Malik Nabers’ injury forces the Giants to rethink their passing attack. The piece outlines six to-die-for options—OBJ, Humphrey, Meyers, White, Olave, Johnson—along with other veterans who could help depth. The emphasis is on timing, cost, and fit with Kafka’s offense as New York weighs splash moves versus steady, cost-effective upgrades.

Whether via a reunion with Odell Beckham Jr., a mid-season trade for Jakobi Meyers, or a see-away sign like Ricky White, the Giants need a quick fix that preserves chemistry and snaps Nabers’ role into a viable plan B. Contingencies include Wr options like Chark, Boyd, Agholor, Woods, and Robinson, each bringing different risk-reward profiles.

New York Giants reshuffled 13 players’ numbers ahead of Week 1, with Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles landing No. 33, Beau Brade No. 34, Rico Payton No. 35, Dee Williams No. 36, Patrick McMorris No. 38, Zaire Barnes No. 46, Qadir Ismail No. 47, Swayze Bozeman No. 54, McClendon Curtis No. 66, Gunner Olszewski No. 80, Beaux Collins No. 81, Lil’Jordan Humphrey No. 89 and Jordon Riley No. 99.

Beaux Collins inherits a No. 81 linked to Amani Toomer’s Giants legacy, while Gunner Olszewski keeps No. 80, a bannered number in Giants lore. Abdul Carter’s number reveal drew attention as the rookie attempts to establish a role. The roster churn around 53-man cuts kept jersey availability fluid, shaping early-season depth charts and potential fantasy upside.

The Giants lock in a 17‑man practice squad with six veteran slots, a potential International Pathway pick and a likely Jude McAtamney slot, with salaries counting against the cap. Dante Miller, Elijah Chatman, Lil'Jordan Humphrey, Trace Ford and Dee Williams headline the additions, bringing backfield depth, interior line versatility, receiver size and edge/punt‑return upside. Dulcich’s preseason efficiency adds context to the depth chart. Be on alert for waiver activity as Beau Brade and Rico Payton changed hands; more claims loom as the process wraps today.

Jaxson Dart enters 2025 with a real shot at QB1 for the New York Giants, backed by veteran Russell Wilson and a patient depth chart featuring Jameis Winston. Dart’s summer pedigree is undeniable: 26 of 35 for 320 yards with three total TDs, including a seam pass to Greg Dulcich. The Giants’ schedule is brutal early, with six of the first eight opponents previously in the top seven for pass defense. If Wilson struggles, the door for a midseason Dart ascension—potentially around Week 7—grows wider, reshaping QB/rookie development dynamics and fantasy upside for Giants pass-catchers. The broader context adds intrigue: Dart’s Offensive Rookie of the Year odds sit at +2700, while the media narrative buzzes about a possible redshirt year vs. a fast-tracked transition. Week 1’s tough test against Mahomes and a prime-time Week 6 clash with the Eagles will mark early storytelling arcs for a franchise hoping stability finally arrives at the most important position.

In parallel, the room includes Wilson’s veteran presence, Jameis Winston’s experienced floor, and Abdul Carter’s disruptive upside on defense, all while Lil’Jordan Humphrey provides a show-me connection for Dart and a potential fantasy pivot. Dart-to-Dulcich moments signal the rookie’s late-season ceiling, even as the Giants’ road map remains testing. The narrative isn’t just about Dart’s growth; it’s about whether New York can thread development with real on-field results in a calendar heavy with elite defenses and big-name opponents.