The New York Giants continue to add to their receiver room. On Thursday, they signed veteran Allen Robinson II to a one-year deal.
Robinson, 31, spent last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers. His production was minimal, racking up just 34 catches for 280 yards in 2023.
In fact, the past three years have not been kind to the former Penn State product. After a 2020 season in which he had 102 catches for 1,250 yards and six touchdowns, he’s failed to reach the 500-yard mark the past three years. He missed a few games in 2021, which was his last year with the Bears. Then, the Rams would sign him to a three-year deal worth $46.5 million. That turned out to be a bad deal, and would just last on year in LA before being traded to Pittsburgh in the offseason.
Though he appeared in all 17 games, Robinson did not make much of an impact for the Steelers in 2023. Outgained by George Pickens, Diontae Johnson (in three fewer games), Jalen Warren, and Pat Freiermuth, it was clear he was not a pivotal part of the offense.
On March 8th, the wideout would be released.
We have signed WR Allen Robinson
— New York Giants (@Giants) May 9, 2024
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Why The Signing?
The Giants’ receiver room is relatively young. In terms of the starters, Malik Nabers, Jalin Hyatt, and Wan’Dale Robinson are the top three guys on the depth chart. All of them are under the age of 23. Darius Slayton (depending on the contract situation) is still just 27 years old himself.
A veteran presence would be welcoming to this team, which led to the signing of Robinson.
The 6’2″ receiver hopes to discover himself again with Big Blue, and the team hopes he can show signs of his 2020 self and perhaps more. With the uncertainty of Slayton’s future, the veteran Allen Robinson could potentially be a solid WR4.
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