STARTERS READY TO GO IF CALLED ON
Other than the rookie class, last week's preseason opener featured most of the team's projected starters on the sideline. With only two preseason games remaining, the starters are likely to see some playing time in at least one of the two contests. But on Wednesday morning, coach Brian Daboll was not ready to decide whether or not that would come during Friday night's matchup against the Panthers.
"Just the same thing as during the regular season, that's what we'll do," Daboll said. "We'll go through practice, meet with the medical staff, meet with the coaches and then make our decision," he told the media prior to practice."
Tyrod Taylor started last week's game in Detroit before ceding the reigns to Tommy DeVito, who took a majority of the snaps under center. This left Daniel Jones watching the entire game from the sideline. While it is unclear if he'll see any action against Carolina, Jones told reporters he'll be ready to go.
"I'm always preparing to play," the quarterback said Wednesday. "That's obviously Dabs' call. I think we're all preparing to play, and he'll make a decision on that. Like you said, he's told us we're going to play in the preseason, so to prepare and get ready to do that."
HISTORY VS. PANTHERS
The New York Giants and Carolina Panthers have met 13 times since their first matchup in 1996. The two teams have faced off at MetLife Stadium in each of the last two seasons, with the Giants emerging victorious in both contests. The Giants and Panthers last played in the preseason in 2011, when Carolina picked up the 20-10 victory.
View the best photos of all the action at the Giants' 2023 training camp.
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24)) strips the balll during a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 9, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99), Rakeem Nunez-Roches (93) Jordon Riley (95) and Dexter Lawrence (97) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) talks with Evan Neal (73) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6), CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) and Saquon Barkley (26) celebrate a touchdown catch during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) and Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
CB Deonte Banks (36), WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
RB Saquon Barkley (26), marshawn lynch
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll before training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
WR Sterling Shepard (3), Victor Cruz
QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
P Jamie Gillan (6) fist bumps K Graham Gano ( during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
Eli Manning, Brian Daboll Head Coach
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll talks with Dan Campbell during a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 8, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Cole Beasley (9)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
TE Darren Waller (12)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6)
DL Leonard Williams (99)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, Fivio Foreign
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Parris Campbell (0), CB Darnay Holmes (30)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
RB Matt Breida (31)
OLB Jihad Ward (55)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), WR David Sills V (13)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2)
K Graham Gano (9)
WR Cole Beasley (9)
TE Lawrence Cager (83)
RB Saquon Barkley (26), fivio foreign
TE Tommy Sweeney (89)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
S Xavier McKinney (29), TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
CB Deonte Banks (36), S Dane Belton (24)
TE Darren Waller (12)
RB James Robinson (24)
OLB Jihad Ward (55)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
CB Adoree' Jackson (22)
LB Bobby Okereke (58), RB Saquon Barkley (26)
S Dane Belton (24)
QB Tommy DeVito (5)
CB Amani Oruwariye (20)
G Ben Bredeson (68), C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
RB Matt Breida (31), ILB Micah McFadden (41)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
TE Darren Waller (12)
CB Tre Hawkins III (37), S Jason Pinnock (27)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
Jamison Crowder (80)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
DL Leonard Williams (99)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
TE Tommy Sweeney (89)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
RB Saquon Barkley (26), marshawn lynch
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61), OL Joshua Ezeudu (75), T Andrew Thomas (78), QB Daniel Jones (8), WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
LB Bobby Okereke (58)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
Eli Manning, Brian Daboll Head Coach
WR Collin Johnson (15)
TE Darren Waller (12)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
ILB Darrian Beavers (43)
OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
Brian Daboll Head Coach
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), S Xavier McKinney (29)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
WR Jaydon Mickens (88)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
WR Collin Johnson (15)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
CB Deonte Banks (36), TE Darren Waller (12)
Eli Manning, Brian Daboll Head Coach
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), S Xavier McKinney (29)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84), QB Daniel Jones (8)
Brian Daboll Head Coach
RB Saquon Barkley (26), QB Daniel Jones (8)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
RB Saquon Barkley (26), QB Daniel Jones (8)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, QB Daniel Jones (8)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
LB Bobby Okereke (58)
QB Daniel Jones (8), RB Saquon Barkley (26)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
CB Deonte Banks (36)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
P Jamie Gillan (6), K Graham Gano (9)
WR Cole Beasley (9)
WR Collin Johnson (15)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6), CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
CB Gemon Green (34), CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), RB Matt Breida (31)
TE Darren Waller (12)
CB Adoree' Jackson (22), WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
WR Jeff Smith (19)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
TE Lawrence Cager (83)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82), S Xavier McKinney (29)
TE Darren Waller (12)
TE Darren Waller (12)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2)
QB Tommy DeVito (5)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, RB Saquon Barkley (26)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97), DL Leonard Williams (99)
Bill Cowher talks with New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
DL Leonard Williams (99)
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) talks with Bill Cowher during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 1, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jamison Crowder (80) during training camp practice on July 30, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll talks to his team during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and Mike Kafka during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 14,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
T Evan Neal (73) during training camp practice on August 1, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants place kicker Graham Gano (9) fist bumps punter Jamie Gillan (6) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84) and CB Gemon Green (34) during training camp practice on August 1, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18) during training camp practice on August 1, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
CB Adoree' Jackson (22) high fives fans following training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants players huddle before training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
