New York Giants 53-man projection: What's changed after preseason opener?
The New York Giants lost their preseason opener and are entering Week 4 of camp, and some changes to our 53-man roster projection have been made.
After three weeks of training camp and the preseason opener, the New York Giants have reevaluated their 53-man roster. Head coach John Harbaugh emphasizes versatile players, depth, and reliable contributors. Quarterbacks Brandon Allen and Jaxson Dart were both placed on waivers, while Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston remained with the team.
Running backs Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. showed improvement against the Vikings, while Eric Gray, Damon Bankston, Dante Miller, and Grant Finley were cut. Quarterbacks Brandon Allen and Jameis Winston were both waived, while Berrios was removed from the roster. Wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Dalen Cambre impressed, whereas Braxton Berrios, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Isaiah Hodgins, Jalin Hyatt, Xavier Gipson, and Ryan Miller were cut.
Tight ends Isaiah Likely and Theo Johnson performed adequately, with Chris Manhertz remaining a key player, while Tanner Conner and Thomas Fidone were cut. