That is certainly an atypical path after a 3-14 season, but having Thomas available again changes the equation.

The Giants are also expected to have Malik Nabers ready to roll to open the season, but injury trouble continues to slow the promising wide receiver. After a lingering toe problem kept Nabers on the shelf alongside Thomas during the Giants’ offseason program, he missed nearly two weeks of camp due to what is being classified as a minor back injury, ESPN.com’s Jordan Raanan notes. While a source informed Raanan Nabers is experiencing “normal camp tightness,” a two-week absence is a bit concerning regardless. Nabers returned to work Tuesday but has missed most of the Giants’ 2025 practices.

Nabers is certainly not the only NFL regular likely to miss his team’s full preseason slate, but his light participation since last season ended obviously differs from most players’ schedules. A shoulder issue also sidelined Nabers early during training camp, limiting his work with new QB Russell Wilson and eventual replacement Jaxson Dart.

Sam Robinson contributed to this post.

NFC East Notes: Eagles, Campbell, Cowboys, Revel, Nabers, Giants, Miller

August 7th, 2025 at 9:14pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Eagles nearly pulled off a trade with the Chargers to climb 10 spots, to No. 22, in the first round. It turns out, the defending Super Bowl champions were in talks to move as high as No. 18. While it could have been interpreted as an effort to land a prospect higher on the board, ESPN.com’s Jeremy Fowler notes the Eagles’ attempts were aimed at ensuring Jihaad Campbell became Philly-bound. Teams’ concerns about Campbell’s medicals affected his fall down the board, and the Eagles ended up moving up just one spot (via the Chiefs) to obtain Campbell.

This amounted to essentially a free fifth-round pick going to the AFC champions, who had their eyes on tackle Josh Simmons. Campbell rehabbed from shoulder surgery in time for an early-camp push to start alongside Zack Baun. Barring another setback, it would stand to reason the Alabama product will beat out Jeremiah Trotter Jr. for that role to open the season.

Here is the latest from the NFC East:

  • In non-Micah Parsons Cowboys news, the team still is operating without two of its top three cornerbacks. While Trevon Diggs rehabs another knee injury that may lead to a delayed start to the season, Shavon Revel has yet to debut at practice because of an ACL tear suffered early during his final East Carolina season. Jerry Jones said (via The Athletic’s Jon Machota) the third-rounder is making progress, but a return timeline is elusive here. Revel’s father recently weighed in on the situation, labeling (via 105.3 The Fan’s Gavin Dawson) his son roughly six to eight weeks from returning. This would put the reserve/NFI list in play; such a move would shelve Revel for at least four games. Diggs is aiming to avoid the reserve/PUP list. These developments are affecting a Cowboys secondary that also has second-year backup Caelen Carson out for at least a month with a hyperextended knee, pointing trade pickup Kaiir Elam toward an expanded role.
  • Malik Nabers has been dealing with a toe issue since his LSU days. It caused him to miss the Giants‘ offseason program. No surgery has addressed this problem yet, but the team has not ruled that out. The murky situation is now leading to reduced practice time at training camp, according to ESPN.com’s Jordan Raanan. Nabers, who also dealt with a shoulder issue during camp, frequently can be seen tending to his toe during practices; Giants trainers are helping him along as well. For his part, Nabers said he is “feeling great” and ready to build on last year’s impressive rookie season. With this being more of a management issue, the second-year wideout’s toe looks appears likely to continue as a talking point moving forward.
  • The Commanders‘ $6.1MM Von Miller contract includes $4.4MM in incentives. Sack-based bumps are present here, as Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio notes those start at the seven-sack threshold. Seven sacks lands Miller $500K, while another $500K would come his way by reaching nine. A total of $2.5MM is available through sacks. A Pro Bowl nod would bring another $500K, Florio adds. If Miller reaches 11 sacks and Washington wins its first NFC championship since 1991, Miller would receive another $700K. A Super Bowl win following an 11-sack Miller season would net the future Hall of Famer another $700K.
  • Jake Ferguson‘s four-year, $50MM Cowboys extension includes $30MM in total guarantees and ties him for the NFL’s seventh-highest-paid tight end; Florio confirms the full guarantee number is $21.41MM. Ferguson’s 2025 and ’26 base salaries are guaranteed at signing; his 2027 base ($6.25MM) shifts from an injury guarantee to a full guarantee in March 2027. The contract includes a $9.75MM 2028 option bonus, which is nonguaranteed, though Florio adds $1.59MM of Ferguson’s $2MM 2028 base salary is guaranteed for injury at signing. The deal includes another $9.75MM option bonus in 2029, with a $2MM base salary for that year as well. Neither 2029 figure is guaranteed. The Cowboys could cut Ferguson in 2027 with a $7.2MM dead money charge.

Giants Expect Andrew Thomas For Week 1; No Restrictions For Malik Nabers

July 23rd, 2025 at 2:41pm CST by Sam Robinson

Andrew Thomas went down with a Lisfranc injury in mid-October and did not participate in the Giants’ offseason program. The All-Pro tackle has now begun training camp on the active/PUP list. While that is a camp-only designation that does not prevent Thomas from participating in regular-season games, his rehab continues.

That said, Brian Daboll did not confirm at minicamp Thomas would be ready for training camp. The fourth-year Giants HC now is offering a positive update on his top offensive lineman. Daboll expects (via the New York Post’s Paul Schwartz) Thomas to be ready by Week 1. That would be a welcome development for a Giants O-line counting on its anchor, a player who has missed much of the past two seasons.