Defensive coordinator Don Wink Martindale high fives fans following training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants punter Jamie Gillan (6) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on July 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82) and TE Tommy Sweeney (89) during training camp practice on July 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants tight end Tommy Sweeney (89) during training camp practice on August 14,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
RB Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
T Evan Neal (73) during training camp practice on July 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll before training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) high fives cornerback Adoree' Jackson (22) during training camp practice on August 14,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (36) talks with cornerback Adoree' Jackson (22) during training camp practice on August 14,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 8, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
RB Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on July 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Cole Beasley (9) during training camp practice on July 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (93) during training camp practice on August 14,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
TE Darren Waller (12) makes a touchdown catch during training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) walks out to training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll talks with QB Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on July 30, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
RB Saquon Barkley (26) shakes hands with S Xavier McKinney (29) during training camp practice on July 30, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
Jessie Armstead talks with DL Leonard Williams (99) and DL Dexter Lawrence II (97) during training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
T Evan Neal (73) walks out to training camp practice on July 30, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84) during training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell (0) during a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 8, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) thanks the fans after training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jaydon Mickens (88) during training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) talks with Barry Sanders following a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 8, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
CB Adoree' Jackson (22) during training camp practice on August 4, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll jokes with WR Cole Beasley (9) during training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
TE Darren Waller (12) works out during training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 8, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
TE Darren Waller (12) makes a catch during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
DL Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
T Evan Neal (73) works out during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
RB Saquon Barkley (26) works out during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
RB Saquon Barkley (26) works out during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) during training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on August 6, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 6, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
CB Deonte Banks (36) works out during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Darius Slayton (86) and TE Daniel Bellinger (82) celebrate during training camp practice on August 4, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
P Jamie Gillan (6) during training camp practice on August 4, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and Phil Simms during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and cornerback Deonte Banks (36) dance during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (13) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive tackle Brandin Bryant (69) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
DL Leonard Williams (99) high fives fans before training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Darrian Beavers (43) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84) catches a touchdown pass during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants tight end Lawrence Cager (83) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84) catches a touchdown pass during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93) during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
LB Bobby Okereke (58) during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and Jihad Ward (55) hug during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), S Xavier McKinney (29), DB Adoree' Jackson (22)
RB Eric Gray (20-O)
LB Bobby Okereke (58)
QB Daniel Jones (8), QB Tyrod Taylor (2)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
QB Daniel Jones (8),Offensive Coordinator Mike Kafka
OL Mark Glowinski (64), OL Evan Neal (73)
P Jamie Gillan (6)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
Brian Daboll Head Coach
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
QB Daniel Jones (8), LB Jihad Ward (55)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
DL Leonard Williams (99), OL Evan Neal (73)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
DB Tre Hawkins III (37-)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
RB Saquon Barkley (26), QB Daniel Jones (8)
DB Tre Hawkins III (37-), WR Darius Slayton (86)
RB Matt Breida (31)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
G Shane Lemieux (66)
DB Adoree' Jackson (22)
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches Sr (93)
OL Evan Neal (73)
TE Darren Waller (12)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
TE Darren Waller (12)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
OL Joshua Ezeudu (75)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
TE Darren Waller (12)
during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
P Jamie Gillan (6)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2)
TE Darren Waller (12)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) breaks up a pass during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (5) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) and Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (84) and cornerback Adoree' Jackson (22) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Eric Gray (20) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell (0) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (84) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (84) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (5) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell (0) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) and Saquon Barkley (26) celebrate a touchdown catch during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) and Saquon Barkley (26) and Daniel Jones (8) celebrate a touchdown catch during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (84) and cornerback Darren Evans (35) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (13) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) and cornerback Deonte Banks (36) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (13) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) breaks up a pass during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell (0) during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) stands in the huddle during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
NEAL CLEARS CONCUSSION PROTOCOL
Right tackle Evan Neal suffered a concussion in practice earlier this month, which sidelined him until he returned to practice today and participated in team drills. While Daboll was not ready to declare Neal ready for Friday's preseason game against Carolina before the start of practice Wednesday, the head coach said, "He's trending in the right direction, I'll say that."
