In addition to a touchdown catch, Saquon Barkley hit top gear on a few runs throughout the day.

The contenders have various levels of experience as they look to solidify spots.

This year, the NFL trimmed the number of cutdowns from three to one. That will take place next Tuesday, Aug. 29, when each team must trim 37 players off its roster. That means 1,184 players will hit the open market on one day.

Joe Schoen made an in-booth appearance during the team's second preseason game against the Panthers and discussed a variety of topics, including the state of the roster and development of newcomers with the regular season just around the corner.

Catch up on what the Giants coordinators, QB Daniel Jones & OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux told the media Wednesday.

Giants.com's John Schmeelk goes inside Wednesday's training camp practice.

The connection has lived up to the hype in the spring, summer, and now preseason. The next step is doing it when it counts starting Week 1.

Brian Daboll loves his job, but one day each year is disliked by the Giants coach more than most.

"I would say, to be completely honest, cutdown day sucks," Daboll said.

Giants.com's John Schmeelk goes inside Tuesday's training camp practice.

Rookie cornerback Tre Hawkins III continues to impress people, whether or not he was a sixth-round draft selection.

The preseason finale is Saturday. College football begins this weekend. NFL rosters must be reduced from 90 to 53 players next Tuesday. The Giants kick off against the Cowboys three Sundays from now.

Needless to say, there's a lot on Brandon Brown's plate right now.