The Giants’ receiver core was dealt a massive blow on the injury front with Malik Nabers suffering an ACL tear. The unit could be thinned out prior to tomorrow’s trade deadline if Jalin Hyatt receives the change of scenery he is seeking. 
Especially since Nabers went down, Wan’Dale Robinson has emerged as a key figure in the passing game. The fourth-year wideout has become a favorite target of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, and the two could prove to be an effective tandem if they remain in New York for years to come. Robinson is a pending free agent, though, so a departure this spring could be on the table. If he has his way, that will not be the case.
“I would love to be here,” Robinson said when asked about his future beyond the coming campaign (via Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post). “I love the Giants. I love the organization. But, if it comes to free agency, I’ll have to go see what my value is.”
New York has a Nabers extension to budget for in the future. No deal on that front can be signed until after the 2026 season, but it will presumably make the former No. 6 pick one of the league’s top earners amongst receivers. The Giants also elected to keep Darius Slayton in the fold by inking him to a three-year, $36MM pact this spring. Those factors will need to be weighed as the team considers a Robinson investment.
The 24-year-old said his agent and the organization have held “preliminary” contract talks. No firm offers have been made to date, however, and it would come as no surprise if that remained the case until after the season came to an end. By that point, a regime no longer featuring at least one of general manager Joe Schoen or head coach Brian Daboll could be in place given the team’s continued struggles in 2025.
In any event, a second Robinson pact will include a notable raise compared to his rookie deal. The former third-rounder has increased his production with each passing season and is currently on pace to surpass 1,000 yards for the first time in his career. That, coupled with his age and versatility, could lead to significant investment on the part of the Giants or an outside suitor on the open market. Robinson’s performances down the stretch and any resulting updates on the status of his chances of remaining in New York will be worth monitoring.