The Giants’ latest injury move does not appear to be changing Jalin Hyatt’s standing.
New York is putting Braxton Berrios on injured reserve after the wide receiver suffered a foot issue in Week 4. That means he’ll miss at least four games and leave a hole on the roster, but the first player lined up to absorb that opening is Charlie Jones, not Hyatt.
Jones, who arrived in New York about a month ago, is expected to get the first shot because he fits the Berrios role more naturally. He can step into the punt and kick return work with little disruption. Hyatt could still be considered for more traditional receiver depth, but Dalen Cambre is also in the mix for that kind of special teams-heavy spot.
For now, the Giants are staying with the same three-man wide receiver setup they’ve leaned on all season: Malik Nabers, rookie Malachi Fields and veteran Darnell Mooney. Through four games, that trio has handled 280 of the team’s 307 routes at the position. That usage leaves little room for Hyatt, even with Berrios headed to injured reserve.
The other recent opening came when the Giants cut fan favorite Odell Beckham Jr. Beckham had been inactive as a game-day presence before being released, but his exit at least seemed to create a path for Hyatt. Instead, that door has stayed shut.
And the numbers explain why. Since 2024, Hyatt has caught just 13 passes for 97 scoreless yards. The 2023 third-round pick has not found a real foothold, despite the expectations that came with his draft status and the Giants’ long-running issues at receiver.
His production has been especially bleak by route efficiency. Among 102 receivers who have run at least 663 routes since he entered the league, Hyatt’s 0.71 yards per route run ranks last, behind only the Atlanta Falcons’ Jahan Dotson at 0.73.
At this point, the Giants still haven’t found a reason to turn to him, even when injuries create openings. Hyatt has remained on the back burner, and Berrios’ move to injured reserve is just the latest reminder of that.
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