Ximines was a third-round pick of the Giants in the 2019 NFL draft but he failed to make a significant impact. He appeared in 48 games (nine starts), recording just 71 tackles (35 solo, nine for a loss), six passes defensed, 24 QB hits and 6.5 sacks.
Most of that production came during Ximines’ rookie season.
In addition to the edge rusher, offensive lineman Shane Lemieux also found a new home, agreeing to terms with the New Orleans Saints.
The Saints have agreed to terms with tackle Justin Herron and guard Shane Lemieux, per source. More offensive line help for New Orleans.
Lemieux was a fifth-round pick of the Giants in the 2020 NFL draft but like Ximines, failed to make a significant impact. Due to a multitude of injuries, he appeared in just 18 games with 12 starts, nine of which came as a rookie.
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The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday and so did quarterback Daniel Jones, who is still nursing a neck injury.
Although Jones is not yet cleared for contact, he was able to do some throwing and could be in play for Sunday, although that should be considered unlikely.
“He’s doing better and he’ll be out here at practice today doing some stuff. We’ll see where we’re at,” head coach Brian Daboll said. “He’s cleared to throw so that’s what he’s going to do today.”
Asked if there’s any concern DJ misses the rest of the season, Daboll said his quarterback will “be back.”
The news wasn’t as positive for several others, including left tackle Andrew Thomas, who continues to sit out with a hamstring injury.
The Giants’ full Wednesday injury report can be found below:
Did not participate: LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Evan Neal (ankle), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), OL Matt Peart (shoulder)
Limited participant: QB Daniel Jones (neck), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), CB Cor’Dale Flott (ankle/shoulder), K Graham Gano (knee), OL Mark Glowinski (quad/ankle), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OL Shane Lemieux (groin/biceps)
Full participant: RB Gary Brightwell (ankle), DL D.J. Davidson (knee), CB Tre Hawkins (knee)
The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Thursday but did so without starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who remains sidelined due to a neck injury.
Although head coach Brian Daboll refused to rule Jones out for a Week 6 game against the Buffalo Bills, things appear to be trending in that direction.
In addition to Jones and the remaining injury report, which was already large in scale, punter Jamie Gillan was added as a non-participant. He missed Thursday’s practice with what the Giants called an “illness.”
The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:
Did not participate: QB Daniel Jones (neck), LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Matt Peart (shoulder), LB Azeez Ojulari (ankle), P Jamie Gillan (illness), RB Gary Brightwell (ankle)
Limited participant: DB Deonte Banks (ankle), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), DB Cor’Dale Flott (ankle), OL Shane Lemieux (groin), OL Marcus McKethan (knee), DL D.J. Davidson (knee), LB Micah McFadden (ankle), OL Evan Neal (ankle), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee), TE Darren Waller (groin)
The Giants spent a lot of energy increasing their team speed. That effort will be under scrutiny this week when they face the fleet Dolphins offense, which features wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle as well as rookie running back De’Von Achane.
“Try to put our fastest guys out there and give them as good of looks as we can,” head coach Brian Daboll said when asked about his strategy.
“That’s what you do each week. So obviously, those two guys are lightning speed. But we’ve used all our receivers on the look team this week, guys that can run, and try to give them the best look we can.”
The New York Giants take on the Miami Dolphins this Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida and will do so shorthanded once again.
Head coach Brian Daboll revealed prior to practice that left tackle Andrew Thomas, rookie center John Michael Schmitz and reserve guard Shane Lemieux would all remain sidelined.
That was a bad omen and the worst-case scenario proved true as all three were listed as “out” for the Week 5 game.
Meanwhile, running back Saquon Barkley remained limited in practice and will be a game-time decision for the second consecutive week. It remains unlikely that he’ll play.
Full injury reports for both the Giants and Dolphins can be found below:
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Out: LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Shane Lemieux (groin)
Doubtful: N/A
Questionable: RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), TE Daniel Bellinger (knee), LB Micah McFadden (ankle)
The New York Giants took the field for their second of three practices leading up to Saturday’s departure for Florida.
There was hope that both left tackle Andrew Thomas and rookie center John Michael Schmitz would return to the field but that did not happen. Instead, head coach Brian Daboll revealed that nothing would change from the day prior.
That likely means no Thomas, JMS or reserve Shane Lemieux for the Giants on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
It also wasn’t entirely accurate as linebacker Micah McFadden was added with an ankle injury.
Running back Saquon Barkley was once again limited but he, too, remains uncertain for the Week 5 game.
The Giants’ Thursday injury report can be found below:
Did not participate: LT Andrew Thomas (hamstring), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), OL Shane Lemieux (groin)
Limited participant: LB Azeez Ojulari (hamstring), RB Saquon Barkley (ankle), TE Daniel Bellinger (knee), OL Evan Neal (hand/ankle), OL Marcus McKethan (knee), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) and RB Gary Brightwell (ankle), LB Micah McFadden (ankle)
The New York Giants open their preseason on Friday night against the Detroit Lions following two joint practices earlier this week.
