March 14, 2026, 10:01 a.m. ET

The New York Giants lost wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson to the Tennessee Titans in free agency this week, and many fans were left wondering how they plan to replace Robinson’s production.

In 16 games this past season, Robinson recorded a team-high 92 receptions and had single-season career highs in receiving yards (1,014) and receiving touchdowns (four). He became a top-10 NFL wide receiver with a breakout season.

Robinson ranked ninth in receptions in the NFL and was tied for ninth in receptions of 25 or more yards. He was also tied for ninth in third-down receptions and tied for 14th in receiving yards among all NFL players. He was also one of 10 players with three touchdown receptions of over 30 yards this season.

But, after all of that, Robinson is still not seen as a No. 1 wide receiver by many. He continues to be labeled as a “possession” guy who moves the chains.

His four-year $78 million ($38 million guaranteed) deal with the Titans was more than the cap-savvy Giants were willing to pay. They were content with seeking out other options, the first being tight end Isaiah Likely, who they plan on using in the slot to scare and scatter secondaries around the league.

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The other is Calvin Auntin III, formerly of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is an interesting player who, with the right amount of targets and touches, can be almost seen as a one-for-one replacement for Robinson. Austin appears to be more dynamic and also brings special teams value to the Giants, all at a bargain price.

The Giants still have a long way to go before their roster is complete. They can still add free agents, and they have seven selections in the upcoming draft where they will have a group of solid pass catchers to choose from.

But Austin is a bigger pickup than many give the Giants credit for. Some see it as a sleeper move.

That is not the worst group in the NFL by far. Nabers, if he can return to his pre-injury form, is a legit No.1, and Darius Slayton has been a steady producer for the last seven years. Hodgins can be a nice third or fourth guy. Add in Austin, and a rookie stud, and the room gets even brighter.

The Giants are gravitating towards a more physical style on offense with a fullback (Patrick Ricard), a three-headed running attack that consists of Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary, and four tight ends (Isaiah Likely, Theo Johnson, Chris Manhertz, Thomas Fidone), so they may not have the room for any more wide receivers. Austin could be the last piece.