The New York Giants may not be done adding to their roster. Despite wrapping up most of their offseason moves, general manager Joe Schoen said the team brought in free agent wide receiver Gabe Davis for a visit.
On Up & Adams, Schoen said Davis was at the Giants’ facility and even joined the staff for dinner. It was described as a “get to know you” meeting rather than a formal negotiation.
“He came in yesterday, and I have history with him, having been in Buffalo when we drafted him,” Schoen told host Kay Adams. “And Dabes was there, and Chad Hall was his receivers coach in Buffalo and in Jacksonville, and we brought him up.”
Schoen added, “He’s coming off an injury, he was cut by Jacksonville, he came up for a visit. He hadn’t been in New York to see our facility, our staff. Just a little “get to know” meeting yesterday, went out for dinner, and then we’ll see if anything happens here down the road.”
Why Gabe Davis Makes Sense for the Giants?
Davis has a connection to the Giants. Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll worked with him in Buffalo. In those two seasons (2020-2021) he was a reliable deep threat with 70 catches for 1,148 yards and 13 TDs.
His role was clear: stretch the field vertically and make splash plays. He’s not the most polished route runner or consistent after the catch but he’s made big plays to keep him in the league.
For the Giants he’d be an upgrade over Jalin Hyatt who has struggled to find a consistent role in a similar boundary-stretching role. If healthy he’d bring stability and explosiveness to a position group that’s thin.
Obstacles to Signing Gabe Davis
Davis has a connection to the Giants. Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll worked with him in Buffalo. In those two seasons (2020-2021), he was a reliable deep threat with 70 catches for 1,148 yards and 13 TDs.
His role was clear: stretch the field vertically and make splash plays. He’s not the most polished route runner or consistent after the catch, but he’s made big plays to keep him in the league.
For the Giants, he’d be an upgrade over Jalin Hyatt, who has struggled to find a consistent role in a similar boundary-stretching role. If healthy, he’d bring stability and explosiveness to a position group that’s thin.
What’s Next for the Giants and Davis?
The Giants don’t need a marquee wide receiver, but adding Davis would give them flexibility and depth behind their starters. With training camp still months away, there’s plenty of time for both sides to explore the possibility of a partnership.
If Davis signs, it won’t be because of his ceiling—it’ll be because of his familiarity with the coaching staff and his ability to fill a specific role. For now, we’ll just have to wait and see if this courtship leads to something more.
Final Thoughts: A Familiar Face Fills a Need
The Giants are looking to address depth at wide receiver without breaking the bank. Nothing is set in stone, but the history between Davis, Schoen, and Daboll makes this a possibility.
Keep an eye on how Davis fits into their plans or if another team signs him first.
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