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Giants | Jalen Simmons to the locker room Fri Aug 17, 09:20 PM
New York Giants RB Jalen Simmons (undisclosed) exited the preseason game against the Detroit Lions Friday, Aug. 17, and went to the locker room with trainers.
Link to story Giants | Saquon Barkley to sit Friday Fri Aug 17, 05:44 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) has been ruled out of the second preseason game Friday, Aug. 17.
| Footballguys view: We may see Barkley next week, but the best course of action for the Giants is make sure Barkley's hamstring is as healed as it can be by the time the Week 1 game against the Jaguars comes around. |
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Giants | Saquon Barkley idle Thursday Thu Aug 16, 10:25 AM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is out of practice again Thursday, Aug. 16.
| Footballguys view: Nothing to see here, move along. As much as the Giants desperately need his help in the regular season, they won't risk him a ton in preseason. He's going as a top ten fantasy running back, and while that's always a little scary with rookies, we think his talent warrants it, hamstring issues or not. |
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Giants | Saquon Barkley likely out Friday Thu Aug 16, 02:34 AM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Aug. 15, and is not expected to play in the team's preseason game Friday, Aug. 17. The injury is not considered serious, and Barkley is day to day.
| Footballguys view: The team can ill afford to have Barkley hurt or injured, given their short-term plans to win a Super Bowl before Eli Manning hangs up his spurs. Already a top-10 pick in fantasy drafts, the hamstring injury doesn't give owners pause, nor does it make us worry. The Giants will be cautious with him, and so we won't see him a ton in meaningless preseason games. |
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Giants | Saquon Barkley working on the side Tue Aug 14, 11:02 AM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is working with a resistance band on the sidelines at practice Tuesday, Aug. 14.
| Footballguys view: Barkley's hamstring injury sounds minor, but the team will likely err on the cautious side in handling him, which might mean we won't see him again in the preseason. |
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Giants | Saquon Barkley has strain Mon Aug 13, 05:27 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (hamstring) suffered a mild hamstring strain during practice Monday, Aug. 13.
| Footballguys view: Hamstring strains can be problematic if not given enough time to heal. Barkley was great in his preseason debut but this injury may slow him down a bit in the near future. |
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Giants | Coach expects Saquon Barkley to be fine Mon Aug 13, 01:14 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (leg) appeared to be dealing with a left leg injury during practice Monday, Aug. 13, but head coach Pat Shurmur said he thinks Barkley will be fine.
| Footballguys view: This seems like a minor issue. We'll be able to get more information once practice continues this week. |
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Giants | Saquon Barkley nicked up Mon Aug 13, 11:58 AM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley (leg) left practice Monday, Aug. 13, with his left leg wrapped.
| Footballguys view: The injury appears to be minor. More reports are coming in and the team doesn't seem too concerned at this point. Stay tuned. |
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Giants | Drew Iddings working out Sat Aug 11, 03:13 PM
Free-agent DL Drew Iddings (Panthers) is scheduled to work out for the New York Giants on Saturday, Aug. 11, according to a league source.
Link to story Giants | Mike Jones back with Big Blue Sat Aug 11, 03:12 PM
The New York Giants re-signed DB Mike Jones Jr. on Saturday, Aug. 11.
Link to story Giants | Kristjan Sokoli placed on IR Sat Aug 11, 03:11 PM
The New York Giants placed DL Kristjan Sokoli (knee) on the Reserve/Injured list on Saturday, Aug. 11, due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.
Link to story Giants | Saquon Barkley shines in first action Thu Aug 9, 09:15 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley rushed four times for 43 yards in the team's first preseason game Thursday, Aug. 9, against the Cleveland Browns.
| Footballguys view: Barkley had a sensational run to begin his night and then had three minimal gains. He appeared to be more patient on some runs, but also took one outside that might have been better executed if he had stuck with the play as designed despite early penetration. This night will do nothing to lower his ADP, it will only raise it. |
Giants | William Gay on roster bubble Thu Aug 9, 02:57 PM
New York Giants CB William Gay has been banged up during training camp and will need a good preseason if he wants to make the 53-man roster.
