Robinson could be the No. 1 receiver for the Giants this season or struggle coming off last year's ACL tear. There's a wide range of outcomes going into his second year. Robinson could be worth a pick before the final rounds after getting activated from the PUP list and returning to practice on cutdown day. Prior to getting hurt in Week 11, Robinson had scored at least 11 PPR points in three of his previous four games. He was starting to expand his role in his rookie campaign, and he offers plenty of promise. However, we know this isn't an easy injury to overcome, and the Giants also have a lot of mouths to feed on offense with Darren Waller, Saquon Barkley, Darius Slayton, Isaiah Hodgins, Sterling Shepard, Parris Campbell and Jalin Hyatt. We'll see what happens with Robinson, and he could emerge as a weekly starter in all leagues.
Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Four catches in season debut
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Robinson (knee) secured four of five targets for 21 yards in the Giants' 30-12 loss to the 49ers on Thursday night.
Logging his first game action since Week 11 of last season, Robinson was able to record a solid catch total despite Daniel Jones' quiet night. The second-year pro's reception tally was second only to that of Parris Campbell's for the Giants in the contest, and Robinson should have a chance to serve as one of the top downfield threats in New York's air attack as the season unfolds and his knee gets back to full strength.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Status in question for Thursday
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Robinson (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game in San Francisco, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Robinson predictably sat out New York's first two games of the season after receiving a doubtful designation ahead of both contests. For Week 3, he at least seems to have a chance to make his first game appearance since suffering a torn ACL in his right knee Week 11 of last season. If the team allows him to suit up Thursday, Robinson may handle only a limited role as he eases back into game action while vying with Parris Campbell and Sterling Shepard for reps out of the slot.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Season debut to wait
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Robinson (knee) is listed as inactive Sunday in Arizona.
Robinson has opened the current campaign with back-to-back absences, but he encouragingly has been listed as a limited participant on all six injury reports to date after tearing the ACL in his right knee Week 11 of last season. On Friday, he relayed to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com that the team is optimistic the second-year pro will be able to suit up Thursday at San Francisco, but Robinson may have to practice in full at least once Monday through Wednesday in order to do so. In the meantime, New York will lean on Isaiah Hodgins, Parris Campbell, Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt and Sterling Shepard at wide receiver.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Another limited showing
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Robinson (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Robinson again is operating with a cap on his practice reps like he has in every session so far this season. The limitations aren't surprising given he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee Week 11 of last season. It's unclear if Robinson needs to get back to all activity before the Giants will clear him for game action, but until he's in the fold, the team will roll with wide receivers Isaiah Hodgins, Darius Slayton, Parris Campbell, Jalin Hyatt and Sterling Shepard.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Stays limited at practice
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Robinson (knee) practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
As was the case last week, Robinson continues to have his practice reps capped while he's in the final stages of his recovery from the torn ACL that he suffered Week 11 of last season. The Giants made him inactive for this past Sunday's loss to the Cowboys, and he may not get the green light to make his season debut until he's able to log a full practice. Until Robinson returns, New York will rely on Isaiah Hodgins, Darius Slayton, Parris Campbell, Jalin Hyatt and Sterling Shepard at wide receiver.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Sitting out Week 1
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Robinson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
As Robinson continues his recovery from last season's torn right ACL that he sustained Week 11, the Giants listed him as limited on all three of their Week 1 injury reports and deemed him doubtful for their season opener. Now that Robinson's status is confirmed, the likes of Isaiah Hodgins, Darius Slayton, Parris Campbell, Jalin Hyatt and Sterling Shepard will make up the wide-receiver unit for New York. Robinson's next chance to return is Sunday, Sept. 17 at Arizona.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Limited again Thursday
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The Giants listed Robinson (knee) as a limited participant on Thursday's estimated practice report, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
New York didn't hold a practice Thursday, so Robinson was tagged as a limited participant on the injury report for the second day in a row. The second-year wideout is working his way back from mid-December surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, but he seems to have made excellent progress in his recovery. That being said, the Giants may want to see Robinson put in a full practice Friday before clearing him for Sunday's season opener versus Dallas.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Targeting Week 1
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Robinson (knee) said after being reinstated from the active/PUP list Tuesday that he hopes to suit up Week 1 versus the Cowboys, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.