It remains unclear who head coach Brian Daboll will play and who he won’t, but it’s a safe bet that players on the roster bubble will see extended time. The Giants have several tough decisions to make in a few weeks and would like to compile as much information as possible.
It’s make-or-break time for a number of players, including the following seven who are firmly on the bubble. Some will play, potentially helping their chances, and at least one will not.
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The Giants are lacking depth at inside linebacker and that will give Carter Coughlin an opportunity to stick but he still finds himself on the outside looking in. That’s especially true when considering the Giants are poking around the free agent market.
Second-year linebackers Micah McFadden and Darrian Beavers are likely to stick, and Cam Brown is an excellent special teams player, so it all becomes a numbers game for Coughlin.
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The Giants drafted Deonte Banks and Tre Hawkins III, both of whom have performed well in camp, and they expect to get Aaron Robinson back from the PUP list eventually. That puts added pressure on players further down the depth chart, including Rodarius Williams, who started his NFL career strong before injuries and inconsistent play took over.
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Once upon a time, the Giants expected Shane Lemieux to be their long-term answer at left guard but injuries have riddled his career. With John Michael Schmitz now expected to start at center, it pushes veteran Ben Bredeson back to the guard spot. There’s plenty of additional competition there with Joshua Ezeudu, Wyatt Davis and Tyre Phillips, who has been an early surprise in camp. That means the odds are getting longer for Lemieux.
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Evan Neal is a lock to start at right tackle but the Giants still need a swingman. Matt Peart, a 2020 third-round pick, could be that guy and is currently listed as the primary reserve on the Giants’ official depth chart. However, like Lemieux, injuries and inconsistency have plagued his young career and faces competition from Devery Hamilton, Marcus McKethan, Korey Cunningham, and the versatile Tyre Phillips. He needs to impress this preseason.
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David Sills may be a close friend of quarterback Daniel Jones who is well-respected in the locker room, but the numbers at wide receiver are deep. Sills currently finds himself buried on the team’s unofficial depth chart and the climb to the top seems long. Sills has found a way to stick over the past four seasons but time may be running out. Perhaps it’s another practice squad year for the 27-year-old, who came over from the Buffalo Bills after they signed him as an undrafted rookie free agent.
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Chris Myarick is an interesting name because he plays both tight end and fullback, but he currently finds himself all the way at the bottom of the Giants’ unofficial depth chart. With Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger locks to the make the roster, Myarick faces an uphill battle to stick. His best route to a spot may come at fullback but it’s unclear if the Giants intend to use him in that capacity this preseason.
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Gary Brightwell is currently third on the Giants’ unofficial depth chart behind Saquon Barkley and veteran Matt Breida, but rookie Eric Gray is a lock to make the roster. That creates a numbers game for Brightwell, who provides additional value on special teams. But will Gray also assuming key special teams roles, it puts Brightwell in a precarious position. A recent ankle injury, which will keep him out a while, only compounds the issue for Brightwell.
The New York Giants will soon return to the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey for their 2023 training camp.
For many players, the impression made on coaches and front-office executives over the summer will determine their future with the organization. Even some of the established veterans and recent signees will have something to prove as they convene to lay the foundation for the second season under general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll.
Some will look to prove they’ve made progress since they joined the team. Others will look to prove they’re better than the rookies brought in at their respective positions. Training camp will ultimately paint a clear picture of the best players.
Here are nine Giants players who need to have a strong training camp for one reason or another.
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The competition at left guard will be among the team’s most interesting training camp battles.
Shane Lemieux dealt with injuries a season ago, which opened the door for veteran Ben Bredeson, who earned the trust of the coaching staff. And with John Michael Schmitz taking over at center, Bredeson will shift back to left guard where he’ll compete with Lemieux and Joshua Ezeudu.
General manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll insist they like their depth at the position but the starting job is still open to be had. Lemieux will need to demonstrate health and consistency throughout camp or run the risk being the odd man out.
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Gary Brightwell has been a solid player for the Giants, both offensively and on special teams. However, there will be a new body at the position this year in the form of rookie Eric Gray, who also plays special teams. Saquon Barkley and Matt Breida will serve as the 1-2 punch and then it will come down to Brightwell, Gray and Jashaun Corbin. With the rookie all but guaranteed a roster spot, Brightwell will have to make a strong case this summer.
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Evan Neal is guaranteed the starting spot at right tackle but that doesn’t mean his training camp performance is insignificant. He’s already under tremendous pressure and that’s only going to increase if he comes out and struggles this summer. He needs to start hot and carry that momentum into the regular season where he will be one of the Giants’ most important players — if not the team’s most important player.
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The clock is ticking on linebacker Elerson Smith and time may run out if he doesn’t perform well throughout training camp. The 2021 fourth-round pick has spent much of his young career injured and on the sideline, and he’s falling further and further down the depth chart. The good news is that the Giants could use all the pass rush help they can get, so the opportunities will be there. It’s up to Elerson to seize them.
