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D.J. Davidson activated from PUP

Prior to practice on Monday, New York Giants defensive lineman D.J. Davidson passed his physical and was activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

Davidson joins a suddenly deep group of interior defensive linemen, including rookie Jordon Riley, who played well in his NFL preseason debut.

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Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) and cornerback Aaron Robinson (knee) remain on PUP with no timetable for return, although general manager Joe Schoen previously implied that Robinson could be activated this week.

The news on wide receiver Collin Johnson, who suffered a knee injury against the Detroit Lions, was also somewhat positive. His issue does not appear to be long-term.

“I don’t think it’s long-term, but I’m not a doctor, either,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters.

Johnson will not practice on Monday but right tackle Evan Neal (concussion) will take a step forward. He will participate in the non-contact portion of practice as he works his way back. However, Neal remains in concussion protocol.

Meanwhile, offensive linemen Devery Hamilton (leg) and Tyre Phillips (unknown), running back Gary Brightwell (ankle), linebacker Cam Crown (unknown), defensive lineman Ryder Anderson (triceps), and defensive back Nick McCloud (stomach) will not practice.

Finally, cornerback Cor’Dale Flott (abdominal) will practice after leaving Friday night’s preseason game against the Lions early. Nose tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (groin) will also practice.

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New York Giants have a problem at wide receiver and it’s a good thing

The New York Giants have a number of options at slot receiver this season, a situation made even more competitive after two veterans logged in solid showings Friday night in Detroit.

Cole Beasley caught all four of his targets for a total of 33 yards and Jamison Crowder reeled in both of his for 32 yards.

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The Giants signed each veteran this offseason as insurance after the receiver cupboard ran bare last season due to injuries, forcing the team to sign players off the street.

One of the players they brought in last fall was Isaiah Hodgins, who provided the Giants with a huge boost down the stretch as they drove toward the playoffs.

On Friday night, Hodgins — a prospective starter on the outside — caught one pass for 13 yards to remind everyone that he’s still very much in the plans.

Head coach Brian Daboll put Hodgins in for 18 snaps in the game, some early on and then again later in the game.

“I thought it was good for him,” Daboll said. “He was a practice squad player for a while there and came on with us late, so I thought it was good to get him some reps early on with Tyrod (Taylor).”

The Giants’ wide receiver room is a very crowded one this summer and when the music stops on August 29 for final cuts there won’t be enough chairs. Several will be going home, or at the least, to the practice squad.

Sterling Shepard is back, along with Darius Slayton and Hodgins. They, along with third-rounder Jalin Hyatt and free agent Parris Campbell, are all shoe-ins to make the roster.

That leaves perhaps three open spots on the 53-man roster. With Beasley and Crowder stepping up, that number could be reduced to just one. Several players will have two games to make their cases.

Heralded rookie Bryce Ford-Wheaton did not have an impressive debut, failing to reel in any of his three targets and dropping a sure reception that hit him squarely in the chest.

The ever-reliable David Sills V made the most of his time, catching two passes for 36 yards, including one for a 22-yard gain. Sills is a long shot to make the team. The 27-year-old has been with the Giants since 2019, either on the active roster or the practice squad.

Kalil Pimpleton continues to play well, catching both of his chances for a total of 15 yards. He can also contribute on special teams as a returner.

Jaydon Mickens had a six-yard reception in the game, but he appears to be headed to the practice squad (at best).

Collin Johnson, who missed all of 2022 with an Achilles injury, left the game with a knee issue. The 6-foot-6 former Texas standout had been having a solid camp.

As of Saturday, Daboll did not have an updated status on Johnson’s injury.

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Brian Daboll ‘would anticipate’ Daniel Jones playing during preseason

The New York Giants sat the majority of their starters and key players in Friday night’s preseason loss to the Detroit Lions but don’t expect that trend to continue.

At some point, some starters will likely hit the field in one of the final two preseason games.

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“It’s just a different year,” head coach Brian Daboll said on Saturday after being reminded that the starters played a quarter in last year’s preseason opener.

