The Giants made some serious waves this week, first releasing longtime starting wideout Darius Slayton and then dropping a depth chart on Tuesday that officially names Darnell Mooney a starting receiver. This isn’t just a minor tweak, folks, this is a full-blown shake-up in the Big Apple’s receiving corps.
Mooney Makes the Leap
After signing as a free agent this offseason, Mooney isn’t just on the team, he’s *the guy* next to Malik Nabers on the first string. What’s even wilder? That means Mooney is listed *ahead* of Odell Beckham Jr. Yeah, you read that right. The Giants also decided to only list two wideouts as starters, not the typical three or slot receiver many teams trot out. It really makes you wonder what their offensive game plan looks like, especially with a tough matchup coming up.
The Rest of the Receiver Room
Beyond Mooney and Nabers, the depth chart gets pretty sparse. Rookie Malachi Fields is behind Nabers, and honestly, that’s pretty much it for their active 53-man roster receivers right now. Braxton Berrios and Charlie Jones are hanging out on the practice squad, listed as returners. That group’s gotta grow, and fast, before they roll out for Sunday night’s game.
The Giants are finalizing their roster for a big Sunday night clash against the Cowboys. With so few names on the receiver list, all eyes will be on how they round out the squad before kickoff.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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