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After hiring a new head coach and offensive coordinator, the New York Giants are looking to upgrade their receiving corps this offseason. Wan’Dale Robinson is coming off a career year where he recorded over 1,000 receiving yards, but now the 25-year-old is set for free agency, and one cap-rich team already has their eyes set on him.
Meanwhile, Malik Nabers is recovering from a torn ACL. Whether the Giants retain Robinson or not, they could look to add to their core group of receivers, which also features Darius Slayton. If the Giants do add to their receiver room, they could swing for the fences to really give 2025 first-round quarterback Jaxson Dart something to work with.
According to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones, one player who could be on the Giants’ radar in free agency is Mike Evans. The six-time Pro Bowl receiver could still return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 13th season. Yet, if he leaves, the Giants and several other teams could be in play. Jones reports Evans’ salary demands could even reach the $25 million range, but he may ultimately sign for less.
“It is still early, but Houston and Kansas City don’t seem to be in on Evans, according to sources. If Evans does not return to Tampa Bay, keep an eye on the Bills, Chargers, 49ers, Commanders and Giants. His price is going to be difficult to gauge, though. He will be 33 this season coming off an injured year, and there aren’t many comparisons to him out there. Evans may aim for something close to $25 million per year in what would amount to a two-year deal, but sources believe he will get something closer to $20 million per year.”
CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones on Mike Evans
Evans and Hall of Fame legend Jerry Rice are the only two players to record a 1,000-yard season for 11 years in a row. Last year was the first time Evans missed the mark, but he also played in a career-low eight games due to injury.
Thus, if the 32-year-old can’t return to full form, those considering paying him in the $20-25 million range could eventually have buyer’s remorse. On the other hand, missing out on a potential future Hall of Famer who’s been one of the NFL’s most consistent performers could cause plenty of regrets too.
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