Later in the day, the Giants announced Neal had cleared the concussion protocol.
Towards the start of camp, Neal shared with the media that he cut some weight and added muscle during the offseason. The 6-foot-7 tackle told reporters he's "seen everything" now, which has him feeling good heading into his second season.
"I feel very comfortable," Neal said last month. "I felt great out there the past two days. Just going to use the rest of camp to continue to hone in on those skills, just make small improvements every single day. I feel like I am never going to be a finished product, I am just going to take each day to get better and better... Last year was last year, man. I'm really focused on the 2023 season. I did feel like it made it more challenging for me because I had never got hurt during the season and had to play through it. So, I definitely feel like that was a factor but I'm not going to make any excuses. That's the past, we are in the present now."
2 ROOKIE CORNERS POSSIBLY STARTING? NO PROBLEM
The performance of the Giants' two rookie draft picks has been one of the biggest storylines of the summer thus far. Deonte Banks (first round) and Tre Hawkins (sixth round) have both played well over the first few weeks of training camp, which has opened the possibility of starting both rookies on the outside and moving Adoree' Jackson into the slot. Wink Martindale thought Banks and Hawkins both "played very well" against the Lions in the preseason opener. If it comes down to both rookies earning spots in the starting lineup over the next few weeks, Martindale is certainly open to the idea.
"You've got to play the best guys," the defensive coordinator said. "That's just, like I said, there's still a lot of competition going on out there. But it just so happens, they're both playing really well right now and they deserve the reps with the 1s. That's what this league is all about. That's what our organization, and Dabs and (general manager) Joe (Schoen) are all about. We're excited to see their growth. Every day is a new day for them as far as there's something else they find out, there's a different kind of shift, there's a different kind of movement. The faster that can become just natural to them instead of thinking while they're doing it, the faster you'll see them make more plays, and it's fun to watch."
Jackson has taken the two rookies under his wing, referring to himself as a "proud uncle" with the way the two young guys have played so far. The veteran noted Banks' athleticism, while also highlighting Hawkins' tenacity and willingness to learn. Similar to his defensive coordinator, Jackson is not worried about the defense starting two rookie cornerbacks.
"I don't really have any concerns about it at all," said the veteran. "Like I said, they always ask a lot of questions, they always communicate, and they're always willing and wanting to learn. At the end of the day, we meet as a group throughout the week, throughout the day to be able to try to be able to go through different looks and disguises and different things like that. Then obviously, with this offense that we have, it helps us out a lot at getting different looks. Not even looks as in plays, formations but different types of receivers, different body types and skillsets so being able to see all those different things, it helps us out a lot.
"At the end of the day, they know how to play ball. The other thing is they've got effort. You've got to teach some of those things, and the things that you can't teach, they have already, so they things that you can teach, you can live with that and just keep going day by day."
SCHMITZ PROGRESSING WELL
John Michael Schmitz, who was has been listed as the first team center on each of the first two unofficial depth charts, saw his first NFL game action against the Lions last week. Schmitz was on the field for 19 pass block plays, according to Pro Football Focus, and did not allow a single pressure. The rookie made a good impression on offensive line coach Bobby Johnson.
"I've seen him compete and start to have some success, which is a good thing to see a young player have success against anybody," Johnson said. "He's doing a really good job and I expect him to continue to develop. He's going to hit some bumps and how he responds is going to be a big thing for him. I think he's made the right step to respond the right way."
While his first game was encouraging, the rookie center knows he still has a long way to go.