“We sit down, we discuss it with the appropriate people that I talk to you guys about and make the decision that we thought was best. I’d say there is some good competitive situations right now going on, on our team and some young guys that we want to take a look at. Now what we do next week, that will be determined throughout the week. We will see where we are at with all those numbers and sit down at the end of the week and make a decision that we feel is best.”

As for starting quarterback Daniel Jones, Daboll was fairly sure we’d be seeing him on the field soon.

“We’ll talk about that at the end of the week. Again, these decisions really are made towards the end of the week like I’ve told you guys. There’s a lot of research and communication that goes into it, but I’d anticipate him playing,” Daboll said.

Some teams hold back their starters for the entire preseason these days now that the preseason has been cut from four games to three. The Giants appear to be cautious but a the same time don’t want to head into the regular season without their first string having any reps together in game situations.

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Giants’ Brian Daboll gives Thomas McGaughey death stare

Early in the second half of their preseason game on Friday night against the Detroit Lions, the New York Giants allowed a punt to be returned 95 yards for a touchdown by Maurice Alexander.

The Lions then converted a two-point conversion, which narrowed the score to 13-11 and changed the complexion of the game.

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It was not a good start for the Giants’ special teams, a unit that they take great pride in. Head coach Brian Daboll explained what happened after the game.

“First thing is we had 10 guys on the field, so we had to burn a timeout, so that’s not good,” Daboll said. “That falls on me, and then I just saw him break off to the sideline and it was 95 yards, right? Give them credit, it was a heck of a play. We’ll take a look at it on tape, but usually, when you give up those long punt returns, it’s a momentum changer.”

Daboll may say that it falls to him, but that didn’t keep him from giving special teams coordinator Thomas McGaughey a death stare on the sidelines after the play.

The Giants did not allow a punt or a kickoff to be returned for a touchdown in 2022 and their 6.2 yards per punt return allowed was fourth-best in the NFL last season.



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New York Giants drop preseason opener to Detroit Lions: 7 takeaways

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The Giants suffered a few injuries in the game. Cornerback Cor’Dale Flott left the game early in the threw quarter with an abdominal issue and wide receiver Collin Johnson left with a knee injury.

“I don’t (know),” head coach Brian Daboll said when asked about the status of both injuries.

“I haven’t even talked to the trainers yet. Other than just on the field they told me they were out. Collin, I think was his knee, and I got to see what it was for Flott. (Giants CB) Nick (McCloud)’s stomach I think, something he got hit in the stomach, but I don’t know any — to the extent of it.”

Punter Jamie Gillan turned his ankle but returned to the game.

Offensive lineman Tyre Phillips missed the game with a leg injury.

“Yeah, he got dinged up,” said Daboll. “That was the leg I was telling you about in practice. I think I told you guys that one practice, him and someone had an ankle.”

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How we graded Big Blue in Week 1 preseason loss

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Overall, the offense was abysmal. This was evident from the get-go. On the first two drives of the game, New York was given the ball in Detroit territory (awfully close to the red zone) and only converted six points.

Most of these problems stemmed from the offensive line which could not get any push in the run game, leading to Giants rushers averaging 3.7 yards per carry (2.3 yards per carry if you exclude Jashaun Corbin’s 33-yard scamper).

Things were even worse in the passing game as the pocket was always collapsing and Detroit was able to get home for 5.0 sacks. This was not great to see. While all of the skill position players will not likely be starters (other than possibly Jalin Hyatt), there were a couple of starting offensive linemen in from the beginning.

Nevertheless, the one positive is that rookie center John Michael Schmitz seemed very comfortable in his role and should be a solid Day 1 starter for Big Blue. Furthermore, when New York plays its skill position stars and the tackle duo of Andrew Thomas and Evan Neal, this offense will look wildly different.

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New York Giants waste two turnovers, fall to Lions in preseason opener

The New York Giants opened their 2023 preseason schedule with a late fourth-quarter loss against the Lions in Detroit on Friday night.

