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New York Giants release first unofficial depth chart: 10 takeaways

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The Giants have a ton of depth at wide receiver but the starting three will come as no surprise: Isaiah Hodgins, Darius Slayton and Parris Campbell in the slot.

The first wave of backup wide receivers are Jalin Hyatt, Cole Beasley and Sterling Shepard.

Colling Johnson, Jamison Crowder and David Sills are listed as the second reserves with Bryce Ford-Wheaton, Jaydon Mickens and Kalil Pimpleton buried at the bottom.

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A’Shawn Robinson is bringing his ‘hard hat and lunch pail’ to Giants

The New York Giants activated veteran free agent defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson (knee) off of the PUP list on Monday, in time for him to face the team that drafted him — the Detroit Lions — this week in practice and possibly in the preseason game in Detroit on Friday night.

Robinson was signed to a one-year, $8 million deal this offseason by the Giants after spending the past three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where he won a Super Bowl two seasons ago.

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“Great group of guys, they work hard. I wanted to be a part of something special, so I decided to come here,” Robinson told reporters.

Robinson, 28, was drafted out of Alabama by the Lions in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. He played four seasons in Detroit before signing as a free agent with the Rams in 2020.

The Giants brought Robinson in to augment a poor run defense that was 31st in the NFL in 2022, allowing 5.3 yards per attempt.

Robinson is healthy now and was asked on Monday why he was on PUP to start camp.

“Why did I end up on PUP? That’s something you should ask the trainers, I don’t know,” he said. “That’s nothing for me. I’m just here to ball.

“I feel great. I feel fantastic. Happy to get this opportunity and to work. I’m at work, I’m a hard-hat guy. I’ve got my lunch pail, and I got my hard hat.”

That’s good news for the Giants as Robinson played the last three seasons next to the great Aaron Donald, who is widely considered one of the best interior defensive linemen in NFL history.

“I learned a lot,” Robinson said of his experience with Donald.  “I learned how to work. I learned how to keep that same main frame of mind. I learned how hard it is to be where he is at and what you’ve got to do to get where he is at. It’s a tough task but it’s something that you can do.”

Robinson said he chose the Giants in free agency because of the talent and tenacity he’s seen along the defensive front.

“I love that every person is going to fight, they are going to dig, claw,” he said of the group that consists of veterans Leonard Williams, Dexter Lawrence, and Rakeem Nunez-Roches.

“They are going to bring their hard hat and lunch pail every day. It’s not about what we see in the future, it’s about controlling the now and being where your feet are so being where your feet are, you’ve got to be dependable, got to be accountable, got to be tough, got to be smart,” he said.

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Andrew Thomas inexplicably left off NFL Top 100 Players of 2023 list

New York Giants left tackle Andrew Thomas was left off of the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023 list, much to everyone’s surprise.

After a rough start to his career, Thomas took the next step in 2022 as he was one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL. He was the third-ranked offensive tackle by PFF as he allowed only three sacks and 21 pressures while facing some of the league’s best pass rushes (Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys) twice.

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Thomas was the rock of the Giants’ offensive line that facilitated Daniel Jones’ breakout season. He also helped lead one of the best-rushing offenses in the NFL (fourth overall). Those two marks combined with his amazing individual play earned him a Second-Team All-Pro nod (meaning he was a top-four offensive tackle in football).

With all of this success, one would expect Thomas to surely make the NFL Top 100 list but it seems that the left tackle has a lot to prove to the rest of the NFL community.

New York fans know Thomas’ worth but he will have an opportunity to show why he is one of the best tackles in the NFL in 2023.

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Giants host Stacy Chukwumezie, Chris Wormley for workouts

The New York Giants worked out free agent wide receiver Stacy Chukwumezie on Monday morning in East Rutherford, reports Aaron Wilson.

The undrafted Chukwumezie had previously attended the Giants’ rookie minicamp in the spring after the 2023 NFL draft.

The 6-foot, 187-pound Chukwumezie ran 4.47 in the 40-yard dash at his pro day in March. He also tried out for the Pittsburgh Steelers and intends to play in the XFL if he doesn’t sign with an NFL team.

In addition to Chukwumezie, Dan Duaggan of The Athletic reports that the Giants also worked out veteran defensive lineman Chris Wormley.

