The wait is finally over.
The Giants will take the field this weekend for the first time as they travel to Buffalo to face the Bills in the preseason opener. Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
With the game a few days away, we still do not know what Brian Daboll and the coaching staff's plan will be for the starters. However, the head coach did discuss his general philosophy surrounding playing guys in the preseason with the media earlier in the week.
"I think it's different for every team," Daboll said. "I've done a lot of research in terms of teams in the last few years, coaches, veteran coaches, what they've done. I worked for some people that have had pretty good success in how we did it. I don't think there's one right formula. Play them, not play them. I think you need to do what's best for your football team.
"So, is it a series? Is it two series? Is it a half? You talk about that as a staff as we get going. Take a look at the practices that we've had. There's no substitute for playing the game. You have to tackle. You don't do a whole lot (in practice). Some people do some live tackling, but it's not much. There's no substitute for a quarterback when he knows he can get hit. There's no substitute for an offensive guard cleaning the pocket or being very physical in the run game in gang tackling. That's the game of football."
With that said, we can take an educated guess on at least some of the players that will likely suit up this weekend in Buffalo.
Here are players to watch in the preseason opener.
QB Jaxson Dart
Saturday will be the first opportunity for the Giants' rookies to show what they can do at the NFL level. Of course, all eyes will be under center where quarterback Jaxson Dart will take the field for his initial taste of NFL game action.
The 22-year-old quarterback has looked solid in training camp, making impressive throws on some occasions and rookie mistakes on others. But that is par for the course for a first-year quarterback, as any coach would tell you. With Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston both on the roster, Dart will be given plenty of time to develop. So far, the coaching staff is pleased with how the rookie has grown from the draft to now.
"I'd say Jaxson is right on schedule from what we'd expect in terms of just understanding the offense, continuing to grow and learn every day," assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Mike Kafka told the media Wednesday. "Every day we're presenting him – not just him but all the quarterbacks – with different situations and some situations you've probably never seen before. Those have been good to build off of, whether it's in two-minute, whether it's a third-down situation or a certain blitz look that we're getting, he's able to kind of grow and learn from those examples and now as he starts banking more and more looks, more and more reps – we do a lot of this throughout the walkthrough as well, he can kind of see – now he's starting to put the picture together a little bit better and cleaner for a rookie."
As for what he wants to see out of the rookie in his first game, Kafka said he put an emphasis on the young quarterback playing confidently.
"Like any position, just operating within the confines of the offense and going out there and playing confidently, being decisive, command the huddle…" Kafka said. "My biggest piece of advice is just go out there, enjoy it, play, have fun and go be aggressive."
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QB Russell Wilson (3)
CB Deonte Banks (2), DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93), Head Coach Brian Daboll and CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
S Jevón Holland (8)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
OL Marcus Mbow (71), OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
S Jevón Holland (8)
WR Darius Slayton (18)
WR Darius Slayton (18) and WR Malik Nabers (1)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
Head Coach Brian Daboll
WR Montrell Washington (80)
WR Montrell Washington (80) and WR Zach Pascal (83)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Darius Slayton (18)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey (81)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
Head Coach Brian Daboll
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (87)
WR Darius Slayton (18)
S Tyler Nubin (27)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
Head Coach Brian Daboll
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
S Raheem Layne (43) and CB Nic Jones (31)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
Head Coach Brian Daboll
Head Coach Brian Daboll
T Evan Neal (73)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
QB Russell Wilson (3), Former Head Coach, Tom Coughlin
QB Russell Wilson (3)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (88)
QB Russell Wilson (3), Former Head Coach, Tom Coughlin
Former Head Coach, Tom Coughlin
Former Head Coach, Tom Coughlin
Head Coach Brian Daboll
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
T Stone Forsythe (70)
Head Coach Brian Daboll
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
RB Cam Skattebo (44) and OLB Abdul Carter (51)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (44) RB Cam Skattebo (44)
S Jevón Holland (8)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
G Austin Schlottmann (65)
G Jon Runyan Jr. (76)
CB Art Green (35)
DT Darius Alexander (91)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
S Jevón Holland (8)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
CB Deonte Banks (2)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) and RB Cam Skattebo (44)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
ILB Dyontae Johnson (54)
Head Coach Brian Daboll
Head Coach Brian Daboll
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
OLB Abdul Carter (51), Tom Coughlin
G Greg Van Roten (74)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
S Jevón Holland (8)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
DT Darius Alexander (91)
CB TJ Moore (30)
S Jevón Holland (8)
WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey (81)
TE Jermaine Terry II (48)
WR Beaux Collins (8)
CB Nic Jones (31)
S Jevón Holland (8)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
WR Zach Pascal (83)
WR Dalen Cambre (5)
WR Zach Pascal (83)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
WR Darius Slayton (18)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) and OLB Brian Burns (0)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
