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It’s an unfortunate development for a player who Raanan described as having made “plays downfield early in camp” and looking like a better, “more confident player.” Raanan also downplayed Hyatt’s purported 15-20-pound weight gain, though he did say Hyatt “did put on weight.” Hopefully, Hyatt can get healthy in time for the start of training camp next month.

Runyan suffered a season-ending high-ankle sprain in Week 14. He reportedly underwent a tightrope procedure to stabilize the syndesmotic joint, as well as a ligament repair operation to fix the torn deltoid ligament in his inner ankle. Runyan also revealed that he played shoulder a separated shoulder last season. The Giants have handled Runyan’s recovery cautiously, but he was able to participate in team drills last week. If healthy this season, it stands to reason that Runyan could improve his play.

We now have two reliable beat reporters who have recently reported positively on Nabers’ toe, with Raanan encouragingly citing multiple sources. Raanan also notes that the Giants played things safely with multiple starters, many working through rehab programs this spring, including Dexter Lawrence (elbow), OT Andrew Thomas (foot), LB Bobby Okereke (back), OG Jon Runyan Jr. (ankle) and OG Greg Van Roten (veteran rest). Fantasy managers should feel good about drafting Nabers as a WR1 at this time.

A toe injury dating back to his days at LSU has limited Nabers throughout offseason activities. Despite this, The Athletic’s Dan Duggan notes that Nabers “typically came onto the field an hour into offseason practices” and would take reps during the team’s walkthrough periods. Earlier in the offseason, Daboll said the team was being “smart” with Nabers’ injury, which explains his limited activity. Given how he has performed in recent years despite this injury, it’s safe to assume Nabers will be good to go come training camp and should again perform at a high level after going for 109-1,204-7 last season.

Skattebo has already drawn some buzz during the offseason program, with SNY’s Connor Hughes saying it wouldn’t be surprising for the rookie to slot in as the Giants’ third-down back. At 5'10/219, Skattebo has the size of a thumper but the profile of an elite pass-catcher. He caught 45 passes for 605 yards and three scores in 2024 while also running for 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns on the ground. Skattebo is a player who could quickly rise up fantasy draft boards if the drumbeat continues into training camp.

The team previously listed Hyatt at 6'/185, which is fairly typical for modern-day NFL wide receivers. Hyatt had speed to spare, entering the NFL after running a 4.40-second Forty at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. At the event, he weighed in at 176 pounds. Hyatt is likely best suited to a rotational field-stretcher role behind Slayton, but perhaps the bulk inspires Hyatt to refine his route running techniques rather than relying on straight-line speed.

Nabers has been dealing with the same toe issue since college. He played through it last year and didn’t need offseason surgery, but the problem hasn’t gone away either. Nabers hasn’t done much this offseason, though Daboll noted he did some stuff in walk-throughs. While the toe issue might be a constant source of frustration for Giants fans and fantasy managers alike, Nabers dominated as a rookie to the tune of 1,204 yards and seven scores on 109 receptions. A minor injury isn’t worth fading him in the back half of the first round this year.

It doesn’t come as much of a surprise, but in case there was any doubt, Raanan said the Giants and their receivers view Wilson as the leader at the position right now. Wan’Dale Robinson said as much when asked about Wilson earlier, while Raanan also went on to point out the various throwing workouts Wilson scheduled with the team after signing with them. It’s worth noting that rookie Jaxson Dart also worked more with the second team offense this week, per Raanan, but the team will likely continue to bring him along slowly as they prepare to eventually hand him the keys. While it’s highly unlikely Wilson will start all 17 games this season, even if healthy, he sounds like a lock to open Week 1 as the starter, even with training camp still to come.

Dart’s deal is worth $17 million in fully guaranteed money. The rookie first-rounder is expected to take a back seat early in camp to veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see Dart take the field at some point in his rookie season. Head coach Brian Daboll enters the year on arguably the hottest seat of any coach in the league. Regardless of how the year plays out, some visible growth from a team that finished 3-14 last season, coupled with a solid rookie performance from Dart could go a long way in buying him additional time at the helm. Dart threw for 4,279-29-6 in his final season at Ole Miss and led the nation in YPA at 10.8.