Robinson is participating in on-field drills Wednesday at what appeared to be full speed, according to Carroll. The second-year wideout is recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee that he had surgically repaired in December, so hoping to play Week 1 is ambitious but not out of the question. Still, even if Robinson can take the field versus Dallas, he may be on a limited snap count. The Giants have a deep group of wideouts competing for snaps, with Robinson battling for playing time with the likes of Isaiah Hodgins, Darius Slayton, Parris Campbell, Sterling Shepard and rookie Jalin Hyatt.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Coming off PUP list
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Coach Brian Daboll said the Giants will activate Robinson (knee) from the active/PUP list, with the expectation that he'll take part in Tuesday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Robinson has been sidelined since tearing the ACL in his right knee Week 11 of last season, an injury for which he underwent surgery Dec. 14. He was running routes in practice last Tuesday, and he now will mix into drills exactly one week later as he sets his sights on being ready for the Giants' 2023 opener. Once he's able to suit up, he'll join a receiving corps that also features Isaiah Hodgins, Darius Slayton, Parris Campbell, Sterling Shepard and rookie Jalin Hyatt.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Runs routes Tuesday
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Robinson (knee) was spotted running routes Tuesday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Robinson remains on the active/PUP list less than nine months after tearing his ACL. He's making progress, but there's a chance he opens the season on reserve/PUP, which would cost him the first four games of the year. With Robinson still on the mend, Isaiah Hodgins, Parris Campbell, Darius Slayton and rookie Jalin Hyatt have all taken snaps with the first-team offense.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Lands on PUP
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Robinson (knee) is on the active/PUP list to start training camp, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The same goes for veteran WR Sterling Shepard, who is also coming back from an ACL tear suffered last season. Not much has been reported on Robinson's recovery, and it's not 100 percent clear how he'll fit into the offense once he's healthy given how many other options the Giants have to play the slot. Then again, Robinson is a recent second-round pick (2022) who flashed as a rookie, so the team should figure out getting him the ball if he looks promising once he's back in practice. For now, Robinson will be limited to individual work and team meetings while he's on the PUP list, with the Giants able to activate him for practice at any time.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Plans to play Week 1 next season
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Robinson (knee) said Sunday that he plans on being healthy for Week 1 of the 2023 regular season, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Robinson added that the ACL tear in his right knee was pretty clean, which gives the wideout optimism that he'll recover quickly. He's currently on crutches but said he'll get to ditch those next week. The second-round rookie was a solid contributor before suffering the injury in Week 11, totaling 23 receptions on 31 targets for 227 yards and one score across six appearances. If Robinson is healthy to start next season, he'll likely be a favorite to open the year as one of the Giants' top pass catchers.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Goes on injured reserve
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The Giants placed Robinson (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Robinson was forced from Sunday's loss to the Lions early in the fourth quarter with a knee injury, and afterward he needed crutches to move around the locker room. One day later, coach Brian Daboll revealed that Robinson sustained a torn ACL in his right knee, thereby ending the rookie second-round pick's season. Robinson will finish his first year as a pro with 23 catches (on 31 targets) for 227 yards and one touchdown, while his two carries went for a combined minus-1 yard. In Robinson's absence, the Giants will rely on Darius Slayton, Kenny Golladay and a host of depth options at wide receiver.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Done for season with ACL tear
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Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Robinson suffered an ACL tear in his right knee during Sunday's 31-18 loss to the Lions and will require season-ending surgery in the coming days, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Robinson becomes the third member of a depleted Giants receiving corps to suffer a season-ending injury, joining Sterling Shepard (ACL) and Collin Johnson (Achilles). After recovering from another injury to his right knee that limited him to nine snaps over the first five games of the season, Robinson had emerged as one of the few reliable targets for Daniel Jones. In Weeks 6 through 11, the 5-foot-8, 185-pound wideout totaled 22 receptions for 222 yards and a touchdown on 30 targets. Due to the timing of the injury and his upcoming surgery, Robinson is likely to miss the Giants' entire offseason program, and his rehab and recovery could extend into the start of the 2023 season. The Giants now are left with Darius Slayton and Kenny Golladay atop the depth chart at wide receiver, with Isaiah Hodgins, Marcus Johnson, Richie James and David Sills as depth options.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Seen on crutches
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Robinson (knee) was spotted using crutches after Sunday's 31-18 loss to the Lions, Jaclyn Hendricks of the New York Post reports.