The 29-year-old Wormley was a third-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in 2017. After three seasons under defensive coordinator Wink Martindale, Wormley was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he remained for the past three years.

In 80 career games (31 starts), Wormley has recorded 142 tackles (80 solo, 14 for a loss), 23 QB hits, 11.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and 10 passes defensed. His best analytical season came in 2020 when he earned an overall grade of 83.0 from Pro Football Focus.

The Giants continue to try out players this summer, even at positions where they seem to be fully stocked.



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Giants stock report: Risers, fallers after two weeks of training camp

The New York Giants are well into their 2023 training camp and several players have shone while others have not. And while there’s still plenty of time left and things are subject to change, a story is beginning to take shape.

Here is a quick list of “risers” and “fallers” since camp began two weeks ago.

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New York Giants activate A’Shawn Robinson and Marcus McKethan from PUP

The New York Giants will activate defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson and offensive lineman Marcus McKethan from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list ahead of Monday’s practice.

Both players have passed their physicals.

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Robinson, who was signed as a free agent on April 24, was placed on PUP at the onset of training camp as he recovered from a torn meniscus that cost him the final seven games last season. His return will provide much-needed depth along the interior of the team’s defensive line, joining the likes of Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams.

McKethan landed on PUP after missing his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL, which was sustained during a preseason practice last August.

Meanwhile, head coach Brian Daboll says that right tackle Evan Neal remains in concussion protocol but is improving. He and the rest of the roster will travel to Detroit on Monday evening, although it remains unclear if he’ll be back in time for Friday night’s preseason opener.

Finally, defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches, who recently returned from a concussion sustained during a traffic accident, will sit out on Monday due to a groin injury.

The team is monitoring the issue but Nacho, like Neal, will travel with the team to Detroit.

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Brian Daboll readying New York Giants for joint practices with Lions

The New York Giants will be playing their first preseason game in less than a week and there’s still much work to be done. On Monday evening, they will travel to Detroit to hold joint practices with the Lions before the two teams play one another on Friday night at Ford Field.

The agreement to have joint practices came this offseason between Giants head coach Brian Daboll and Dan Campbell, the Lions’ head man.

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The two have a long-standing relationship going back to 2011 when Daboll was the Miami Dolphins’ offensive coordinator and Campbell served as his tight ends coach.

Daboll told reporters he hasn’t spoken personally with Campbell since they set these dates up but the two organizations have been in contact and have been coordinating.

“Once you get going to plan these, the coordinators are in communication to make sure the practices are the scripts,” Daboll explained.

“We kind of setup the scripts and what we want to try and accomplish in the practice back in June or whenever it was we talked. We will revisit probably this weekend or Monday just to make sure we are on point. What do they have injury wise, what do we have, do we need to cut something down, do we need to add more? Those are conversations that will take place but have a lot of respect for Dan. Done a great job. Go out there and have some productive days, that’s the most important.”

And what exactly are those ‘scripts’ he is talking about?

“It’s really not much different than the practices that you have, that you script out here,” Daboll said. “There is third down, there’s red zone, there is first and second down. There’s a bunch of different things, you just kind of put them together. Our sports science people talk to their sports science so it’s a collective agreement in terms of how we want to approach practice, the things we want to get out of it and practice the right way the best you can.”

No one is sure who will play on Friday and if Daboll intends to use any of his starters. That information will likely be determined midweek.

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Giants’ Matt Peart wants to maximize opportunity with Evan Neal out

One of the top stories at New York Giants training camp thus far has been the development of second-year right tackle Evan Neal, who has been impressive in drills.

This week, however, Neal sustained a concussion and was placed in the protocol. Head coach Brian Daboll said Neal was doing “as best as he can” and is getting better.

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Until he does, the Giants will be lining up backup options at right tackle. The first one of defense comes in the form of a familiar name, former third-round pick Matt Peart.

“Matt has done a good job this camp,” Daboll told reporters on Saturday. “We have moved him around. You’ll see him in there with the ones today over at the right tackle. Maybe the whole practice, maybe we will sub in some other guys, we will see how practice goes but he’s done a good job for us to this point.”

