There's no other way to put it. Jalin Hyatt might be the New York Giants' next breakout candidate. Or he might be trade bait. Depending on how you want to read the situation, both angles are starting to make more sense by the day.
The latest clue comes from Minnesota. On Wednesday, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that the Vikings are "seriously exploring" veteran wide receiver options after Justin Jefferson's hamstring issue and Jordan Addison's three-game suspension. They have J.J. McCarthy working back from a missed rookie season, walking into his first live NFL snaps with a depleted WR room.