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Let’s see who’s in, who’s out
The last time we did a 53-man roster projection for the New York Giants, we had yet to see a practice. Now that offseason practices — rookie minicamp. OTAs, mandatory minicamp — have concluded, let’s update our prediction.
Things will change during training camp. Padded practices, injuries, preseason games, and additions to the roster will all shape the initial 53. Here, though, is a thought on what the roster might look if the Giants had to play this weekend.
Quarterback (3) — Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, Jaxson Dart
Out: Tommy DeVito
(No change)
Brian Daboll recently called DeVito the “head statesman” in the quarterback room because he is the only one of the four quarterbacks with experience in the Giants’ scheme. That doesn’t mean he is making the roster.
Running back (3) — Tyrone Tracy Jr., Devin Singletary, Cam Skattebo
Out: Eric Gray, Dante Miller
(No change)
Gray is a player the Giants selected in 2023 after Joe Schoen admitted that other potential kick/punt return options they had been considering were off the board. Gray never really established himself as a trustworthy option as a runner or returner. Skattebo makes him superfluous.
Tight end (4) — Theo Johnson, Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz, Thomas Fidone
Out: Greg Dulcich, Jermaine Terry
(Change: Fidone in)
In my earlier projection, I had Fidone being cut and (hopefully) landing on the practice squad. Here, I don’t take the chance. Thing is, right now I’m not 100% sure who is going to end up paying the price, or which position is going to get shorted to make room.
There is an outside chance the Giants could move on from Manhertz and keep three tight ends. Still, GM Joe Schoen has spoken about the value of veteran leadership at each position group. Manhertz provides that, and he is the best blocking tight end on the roster.
Wide receiver (7) — Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson, Jalin Hyatt, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Lil’Jordan Humphrey, Dalen Cambre
Out: Bryce Ford-Wheaton, Zach Pascal, Juice Wells, Jordan Bly, Montrell Washington, Da’Quan Felton, Beaux Collins
(Change: Wells out, Cambre in)
I am on record as having said an undrafted free agent rookie receiver will make the roster. Right now, it is a coin flip for me between Cambre, Felton and Collins. Even though spring production in shorts and t-shirts doesn’t mean much, right now I am going with Cambre because of his spring performance. I was shocked by his play as a receiver this spring after getting just 10 receptions in his college career. He is a special-teamer first, and we haven’t seen him do that yet.
Seven is, of course, a heavy number at wide receiver. If the Giants keep six I do wonder about Humphrey’s status. The Giants have already cut him and brought him back once this offseason.
Offensive line (9) — Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan Jr., John Michael Schmitz, Greg Van Roten, Jermaine Eleumunor, Marcus Mbow, James Hudson III, Jake...
