With the 2025 season in the books, there weren't many silver linings to look back on in what was another dismal season for the New York Giants.
After going a franchise-worst 3-14 in 2024, the Giants improved by just one game this past season, finishing 4-13, including going on a nine-game losing streak. But if there was one positive thing to look back on, it was another strong season for wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson.
During his fourth season, the slot receiver turned top receiver stepped up big time after New York lost its No. 1 wideout Malik Nabers for the season after tearing his ACL back in Week 4. Robinson finished the season with 92 receptions, 1,014 yards, and four touchdowns. It was the first time in his young career that Robinson had over 1,000 yards in a season.
The 25-year-old is now slated to become a free agent for the first time in his career and may seek a pretty payday. And with a new coaching staff soon to unfold for the G-Men, Robinson made his views on wanting to return to the Giants very clear.
Wan'Dale Robinson wants to stay with the Giants following his breakout season
Robinson met with reporters on Monday at MetLife Stadium and made his desire to remain with Big Blue crystal clear:
"Depending on who we hire, if they want me back. Love playing with Jaxson, love playing with these guys that are here. I would love to stay."
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This is expected to be a crucial offseason for general manager Joe Schoen, whom ownership opted to bring back, despite the Giants going just 7-27 over the last two seasons under his watch. This move for Schoen should be a no-brainer.
Robinson did everything and then some that the Giants could've possibly asked for. He quickly became a favorite target for rookie quarterback sensation Jaxson Dart and only got better as the season progressed.
After beginning his NFL journey with injuries and inconsistencies, the former Kentucky Wildcat has finally proven why he was a sneaky good draft selection back in 2022. He needs to come back for next season and beyond.
If Schoen does not want history to repeat itself and wants to build a winner for the New York Football Giants, re-signing Wan'Dale Robinson would be a nice start.