Better or worse? NY Giants should be better at wide receiver

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Better or worse? NY Giants should be better at wide receiver

Better or worse? NY Giants should be better at wide receiver

At the least, the Giants appear deeper.

Better or worse? NY Giants should be better at wide receiver

At the least, the Giants appear deeper.

The NFL offseason is in full swing, and with most roster moves already made, it's time to take a closer look at the New York Giants' wide receiver room. The big question: Are they better, worse, or about the same as last season? At the very least, they appear deeper—and that alone could make a huge difference.

Key Additions: Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin, Malachi Fields
Key Losses: Wan’Dale Robinson

Current Roster: Darius Slayton, Gunner Olszewski, Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, Ryan Miller, Jalin Hyatt, Isaiah Hodgins, Xavier Gipson, Malachi Fields, Beaux Collins, Dalen Cambre, Calvin Austin III

Let's start with the obvious: having Malik Nabers healthy for more than just a handful of games changes everything. Even if he's not quite back to his 2024 form right away, his presence alone commands defensive attention and opens up opportunities for everyone else. That alone should elevate this group.

Then there's the depth. Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin bring legitimate NFL experience and playmaking ability. Mooney, who posted a 1,000-yard season with the Chicago Bears in 2021, has the potential to be a game-changer if he can recapture that form. Austin adds speed and versatility. Rookie Malachi Fields brings youth, size, and the ability to contribute in both the passing and running games. No more relying on Jalin Hyatt to carry the load or scouring the waiver wire for players like Ray Ray McCloud.

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. There are plenty of "what ifs" that could swing this group in the wrong direction. What if Nabers isn't fully healthy or struggles to regain his star form? What if the Giants miss Wan'Dale Robinson's reliability more than expected? What if Mooney and Austin don't pan out as upgrades, and Fields turns out to be a big, slow target who can't get separation? And what if Darius Slayton has one of those inconsistent seasons where catching the ball seems optional?

There's also the question of tight end Isaiah Likely, who is expected to function as a big slot receiver. He was a secondary option with the Baltimore Ravens—can he handle a bigger role here?

Injuries are always a wildcard, and you never know what the season will bring. But on paper, the Giants' receiving corps looks more balanced and deeper than it did a year ago. If Mooney can get anywhere close to his 2021 production, and if Nabers stays on the field, this group could be a real strength.

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