Tanner Conner

Career StatsF

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		30	12	107	—
2025		9	9	91	0
2024		8	3	16	0
2023		3

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Giants secured solid depth value by locking up Tanner Conner at $1.2M for one year, earning a B CVI that reflects smart roster management at the tight end position. While Conner profiles as a depth piece rather than a featured weapon, his production level justifies this modest investment — especially in today's inflated market where even backup tight ends command premium dollars. The one-year structure gives New York maximum flexibility while providing Conner a chance to prove he deserves a larger role in their offensive system. At just over a million annually, this deal carries virtually no downside risk and could deliver unexpected upside if Conner develops into a more reliable target in the passing game. This is exactly the type of low-cost, high-floor signing that allows teams to allocate bigger money elsewhere while maintaining competent depth at a position where injuries frequently create opportunities.

Performance Analysis

Tanner Conner's F grade with the Giants reflects a tight end who has been unable to establish himself at the NFL level. The young pass catcher has been buried on the depth chart, producing virtually nothing in terms of receiving stats. His F grade captures a player fighting for a roster spot without any meaningful contributions to justify keeping him. New York's tight end room has better options, and Conner hasn't shown the blocking or receiving ability needed to earn a spot. His NFL career is on life support unless he can make a dramatic impression in the next opportunity. Conner is a replacement-level talent at a position the Giants need to upgrade.

Current Sentiment

Tanner Conner enters 2026 as a depth tight end with limited NFL production through three seasons, having accumulated only 12 receptions for 107 yards with the Giants. His modest $1.2M annual contract reflects his status as a reserve-level contributor rather than a key offensive piece. With minimal media coverage and no recent headlines generating fan interest, Conner occupies the uncomfortable middle ground of professional football—neither establishing himself as a reliable contributor nor generating optimism about future development. The Giants' apparent lack of investment in his long-term role suggests organizational skepticism about his ability to meaningfully impact the passing game at the NFL level. His path forward likely depends on significant performance improvements or a favorable situation change, as current perception remains decidedly lukewarm.