With the calendar inching towards September, the curtain is closing on the Giants' 2024 training camp.
After nearly eight months of waiting, the Giants will soon take the field at MetLife Stadium for a regular season contest. The September 8 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings will serve as the first real NFL game action for rookies, a group that consists of numerous players that could be key contributors early on.
The Giants finished the 2024 NFL Draft with six draft picks, all of whom made the 53-man roster:
- WR Malik Nabers – Round 1, Pick No. 6
- S Tyler Nubin – Round 2, Pick No. 47
- CB Dru Phillips – Round 3, Pick No. 70
- TE Theo Johnson – Round 4, Pick No. 107
- RB Tyrone Tracy – Round 5, Pick No. 166
- ILB Darius Muasau – Round 6, Pick No. 183
In addition to the draft class, two undrafted rookie free agents made the initial 53-man roster – defensive lineman Elijah Chatman and offensive lineman Jake Kubas.
Let's take a closer look at the Giants' rookie class.
View photos of the Giants' 2024 rookie class in their first NFL season.
WR Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau (53)
New York Giants defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (94)
New York Giants place kicker Jude McAtamney (99)
New York Giants guard Jake Kubas (63)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Malik Nabers (1), RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
K Jude McAtamney (99)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
OLB Brian Burns (0), DT Elijah Chatman (94)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
RB Dante Miller (25)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
DT Elijah Chatman (94), DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
RB Dante Miller (25)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
RB Dante Miller (25)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
K Jude McAtamney (99)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
K Jude McAtamney (99)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
G Jake Kubas (63)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
CB Dru Phillips (22), S Tyler Nubin (31)
New York Giants guard Jake Kubas (63)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31)
New York Giants running back Dante Miller (25)
New York Giants guard Jake Kubas (63)
New York Giants place kicker Jude McAtamney (99)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
New York Giants guard Jake Kubas (63)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants place kicker Jude McAtamney (99)
New York Giants running back Dante Miller (25)
New York Giants running back Dante Miller (25)
New York Giants running back Dante Miller (25)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau (53)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock (27),New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
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New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)]
New York Giants defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (94)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
New York Giants defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (94)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84), touchdown
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84), touchdown
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84), touchdown
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
TE Theo Johnson (84)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau (53)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31)
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
K Jude McAtamney (99)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
New York Giants defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (94)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
K Jude McAtamney (99)
New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau (53)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
WR Malik Nabers (1)
RB Darius Muasau (53)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31)
DT Elijah Chatman (94)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
New York Giants cornerback Dru Phillips (22)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5), DT Elijah Chatman (94)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
New York Giants defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (94),New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5), New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (94)
New York Giants defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (94),New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5), New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (97)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants defensive tackle Elijah Chatman (94)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson
WR Malik Nabers (1), RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
LB Darius Muasau (53)
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1)
New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau (53)
New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau (53)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin (31)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
CB Dru Phillips (22)
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
CB Dru Phillips (22), S Tyler Nubin (31)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58), CB Dru Phillips (22), CB Adoree' Jackson (21)
New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau (53)
WR Malik Nabers
It's difficult to imagine a rookie coming in and creating more buzz than Nabers has. The sixth overall pick was high on the Giants' draft board, and after watching him over the last few months, it is easy to see why. Dating back to spring OTAs, Nabers has made some impressive, acrobatic catches during practice on a daily basis. Listed at 6-feet and 200 pounds, Nabers has put his elite quickness on full display this summer, creating separation from defenders with ease. He's also used his speed to get behind the defense on some deep balls to catch some big touchdown passes from quarterback Daniel Jones, who's been impressed with the rookie wide receiver this summer.
"He can do everything," the veteran quarterback said about Nabers early in camp. "His competitive spirit, his drive. I think when the ball's up in the air, he expects it to be his, and he's going to go get it. He's got all the physical ability in the world, and size, strength, speed, quickness, great hands, and he's got the attitude that he's going to go get the ball, and it's going to be his. We've got to keep working and keep building our chemistry, but I thought he's had a good camp."
The only preseason game that saw Jones and Nabers on the field together was the matchup against the Houston Texans. Jones targeted the rookie six times in the first half, which led to four receptions for 54 yards, a couple of which were eye-opening. Nabers' longest reception of the day came on a 21-yard catch, a play in which after he beat his defender off of the line of scrimmage, he was able to adjust to the ball in the air, secure possession and get both feet down inbounds. The 21-year-old should play a big role in the offense this year and could end up leading the team in targets as a rookie.