"You can never be too comfortable," Schmitz said. "I'm always going to be a hard critic of myself. And in this situation, I want to learn more each and every day, learn from the vets in the room. They've been a great help with Ben Bredeson, with AT (Andrew Thomas). Those guys have just stepped up and helped me along and just picked me up when maybe I was having a bad day."
PLAYERS APPRECIATE WINK'S TRANSPARENCY
Prior to Tuesday's practice, defensive coordinator Wink Martindale revealed to the media that he does a "keep it real" session with everybody on the defense. The point of this is for every player to know where they stand, especially with roster cut-down day less than two weeks away. Martindale said he does this in order to "build our foundation on trust and honesty."
When speaking to the media after practice Wednesday, defensive lineman Leonard Williams said the players appreciate Martindale's transparency with them.
"As a player, I have never wanted a coach to be a yes man," Williams said. "That's the coach's job is to push us and get the best potential out of us as they can. Sometimes it takes that little extra push and fire under us to get us going and honestly, going on nine years of playing, I have never had a coach keep it real like that before and I think the guys respect it, honestly.
"Sometimes in camp guys are trying to make the team and stuff like that and they don't really know how the coaches see them or where they fit on the roster and stuff like that. In those keep it real meetings, he goes down every single player. It's not just Kayvon, or not just me, or not just anybody. He addresses every single individual and lets you know exactly how he feels, and I think the guys respect it."
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NT Dexter Lawrence II (97), OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
CB Deonte Banks
RB Saquon Barkley
OLB Boogie Basham
LB Darrian Beavers
TE Daniel Bellinger
S Dane Belton
OL Ben Bredeson
RB Matt Breida
ILB Cam Brown
WR Parris Campbell
RB Jashaun Corbin
ILB Carter Coughlin
DL D.J. Davidson
QB Tommy DeVito
QB Jacob Eason
CB Cor'Dale Flott
P Jamie Gillan
G Mark Glowinski
RB Eric Gray
OL Sean Harlow
CB Tre Hawkins III
WR Isaiah Hodgins
CB Darnay Holmes
DL Timmy Horne
WR Jalin Hyatt
CB Adoree' Jackson
TE Tyree Jackson
LS Casey Kreiter
DL Dexter Lawrence
CB Nick McCloud
ILB Micah McFadden
OL Marcus McKethan
S Xavier McKinney
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches
OLB Azeez Ojulari
ILB Bobby Okereke
WR Gunner Olszewski
S Gervarrius Owens
OL Justin Pugh
DL Jordon Riley
DL A'Shawn Robinson
OT Matt Peart
WR Wan'Dale Robinson
C John Michael Schmitz Jr.
WR Sterling Shepard
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons
WR Darius Slayton
QB Tyrod Taylor
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux
OT Andrew Thomas
TE Darren Waller
OLB Jihad Ward
OLB Benton Whitley
McFADDEN 'DEFINITELY LEADING RIGHT NOW'
One of the biggest additions made on defense this offseason was the signing of linebacker Bobby Okereke. The Giants brought in the veteran to help anchor the middle of the defense, something he did as a starter with the Indianapolis Colts over the last two years. However, the starting spot next to Okereke has been up in the air.
After veteran Jarrad Davis got hurt right before the start of training camp, the competition for the starting inside linebacker spot came down to two primary candidates, both of whom were part of the 2022 draft class – Micah McFadden and Darrian Beavers. McFadden played all 17 games with seven starts as a rookie last year and finished with 59 total tackles (36 solo), two sacks, six tackles for loss and a forced fumble. Meanwhile, Beavers missed the entire season after tearing his ACL during the preseason.
While the two are still battling it out for the spot in the starting lineup, Martindale did not did not shy away from sharing that one has pulled ahead of the other at this time.
"I'll tell you, I thought Micah played really well in the game," said Martindale. "He did a lot of good things. I think that this is truly Beavers' rookie year because of the ACL, and he's missed so many practices that Micah's got a year under his belt. It's a good competition and Micah is definitely leading right now. So, we'll see where that goes and where that takes it."
OKEREKE: SAQUON 'MIGHT BE THE BEST' ROUTE-RUNNING RB
Saquon Barkley's ability as a receiver is one of the attributes that sets him apart from most of the league's running backs. Barkley tied the franchise rookie record with 91 receptions back in 2018, which resulted in 721 yards and four receiving touchdowns. This past season, the running back tied Richie James for the team-lead with 57 receptions.