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Thomas, who saw a nagging hamstring injury sideline him for seven games in 2023, opted for surgery after the Lisfranc issue surfaced last year. He missed 11 more contests, not giving the Giants a good early return on their summer 2023 extension. Initial expectations for Thomas pointed to a return to full strength by OTAs. The adjusted timetable keyed a more cautious approach, one that produced a revised buildup during the offseason program and a return during camp.

Alarm bells would blare if Thomas cannot resurface at some point during camp, but for now, the Giants are not sounding them. Until Thomas comes back, free agency addition James Hudson is in place as the Giants’ first-string left tackle.

The other significant injury situation in New York has involved Malik Nabers, but the team has its No. 1 wide receiver ready to go. Nabers did not participate in the Giants’ offseason program due to a toe injury. When the Giants opened training camp, though, Daboll confirmed (via Fox Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano) the former first-round pick has no restrictions.

Nabers’ injury dates back to his time at LSU, but it has not caused him to miss a game in college or the NFL. The LSU product did indicate an eventual surgery could be necessary, via The Athletic’s Dan Duggan, but he is at work as Russell Wilson prepares to hold off Jaxson Dart this year. (Daboll reiterated Tuesday, via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan, that Wilson is the Giants’ unchallenged starter at camp’s outset.) Wilson said this offseason Nabers helped attract him to New York; it will be interesting to see how long this partnership lasts, as Dart’s debut will be a regular talking point.

Rounding out some Giants injury news, left guard Jon Runyan Jr.‘s rehab work was not confined to the ankle issues that required surgery. The 2024 free agency addition also underwent a shoulder procedure, Duggan notes. Runyan suffered a separated shoulder during training camp last year but played through it. Two seasons remain on Runyan’s three-year, $30MM contract.

Russell Wilson “Really Wanted To Play” With Malik Nabers

June 24th, 2025 at 9:03pm CST by Ben Levine

Russell Wilson‘s free agency didn’t feature a long list of suitors, but the QB still had a handful of options during the early stages of the offseason. Ultimately, the veteran landed with the Giants, and he said the presence of their top receiver had a major influence on his decision.

During an appearance at Fanatics Fest last weekend, Wilson said Malik Nabers was the main reason he ultimately signed with the Giants.

“I came here because of him,” Wilson said (via Empire Sports Media’s Anthony Rivardo). “I really wanted to play with someone who is special like him.”

It’s easy to understand Wilson’s affection for the young receiver. Even as the Giants shuffled through three different quarterback starters, Nabers continued to put up big numbers.

He ended up setting the NFL rookie record for receptions (109), and he finished his first professional season with 1,204 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. With some consistency under center, there’s hope the former sixth-overall pick can take another leap in 2025.

Even as the Steelers continued to be linked to Aaron Rodgers, Wilson remained interested in returning for a second season in Pittsburgh. The Browns were also mentioned as a potential landing spot, as the quarterback ended up taking a visit to Cleveland. Ultimately, Wilson landed in New York, a move that seemed like a long time coming.

The Giants were a consideration for Wilson as he determined his post-Seahawks options, although Seattle ultimately sent their franchise quarterback to the Broncos. Then, when Wilson hit free agency last offseason, he briefly flirted with the Giants before eventually landing in Pittsburgh.

Wilson is finally in New York, and it sounds like he won’t face any competition for his starting spot to begin the 2025 campaign. According to Dan Duggan of The Athletic, Wilson was spotted taking every first-team rep during OTAs. The QB1 competition would presumably come from first-round rookie Jaxson Dart, although it sounds like the organization intends to keep the Ole Miss product on the bench for the 2025 campaign. Jameis Winston was brought in as a high-quality QB2, and the Giants will also have to determine what they’re going to do with former part-time starter Tommy DeVito.

Giants Expect Malik Nabers To Be Ready For Training Camp

June 18th, 2025 at 2:22pm CST by Nikhil Mehta

While not rehabbing an injury on the level of Andrew Thomas‘ Lisfranc issue, Malik Nabers joined the All-Pro tackle in being a non-participant in the offseason program.

Nabers did not participate in spring practices due to a lingering toe injury, per SNY’s Connor Hughes. Brian Daboll said (via ESPN’s Jordan Raanan) that he is not concerned about Nabers’ status and expects him to be ready for training camp.

Nabers’ injury dates back to his time at LSU, but it has not caused him to miss a game in college or the NFL. He also participated in the Pro Bowl Games in February and is not expected to need surgery to address the lingering matter. Instead, the Giants are moving forward with a rehab plan with the goal of getting Nabers back on the practice field when the team gathers for training camp in July.

The 2024 No. 6 pick flashed immediate difference-making potential as a rookie, tallying 109 receptions for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns despite inconsistent quarterback play. While the Giants have almost definitely upgraded at quarterback this offseason, the new arrivals have been unable to begin work with the team’s top weapon. That will be tabled to training camp.

Nabers been unable to develop chemistry with the Giants’ new trio of passers – Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart – this spring, making training camp all the more important for getting on the same page. After all, Nabers participated in last year’s spring workouts and displayed the talent that had prompted the Giants — after their Drake Maye trade push failed — to pass on Michael Penix, J.J. McCarthy and Bo Nix at No. 6.

An embattled Giants regime has plenty riding on Nabers panning out, as the team circled back to its need for a Daniel Jones QB upgrade (via Dart at No. 25) after going wide receiver in last year’s first round. That lofty investment makes this toe injury something to monitor. Extensive rest stands to help the former Jayden Daniels college target, but it will be interesting to see if this issue recurs in Year 2.

Sam Robinson contributed to this post.

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