A look at Giants' top 2026 free agents and chances of re-signing in offseason
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) reacts to a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Las Vegas. Credit: AP/John Locher
After receiver Wan’Dale Robinson crossed the 1,000-yard mark last Sunday against the Raiders, Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. yelled in the locker room what everyone was thinking:
“Somebody pay that man!”
Some team indeed will pay Robinson when he becomes a free agent after the season. But will it be the Giants?
Sunday’s game against the Cowboys could be Robinson’s last with the team.
As tempting as it may be for the Giants to bring back some players, the roster needs an overhaul. They’re 3-13 after going 3-14 in 2024. Showing loyalty to players is secondary to getting better.
The Giants have $11 million in cap space next season, according to Over The Cap. It might lead to some roster cuts to free more space or tough decisions to let players walk and reload through the draft.
Here’s a look at some of the Giants’ top free agents and their chances to be re-signed this offseason:
Wan’Dale Robinson: The Giants’ leading receiver had his first 1,000-yard season this year and has improved his yardage total in all four seasons. He has more than 90 catches for the second straight season.
Spotrac projects Robinson to command a deal worth at least $15 million annually. The Giants already locked in receiver Darius Slayton last spring for a three-year, $36 million contract. It’s also fair to wonder if Robinson would be able to repeat those numbers with a healthy Malik Nabers back in action.
Ultimately, Robinson might be out of the Giants’ price range. If the Giants want to target a receiver in this draft, they might have to let Robinson walk to a bigger payday.
“We’ll see what happens,’’ he said, “but obviously I would love to be here.”
Jermaine Eluemunor: Eluemunor has made 30 starts at right tackle since signing a two-year, $14 million deal in 2024. He’s been reliable and effective while forming a strong bookend this season with left tackle Andrew Thomas.
At 31, he’ll seek another hefty contract after his ninth season. According to Spotrac, Eluemunor is projected to command about $8.5 million annually for his next deal.
The Giants’ offensive line must remain strong with Jaxson Dart settled in at quarterback. Eluemunor helps with that, but whether or not the Giants bring him back depends on how high they are on rookie Marcus Mbow, who’ll end the season Sunday with a second straight start at left tackle.
If the Giants think Mbow can be a starter next year, they should let Eluemunor walk. If not, Eluemunor should be a priority to re-sign.
Cor’Dale Flott: Flott was arguably the Giants’ best and most consistent cornerback this season. He was a strong No. 2 most of the year and held his own while taking over No. 1 cornerback duties when Paulson Adebo missed five games because of injury.
Spotrac projects Flott to earn $9.9 million per year for his next contract. Considering the Giants gave Adebo a three-year, $54 million contract last spring, they may be prudent on what they’re willing to spend on Flott.
The Giants also might eye a cornerback in the draft. Flott has been a bright spot in the secondary, but if his price is too high, the Giants might let him go to draft a cheaper replacement.
Evan Neal, OL: Neal hasn’t played since Week 17 last season. His Giants tenure will end Sunday and he will be remembered as a bust because of injuries and poor play.
Daniel Bellinger, TE: Bellinger found more targets from Dart, but Theo Johnson is still TE1. Bellinger could return on a cheap one-year deal.
Greg Van Roten, OL: Van Roten has played every snap for the last two years at right guard but will be 36 next season. The Giants should pursue a younger option for the future.
Dane Belton, S: Belton was a special teams ace most of the season who added depth at safety. A one-year deal is an option, but Belton might command more money elsewhere. Spotrac projects a $5.7 million average salary.
Micah McFadden, LB: McFadden suffered a season-ending foot injury in Week 1 but had a breakout 2024 campaign. The Giants should offer a prove-it one-year deal to see if he can regain his form.
Blue notes
Dexter Lawrence (illness) didn’t practice Thursday. Jevon Holland (knee/concussion), Flott (knee), Abdul Carter (illness), Johnson (illness), Neal (neck), Jalin Hyatt (illness) and Robinson (ribs) didn’t practice for the second straight day.
Evan Barnes covers the Giants for Newsday. He previously covered the Brooklyn Nets, Memphis football and the Memphis Grizzlies and also covered prep sports in Los Angeles.