Link to storyWilliam Gay player page
Giants | Landon Collins should play Thursday Thu Aug 9, 02:51 PM
New York Giants SS Landon Collins (forearm) is expected to play in the first preseason game Thursday, Aug. 9, according to sources.
Link to storyLandon Collins player page
Giants | Odell Beckham expected to sit Thu Aug 9, 02:43 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. is not expected to play in the first preseason game Thursday, Aug. 9, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: The Giants should bubble wrap him for all but perhaps the third or "dress rehearsal" game. We know what Beckham is capable of and we know how bad this offense looked without him. Preseason action or no, his ADP of 3rd receiver off the board and 11th overall is well deserved. |
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Giants | Jon Halapio listed as starter Wed Aug 8, 08:54 PM
New York Giants C Jon Halapio is listed as the starting center on the team's first depth chart. He is competing with C Brett Jones for the job and both have received work with the first-team offense during training camp.
Link to story Giants | Three WRs may compete for one spot Wed Aug 8, 08:52 PM
New York Giants WRs Hunter Sharp, Kalif Raymond and Roger Lewis may be competing for one spot on the final roster.
Link to storyRoger Lewis player page
Giants | Curtis Riley returns to practice Mon Aug 6, 03:53 PM
New York Giants CB Curtis Riley (hamstring) was back at practice Monday, Aug. 6, after missing last week with a hamstring issue.
Link to story Giants | Odell Beckham closer to extension? Mon Aug 6, 01:31 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr.'s agent has been having contract extension talks with the Giants over the last few days, and both sides are encouraged that an agreement could be reached before the start of the regular season, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Beckham and the timeline should be expected in these situations. Any deal likely would make Beckham the highest paid receiver in the NFL. Healthy now after an injury-shortened 2017 season, Beckham is a WR1 for fantasy GMs who is going off the board in the late first or early second round of drafts in any format. |
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Giants | Saquon Barkley plans to play Thursday Mon Aug 6, 12:45 PM
New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley said he plans to play in the first preseason game Thursday, Aug. 9.
| Footballguys view: Not many starters will play a whole lot in the first week of the preseason. Barkley was a top pick in the draft for a reason, and he has the skill set to be a top-5 fantasy RB as a rookie. Fantasy GMs currently see him as a RB1 and are taking him off the board at RB6 (1.07) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
Giants | Eli Apple will be fine Mon Aug 6, 12:44 PM
New York Giants CB Eli Apple (knee) suffered a knee injury during practice Saturday, Aug. 4, but will be able to practice Monday, Aug. 6, according to head coach Pat Shurmur.
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Giants | Teddy Williams requests release Mon Aug 6, 10:50 AM
New York Giants CB Teddy Williams requested his release Monday, Aug. 6, to deal with a family issue. He expects to play in 2018, and wants to play for the Giants, but he didn't want to tie up a roster spot.
Link to story Giants | Odell Beckham happy to be back Sat Aug 4, 03:53 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) is thankful to be back on the field, and he said Saturday, Aug. 4, that his broken left ankle last season gave him a new perspective on life and football.
| Footballguys view: Beckham is in the final year of his contract, but the Giants have reportedly opened negotiations with the superstar receiver on a new deal. Fantasy GMs know what to expect from a healthy Beckham, and that's why he is getting drafted in the first round of 12-team PPR leagues at WR3 (1.10). |
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Giants | William Gay not practicing Sat Aug 4, 03:13 PM
New York Giants CB William Gay (hamstring) is not practice Saturday, Aug. 4, due to an apparent hamstring injury suffered Friday, Aug. 3.
Link to storyWilliam Gay player page
Giants | Curtis Riley working on the side Sat Aug 4, 03:13 PM
New York Giants CB Curtis Riley (hamstring) is doing individual work Saturday, Aug. 4, but he is split off from the rest of the defensive backs. He has missed several days due to a hamstring injury.