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Like many others on this list, cornerback Aaron Robinson has failed to live up to his billing largely due to injuries. With the additions of Amari Oruwariye and rookie Tre Hawkins III, as well as a potentially larger role for Nick McCloud, Robinson is at risk of missing the boat. He has to stay on the field and prove to the team he’s worthy of not only a roster spot, but playing time. The same applies to Rodarius Williams.
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It’s a numbers game at wide receiver and that doesn’t even include the eventual returns of Sterling Shepard and Wan’Dale Robinson, both of whom are essentially guaranteed a roster spot when healthy. That leaves several players, including free agent signings, potentially fighting for their fate as a Giant. One such player is Jamison Crowder, who has the upper hand given his offseason workouts with Daniel Jones. Still, there are only so many spots available, so he’ll have to prove his worth as both a receiver and as a special teams asset.
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Jeff Smith is in the same exact boat as Crowder. It’s really just a numbers game at this point and the veteran will have to prove his worth in multiple areas in order to earn a roster spot. Smith only has limited special teams experience so he’ll need a strong summer performance in order to stick.
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Lawrence Cager is an athletic and arguably even underrated talent but the Giants suddenly have bodies at tight end. Darren Waller will take the top spot but Daniel Bellinger will see his fair share of playing time, which is well deserved. As a result, Cager will have to shine brighter than free agent signing Tommy Sweeney, who comes over from Buffalo, and rookie Ryan Jones. Chris Myarick may also see some training camp snaps at tight end, although the team currently lists him as their only fullback.
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Losing Jarrad Davis hurts the Giants at the top-end of their roster and will likely force some depth guys into more prominent roles. Second-year players Darrian Beavers and Micah McFadden seem to have the early edge, while Cam Brown is a likely lock given his dominant special teams play. That leaves Carter Coughlin, a 2020 seventh-round pick, to battle it out with Dyontae Johnson and Troy Brown. The margin for error is extremely slim for Coughlin.
Cowboys RB Tony Pollard vs. Giants ILBs Jaylon Smith and Micah McFadden
Move over, Ezekiel Elliott. The top back in Dallas is Pollard, who is establishing himself as a force in his fourth NFL season. Pollard had two touchdown receptions last week against the Vikings and is averaging a robust 5.9 yards per rushing attempt.
He ripped through the Giants (13-105) in Week 3 when Tae Crowder and Austin Calitro were the starting inside linebackers.
Perhaps Smith and McFadden can do a better job, although the run defense allowed 160 yards on the ground and four rushing TDs last week to a trio of Lions running backs.
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Paul’s pick
The Giants need the Cowboys to be feeling overconfident and satisfied after trouncing the Vikings by 37 points. Otherwise, this is going to be exceedingly difficult. These Thanksgiving games in the Dallas area always have a circus-like feel to them — the Jonas Brothers are performing at halftime — and the home team will be in party mode. How can the Giants ruin the mood?
Cowboys 34, Giants 13.
Four downs
Passed over: Trading out of the No. 11-overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft might go down as one of the worst moves in Giants franchise history. Once the Eagles traded up to No. 10 to take receiver DeVonta Smith — the player the Giants’ coveted — the Giants decided to make a deal with the Bears, who took quarterback Justin Fields at No. 11. The Giants passed up taking linebacker Micah Parsons and offensive tackle Rayshawn Slater and moved down to No. 20 and took Kadarius Toney.
Sure, the Giants gained additional picks the next year and used two of them on Evan Neal and Daniel Bellinger. Passing up on Parsons, though, is a killer. He is a beast and the Giants have to deal with him twice a season.
Guarded pessimism: Did the Giants give too much too soon to Shane Lemieux? He underwent surgeries on his knee and toe and had not played since the 2021 season opener, and as soon as he was activated he was inserted at left guard against the Lions.
Lemieux did not exactly look ready for full-time work and now he’s out again with another toe injury. Rookie Josh Ezeudu — the player moved aside for Lemieux — is also out, with a neck issue. The Cowboys have a rugged defensive front. Will backup Jack Anderson (eight snaps this season) have to make his first start? It is either Anderson, Tyre Phillips moving from tackle or Devery Hamilton, signed from the practice squad. Gulp. Jon Feliciano (neck) did not make the trip, meaning Nick Gates will move in as the center, making his first start at center since Week 1 last season.
The Cowboys could use another wide receiver option after CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup. The Giants need upgrades everywhere at that position. Will what happens in this game have any bearing on where Beckham lands? The Cowboys have outwardly been far more aggressive in their interest. The Giants are low-keying this and first need to find out if Beckham is healthy, coming off a second ACL surgery. There is no doubt he will be watching this game.
Numbers man: In some ways it seems as if Daniel Jones just got here, but the way the NFL is nowadays — a passing league, for the most part — Jones is quickly rising up the franchise quarterback charts.
He is the seventh Giants player to surpass 10,000 passing yards, and if he gets 105 passing yards in this game he moves past icon Y.A. Tittle and into sixth place. With 21 more completions, Jones moves past Fran Tarkenton and into fifth place on the Giants’ career list. Jones is only halfway through his fourth season. The debate rages on whether or not he is the long-term answer.
A big game on national television on a national holiday wouldn’t hurt the Jones Should Stay advocates.
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