"Very impressive," quarterback Drew Lock said about Nabers a few weeks ago. "He's going to be a game-changer the first day he steps out there. People are going to have to worry about him; teams are going to have to worry about him. That's going to help everybody on this team. He's been impressive. He's got a lot of work to do. He's still a rook (rookie). He's got a lot that he needs to prove. He hasn't done it on a Sunday yet, so he's got to prove that to everybody and himself, but he's a confident guy and he's ready to roll."
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S Tyler Nubin
A calf injury sidelined Nubin for the start of training camp, but the rookie safety has been working to make up for lost time over the last few weeks. The second-round pick has put his high football intelligence and toughness in the spotlight since his first day on the practice field, which has left the coaching staff impressed.
"He continues to get better," defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said a few weeks ago. "He continues to improve each day. I think the one thing with him is he's finally out there. He's healthy. We missed him those first two weeks. And he's had ground to make up to get back in that competition. He's been good. He's taking advantage of the opportunities. Doesn't make the same mistake twice. I've been encouraged by where he's at right now."
Nubin was on the field for 18 total plays against the Lions in the preseason opener. It was a solid showing for his first outing in the NFL, but there was one play in particular that stood out. With the Lions facing a third-and-two, Nubin blew up offensive lineman Michael Niese, planting the 295-pound lineman into the ground as Dyontae Johnson flew in to tackle the runner short of the line to gain. This was just one example of the physicality Nubin intends to bring to the Giants defense this season, as the rookie safety is pushing towards significant playing time in his first year.
"He's really competitive, really confident," added passing game coordinator/defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson earlier in camp. "You just watch the [college] tape — and even here — his intensity, his energy and his focus just jumps off the tape at you."
CB Dru Phillips
An ankle injury suffered in practice after the preseason opener forced Phillips to miss the Texans game, but not after the rookie cornerback made a strong first impression. Phillips performed well during the two joint practices against the Lions, including his time matching up against All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, where the rookie did not back from the elite wideout. Phillips then followed that up by making a strong tackle for loss in the game against the Lions.
"Look at our rookie Dru Phillips and him matching up with Amon-Ra St. Brown. He didn't flinch," assistant general manager Brandon Brown said last week. "I think the toughness, the quiet toughness that Dru has, and his ability to be sticky in the nickel, him getting really good work every day, going against (wide receiver) Wan'Dale (Robinson), and matching that twitch at the top of routes. Seeing a savvy polished route runner like Amon-Ra and not flinching and being able to match up for two consecutive days. It was really good to see."
Phillips returned to practice last week and has seen his practice reps increase each day. Coach Brian Daboll named the rookie cornerback among the group of players that have been working back from injury that should be good to go this week. Phillips could be the Giants' starting nickel corner against the Vikings in Week 1.
"I love Dru," inside linebacker Bobby Okereke said early in camp. "I didn't realize how much, he's like 195, 200. He's a physical guy. He popped out when the pads came on. So, I think he'll be a great addition to our defense."
TE Theo Johnson
Johnson was originally placed on the physically unable to perform list when rookies first reported on July 16, which delayed the start of his first NFL training camp. But the rookie tight end passed a physical less than two weeks later, which got him back on the practice field only a handful of days after the rest of the team. The 6-foot-6, 264-pound tight end has flashed his athleticism throughout training camp with some impressive grabs in team drills.
"Theo (Johnson) is a rookie, and he's right on schedule with where he's at in his development," assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said recently. "He was one of those guys that kind of started a little bit later in training camp, just getting back from the injury. But he's doing a really nice job. I'm happy. I'm excited about him. Going to keep inserting him into the offense and continue to find ways to get him involved."
Johnson has gotten some reps in practice with the first team offense, due in part to injuries at the position. But the rookie has taken advantage of the opportunity and has shown he can be a contributor in the passing game. The 23-year-old could see an expanded role in the offense this season.
"He's big, he's fast and he hasn't made a lot of mental errors for a rookie," said Daboll. "We've lined him up in multiple spots and he's been productive with the opportunities that he's had."
