Giants WR Calvin Austin III has torn his ACL and will miss the upcoming NFL season. The injury took place during practice on Tuesday and happened while running a route.

Austin, who has spent his entire career so far with the Pittsburgh Steelers, just recently signed with the Giants this offseason. The 27-year-old has averaged around 300 receiving yards per season in the NFL and three touchdowns in his young career.

The one-on-one drill that led to the injury was contested by Deonte Banks. Reports say the entire place went quiet, as Austin seemed to know right away what had happened.

So what does this mean for the Giants receiver room now? The Giants do have a few big names at the receiver position, and with Austin out, these names could become more dependent upon this season.

Star WR Malik Nabers has been in a non-contact jersey since his return from his week four torn ACL last season and then faced a setback this summer, needing another surgery to remove scar tissue. Coach John Harbaugh has said that he hopes Nabers could be out of his non-contact jersey at some point this week, but with the season fast approaching, Nabers will have been out of the system for quite a long time.

Other big names such as Braxton Berrios and veteran Odell Beckham Jr. were taking snaps in training camp as well on the second-team offense. Beckham, now entering his 13th season at the age of 33, has two receptions this preseason. Beckham shut down retirement rumors throughout a majority of last year, even though he did not play.

The Giants have plenty of other talent at receiver, such as Darius Slayton and Darnell Mooney, but with the exit of Austin, that could pave the way for Beckham Jr. to get the call again in New York. Beckham last played for the Giants in 2018 and was one of the league’s best receivers then.

The New York Giants made two notable roster moves on Tuesday, signing running back Najee Harris while releasing wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Why the Giants Needed Harris

The move comes after running back Dante Miller suffered a preseason groin injury, leaving the Giants short on depth in the backfield, according to the team’s official site. Harris steps in as a proven veteran presence, standing 6’1″ and weighing 242 pounds, with 71 career games and 68 starts under his belt and a career average of 3.9 yards per carry.

Harris’s Path to New York

A former first-round pick, Harris was drafted 24th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021 and earned a Pro Bowl selection while rushing for more than 1,000 yards in each of his first four NFL seasons. He signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025 but tore his Achilles in Week 3 against Denver, ending that season prematurely. The Giants signing gives him a fresh opportunity to prove he’s fully recovered.

A Familiar Face for the Coaching Staff

Giants head coach John Harbaugh is no stranger to Harris, having faced him repeatedly during his time coaching in the AFC North. “I felt like the hair on the back of my neck stood up when I saw him,” Harbaugh said, describing Harris as “a downhill runner, physical runner.”

Harris’s Mindset Heading In

A two-time national champion and Doak Walker Award winner at Alabama, Harris made clear he’s motivated to reestablish himself after the injury. “I have a lot to prove as somebody coming back from a torn Achilles,” he said.

What It Means for the Roster

Releasing Smith-Schuster clears a spot as the Giants pivot toward shoring up their running game rather than their receiving corps, underscoring how significant Miller’s injury was to their roster planning. With Harris now in the fold, the Giants add a physical, experienced ball carrier just as the season approaches — a low-risk, potentially high-reward addition if he returns to form.

New York Giants pass-rusher Dexter Lawrence was absent from the team’s offseason training program on April 7.

Lawrence requested a trade on April 6. Although these offseason training programs are voluntary, it’s still a bad sign for the Giants’ relations with Lawrence.

Lawrence signed a four-year, $87 million contract extension with the Giants in 2023. ESPN reports that Lawrence is looking for a pay increase in his next contract. Although the two sides haven’t worked out an agreement yet, Giants head coach John Harbaugh is confident that Lawrence will remain a Giant.

“We’ll find out. I think the prospects [of a return] are going to be high because the Giants, speaking for the Giants, we want Dexter here, and I believe Dexter wants to be here,” Harbaugh said. “And that’s a good formula.”

The Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills have all been reported as possible trade candidates for Lawrence. Lawrence is likely looking for an extension from his new team. 

The Bears may be the best fit for Lawrence. Last season, they ranked No. 23 in the league in defense. Although they had a good secondary led by Kevin Byard and Nahshon Wright, their pass rush game was lacking. 

