ESPN’s Jordan Raanan writes that the Giants are “extremely high” on second-year TE Theo Johnson. The 24-year-old completed his rookie season with 29 catches, 331 yards, and 1 TD in 12 games.
Giants WR Malik Nabers isn't expected to do much on-field work this spring as he continues to deal with a toe issue, HC Brian Daboll said Wednesday. The problem has lingered since Nabers' LSU days and landed him on the injury report in Week 17 last year. Nabers wound up playing that week — and torching the Colts for 171 yards and two TDs. He doesn't need surgery but will continue to rehab, Daboll added.
The New York Giants selected Nebraska TE Thomas Fidone in Round 7 of the 2025 NFL Draft. A highly-regarded recruit, Fidone was ranked one spot ahead of Brock Bowers in the 2021 TE class. Knee injuries limited him to just one game across his first two seasons at Nebraska. But he totaled 61 catches for 633 yards and four TDs over the last two years in weak passing games. Fidone ranked second on the Huskers in catches and yards in 2023; fourth in 2024. He was the most athletic TE at the Combine, earning a 9.49 Relative Athletic Score. The 6’5, 243-pounder ran a middling 4.70-second 40 yard dash but posted a 94th percentile broad jump and 78th percentile three-cone time. Fidone’s raw production doesn’t jump off the page, but his recruiting profile and athleticism make him worth monitoring.
The Giants selected Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo with the 105th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Skattebo was a zero-star prospect with no FBS offers, so he went to FCS Sacramento State. After a cancelled 2020 season, his high football IQ and toughness earned him the starting role, as he eventually won the Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year (2022). He transferred up to Arizona State, and after a quiet 2023, they simply couldn’t keep him off the field last fall. Skattebo recorded 293 carries for 1,711 yards and 21 TDs. He added 45 catches for 605 yards and 3 TDs. Skattebo played his best in big games, ending the season with four straight 100-yard rushing performances, including in the Big-12 Title game and College Football Playoff. Skattebo was second to Ashton Jeanty in missed tackles forced, as the Sun Devils’ tape is littered with powerful runs. However, overall speed and athleticism supply some legit question marks.
The Giants selected Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart with the 25th pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Dart flashed across six appearances for USC as a freshman in 2021 and then started for Ole Miss the last three years. He got better each season, culminating with a 4,279-yard, 29-TD 2024 campaign. He led FBS with 10.8 yards per attempt and 11.5 adjusted yards per attempt. An aggressive passer, Dart completed 69.3% of his passes on a huge 11.9-yard average target depth. He ranked first in the country in Pro Football Focus passing grade and fourth in Big Time Throw rate (which PFF defines as “a pass with excellent ball location and timing.”) Dart is accurate to all levels of the field with a lightning-quick release. He’ll just need to do more processing pre- and post-snap as a pro after operating Lane Kiffin’s one-read offense. Dart also ran for 1,915 yards over the last three seasons, including 648 last year. He might be the second-biggest rushing threat in this QB class, behind only Alabama’s Jalen Milroe. That certainly adds to his fantasy appeal.
Shortly after the Giants took Edge Abdul Carter third in the draft, ESPN's Jordan Ranaan reported that the team will exercise the fifth-year option on Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux's rookie contract. That extends his deal through 2026.
The Giants have seleted Edge Abdul Carter with the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft. Carter tallied 12 sacks last season among an FBS-leading 24 tackles for loss. That came in the first among his three years that saw him move primarily to the edge. Carter delivered 11 TFLs and 6.5 sacks as a true freshman, despite seeing limited pass-rush opportunities.
The Pittsburgh Steelers allegedly have a first-round grade on Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Steelers Beat Reporter Gerry Dulac told the Rich Eisen Show that the Steelers have that grade on Dart, but also like Shedeur Sanders. He did not rule out the possibility of the team taking a DL instead of a QB however.
The Giants are signing QB Russell Wilson to a one-year deal. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that it's worth "up to" $21 million, with $10.5 million of that guaranteed.
The Giants have agreed to a two-year deal with QB Jameis Winston. NFL Network reports that it's worth $8 million total, clear backup money at the position. FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz adds, however, that incentives could push it as high as $16 million. Winston spent last year with the Browns after four seasons with the Saints. He turned 31 in January.
The Giants have agreed to a three-year deal with S Jevon Holland. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that it'll pay $45.3 million, with $30.3 million guaranteed and a max value of $46.8 million. Holland is one of six defensive players the Giants have imported this week.
WR Darius Slayton signed a three-year $36 million deal to stay with the New York Giants. That total is less than they offered RB Saquon Barkley last offseason. Slayton should slot in exactly where he sat in 2024 as the WR3 behind Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson
Former Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart had a stellar NFL Combine with NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah noting his anticipation throwing to the WRs. ESPN's Field Yates noted that Dart is a potential third QB for the first round, putting Dart at 21 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in his latest mock draft.
Giants WR Malik Nabers capped off the fantasy season with an incredible two-TD game. He caught seven of eight targets for 171 yards as the Giants beat the Colts. If the team upgrades the QB position, Nabers could be primed to become an elite fantasy WR in 2025 and will likely be drafted as such.
Giants WR Malik Nabers (toe) is active for today’s game vs. the Colts. It’s a new injury for the rookie, who only got in a limited practice on Friday. Between the toe and QB issues, Nabers checks in as a low-end WR2 in the Week 17 Rankings.
Giants WR Malik Nabers is expected to play despite being listed as Questionable with a toe injury according to Adam Schefter of ESPN
Giants WR Malik Nabers (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Colts. He only got in a limited practice on Friday and called himself a gameday decision for this one. We’ll look for further updates on Nabers’ status and get New York’s inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday. He'll obviously carry elevated risk in fantasy lineups if he ends up playing.
Giants RB Tyrone Tracy (ankle) is not listed on the final Week 17 injury report. He only got in a limited practice on Friday. So, while he’ll play vs. the Colts this weekend, it’s safe to assume he won’t be at 100%. It leaves him as a risky RB2 play for a New York offense implied for only 16.25 points.
Giants WR Malik Nabers (toe) will miss practice again on Thursday, HC Brian Daboll said. “See where we’re at (Friday),” Daboll added. Nabers seems to be in real danger of missing this weekend's game vs. the Colts -- and will carry elevated risk in fantasy lineups if he does suit up. We'll update his status again tomorrow.
Giants RB Tyrone Tracy (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. He aggravated an ankle injury in the Week 16 loss to the Falcons and seems iffy for Sunday's game vs. the Colts. We'll update Tracy's status again tomorrow. His absence would leave Devin Singletary as New York's lead back -- and a low-level fantasy option.
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