As expected, most of the key starters for both teams did not play.

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Quarterback Tyrod Taylor, safety Jason Pinnock, and kicker Graham Gano were the Giants’ captains for the game.

Here’s a quick recap of the defeat.

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Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final
Giants 6 7 0 3 16
Lions 3 0 11 7 21

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  • Poor tackling by the Giants allowed the Lions to extend and sustain drives to put crucial points on the board.
  • A special teams lapse allowed a 95-yard punt return early in the third quarter that proved to be the difference.
  • The offensive line was horrendous outside of rookie center John Michael Schmitz. The Lions dominated in the trenches.

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Lions third-string quarterback Adrian Martinez plunged into the end zone from one yard out with 1:51 remaining in the fourth quarter to give the Lions a 21-16 lead, which they would protect the rest of the way.

The drive was aided by a phantom roughing the passer call on rookie linebacker Habakkuk Baldonado which gave Detroit a first and ten on the Giants’ 14.

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  • Quarterback Tommy DeVito. The UDFA from Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey showed exceptional poise and moved well in the pocket. DeVito finished the game with 15 completions in 24 attempts for 155 yards and a touchdown.
  • Safety Jason Pinnock. The third-year pro out of Pitt continued his quest to gain a starting spot with a stellar first few series that included an interception, a tackle for a loss, and a pass breakup.
  • Kicker Graham Gano was money in the bank again by hitting all of his kicks — three field goals (from 42, 47, and 48 yards out) and a PAT.

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Wide receiver Collin Johnson left the game in the second quarter with a knee injury and was ruled out. He was playing in his first game since tearing his Achilles last summer.

Defensive back Cor’Dale Flott (abdominal) was ruled out early in the third quarter. He was injured while successfully defending a pass in the end zone late in the first half.

Punter Jamie Gillan twisted his left leg/ankle landing after completing a punt in the third quarter. He returned to the game shortly after and resumed punting. The Giants do not have another punter on the roster.

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Head coach Brian Daboll will hold a Zoom call with Giants beat writers on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. ET. The team will be off on Sunday before returning to practice on Monday morning ahead of a Week 2 preseason game against the Carolina Panthers.

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Giants, Lions wrap up joint practice No. 2: News, notes and quotes

After a rough day on Tuesday, the New York Giants took the field for the second and final joint practice with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday. They’ll enjoy an off day on Thursday before their preseason opener on Friday night.

Prior to practice, head coach Brian Daboll refused to acknowledge the struggles of his team the day prior, instead calling the joint practices “productive” multiple times.

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“It’s practice so we are out here competing. I thought it was productive. We will go out here and try to have another one today,” Daboll said. “I’m not worried about chatter; I just want to go out there and have a good practice. Our guys were ready to go, I thought we had a good productive practice, and we will try to have one today.”

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the joint practices should serve the team well enough to leave their starters out on Friday but Daboll wouldn’t commits to the same. It remains unclear who will and will not play.

“It’s just kind of like a Friday in the regular season. We’ll talk about that as a coaching staff tonight, tomorrow and come up with our decisions,” Daboll said.

Back on the field, all eyes were on quarterback Daniel Jones and the offense, who were looking to rebound from an ugly performance.

Here are some notes, takeaways, and video highlights from the final joint practice between the Giants and Lions:

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One day after a rough performance drew a plethora of negative headlines, Daniel Jones bounced back in relatively dominant fashion.

Proving that the critical reaction was overblown, Jones shined in 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills early. He tossed several touchdowns, including two in the red zone, but also tossed a near-interception (ball was dropped).

Was Jones perfect? No, but there was a lot more good than bad — the exact opposite of Wednesday.

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Lions head coach Dan Campbell was fired up prior to Tuesday’s practice and his team emulated that emotion. Their energy eclipsed that from the Giants and it showed on the field.

More aware of what to expect on Wednesday, the Giants raised their game and came out energized. As result, their performance on both offense and defense improved…significantly.