Linebacker Bobby Okereke is new to the team this year after signing with the Giants in March. However, it's only taken a couple of weeks of practice for Okereke to realize just how good of a receiver Barkley truly is.
"It's honestly great practice for me because I don't think there's—I mean, I think (49ers running back) Christian McCaffrey is a great route runner, but I think Saquon might be the best..." the linebacker said about covering Barkley during practice. "He's got speed. He's got shiftiness. His wiggle is really good. He's just a dominant player."
"That guy's one of one," safety Xavier McKinney added about the star running back. "It doesn't get any better than him. Wherever he's at on the field, rather it's lined up in the backfield, lined up in the slot, lined up on the outside, you've got to match up. You've got to be alert, he's a guy that's going to give guys a lot of problems, no matter where he's at. But that's what happens when you've got a guy that good, a guy that talented, so that's another piece that we have."
RILEY HAS MADE 'STEADY IMPROVEMENT'
Heading into the season, the Giants' defensive line has been anointed by the media as the defense's biggest strength. Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams might be the top interior D-line duo in the entire league, while Rakeem Nunez-Roches and A'Shawn Robinson were added to provide depth up the middle. Another newcomer to the group is rookie Jordon Riley, the seventh-round pick out of Oregon whom Daboll believes will benefit greatly from sharing a positional room with that group of veterans.
"I think he's made steady improvement," the head coach said about Riley. "He's got a good room to be in for a young player with the veterans Dex, Leo and Nacho and A'Shawn. They are really invaluable in there for young players. And then (defensive line coach) Dre (Andre Patterson) and (assistant defensive line coach Bryan) Cox do a good job. He's come along slowly, he's improved every day since he has been here. Thought he showed out well for himself, played a lot of snaps. He's in a good spot relative to the room he's in, the people that he can learn under. He's got the right mindset."
Riley registered one total tackle in his NFL preseason debut Friday. However, the 6-foot-5, 325-pound lineman made numerous plays during joint practices last week, which might have played a part in the rookie seeing some snaps with the first-team defense during Monday's practice.
"He's really just improved day-by-day," said Daboll. "Come into this league, it's all new and then you are inside, he's big, he's long, he can bend. He's learning stuff every day from Dre and Cox but then I'd say those four veterans they are really good teammates and they take those guys underneath their wings and talk to them a lot and he's done a good job of listening and just trying to get better each day."
SCOUTING THE PANTHERS
The Panthers made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they traded all the way up to the first overall pick in the draft in order to select quarterback Bryce Young. The former Alabama QB made his NFL preseason debut against the Jets last week and completed 4 of 6 passes for 21 yards. While he likely won't be on the field for long, Young is expected to see some snaps Friday.
Carolina's offensive transformation goes beyond its rookie quarterback. After trading running back Christian McCaffrey during the 2022 season, they replaced him in the backfield with veteran Miles Sanders. The Giants are plenty familiar with Sanders, who played his first four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, Panthers head coach Frank Reich told the media earlier this week that Sanders will not suit up Friday due to a groin injury.
In addition to Sanders, the Panthers also went out and signed veteran wide receivers Adam Thielen and D.J. Chark and tight end Hayden Hurst, while also using a second-round pick (No. 39 overall) on wide receiver Jonathan Mingo. Between Reich, new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown and all of the team's offseason acquisitions, it's safe to say the Panthers' offense is going to look completely different this season.
Moving over to the other side of the ball, the Carolina defense is led by fifth-year outside linebacker Brian Burns. The 25-year-old made his second consecutive Pro Bowl last season after he registered a career-high 12.5 sacks. Burns has racked up 38 total sacks in his first four seasons.
The Panthers have a couple of talented players in their secondary as well, starting with cornerback Jaycee Horn. The eighth overall pick in the 2021 draft started 13 games last year and finished with three interceptions and seven passes defensed. Safety Jeremy Chinn, a second-round pick (No. 64 overall) in 2020, has proven to be a tackling machine, recording 294 tackles in 42 starts across his first three seasons.