G Aaron Stinnie (64)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
CB Art Green (35)
G Aaron Stinnie (64)
RB Dante Miller (25)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
CB Korie Black (25)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
C Jimmy Morrissey (67)
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T Jermaine Eluemunor (72) and OLB Brian Burns (0)
CB O'Donnell Fortune (39)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
WR Malik Nabers (1)\
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) reacts during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants safety Jevon Holland (8) catches the ball during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes the ball during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fist bumps John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61) during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) hands the ball off to Cam Skattebo during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) huddles with teammates during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) reacts during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) greets fans during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) reacts during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) talks with Abdul Carter (51) during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes the ball during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker Abdul Carter (51) reacts during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) talks with Abdul Carter (51) during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) makes a catch during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
RB Cam Skattebo (44)
TE Thomas Fidone II (86)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
TE Greg Dulcich (89)
WR Darius Slayton (18)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
S Jevón Holland (8)
ILB Micah McFadden (41)
P Jamie Gillan (6)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
S Tyler Nubin (27)
K Graham Gano (9)
T Evan Neal (73)
ILB Dyontae Johnson (54)
T Stone Forsythe (70)
ILB Ty Summers (47)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
G Greg Van Roten (74)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
TE Chris Manhertz (85)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
G Jon Runyan Jr. (76)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
C Bryan Hudson (60)
LS Casey Kreiter (59)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
QB Jaxson Dart (6) and Tiki Barber
WR Malik Nabers (1),CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
RB Dante Miller (25)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
G Jake Kubas (63) and QB Jameis Winston (19)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
WR Montrell Washington (80)
Head Coach Brian Daboll and CB Deonte Banks (2)
CB Deonte Banks (2) and CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
S Raheem Layne (43)
S Raheem Layne (43)
T Evan Neal (73)
TE Greg Dulcich (89)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
G Jake Kubas (63)
WR Da'Quan Felton (9), WR Juice Wells Jr. (2), and WR Gunner Olszewski (0)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
WR Da'Quan Felton (9)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
Head Coach Brian Daboll
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
RB Jonathan Ward (23)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (87)
RB Jonathan Ward (23)
RB Dante Miller (25)
CB Tre Hawkins III (37) and WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey (81)
S Jevón Holland (8)
CB Deonte Banks (2)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
RB Devin Singletary (26)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
TE Greg Dulcich (89)
WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey (81),CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
WR Malik Nabers (1), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17), and WR Darius Slayton (18)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
CB Deonte Banks (2), CB Cor'Dale Flott (28), CB Dru Phillips (22) and S Tyler Nubin (27)
WR Montrell Washington (80)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
Head Coach Brian Daboll
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
CB Deonte Banks (2)
CB Deonte Banks (2), CB Cor'Dale Flott (28), CB Dru Phillips (22) and S Tyler Nubin (27)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
CB Deonte Banks (2)
CB Deonte Banks (2)
S Dane Belton (24)
CB Deonte Banks (2)
WR Montrell Washington (80) and QB Jaxson Dart (6)
CB Art Green (35)
WR Montrell Washington (80) and QB Jaxson Dart (6)
WR Montrell Washington (80)
CB Deonte Banks (2)
LS Casey Kreiter (59)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
CB Deonte Banks (2)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
S Jevón Holland (8)
WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey (81)
OLB Abdul Carter (51)
Former Head Coach, Tom Coughlin
S Dane Belton (24)
WR Montrell Washington (80)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
Tom Coughlin
WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey (81), QB Jaxson Dart (6), WR Zach Pascal (83)
LB Chris Board (49)
QB Russell Wilson (3), Former Head Coach, Tom Coughlin
WR Jalin Hyatt (13) and QB Russell Wilson (3)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
WR Montrell Washington (80)
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OLB Abdul Carter (51), Tom Coughlin
QB Russell Wilson (3)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58) and S Tyler Nubin (27)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
S Dane Belton (24)
QB Jameis Winston (19)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (44)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
LS Casey Kreiter (59)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Darius Slayton (18)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Russell Wilson (3)
WR Dalen Cambre (5)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
QB Jaxson Dart (6)
CB Art Green (35) and CB Deonte Banks (2)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
WR Montrell Washington
One of Dart's top targets through the first two weeks of training camp has been wide receiver Montrell Washington. The 26-year-old wideout signed a reserve/futures contract with the Giants back in February and has looked impressive on the field every chance he's gotten since then.