The Giants hope to bring Wednesday’s same intensity with them on Friday night.

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Rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt sustained a minor issue to his wrist over the weekend and was forced to leave Wednesday’s practice to have it taped up.

Meanwhile, cornerback Rodarius Williams got tangled with a Lion during one of the practice drills and headed off to the sideline to be examined by trainers.

Both Hyatt and Williams (also a wrist injury) returned to the field.

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The Giants gave wide receiver Sterling Shepard the day off for maintenance and basically did the same for running back Saquon Barkley despite him suiting up.

Barkley saw limited action on Wednesday as the Giants managed his workload.

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Things were a little chippy on Tuesday and some words were exchanged, but the teams avoided a fight. Intensity picked up a bit more on Wednesday and that very nearly led to an exchange of blows.

Giants linebacker Oshane Ximines and Lions offensive tackle Germain Ifedi were the two that nearly set things off.

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The Giants defense came to play on Wednesday and the entire unit seemed to make an impact. Forced fumbles came in bunches thanks to safety Dane Belton specifically (video a few slides down).

Beyond just the turnovers, the Giants defense was able to set the edge, dominate in the middle and generate a pass rush on the outside.

Undrafted rookie free agent Gemon Green also hauled in an impressive interception.



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Giants, Lions wrap up joint practice No. 1: News, notes and quotes

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The Giants’ offense and quarterback Daniel Jones dominated 7-on-7 drills to start Tuesday’s practice with DJ completing six of his eight pass attempts.

The bad news is that during the next series of drills (11-on-11), the Giants offense was shut down with Jones only going 1-of-4 with a would-be sack (Aiden Hutchinson) and a near-interception.

Things got no better for DJ from there.

There were a few drops (Saquon Barkley, Darius Slayton) sprinkled in.

As Bobby Skinner noted, there were also some ugly moments for the defense. They played solid during the first team period but then fell apart in 7-on-7’s.

Justin Penik with the breakdown:

Unfortunately for the Giants, there was more bad than good on both sides of the ball.



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Julian Edelman works with New York Giants wide receivers on new play

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll never rests when it comes to improving his team and inserting more innovation into his game plans.

On Monday at training camp, Daboll had former New England Patriots star receiver Julian Edelman on hand to meet with the wide receiver group to discuss some possible new wrinkles to the offense.

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“We were just talking through a specific play that we just put in,” wideout Parris Campbell told reporters afterward. “Dabs was like, raving about it, and he said he was the reason that we put it in. So, just kind of talking through that a little bit. He’s one of the best to do it, and always good to get some insight from him.”

Edelman worked with Daboll in New England and the two won three Super Bowls together (Edelman was actually the MVP of Super Bowl LIII). The former Kent State quarterback turned returner/receiver is well known for his versatility and was willing to share his experiences and expertise with the Giants.

After Monday’s workout, Edelman got together with several Giants players and wide receivers coach Mike Groh to discuss a play that was specifically designed for him in Foxborough. What that play is, of course, is confidential.

Campbell is excited about being involved in an offense with such esteemed minds as Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka.

“They’re offensive gurus,” said Campbell. “They really know what they’re doing. Dabs has so much in his arsenal, he wants to always keep the defense guessing. So, we’ve got a lot of different plays, a lot of different things to learn.”

Campbell is just one of the many weapons the Giants have amassed this offseason. Last year, they had to scrounge for talent midway through the season after a spate of injuries decimated the wide receiver and tight end rooms.

That’s all changed now. General manager Joe Schoen has loaded up both rooms with both talent and depth since March.

“We’ve got guys across the board,” said Campbell. “Obviously, the one that sticks out is Darren Waller. He’s going to be one of those guys that gets a lot of attention. We’ll have game plans for that, and like I said, we’ve got a lot of different pieces, a lot of guys that can do a lot of different things. So, it’s going to be tough, but I’m excited. I’m excited for the season and excited for what’s to come.”

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