The main issue for the Bears would be cap space. The Bears have the least amount of cap space remaining, according to Over the Cap. 

Cap space wouldn’t be an issue for the Chargers. Their defense last year was pretty good, ranked No. 9 in the league. However, their pass rush game wasn’t nearly as strong. Three of the Chargers’ top four players in sacks were linebackers. 

Lawrence is coming off a down season, with just 0.5 sacks. However, just a season before, he had nine sacks in 12 games. Lawrence was playing through an elbow injury last season.

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo said he believes that CTE is fake in the Bring the Juice podcast.

The podcast is hosted by former Fresno State wide receiver Frank Dalena. Dalena frequently interviews college and NFL players.

Dalena asked Skattebo if he believed CTE was a legitimate threat. Skattebo responded that he believes it’s an excuse.

Skattebo received criticism online for his take, with fans saying he was downplaying a legitimate problem. He then apologized on social media.

“I recently did an interview and had a lapse in judgment, which resulted in me making a tasteless joke about CTE and asthma,” Skattebo said. “It was never my intention to downplay the seriousness of head injuries or asthma. I sincerely apologize to anyone that was offended by my remarks, and I assure you that I’ll be more mindful and respectful going forward.”

CTE is caused by repetitive head trauma, leading to the buildup of an abnormal protein called tau. This can cause cognitive decline, memory loss, confusion, impaired judgment, impulse control problems, aggression, depression and anxiety. Many of these symptoms are associated with general aging and other diseases. The only way that CTE can be formally diagnosed is with a deep brain examination that can only be performed after death.  

One of the most notable cases of CTE was in former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Hernandez was serving a life sentence in prison for murder. Hernandez died by suicide in prison. During the autopsy, it was revealed that Hernandez had stage-three CTE, the most severe case found in someone in their 20s.

Skattebo is known for taking hard hits without bracing for impact, which can increase the risk of CTE. Skattebo had season-ending surgery on his right ankle after the Giants’ Week 8 game. He is expected to be ready for training camp in July. 

Early vote indications for the Pro Football Hall of Fame aren’t looking good for former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.

Early voting counts suggest Manning will not have enough votes to enter the Hall of Fame. This is his second year of eligibility. Although votes aren’t required to be public, it was reported that Manning didn’t come close in his first year on the ballot.

Manning’s Hall of Fame candidacy has long been the center of sports debates.

He has two main arguments in his favor. The first is his ability to raise his level of play in the playoffs. Manning is one of 13 QBs who have won multiple Super Bowls. Manning is one of six players with multiple Super Bowl MVPs. His 1,219 yards in the 2011 playoffs are a record that stands to this day.

The second argument would be his longevity. Manning retired top 10 in passing yards and passing TDs, and is currently ranked 11th in both. In 2018, at the age of 37, he threw 21 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and 4,299 passing yards. Few QBs have managed to keep this level of play for that long, let alone with an offensive line as bad as the 2018 Giants’ offensive line. 

The two things holding his candidacy back are his interceptions and his lack of regular-season consistency. Manning led the league in interceptions three times. Although Hall of Famer Brett Favre did this as well, he’s also a three-time MVP. Manning, meanwhile, has a pretty empty regular-season resume. He made four Pro Bowls and never got an MVP vote. 

Manning can be on the Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot up to 25 years after his retirement. In 2025, Manning said he was “at peace” with not being in the Hall of Fame, acknowledging that he played in a strong era and that the selection process is tough.

The New York Giants have ended their coaching search and have settled on a former Super Bowl champion.

On January 14, it was reported that John Harbaugh had agreed to be the Giants’ next head coach. This was a few hours after his interview with the team.

Harbaugh was the Ravens’ head coach from 2008 to 2025. He made the playoffs in each of his first five seasons, including the Super Bowl XLVII championship. Since drafting Lamar Jackson in 2018, the Ravens missed the playoffs only twice, including this season.

The Giants’ head coach spot has been a bit of a revolving door since the firing of the legendary Tom Coughlin after the 2015 season. Ben McAdoo was promoted from offensive coordinator to head coach in 2016. He made the playoffs in 2016 but was fired during an awful 2017 season.

