The New York Giants have no shortage of problems on their roster right now, but some are harder to ignore than others. The defense has been putrid all season long, but the red flags are just as big on offense, where Big Blue needs to continue setting up Jaxson Dart for long-term success in the NFL.
Unfortunately, the youngster is already facing an uphill battle, as he's throwing to an incredibly weak group of weapons. And with Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo both hurt, it's no surprise that Lauren Gray of Pro Football Focus has no Giants' receivers currently ranked within the top 32 in the NFL at the moment.
Wan'Dale Robinson has impressed, but he'll be a free agent this spring, and Darius Slayton isn't much more than a rotational option at this stage in his career. And this lackluster group of wideouts is putting general manager Joe Schoen (or a new GM) in a crucial position to add help at receiver for Dart this offseason.
Giants' lack of receivers could be what dooms Jaxson Dart's career (and Wan'Dale Robinson's future) in New York
Through 14 weeks, Robinson ranks 10th in the NFL with 828 receiving yards, so he's setting himself up for a nice payday in free agency that hopefully keeps him in blue and white long-term. He has more yards than Justin Jefferson and has become a trusted safety valve for the 22-year-old QB.
It's taken time for the Kentucky standout to fully break out in interim head coach Mike Kafka's offense, but now that he has, New York certainly needs to retain him. However, the G-Men currently boast the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which could see them trade down and add a young receiver later in the first round.
Once again, 2026 is another incredibly strong draft class at receiver, which would be a better path forward than paying Robinson nearly $15 million per year. Instead, pairing up Nabers with Jordyn Tyson, Makai Lemon, or Carnell Tate would be just as dangerous within an exciting young offense.
A receiver room of Robinson, Slayton, and Isaiah Hodgins has left a lot to be desired in 2025, and Jalin Hyatt's release is looking increasingly likely this offseason. But for as good as the fourth-year WR has looked, the Giants have to be financially responsible in navigating a growing WR market.
Dart is already looking like an Offensive Rookie of the Year frontrunner despite ongoing dysfunction in New York. There is no doubt in anyone's mind that the first-round pick out of Ole Miss is the face of the franchise right now, which means that his ceiling will only ascend with better weapons in 2026.