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New York Giants' Tiki Barber (21) is tackled by the Caroline Panthers' Chris Gamble (20) and Dan Morgan (55) after a one yard gain in the second quarter of their NFC wild card playoff football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. N.J., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. (Julie Jacobson/AP Photos)
New York Giants' Tiki Barber (21) is tackled by the Carolina Panthers' Dan Morgan (55) in the first quarter of their wild card playoff football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. (/AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
Carolina Panthers' quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) is sacked by the New York Giants' Michael Strahan (92) for an eight yard loss in the second quarter of their NFC wild card playoff football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford. N.J., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006. (Kathy Willens/AP Photos)
New York Giants' Plaxico Burress (17) catches a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers' Richard Marshall (31) defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New York Giants' Tiki Barber (21) runs through the line for a short gain during the Giants' 27-13 win over the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. Barber went over 10,000 career yards rushing in the second quarter on the way to his fifth 100-yard game of the season. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
New York Giants' Gibril Wilson (28) reaches out to intercept a pass intended for Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) as New York Giants' R.W. McQuarters (25) defends during the third quarter of the Giants' 27-13 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' R.W. McQuarters (25) knocks a pass away from Carolina Panthers' Drew Carter (18) during the fourth quarter of the Giants' 27-13 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Tiki Barber (21) runs past Carolina Panthers' Na'il Diggs (53) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers' Chris Weinke, left, throws a pass under pressure from New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora, right, during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs, center, barrels past Carolina Panthers linebacker Na'il Diggs, left, and Thomas Davis, right, during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) gains some of the 82 yards he contributed to the Giants final scoring drive that helped them score the winning touchdown in the Giants 34-28 overtime victory over the Carolina Panthers in their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Dec. 22, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning fakes a handoff to Madison Hedgecock during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) drives over Carolina Panthers linebacker Na'il Diggs (53) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Giants' Madison Hedgecock (39) blocks on the play. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) breaks across the line as New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) drops back for a pass during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play in the first quarter of the Giants NFL football victory over the Carolina Panthers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) runs for 13 yards past Carolina Panthers safety Chris Harris (43) during a Giants scoring drive in the Giants' 34-28 overtime victory in an NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward, left, runs for a 34-yard gain while chased by Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward runs for a 51-yard gain while chased by Carolina Panthers' Ken Lucas during overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 34-28. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward runs for a 51-yard gain while chased by Carolina Panthers, from left, Chris Harris, Thomas Davis, Na'il Diggs and Jon Beason (52) in overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 34-28. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith (12) breaks a tackle from Carolina Panthers' Richard Marshall (31) in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
A look down the line of scrimmage as the New York Giants go up against the Carolina Panthers during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday December 27th, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley (52) celebrates a tackle against the Carolina Panthers during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday December 27th, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive lineman Mathias Kiwanuka (94) looks to defend a pass against the Carolina Panthers during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday December 27th, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants defensive lineman Chris Canty (99) applies pressure against the Carolina Panthers during a NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday December 27th, 2009 (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) runs past Carolina Panthers' Richard Marshall (31) in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass as he is rushed by Carolina Panthers' Charles Johnson (95) in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants cornerback Bruce Johnson (25) defends Carolina Panthers' Muhsin Muhammad (87) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a pass as he is defended by Carolina Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Giants and the Carolina Panthers at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a third quarter touchdown pass that gives the Giants a 24-16 lead while covered by Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the NFL regular season week 1 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 31-18. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) rushes during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a third quarter touchdown pass that gives the Giants a 24-16 lead while covered by Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the NFL regular season week 1 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 31-18. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Jimmy Clausen (02) gets hit by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during the NFL regular season week 1 football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 31-18. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) rushes during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a touchdown pass that gives the Giants a 14-9 lead while covered by Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the NFL regular season week 1 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 31-18. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) catches a tip toe sideline pass while covered by Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) during the NFL regular season week 1 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, September 12, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won the game 31-18. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Richard Marshall (31) tackles New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. The Giants won the game 31-18. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Carolina Panthers' Matt Moore (3) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. The Giants won the game 31-18. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants safety Kenny Phillips (21) intercepts a pass to Carolina Panthers' Gary Barnidge (82), over Giants' Jonathan Goff (54) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. The Giants won 31-18. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks over the defense during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants safety Deon Grant (34) intercepts a pass as teammate Kenny Phillips (21) and Carolina Panthers tight end Gary Barnidge (82) look on during an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