After Steve Spagnuolo’s brief stint as the interim head coach, the Giants hired the Vikings’ offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. He was fired after two losing seasons. Next, the Giants hired Patriots special teams coordinator Joe Judge. He almost led the Giants to the playoffs in 2020 without Saquon Barkley, but after an awful 2021 season, he was fired.

Joe Schoen was tasked with leading the coaching search in his first season as general manager. He hired his fellow Bills colleague Brian Daboll. Daboll led the Giants to the playoffs in 2022 and won Coach of the Year. However, after three straight losing seasons, he was fired during the 2025 season. Mike Kafka was promoted to interim head coach. 

Now that the Giants have their head coach, they need to build their staff. The Giants fired their defensive coordinator during the season. Harbaugh could tap into his coaching tree and bring in Rex Ryan as the defensive coordinator. He could also convince Spagnuolo, who is currently with the Chiefs, to return to the Giants. Kafka will return to the role of offensive coordinator but may also attract interest from other teams. 

After the firings of head coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen during the season, New York Giants fans wondered if there would be more changes, but one thing will remain the same: the general manager.

The Giants announced on social media on January 5 that General Manager Joe Schoen will stay with the team and help lead the search for the new head coach. Despite this, owners John Mara and Steve Tisch emphasized that they were disappointed with the results on the field.

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The Giants missed the playoffs for a third straight season with a record of 4-13. What truly makes the 2025 season sting is the fact that they blew five fourth-quarter leads. The defense was particularly disappointing, being ranked 26th according to Pro Football Reference. This was despite being led by Pro Bowler Brian Burns.

Schoen’s tenure with the Giants started with good feelings, with a playoff appearance in his first season. Although this roster was largely built by the last GM, Dave Gettleman, he made some moves that clearly pushed the Giants in the right direction.

First, he helped fix their awful cap situation by letting James Bradberry, Jabrill Peppers and Evan Engram walk. He found some great players in the draft like Kayvon Thibodeaux, Wan’Dale Robinson, Daniel Bellinger and Dane Belton. Finally, he bought low on several veteran free agents who made strong contributions like Tyrod Taylor, Mark Glowinski, Justin Feliciano and Bobby McCain.

The Giants overestimated the long-term viability of the 2022 roster. In the 2023 offseason, they gave Daniel Jones a four-year, $160 million deal that they eventually released him from. The draft was full of low-risk, low-reward players like Deonte Banks, John Michael Schmitz and Jalin Hyatt. They emphasized NFL readiness over long-term building, leading to these picks feeling weak in hindsight. 

In 2024, the Giants were forced to let Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney walk. Although this aligned with Schoen’s ideology of positional value, it also cost the Giants valuable players. 2024 was effectively a directionless season. The remnants of the 2022 roster were aging out.

The 2024 first-round pick, Malik Nabers, proved to be a hit, but he didn’t fix the Giants’ core issues. Most of the other 2024 picks haven’t panned out yet.

After releasing Jones in the 2024 season, the Giants wanted to change their quarterback room. They signed Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. However, they also traded up to draft Jaxson Dart. Dart has become a good player so far, but not due to anything the Giants have done.

Wilson’s contract was not cheap, at about $10.5 million. This money could’ve been used to help Dart. Winston was already a great veteran leader for Dart; there’s no need for two veteran backups.

Darius Slayton’s contract extension, three years and $36 million, also handcuffed the Giants. Slayton had just 538 yards this season and still has a bad drop problem. Despite ideological differences, Schoen has put himself in the same hole Gettleman did. 

The third overall pick in the draft has had an eventful year off the field. Last Monday night, the Giants elected to bench Abdul Carter for the first two Patriots possessions. This decision contributed to an early 17–0 deficit. The team said the benching stemmed from Carter missing a walkthrough. They believed he overslept, while Carter maintains he was receiving “treatment.”

This wasn’t his first off-field issue that affected his playing time. He was also suspended for the opening drive of the Giants’ November 16 game against the Packers. These incidents have become a setback for an already struggling team. Carter is a clear difference-maker on the defensive front, even recording a sack on Drake Maye in his first possession against New England on Monday.