Washington was a fifth-round pick (No. 162 overall) of the Broncos back in 2022 and spent one season in Denver, where he caught only four passes for two yards along with five rushes for 30 yards. However, he did make an impact in the return game with 32 punt returns for 271 yards (8.5 avg.) and 18 kickoff returns for 340 yards (18.9 avg.).
Dart and Washington have connected on numerous big plays over the last two weeks, which has landed the veteran wideout on the coaching staff's radar. The 5-foot-10 receiver could see an expanded opportunity against the Bills this weekend.
"I think the guys that are doing good work and making plays, Montrell, I would include him in there, they're going to get more opportunity, they make plays, they're going to get more opportunity to show what they can do," Daboll said earlier in the week. "There are guys that are doing a nice job. This time of year, you're shuffling guys around and seeing them versus different players in competition, but maybe some guys that aren't getting as many reps with the early guys that are showing up, earn the right to get more."
OLB Abdul Carter
Ever since Abdul Carter was selected with the third overall pick in this year's draft, Giants nation has been counting down the days until he took the field for his first game. Starting in the spring, Carter showed off his ability to bend the corner on a consistent basis. Once the pads came on at training camp, he continued to get into the backfield on seemingly every other play. For the first time this Saturday, the rookie outside linebacker will get the chance to actually hit a quarterback, something we've all been waiting to see.
"Been encouraged by him," said defensive coordinator Shane Bowen. "Obviously, the talent shows up out there on the field. I think he's a very instinctive player. Finds ways to get to the football. He's got a natural feel to dip, to lean, to bend. You see those traits show up out there on the practice field. He's continuing to work consistency day in and day out. With the effort, the technique, the fundamentals. But I like his versatility and what he's going to be able to bring for our defense."
As Bowen mentioned, Carter provides the defense with some added versatility. He lined up at off-ball linebacker in first two seasons at Penn State before switching to the edge last year. No matter where he has played, Carter has been able to find success, which gives the coaching staff even more confidence in the rookie heading into his first NFL game.
"He's got a history of playing off the ball, so I think that helps him," Bowen said about the No. 3 overall pick's versatility. "Obviously, the ability to rush different spots. There's a lot of things he can do, and he does really well. It's just a matter of making sure as a coaching staff we do a good job not overloading him. Obviously being a rookie, continuing to focus on the techniques and fundamentals. But finding ways for him and all these guys to impact the game for us."