Link to story Giants | Kalif Raymond excelling on special teams Sat Aug 4, 10:21 AM
New York Giants WR Kalif Raymond is having a strong training camp and has a chance to make the team's 53-man roster as a kickoff and punt returner, despite the team's depth at wide receiver, according to Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record. He purchased a JUGS machine during the offseason to improve his concentration and cut down on the number of dropped passes and punts which plagued him last season.
Link to story Giants | Kenneth Durden let go Fri Aug 3, 06:07 PM
New York Giants CB Kenneth Durden was waived Friday, Aug. 3.
Link to story Giants | NYG worked out two cornerbacks Fri Aug 3, 04:42 PM
Free-agent CBs Zack Sanchez (Panthers) and Alterraun Verner (Dolphins) worked out for the New York Giants Friday, Aug. 3.
Link to storyAlterraun Verner player page
Giants | Leonard Johnson joins NY Giants Fri Aug 3, 03:43 PM
Free-agent CB Leonard Johnson (Bills) signed an undisclosed contract with the New York Giants on Friday, Aug. 3.
Link to storyLeonard Johnson player page
Giants | William Gay nursing thigh injury Fri Aug 3, 12:31 PM
New York Giants CB William Gay (thigh) was spotted with a wrap on his right thigh and will miss the remainder of practice Friday, Aug. 3.
Link to storyWilliam Gay player page
Giants | Sam Beal having surgery Fri Aug 3, 08:10 AM
Updating previous reports, New York Giants CB Sam Beal (shoulder) will have surgery to repair his dislocated shoulder Friday, Aug. 3.
Link to story Giants | Odell Beckham contract talks open Thu Aug 2, 08:27 AM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. opened contract talks with the team earlier this week, according to a source. His attendance to offseason workouts, organized team activities and minicamps did not go unnoticed by the organization.
| Footballguys view: We still think they won't ink a deal until he has played a game or two, but this will get done and Beckham will continue to be the top-end WR1 we have seen in the past. The return from injury was a concern, but so far he has looked outstanding in training camp, so we aren't terribly concerned. He is going as the third receiver in early drafts and eleventh overall player, and we can't see a reason why he shouldn't produce numbers to support that. |
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Giants | Jarron Jones waived Wed Aug 1, 05:19 PM
New York Giants OT Jarron Jones was waived Wednesday, Aug. 1.
Link to story Giants | Victor Salako claimed by Giants Wed Aug 1, 05:03 PM
The New York Giants claimed OT Victor Salako off waivers from the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, Aug. 1, according to a source.
Link to story Giants | Curtis Riley works on side Wed Aug 1, 03:11 PM
New York Giants CB Curtis Riley (undisclosed) was on the sideline with the training staff at training camp Wednesday, Aug. 1.
Link to story Giants | Cody Latimer takes part in drills Wed Aug 1, 03:08 PM
New York Giants WR Cody Latimer (quadriceps) was able to participate in individual drills at training camp Wednesday, Aug. 1.
| Footballguys view: Latimer has physical potential but he never produced much as a receiver with the Broncos. Now with a new team, Latimer needs to stay healthy to showcase what he could do opposite Odell Beckham Jr. in the Giants offense. |
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Giants | Donte Deayon to miss time Mon Jul 30, 01:06 PM
New York Giants CB Donte Deayon (hamstring) will miss some practices because of a hamstring injury he suffered during practice Sunday, July 29.
Link to story Giants | Evan Engram seen as three-down TE Mon Jul 30, 12:55 PM
New York Giants TE Evan Engram should be considered a three-down tight end, according to head coach Pat Shurmur.
| Footballguys view: Engram has been working as an outside receiver at times, and it appears that he'll get enough targets to maintain his production level from last year even with the return of Odell Beckham. He's a consideration as high as TE4 and could finish higher. |
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Giants | Season over for Sam Beal Sun Jul 29, 03:01 PM
New York Giants CB Sam Beal (shoulder) was placed on the Reserved/Injured list Sunday, July 29, and will miss the rest of the season. CB Kenneth Durden was re-signed to an undisclosed deal to take his spot on the roster.