“S— happens,” Carter said when asked about the latest benching. “I’m not going to get into details. S— happens.” This marks the second time in three games he’s been disciplined for behavior-related issues, and it’s evident that his absences are costing the team opportunities to win. “Like I said, I have to be better. I have to take pride in what I do, be where I have to be at. Simple as that.”

“I think it got through,” offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said of the disciplinary move. The belief is that this time, the message resonated — not only with Carter, but with the rest of the team. The goal of the recent suspensions has been to reinforce accountability. Before the Packers game, Carter described his discipline as simply a “coach’s decision.”

Kafka also emphasized Carter’s importance on the field. “Listen, when he came back in the game, you saw the kind of impact he had and the player this guy is,” he said. The Giants now sit at the bottom of their division with just two wins and a franchise-record 13 consecutive road losses dating back to last season.

In a Monday night matchup between the Giants and the Patriots, Younghoe Koo had one of the most bizarre missteps you’ll see from an NFL kicker.

After a strong opening for the Patriots, a stretch that included another special-teams blunder by the Giants, when Marcus Jones returned a punt 94 yards for a touchdown, the Giants finally got a massive stop on defense, hoping to put an end to New England’s 17–0 run.

They were unable to find the end zone on the following drive and had to settle for a 47-yard field goal attempt from Koo. But when Koo stepped up to kick, instead of sending the ball through the uprights, he drove his foot directly into the ground, kicking dirt instead of leather.

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It appeared he stepped too far forward with his left foot, throwing off the rhythm of the entire attempt. As a result, holder and punter Jamie Gillan was tackled, leading to a sack and a turnover on downs.

It didn’t get better from there. After the whiffed kick, the Patriots drove down the field and scored yet another touchdown to make it 24–7. On the ensuing return, Gunner Olszewski was drilled by Patriots linebacker Christian Ellis, forcing a fumble. Still, Jaxson Dart and the Giants managed to string together a few solid drives and put 15 points on the board.

The Giants’ early woes were too much to overcome, though, as they ultimately lost 33–15. There were still a few silver linings. With Jaxson Dart finally out of the concussion protocol, the Giants were able to get their quarterback back on the field. Dart also took a big shot during the game, getting hit as he approached the sideline and flipping into the air.

Looking ahead, the schedule doesn’t look too daunting for the Giants, as they face the Commanders and Vikings in their next two matchups. Both teams have had their share of quarterback struggles this year and, as a result, have had trouble winning games, making these contests winnable for New York. However, the Giants have already been eliminated from playoff contention, rendering the outcomes of those games largely moot.

The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Daniel Jones on Wednesday. Jones was released by the New York Giants on Nov. 22 after nearly six seasons as the team’s struggling starter.

Taken with the sixth-overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft, Jones was supposed to be the franchise quarterback for a Giants team looking to replace two-time Super Bowl winner Eli Manning. At times, he showed decent ability and even led the team to a playoff victory in 2022. 

In 2023, he signed a four-year, $160 million extension with the team, having restored hope in the team’s future the previous season. He sustained a string of injuries soon after, however, and piloted the team to a 2-8 record in 2024. After getting benched for Tommy DeVito, Jones requested his release and appeared to leave the Giants on friendly terms.

“Daniel came to see me this morning and asked if we would release him,” Giants President John Mara said in a statement after the release. “We mutually agreed that would be best for him and for the team. Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way. His handling of this situation yesterday exemplifies just that. We are all disappointed in how things have worked out. We hold Daniel in high regard and have a great appreciation for him. We wish him nothing but the best in the future.”

Shortly before his Giants release, Jones read a letter at a press conference reflecting on his time with the team. In it, he summarized his career in New York, one that had its bright moments overshadowed by long stretches of adversity.

“There have been some great times, but of course, we all wish there had been more of those,” Jones said. “I take full responsibility for my part in not bringing more wins. No one wanted to win more games worse than me, and I gave everything I had on the field and in my preparation. Of course, this season has been disappointing for all, and of course, I wish I could’ve done more. I’m 100% accountable for my part. I did not play well enough, consistently enough, to help the team get the results.”