The New York Giants and the Carolina Panthers face off at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs (27) is tackled during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore, right, avoids a sack by New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
Carolina Panthers' Matt Moore (3) fumbles as he is sacked by New York Giants' Osi Umenyiora during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. Carolina recovered the ball. The Giants won 31-18. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants safety Deon Grant (34) intercepts a pass as teammate Kenny Phillips (21) and Carolina Panthers tight end Gary Barnidge (82) look on during an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) is tackled by New York Giants' Barry Cofield (96) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. Moore fumbled, but Carolina recovered. The Giants won 31-18. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) celebrates with teammate Ahmad Bradshaw as Carolina Panthers' Sherrod Martin (23) walks away during the second quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants safety Deon Grant (34) intercepts a pass as teammate Kenny Phillips (21) and Carolina Panthers tight end Gary Barnidge (82) look on during an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Martellus Bennett (85) catches a touchdown pass past Carolina Panthers safety Charles Godfrey (30) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during a week 3 Thursday night football game on September 20, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) tries to break a tackle in an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, September 20, 2012, in Charlotte, NC. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during a week 3 Thursday night football game on September 20, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Andre Brown (35) starts his run as Carolina Panthers' Frank Alexander (90) pushes away from New York Giants' Will Beatty (65) during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. The Giants won 36-7. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New York Giants cornerback Jayron Hosley (28) intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon LaFell (11) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New York Giants linebacker Spencer Paysinger (52) strips Carolina Panther Joe Adams (15) during a week 3 Thursday night football game against the Carolina Panthers on September 20, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) tackles Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during a week 3 Thursday night football game against the Carolina Panthers on September 20, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants' Andre Brown (35) runs past Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59) and Charles Godfrey (30) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora (72) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Andre Brown (35) gets some help from teammate, Henry Hynoski (45) as he muscles over Carolina Panthers' Chris Gamble (20) and Luke Kuechly (59) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. The Giants won 36-7. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) scrambles for a gain against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) during a week 3 Thursday night football game on September 20, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina (AP Photo/Evan Pinkus)
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) runs after a catch as Carolina Panthers linebackers Jon Beason (52) and James Anderson (50) defend during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
New York Giants defensive back Stevie Brown (27) is tackled by Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) after interception a throw during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012. The Giants won 36-7. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Jay Bromley (96) tackles Carolina Panthers' Fozzy Whittaker (43) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Kerry Wynn (72), Jasper Brinkley (53) and Cullen Jenkins (99) tackle Carolina Panthers' Mike Tolbert (35) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Carolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman (20) tackles New York Giants' Andre Williams (44) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants' Rashad Jennings (23) breaks a tackle by Carolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman (20) and Josh Norman (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) scores a touchdown in front of Carolina Panthers' Roman Harper (41) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants' Will Tye (45) scores a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis (58) tackles him during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants' Shane Vereen (34) gets up after being tackled by Carolina Panthers' Roman Harper (41) in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) runs for a touchdown as Carolina Panthers' Roman Harper (41) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) is tackled by Carolina Panthers' Roman Harper (41) as Thomas Davis (58) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) scrambles as Carolina Panthers' David Mayo (55) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (Tom DiPace via AP)
in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley (26) runs past Carolina Panthers' Mike Adams (29) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Eli Manning (10) looks to pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley (26) runs past Carolina Panthers' Mario Addison (97) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) runs after a catch against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
The Carolina Panthers line up against the New York Giants in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley (26) runs past Carolina Panthers' Jermaine Carter (56) for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley (26) runs past Carolina Panthers' Wes Horton (96) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers' Jermaine Carter (56) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Sterling Shepard (87) is upended by Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry (24) in the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants' Saquon Barkley (26) runs against the Carolina Panthers the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) celebrates a sack during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Leonard Williams (99), Azeez Ojulari (51)
Dexter Lawrence (97)
Azeez Ojulari (51)
Daniel Jones (8)
Leonard Williams (99)
Daniel Jones (8)
Leonard Williams (99)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Daniel Jones (8)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a week 7 football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Daniel Jones (8)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) chases Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during a week 7 football game on Sunday October 24th, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
Azeez Ojulari (51)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) catches a pass in front of Carolina Panthers' Sean Chandler (34) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Cor'Dale Flott (28), Adoree' Jackson (22)
Cor'Dale Flott (28), Adoree' Jackson (22), Oshane Ximines (53)
Jihad Ward (55)
Dane Belton (24)
The Giants Foundation 5K & Kids Run
Run or walk with Giants Legends in The Giants Foundation 5K and Kids Run, Presented by Quest