Peart has has a rollercoaster of a career since being selected 99th overall out of UConn back in 2020. Over his three seasons, he’s played in 35 NFL games with six starts. Last year, he began the season on PUP after tearing his ACL late in the 2021 season.

Although Peart has been overshadowed first by Andrew Thomas and now by Neal, he is still very much part of the Giants’ offensive line room. He’s ready to add his assistance when called upon.

“It’s kind of having that next man up mentality, always being ready,” Peart said on Saturday. “Always making sure I capitalize those opportunities to be with the ones. Making sure the attention to detail is that much more defined and yeah, just playing with my guys.”

Peart made light of how quickly his Giants career has “flown by” but is now energized and focused under unit coach Bobby Johnson, who he refers to as “OG.”

“Being under OG a second year and understand what he wants in respect to the looks, it has been great to be under his coaching and I am definitely able to fine tune my skills and refine them,” Peart added.

Peart, who is an imposing 6-feet-7 and 320 pounds, is in the final year of his rookie contract and may not get the change to fully show the Giants his value. He says he can only control what he can control.

“Coming into this year, it’s how the mentality is always getting better. Year 4, Year 3, Year 2, Year 1, it’s always been the same. Make sure I always put my best foot forward and showcase my skillset and what I am able to do on the field,” he said.

Nothing against Peart, but the Giants would prefer Neal get healthy and return. But it is good to know there is finally depth and talent along the long-suffering offensive line.

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DeMarcus Ware shouts out Osi Umenyiora during Hall of Fame speech

Retired Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos linebacker DeMarcus Ware was honored during a pre-induction Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony in Canton, Ohio on Saturday afternoon. When his time came, Ware took the stage and gave an impassioned speech.

Ware gave thanks to his family, his friends and many of his former teammates, including those who have passed. He also called back to his roots — Auburn High School and Troy University.

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One of the former high school and college teammates Ware singled out was retired New York Giants edge rusher Osi Umenyiora, who played alongside Ware for four seasons prior to entering the NFL. The two became extremely close friends and remain so today.

“I want to thank Osi Umenyiora,” Ware said. “And all my high school teammates for using your voices to help me get my scholarship to Troy University. The only college scholarship I got.”

Both Ware and Umenyiora were limited to scholarship from Troy, but they each made the most of the opportunity. They combined for 52.5 sacks during their two years together at the program and then it was on to the NFL.

“We’ll laugh [about] how we can’t believe we are here,” Umenyiora said in 2008, via ESPN. “If you see where we came from and the paths we took to get here, for us to both be known as some of the most feared pass-rushers in the league right now, coming from that is stupid when you think about it.”

For Ware, his football journey ended in Canton. For Umenyiora, his continues in Africa with the mission to grow the game of football across the globe and provide opportunities for those around the world who otherwise wouldn’t have it.

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Bill Parcells’ horse, Maple Leaf Mel, euthanized after collapse

Tragedy unfolded at the Saratoga Springs Raceway on Saturday during the $500,000 Test when Maple Leaf Mel, the three-year-old undefeated filly belonging to retired New York Giants head coach Bill Parcells, collapsed just inches from the finish line.

Maple Leaf Mel suffered a catastrophic injury to her right front leg and was quickly, and humanely, euthanized on the track.

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Jockey Joel Rosario was unseated during the collapse and suffered injuries to his face and gums. He was taken to a private vehicle for stitches and then transported to Albany Medical Center.

“I feel so bad for the connections of Mel. It’s hard to enjoy this one thinking about that. My condolences go out to their team. Hopefully, they’re able to get through this and God bless them,” the winning jockey, Tyler Gaffalione, said via ESPN.

Maple Leaf Mel was named after her trainer, Melanie Giddings, who has who survived Stage 4 endocervical and ovarian cancer. The filly was unbeaten in five starts before making her Grade 1 debut on Saturday.

“The health and safety of horses and jockeys competing at NYRA tracks is our highest priority and one that stands above all other considerations,” said Pat McKenna, NYRA vice president of communications. “NYRA, HISA and the New York State Gaming Commission will closely review the circumstances around this incident to ensure we are providing the safest possible environment for racing and training at Saratoga Race Course.”

Prior to the race, Maple Leaf Mel passed the required prerace veterinary inspection.

Since 2009, there have been more than 200 horse deaths at the Saratoga Springs Raceway.



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