Because of his previous success and reputation as a positive team player, Jones was always going to land on another team. Some speculated that he might end up on the Cowboys, predicting that owner Jerry Jones would sign him out of spite. In the end, the Vikings made the far more reasonable move. Jones will be a serviceable backup behind Sam Darnold and could even remain with the team when J.J. McCarthy returns from injury next season.

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Coming off a divisional round appearance in 2022, the New York Giants’ faithful had reasons to be optimistic for 2023. However, a demanding first-half schedule, quarterback carousel and poor offensive line play crushed any hope.

Daniel Jones suffered a neck injury in week five, causing Tyrod Taylor to start weeks six and seven. Tommy DeVito saw action when Taylor went down with a rib injury during week eight’s game against the Jets and started from Weeks 10 to 15 after Jones tore his ACL in week nine’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Giants suffered two humiliating defeats to the rival Cowboys, being outscored 89-17 while the offensive line allowed 85 sacks in 2023, the second-highest number allowed in a season. Despite a season of lowlights, the Giants defeated the Commanders twice, upset the Packers and bested the Eagles in week 18. New York finished 2023 6-11.

Pro-bowl running back Saquon Barkley didn’t receive a new contract and departed in free agency. He then signed with the Eagles for $37.75 million over three years. Xavier McKinney was the next to exit, as he joined the Packers for the next four years. Receivers Parris Campbell and Sterling Shepard also left New York, signing with the Eagles and Buccaneers, respectively. The Giants re-signed linebacker Isaiah Simmons and corner Darnay Holmes.

New York made a plethora of signings to counter departures – some acquisitions include Drew Lock, Allen Robinson, Jalen Mills, Devin Singletary and Jordan Phillips. The Giants traded three draft picks to the Carolina Panthers to acquire linebacker Brian Burns in order to boost the pass rush.

LSU receiver Malik Nabers was taken sixth overall despite speculation of New York trading up with the Patriots to take quarterback Drake Maye. Nabers provides explosive playmaking abilities, something New York lacks in the receiving department – in 2023, Nabers was the fourth-best in the FBS in yards out of the slot, with 1,009.

New York has the NFL’s sixth-toughest schedule heading into 2024. In week ten, the G-Men will play their first-ever game in Germany, squaring off with the Carolina Panthers in Munich. Other notable games include the Browns, Seahawks, Bengals, Steelers, Buccaneers, Ravens and annual matchups with the Commanders, Cowboys and Eagles.

New York will attempt to improve from 2023 after a major roster revamp. That task won’t be easy, however, as there are doubts regarding Jones and the offensive line.

New York Giants Schedule & Ticket Deals

• Week 1 (Sept. 8 at 1 p.m.): vs. Minnesota Vikings
• Week 2 (Sept. 15 at 1 p.m.): at Washington Commanders
• Week 3 (Sept. 22 at 1 p.m.): at Cleveland Browns
• Week 4 (Sept. 26 at 8:15 p.m.): vs. Dallas Cowboys
• Week 5 (Oct. 6 at 4:25 p.m.): at Seattle Seahawks
• Week 6 (Oct. 13 at 8:20 p.m.): vs. Cincinnati Bengals
• Week 7 (Oct. 20 at 1 p.m.): vs. Philadelphia Eagles
• Week 8 (Oct. 28 at 8:15 p.m.): at Pittsburgh Steelers
• Week 9 (Nov. 3 at 1 p.m.): vs. Washington Commanders
• Week 10 (Nov. 10 at 9:30 a.m.): in Germany, at Carolina Panthers
• Week 11: Bye week
• Week 12 (Nov. 24 at 1 p.m.): vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Week 13 (Nov. 28 at 4:30 p.m.): at Dallas Cowboys
• Week 14 (Dec. 8 at 1 p.m.): vs. New Orleans Saints
• Week 15 (Dec. 15 at 1 p.m.): vs. Baltimore Ravens
• Week 16 (Dec. 22 at 1 p.m.): at Atlanta Falcons
• Week 17 (TBD): vs. Indianapolis Colts
• Week 18 (TBD): at Philadelphia Eagles

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