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CB Paulson Adebo
DL Darius Alexander
CB Deonte Banks
TE Daniel Bellinger
S Dane Belton
CB Korie Black
WR Jordan Bly
LB Chris Board
OLB Brian Burns
WR Dalen Cambre
OLB Abdul Carter
DL Elijah Chatman
LB K.J. Cloyd
WR Beaux Collins
QB Jaxson Dart
DL D.J. Davidson
QB Tommy DeVito
OLB Victor Dimukeje
TE Greg Dulcich
DL Cory Durden
T Jermaine Eluemunor
OL Joshua Ezeudu
WR Da'Quan Felton
TE Thomas Fidone II
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles
CB Cor'Dale Flott
OLB Trace Ford
T Stone Forsythe
OLB Tomon Fox
K Graham Gano
DL Elijah Garcia
P Jamie Gillan
DL Chauncey Golston
RB Eric Gray
DB Art Green
CB Tre Hawkins III
S Jevón Holland
C Bryan Hudson
T James Hudson III
WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey
WR Jalin Hyatt
ILB Dyontae Johnson
TE Theo Johnson
CB Nic Jones
LS Casey Kreiter
G Jake Kubas
DL Dexter Lawrence II
S Raheem Layne
DL Jeremiah Ledbetter
TE Chris Manhertz
OL Marcus Mbow
K Jude McAtamney
ILB Micah McFadden
RB Dante Miller
CB T.J. Moore
C Jimmy Morrissey
LB Darius Muasau
WR Malik Nabers
T Evan Neal
S Tyler Nubin
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches
ILB Bobby Okereke
WR Gunner Olszewski
S Makari Paige
WR Zach Pascal
CB Dru Phillips
DL Jordon Riley
DT Roy Robertson-Harris
WR Wan'Dale Robinson
G Jon Runyan
OL Austin Schlottmann
C John Michael Schmitz Jr.
RB Devin Singletary
RB Cam Skattebo
WR Darius Slayton
WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette
OL Aaron Stinnie
TE Jermaine Terry II
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux
T Andrew Thomas
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.
G Greg Van Roten
S K'Von Wallace
RB Jonathan Ward
WR Montrell Washington
WR Antwane Wells Jr.
CB Dee Williams
OL Jaison Williams
QB Russell Wilson
QB Jameis Winston
DL Darius Alexander
After their trade up for Dart in the first round of the draft, the Giants were left with just one Day 2 pick. They used the selection on Darius Alexander, an athletic defensive lineman out of Toledo who has already shown some flashes during training camp. The 6-foot-4, 310-pound lineman registered 7.5 sacks and 14 tackles for loss over his final two collegiate seasons.
Between Carter, Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Dexter Lawrence, the Giants already have a loaded defensive front. If Alexander eventually locks down the spot on the interior next to Lawrence, it could potentially take this defensive line to another level. At the very least, it provides the defense with another strong force up front, and could help the unit on plays that Lawrence needs a breather.
Alexander is more athletic than people give him credit for, evidenced by his interception return for a touchdown in his final season at Toledo. Saturday's game will be the first chance the rookie gets to show off his athletic abilities for Giants fans, something we should all be excited for.
"There's some flashes out there," Daboll said about the rookie third round pick. "He's got length and athleticism and he's rushed from different areas in the pass-rush portion of things. He's rushed inside, we've put him on the edge outside. (He's a) big body guy who's got sneaky athleticism for a big man. I know everybody sees the interception return that he had, but he's got quick feet, he's got long arms, he's got good get off, he's got a natural ability to rush, particularly on the interior side of the pocket, but then there's double teams and down blocks and a bunch of things that you're coaching off of that we have to work on."
CB Deonte Banks/CB Cor'Dale Flott
Perhaps the biggest position competition to watch as the Giants go through the preseason is at CB2. Veteran Paulson Adebo was signed to be the team's top cornerback, but which young corner lines up on the other side is still to be determined.
Third-year corner Deonte Banks and fourth-year corner Cor'Dale Flott have both had their moments dating back to the spring. Banks was the most recent of the two to come up with a big play at practice on Wednesday. The 24-year-old broke up a couple of passes during team drills before coming up with a big interception on a pass from Wilson.
There is still a lot of football to be played over the next few weeks. No decision on the CB2 spot will be made after one preseason game. However, Banks and Flott could certainly help their respective cases with a strong outing in Buffalo.
"I think they're both doing a really good job," defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said. "Obviously, Flott's missed a little bit of time here the past couple days, but I think they're doing a really good job. I like the growth of Tae. I think competition's been good for both of them. I really do. But you're seeing Tae battle and going up against Malik and finding ways to get PBUs and some other guys. He's been able to get his hands on footballs more, I feel like, this early on in training camp, we're ten days in, but early on, more so than what it was last year. He's working. He's working. He's competing for the job. He's trying to earn it, just like everybody else is trying to earn their play time.
