Early in May, the New York Giants added some veteran depth to their wide receiving corps when they inked Allen Robinson to a one-year deal. With Robinson joining a crowded group on the Giants roster, he would have to compete for a roster spot.
Robinson started all 17 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers last year but has done little to impress during the preseason, hauling in just two catches for 19 yards on four targets.
Robinson was named by Bleacher Report as the player the Giants should cut:
New York Giants: Allen Robinson II, WR
The question is the role. If the Giants believe a fifth wideout is necessary after Malik Nabers, Wan’Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt, they may prioritize Allen Robinson II. If they’re comfortable in a four-man rotation, the special teams factor does Robinson no favors when compared to Miles Boykin, Isaiah McKenzie or Gunner Olszewski.
Giants Wire recently named Robinson one of two wide receivers at risk of losing their job with a poor performance against the New York Jets. If it comes down to Isaiah Hodgins and himself, Hodgins likely has the upper hand given his time with the Giants over the last two years.
The Giants saw value in Ronbinson’s veteran presence and shortly after he signed, he said he had a few more years left in him. However, realistically, the Giants knew it was more of a flyer on what Robinson had left in the tank at 30 years old.
Given the unofficial depth chart released two weeks ago where Robinson saw seven wideouts ahead of him, he is far from a lock to make the roster. It will depend on how many receivers the Giants are going to keep.