View the best photos from training camp at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
WR Malik Nabers (9)
OLB Brian Burns (0), New York Jets QB QB Daniel Jones (8)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
OLB Brian Burns (0) and Michael Strahan after Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (13) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Brian Daboll talks with Dan Campbell during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19), WR Isaiah McKenzie (87)
Tom Coughlin, Brian Daboll Head Coach
New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock (27) intercepts a pass during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Brian Burns (0)
CB Deonte Banks (3) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
T Andrew Thomas (78)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
QB Daniel Jones (8), QB Jared Goff (16)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
TE Theo Johnson (47)
Michael Strahan, jonathan casillas, Victor Cruz
\New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) and New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
ILB Bobby Okereke (58) DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
(19) S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
S Dane Belton (24)
G Jon Runyan Jr. (76) and Michael Strahan after Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Isaiah McKenzie (87) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Gunner Olszewski (80), WR Miles Boykin (81) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
CB Deonte Banks (3)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29), TE Tyree Jackson (84)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17), QB Daniel Jones (8)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
T Andrew Thomas (78), OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
Joe Schoen Senior Vice President and General Manager
OLB Brian Burns (0)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, (9) WR Malik Nabers (9)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
ILB Micah McFadden (41)
K Graham Gano (9)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28), CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28), S Jason Pinnock (27)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
Brian Daboll Head Coach
WR Dennis Houston (88)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Drew Lock (2)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82), DL Ryder Anderson (90)
CB Dru Phillips (22), WR Dennis Houston (88)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, S Jason Pinnock (27)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
QB Drew Lock (2)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
WR John Jiles (0)
Brian Daboll Head Coach
RB Dante Miller (25)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
DT Jordan Phillips (99)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6)
CB Nick McCloud (44), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
TE Tyree Jackson (84)
ILB Darrian Beavers (43)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
QB Daniel Jones (8), RB Devin Singletary (26)
QB Drew Lock (2)
WR Dennis Houston (88)
WR Malik Nabers (9), CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
WR Malik Nabers (9)
ILB Darrian Beavers (43)
OLB Boogie Basham (55)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18), WR Isaiah McKenzie (87)
Brian Daboll talks with TE Chris Manhertz (85) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Brian Daboll and DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Isaiah McKenzie (87) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
Brian Daboll Head Coach
OLB Brian Burns (0) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Daniel Jones (8) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Daniel Jones (8) talks with G Jon Runyan Jr. (76) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Tommy DeVito (15) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
CB Deonte Banks (3)
P Jamie Gillan (6) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) and WR Jalin Hyatt (13) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
CB Deonte Banks (3)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Jalin Hyatt (13) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Devin Singletary (26) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Dennis Houston (88) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9), WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
DL Ryder Anderson (90)
WR Jalin Hyatt (13), WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
QB Daniel Jones (8) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Devin Singletary (26) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
ILB Darius Muasau (53)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82), TE Lawrence Cager (83)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
CB Cor'Dale Flott (28)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
Mike Kafka Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator, WR Malik Nabers (9), QB Daniel Jones (8)
T Andrew Thomas (78), OLB Brian Burns (0)
QB Tommy DeVito (15)
ILB Dyontae Johnson (54), ILB Darius Muasau (53), ILB Darrian Beavers (43), ILB Micah McFadden (41), ILB Bobby Okereke (58), ILB Carter Coughlin (52), LB Matthew Adams (49)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61), QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
ILB Carter Coughlin (52)
CB Deonte Banks (3), WR Malik Nabers (9)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93)
QB Drew Lock (2)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29), QB Daniel Jones (8)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
CB David Long Jr. (20)
RB Tyrone Tracy (29)
ILB Bobby Okereke (58)
WR Gunner Olszewski (80)
WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Darius Slayton (86)
OLB Brian Burns (0), ILB Bobby Okereke (58), and OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
CB Alex Johnson (25), DB Tre Herndon (23), CB Cor'Dale Flott (28) RB Jacob Saylors (28), S Jason Pinnock (27), S/ILB Isaiah Simmons (19)
P Jamie Gillan (6), K Graham Gano (9)
G Jake Kubas (63), RB Dante Miller (25)
WR Dennis Houston (88) during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Gunner Olszewski (80) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
QB Daniel Jones (8) and (9) WR Malik Nabers (9) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants defense during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Dante Miller (25) after scoring a touchdown during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97), QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass as ILB Bobby Okereke (58) defends during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97) during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Malik Nabers (9) during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
RB Devin Singletary (26) during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Jalin Hyatt (13) during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (47) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
QB Daniel Jones (8) after scoring a touchdown during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
WR Jalin Hyatt (13) and QB Daniel Jones (8) work on their handshake during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
TE Lawrence Cager (83) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
TE Daniel Bellinger (82) during a Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
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Brian Daboll Head Coach
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Shane Bowen Defensive Coordinator
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Tom Coughlin, Brian Daboll Head Coach
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DL Dexter Lawrence II (97) during Training Camp practice with the Detroit Lions at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants outside linebackers huddle during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
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QB Daniel Jones (8)
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New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (87) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
DT Casey Rogers (91)
G Greg Van Roten (74)
OLB Brian Burns (0)
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T Jermaine Eluemunor (72), OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
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TE Theo Johnson (47)
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
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Brian Daboll talks with Brandon Marshall during a joint practice with the New York Jets (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
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OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
New York Giants safety Isaiah Simmons (19) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants players huddle during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
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New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
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New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (17) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
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New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during Training Camp practice at the Quest Diagnostics training center in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus\New York Giants )
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WR Wan'Dale Robinson (17)
CB Deonte Banks (3)
S Tyler Nubin (31)
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WR Jalin Hyatt (13)
WR Isaiah McKenzie (87)
RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Tracy was perhaps the most intriguing prospect in the draft class given his collegiate experience. The 24-year-old spent four seasons playing wide receiver at Iowa before transferring to Purdue, where he had his most successful season as a running back. It's easy to see that former wide receiver skillset when he's on the field, too. Tracy showed strong hands all summer, catching most passes thrown in his direction, while also displaying great explosiveness in the run game. Perhaps more importantly, the rookie has done well with his pass protection.