"I thought Flott was doing a really good job. From the spring to now, he was probably one of the guys that had the most pass breakups. So just continue that competition. The versatility is no different than all these other positions. There's going to be time and place where the numbers kind of shrink and we've got to figure out ways of how do we fit based on who's available and who's not. So some of the versatility stuff is going to come into play as well."
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New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) celebrates a second quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., in this Jan. 27, 1991 photo. The Giants, back at the spot where they won the Super Bowl a decade ago, began practice Monday Jan. 22, 2001 for this year's championship against the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo)
Lloyd Pate of the Buffalo Bills is caught in a pocket of New York Giants after gaining five yards in the first half of a game at Yankee Stadium in New York, Dec. 6, 1970. The Giants stopping Pate are Jim Files (58) left and Matt Hazeltine (64). The Giants won, 20-6. (AP Photo/J. Spencer Jones)
New York Giants' running back Tucker Frederickson (24) tries to make it through a monetary hole in the Buffalo Bill's line during game at New York's Yankee Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1970. Bills' end Ron McDole (72), coming off a block by New York offensive tackle Dick Buzin (77), tries to plug the hole. Giants guard Doug Van Horn (63) blocks Buffalo middle linebacker Edgard Chandler (52) at right. Fredrickson made gain of 2 yards on the play as New York won, 20-8. (AP Photo)
George Hunt (9) of the New York Giants gives the ball a well aimed kick over the reach of Dwight Harrison (28) of the Buffalo Bills in Buffalo, N.Y., Oct. 21, 1975. Harrison is knocked by Giants linebacker Brian Kelley (55). Hunt's 37-yard kick scored the winning field goal for the Giants, upsetting the Bills 17-14. (AP Photo/Jim McKnight)
New York Giants coach Bill Parcells is carried on the shoulders of Lawrence Taylor (56) and Carl Banks (58) after winning the Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 28, 1991. The Giants defeated the Buffalo Bills, 20-19. (AP Photo/Ed Reinke)
New York Giants running back Dave Meggett (30) carries the ball while in pursuit by Buffalo Bills cornerback Nate Odomes (37) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) watches as running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) gets set for the next snap against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Mark Ingram (82) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) and tackle John Stuart "Jumbo" Elliott (76) look on as running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills defensive end Bruce Smith (78) tries to fight his way past New York Giants offensive tackle John Elliott (76) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Buffalo Bills defensive back Dwight Drane (45) tries to chase down New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Stephen Baker (85) is taken down by Buffalo Bills cornerback Kirby Jackson (47) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants won the Super Bowl, 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants center Bart Oates (65) and guard William Roberts (66) in action against Buffalo Bills nose tackle Jeff Wright (91) during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, FL, Jan. 27, 1991. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler runs from the field carrying the game winning ball overhead after his team beat the Buffalo Bills 20-19 in Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla. It was the closest margin of victory in any of the Super Bowls. (AP Photo/Ron Heflin)
Leonard Marchall (70) and Erik Howard (74) of the New York Giants celebrate the sack of Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (12) in the third quarter of SUper Bowl XXV Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991 in Tampa. (AP Photo/Lynn Sladky)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly gets sacked during the fourth quarter ny New York Giants linebacker Pepper Johnson. The Giants came out on top to win the Super Bowl 20-19 in Tampa Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991. (AP Photo/Bill Waugh)
New York Giants running back Ottis Anderson (24) carries the ball as he leaps over Buffalo Bills Kirby Jackson during fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXV at Tampa Stadium Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991. Giants Stephen Baker is under Jackson. The Giants defeated the Bills 20-19. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
Buffalo Bills kicker Scott Norwood, center, misses the field goal on the last play of the game, clinching the victory for the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXV in Tampa Sunday, January 27, 1991. The Giants won 20-19. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)
New York Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler (15) celebrates a second quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXV in Tampa, Fla., in this Jan. 27, 1991 photo. The Giants, back at the spot where they won the Super Bowl a decade ago, began practice Monday Jan. 22, 2001 for this year's championship against the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Doug Flutie (7) fumbles as he is taken down by New York Giants defensive end Cedric Jones (94) during the first half of the game at Ralph Wilson Stadium, in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999. The Giants recovered the fumble that set up a field goal. They went on to beat the Bills 19-17. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber (21) is stopped by Buffalo Bills defenders, from left, London Fletcher, Lawyer Milloy and Keith McKenzie during the third quarter Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003 in East Rutherford, N.J. Barber only managed 20 yards for the game in the Giants' 24-7 loss. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants' wide receiver Amani Toomer, left, catches a pass downfield for a touchdown in front of Buffalo Bills' London Fletcher during the second quarter Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. The Giants won 38-21. (AP Photo/Derek Gee)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards, left, gets a pass off before being tackled by New York Giants safety Michael Johnson, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. New York won 38-21. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