The Giants play again in just four days against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving, and while a return timetable has yet to emerge for Robinson, it's hard to imagine him suiting up in Week 12, even in a best-case scenario. Robinson went down at the end of his ninth and final catch against Detroit and was unable to put any weight on his injured right leg. New York will likely provide an update on the rookie receiver's status after running tests on the injury.
Robinson won't return Sunday's game against the Lions due to a knee injury, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
On the first play of the fourth quarter, Robinson recorded a six-yard reception and was pushed out of bounds. He remained on the ground, though, before trainers helped him to the locker room, as he was unable to put any weight on his right leg. Robinson thus will finish Week 11 action with nine catches (on 13 targets) for 100 yards and one carry for four yards. The Giants have a quick turnaround for a Thanksgiving matchup at Dallas, so he could be in danger of missing time if the injury is at all serious.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Not practicing, may sit Week 11
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Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Robinson (hamstring) won't practice Thursday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Robinson will sit out after Daboll said the rookie's hamstring tightened up on him during Wednesday's practice, resulting in the wideout being listed as a limited participant on the Giants' first Week 11 injury report. Given that Robinson already missed four games earlier this season with a knee injury and now isn't practicing on account of the hamstring issue, he may have a tough time gaining clearance for Sunday's game against the Lions. Kenny Golladay (hamstring) could also be in danger of missing that contest, potentially leaving the Giants with Darius Slayton, Isaiah Hodgins, Marcus Johnson, David Sills and Richie James as the available options in an already weak receiver room.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Limited impact in Week 10 win
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Robinson caught both of his targets for 20 yards and rushed once for minus-5 yards in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Texans.
Robinson won't enjoy watching the tape from his rushing attempt, as he tried to reverse field rather than settling for a minimal loss and wound up running into a negative play. The rookie's seeing consistent usage in the slot but has only four catches for 35 yards over the past two games after setting career highs with six catches and 50 yards against the Jaguars in Week 7. A visit from the struggling Lions defense should raise Robinson's Week 11 ceiling, but his volume floor remains low in the run-first Giants offense.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Stashes (WR Preview)
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There's little doubt that Robinson is the Giants' most talented pass catcher and it's very common to see rookies get a boost in opportunity after the team's bye. A role worth seven-to-nine targets a week is still possible if everything clicks in the second half with Daniel Jones.
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Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson: Week 10 Waiver Priority List
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Now that the trade deadline has passed and the Giants didn't add anyone at receiver, it's worth picking up Robinson and Darius Slayton (24 percent rostered) to see what happens for the rest of the year. Slayton is the safer of the two, and he has consecutive games with at least 11 PPR points prior to the Giants bye in Week 9. But Robinson has more upside if he can stay healthy and earn consistent targets, and he scored at least 11 PPR points in two of his past three games. Both are worth using as No. 3 receivers in Week 10 against Houston and both are worth adding for 5 percent of your remaining FAB. I would prioritize Robinson over Slayton if you're debating between the two of them.