"He's done a good job of really picking up all the little nuances, the protections, the identifications, the route concepts, the alignments," Daboll said the first week of August. "He's a smart player. I'm glad we got him."
We only saw Tracy on the field for one preseason game before his injury scare that sidelined him for a few days. But in that one game, the rookie back shined. Tracy ran the ball five times for 26 yards against the Lions, good for an average of 5.2 yards per carry, while forcing four missed tackles. Tracy could have a role right away as the team's primary pass catching back. If he continues to develop, it might be hard to keep him off the field.
ILB Darius Muasau
The team's final 2024 draft pick, Muasau has flown a bit under the radar this summer. A sixth-round pick who played at both Hawaii and UCLA before being drafted, Muasau received some practice reps with the first team defense after several players ahead of him on the depth chart got injured.
Muasau played 34 defensive snaps in the preseason opener against the Lions, according to Pro Football Focus, which listed the rookie linebacker as one of the team's top defensive performers that night. He finished the game with four tackles (two solo) and did not surrender a reception on his 19 coverage snaps. Muasau played 15 defensive snaps against the Texans the following week and finished the game with three tackles (two solo).
Injuries at inside linebacker could lead to Muasau seeing more defensive snaps towards the beginning of the season than originally expected. Either way, the 23-year-old figures to be a contributor on special teams right away.
DL Elijah Chatman
Now we get to the undrafted rookies. Chatman took an interesting route to the 53-man roster, which began with a tryout at rookie minicamp. After impressing the coaching staff, he earned a top-90 spot and a chance to showcase his skills during training camp, which is exactly what the young defensive lineman did.
Chatman boosted his chances of making the 53-man roster with a strong performance against the Lions in the preseason opener. The undersized tackle had one of the defense's four sacks that night and led the unit with five total pressures and a 17.9 win percentage on pass rush snaps. Chatman seemed to solidify his spot on the roster the following week against the Texans when he chased down running back J.J. Taylor 45 yards down the field.
This hustle play clearly caught the eye of the front office and coaching staff, who have long been impressed with the 23-year-old's athleticism.
"When you look at Elijah, you go through the spring process, and you have your workout warriors from pro-day," Brandon Brown said last week. "Well, Elijah was a 31-vert(ical) guy, a 4'8 40 (yard dash) guy, a 32 bench rep guy, a 9'4 (nine feet, four inches) broad jump guy. All those explosive metrics give him an opportunity for being an outlier, and even though he's 5'11, he's got almost 33-inch arms. So, there are redeeming traits where you take the intangibles of how he's built, how he's wired, and figure out what he can do best.
"The coaches are motivated, especially (Defensive Line Coach) Dre (Andre Patterson) and (Assistant Defensive Line Coach) Brian Cox, and that's why I affectionately call Dre, Dr. Dre because there's probably nobody that he thinks he can't fix. We love that mindset. It was a group effort from scouting, analytics, and coaching. We're glad Elijah (Chatman) is here."
OL Jake Kubas
If Chatman helped himself the most in the preseason, Kubas was a close second. The undrafted rookie saw action in all three preseason games and was one of the team's most consistent linemen throughout.
Against the Lions, the former North Dakota State guard was on the field for 23 pass blocking snaps and allowed just one pressure. He followed that up by surrendering just one pressure on 17 pass blocking snaps against the Texans. Kubas played another 43 snaps against the Jets on Saturday, including 28 snaps in pass protection, and did not allow a single pressure. PFF gave Kubas solid marks in all three games, including listing him as one of the Giants' top three linemen in two of the three outings.
"He has the right mindset. He's working extremely hard at it," Daboll said the day after the Texans preseason game. "Again, he's got some style, play style that we covet in terms of being aggressive, being tough. But there's a lot of things that we're working on with him, just like all the other rookies. But he's acquitted himself well to this point. He's played well in the games. Again, there's a lot of things that we got to go ahead and improve with him. But I like his mindset of where he's at."
