The New York Giants are exploring options to bolster their wide receiver corps, which has been depleted by star Malik Nabers' season-ending injury. In a bid to find suitable replacements, the team is considering former Pro Bowler Diontae Johnson, who was brought in for a workout on Tuesday.
Johnson, 29, brings experience and production to the table, having established himself as a productive receiver over his six-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. However, his recent reputation has taken a hit due to a suspension and subsequent release from the Ravens last season following an incident where he refused to enter a game.
Despite this, Johnson appears to be a low-risk, high-reward signing for the Giants, who may need to adopt a more pass-heavy offense in light of Cam Skattebo's season-ending injury. With their focus shifting towards developing rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, Johnson could potentially provide the necessary tools to aid in that development.
The workout marked the first time this season that Johnson has been linked to an NFL team, and it remains to be seen whether the Giants will pursue him further. Nevertheless, his presence at the session underscores the team's efforts to bolster their receiving corps ahead of the playoffs.
Johnson, 29, brings experience and production to the table, having established himself as a productive receiver over his six-year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. However, his recent reputation has taken a hit due to a suspension and subsequent release from the Ravens last season following an incident where he refused to enter a game.
Despite this, Johnson appears to be a low-risk, high-reward signing for the Giants, who may need to adopt a more pass-heavy offense in light of Cam Skattebo's season-ending injury. With their focus shifting towards developing rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, Johnson could potentially provide the necessary tools to aid in that development.
The workout marked the first time this season that Johnson has been linked to an NFL team, and it remains to be seen whether the Giants will pursue him further. Nevertheless, his presence at the session underscores the team's efforts to bolster their receiving corps ahead of the playoffs.
. I mean, 29 is pretty young for a guy who's already been in the league 6 years, so he's got experience under his belt 
. And production too! That's what they're hoping to get from him... but yeah, there was that suspension thing last season 
. Still, low-risk high-reward is a good way to look at it, I guess 
. Giants are gonna need all the help they can get with Cam Skattebo gone 
. What do you guys think? Should they give Johnson a shot? 
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. Plus, have you seen Skattebo's injury report? That guy was a game-changer... I'm all for trying to find someone to replace that production ASAP 
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. Still, if Johnson can show up healthy and bring some good production, I'm all for giving him a shot 
They've got some holes in that WR corps and Cam Skattebo's injury is a big loss. With Jaxson Dart taking over at QB, they'll need someone who can make plays downfield, and Johnson seems like the guy to do it.
Maybe the Giants can get him on a deal that works for both parties and make him a productive member of their team.
And yeah, suspension and all, but you can't let that define him entirely 
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. And I'm low-key rooting for Jaxson Dart to develop into a QB superstar 
like the Giants are trying to win the Superbowl before even their starter is back 
. It's understandable they'd want to assess the risk vs reward, but if he's willing to put in the work, it could be a game-changer for their offense 
. Plus, they're in a tough spot with Cam Skattebo out for the season... bringing Johnson on board could give them the spark they need 
, he's got the experience and skills to help Jaxson Dart develop as a QB. The Giants need someone who can step up and make plays down the field, and I think Johnson could bring that 
. Plus, his suspension might have been overblown, he seems like a good kid who made a mistake 
. So Diontae Johnson gets a workout with the Giants after being suspended and released by another team? That suspension happened last season, what exactly changed? Did he suddenly become a model citizen? 
The Giants are in desperate need of a reliable WR, but let's not rush into anything without making sure we're getting the right player for the job.
. like, Diontae Johnson is all good and stuff, I guess... six years in the league, got some production under his belt. but, yeah, that suspension thing didn't exactly look good on his resume 
. i mean, who gets benched for refusing to enter a game? not exactly the kind of player you want to build around 
. still, I suppose it's better than nothing... and if they're gonna go all pass-heavy with Jaxson Dart, maybe Johnson can actually be useful 
also what's with all these teams gonna go pass heavy with cam skattebo under center he's gonna get picked off as soon as u look at him sideways 
. Diontae Johnson seems like a low-risk signing, but what if he's not as reliable as everyone thinks? I mean, his team didn't exactly have confidence in him last season 
, a season-ending injury is always tough 
like diontae johnson 
but he also has that experience & production vibe that can definitely help them out 
the giants need to adapt their offense and cam skattebo's injury is a big blow