New York Giants linebacker Kawika Mitchell, left, intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Lee Evans, right, during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. Mitchell scored a touchdown on the play as New York defeated Buffalo 38-21. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
Buffalo Bills punter Brian Moorman, right, tries to recover his fumble as New York Giants special teams player Ahmad Bradshaw, left, tackles him during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. New York won 38-21. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to throw during the first quarter of the NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants' Brandon Jacobs (27) scores a touchdown under pressure from Buffalo Bills' John DiGiorgio (52) during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. The Giants won 38-21. (AP Photo/Derek Gee)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs past Buffalo Bills' Terrence McGee (24) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Derek Gee)
New York Giants' Amani Toomer (81) makes a catch under pressure from Buffalo Bills' Jim Leonhard (42) during the first quarter of the NFL football at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Derek Gee)
New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is hit by Buffalo Bills' Bryan Scott (43) during the second half of an NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. The Giants won 38-21. (AP Photo/David Duprey)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs past Buffalo Bills cornerback Drayton Florence (29) during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants free safety Antrel Rolle (26) tackles Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (28) by grabbing his helmet during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard (85) evades Buffalo Bills cornerback Drayton Florence (29) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) fends off Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee (24) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (88) runs away from Buffalo Bills' Drayton Florence (29) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, bottom, reacts after being sacked by New York Giants outside linebacker Mathias Kiwanuka (94) during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) avoids a tackle by Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee (24) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Buffalo Bills' George Wilson, left, has a hold of New York Giants' Victor Cruz during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) prepares to take the snap during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Buffalo Bills' Drayton Florence, left, attempts to tackle New York Giants' Jake Ballard during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs away from Buffalo Bills defensive end Spencer Johnson (91) and Terrence McGee (24) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won the game 27-24. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul (90) rushes against Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. Pierre-Paul was called for roughing the passer on the play. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) runs away from Buffalo Bills inside linebacker Nick Barnett (50) and Kelvin Sheppard (55) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) dives past Buffalo Bills free safety Jairus Byrd (31) and Nick Barnett (50) for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) is tackled by Buffalo Bills cornerback Terrence McGee (24) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Eli Manning as Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore, left, and strong safety Bacarri Rambo look on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings, right, looks at Buffalo Bills cornerback Ronald Darby, left, as he scores on a touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris (17) dives at the goal line during a touchdown reception on a pass from quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle, left, is hit by Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore while scoring on a touchdown reception on a pass from quarterback Eli Manning, not pictured, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning looks to pass against the Buffalo Bills during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
New York Giants running back Shane Vereen (34) breaks away from Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
New York Giants wide receiver Dwayne Harris, front, is tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive back Nickell Robey during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) takes part in a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
RB Saquon Barkley (26) at New York Giants vs Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) takes part in a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) takes part in a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) takes part in a week 2 regular season game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on Sunday September 15th, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey
WR Darius Slayton (86)
NT Dexter Lawrence II (97)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) and Dexter Lawrence (97) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal (73) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants place kicker Graham Gano (9) and punter Jamie Gillan (6) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) during a week 6 NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York (Evan Pinkus / New York Giants)
