The Jaxson Dart era is underway for the New York Giants, but the rookie quarterback is already dealing with a short-handed group of weapons.
Not only was running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. out with a previous shoulder injury, but in Dart's NFL debut Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Giants' WR1 left with an injury. Malik Nabers was carted off the field at Metlife Stadium, with NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reporting that his injury is "believed" to have been a torn ACL.
The Giants' wide receiver room will look much different in the short- and long-term. Behind Nabers, there haven't been too many big names, as the team will now need production from various players.
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Here's a look at the Giants' wide receiver depth chart following Nabers' injury.
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Malik Nabers injury
In the Giants' first game with Dart as the starting quarterback, things were going well for the squad; New York took the lead on a rushing touchdown for Dart, while Nabers was up to two catches for 20 yards in the second quarter.
However, when Dart went deep to Nabers one-on-one against Cam Hart, he leapt and landed awkwardly on his right leg. The wide receiver remained on the field afterward.
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Nabers was then carted off the field and back to the locker room, with Rapoport reporting that it's "believed" the receiver tore his ACL.
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— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) September 28, 2025
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Giants WR depth chart
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Malik Nabers |
| 2 | Wan'Dale Robinson |
| 3 | Darius Slayton |
| 4 | Jalin Hyatt |
| 5 | Beaux Collins |
| 6 | Gunner Olszewski |
No. 1: Malik Nabers
There's no question about who the Giants' top weapon is, no matter which quarterback is under center. Nabers posted 1,204 receiving yards as a rookie in 2024, coming into the new season as the clear go-to target for Russell Wilson and Dart.
It remains to be seen officially how serious Nabers' injury will be, but with it being non-contact and reportedly an ACL ailment, New York may be without its WR1 for the rest of 2025. Not only would Nabers' absence leave a massive void in the offense for Dart as he acclimates to the NFL, but it would mean other receivers will see a massive uptick in targets.
Nabers has been among the most-targeted receivers in the league since he entered it last season. He came into Week 4 ranking fifth in the NFL with his 32 targets.
While the Giants will be hoping Nabers can get back on the field as soon as possible, they may need some new faces to step up as weapons for Dart.
No. 2: Wan'Dale Robinson
Wan'Dale Robinson is the clearest candidate to step up in a potential Nabers absence.
Entering Week 4, Robinson trailed only Nabers on the Giants in receiving yards (223), targets (22) and receptions (15). While Robinson was already tracking to play a bigger role in New York's offense in 2025, he'd suddenly be stepping into a WR1 role if the team's superstar misses time.
Cam Skattebo also sees a lot of receiving work out of the backfield, but Robinson is a field-stretcher who has steadily improved in his career thus far. The 2022 second-round pick had 699 receiving yards and three touchdowns in 2024, both career-highs.
If Nabers is out for an extended period, Robinson would become Dart's best option in the wide receiver room. But it's also likely that Nabers' targets get more evenly distributed throughout the offense.
No. 3: Darius Slayton
Another longtime Giant who will see an increased workload is Darius Slayton. The seven-year NFL receiver has been in New York since 2019 and has typically provided consistency as a weapon, with at least 500 receiving yards in five different seasons.
While Slayton isn't No. 1 receiver material, he can be a nice option for Dart to lean on in the passing game without Nabers. The 28-year-old has appeared in at least 16 games in four different seasons as well.
Entering Week 4, Slayton owned 91 yards in three games this season. He and Robinson were the only wide receivers outside of Nabers with a target so far in 2025 for New York.
No. 4: Jalin Hyatt
Without Nabers, the Giants are going to need some less-familiar faces to step up; Jalin Hyatt could have an opportunity to do so. The 2023 third-round pick hasn't become a starting weapon in New York's offense as once anticipated, totaling just 62 yards in 2024.
Hyatt did not record a reception for the Giants through the first three weeks of the 2025 season. But as a former Tennessee star, the talent is surely there for Hyatt. While Robinson and Slayton are the more proven receivers and should see a majority of the wide receiver snaps, Nabers' absence also leaves a chance for Hyatt to become a difference-maker.
No. 5: Beaux Collins
Beaux Collins, a rookie, is another receiver who hasn't seen much action for New York this season. He spent three years at Clemson before transferring to Notre Dame in 2024, where he totaled 490 receiving yards and three touchdowns before going undrafted.
Collins isn't likely to factor into the Giants' offense quite yet, even with the Nabers injury, but he could be an insurance piece if there are any further injury issues.
No. 6: Gunner Olszewski
Rounding out the Giants' wide receiver room is Gunner Olszewski, a seventh-year player who is in his second season with the team.
Olszewski has primarily been a punt returner or practice squad player in his career, as he has never caught a pass for New York and has just 15 career receptions.