Link to story Giants | Russell Shepard making his case Fri Jul 27, 09:58 PM
New York Giants WR Russell Shepard made several catches in traffic while working with the second-team during training camp Thursday, July 26, and Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com believes Shepard is a sleeper to make the 53-man roster.
Link to storyRussell Shepard player page
Giants | Jon Halapio still in line to start Fri Jul 27, 09:54 PM
New York Giants C Jon Halapio opened training camp as the starting center.
| Footballguys view: The team will miss Weston Richburg, but they will also upgrade at tackle with Nate Solder. Center is a question mark, but Halapio will get the job to open with Brett Jones in the picture. |
Giants | Sam Beal to undergo surgery Fri Jul 27, 06:33 PM
New York Giants CB Sam Beal (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery and will be sidelined for five months, according to general manager Dave Gettleman.
Link to story Giants | Odell Beckham works from the slot Thu Jul 26, 10:19 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. saw a lot of time in the slot during practice Thursday, July 26.
| Footballguys view: This could get Evan Engram on the field more as an outside receiver, but also could more Sterling Shepard from his best spot - in the slot. The Giants are working to find the best combination among the their young talented skill player surplus. |
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Giants | Damon Harrison should be on field this weekend Thu Jul 26, 06:26 PM
New York Giants DT Damon Harrison is being eased into training camp and should participate in practice this weekend, according to head coach Pat Shurmur.
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Giants | Cody Latimer used as No. 3 receiver Thu Jul 26, 05:42 PM
New York Giants WR Cody Latimer worked as the No. 3 receiver during practice Thursday, July 26.
| Footballguys view: The Giants have also been working Evan Engram at outside receiver at times, so the #3 receiver role in the Giants offense will be small. Latimer's main competition is Roger Lewis, but he should make the roster in any event because of his special teams value. |
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Giants | Odell Beckham talks to start soon Thu Jul 26, 12:01 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr.'s contract negotiations will begin sooner rather than later, according to owner John Mara. Mara said he thinks Beckham is moving in the right direction and that it meant something that he was present for the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: The Giants want to see him in action, though that may mean after a week or two of the actual season. They want to make sure that he's healthy and able to continue his positive attitude once the fur starts flying for real. We've got him as one of the top receivers in fantasy, and he is going off the board as the 11th player overall in early drafts -- exactly where he should be. |
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Giants | Kyle Carter waived Thu Jul 26, 02:25 AM
New York Giants TE Kyle Carter was released Wednesday, July 25.
Link to story Giants | Odell Beckham present for camp Wed Jul 25, 01:27 PM
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. reported for the start of training camp Wednesday, July 25, as expected.
| Footballguys view: There was a concern that Beckham was going to hold out of training camp, but thoughts changed when he showed up to mandatory minicamp earlier this offseason. Beckham is in the final year of his rookie contract and is looking for a bounce-back season after 2017 was cut short (four games) due to a broken ankle. |
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Giants | Sam Beal out for season Wed Jul 25, 12:21 PM
New York Giants CB Sam Beal (shoulder) is out for the season due to a shoulder injury, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Giants used a third-round pick in the Supplemental Draft to select Beal earlier this month. He aggravated the injury at a practice earlier this week and it's disappointing development considering Beal's skill set and likelihood they would've used him as a reserve corner in sub-packages. |
Giants | Connor Barwin joins Giants Mon Jul 23, 04:27 PM
Free-agent LB Connor Barwin is signing an undisclosed deal with the New York Giants Monday, July 23, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Barwin had 5.0 sacks last year for the Rams and 5.0 sacks in 2016 with the Eagles. The veteran gives the Giants more depth and should play a rotational role to get after the passer. |
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