Could Gerald Everett Be the Missing Piece in the Giants’ Tight End Room?
The New York Giants made only minimal changes to their tight end group heading into the 2025 season, leaving a clear gap that a veteran free agent like Gerald Everett could potentially fill. Despite upgrading the quarterback position with Russell Wilson and drafting Jaxson Dart as their future signal-caller, the Giants’ offense looks largely the same in terms of personnel. Most of the supporting cast remains intact.
New York enters the season with a decent offensive line — if it stays healthy — an average receiving corps, and a developing ground game that shows promise. However, the most obvious weakness is at tight end. Second-year player Theo Johnson is currently penciled in as the starter, but after a quiet rookie year, he remains a work-in-progress at a position that’s notoriously difficult to master early in a career.
This vulnerability led Pro Football Focus to identify the Giants as a potential landing spot for a veteran tight end, particularly one with playmaking ability. Analyst Mason Cameron pointed out that neither Johnson nor fellow young tight end Daniel Bellinger has posted a receiving grade above 58.0 in PFF’s system. With the offense needing a physical, dependable pass-catcher over the middle, Everett could be the right fit.
Gerald Everett
Although Everett had a forgettable 2024 season in Chicago, catching only eight passes for 36 yards, he has a history of steady production — typically falling in the 400–560 yard range in previous years. His connection with Russell Wilson, dating back to their time together in 2023, adds to his appeal. That year, Everett posted a career-best 115.0 passer rating when targeted. If signed, he wouldn’t interfere with Chris Manhertz, the team’s primary blocking tight end, but could compete with Bellinger for receiving snaps.
Everett’s athleticism makes him a threat after the catch and gives the Giants a potential upgrade as a short-yardage separator. He wouldn’t require a major financial commitment and could provide immediate depth and a spark to an otherwise uninspiring tight end group. As the offseason progresses, Everett remains a logical, low-risk option to bolster the 90-man roster — and possibly surprise as a productive contributor.
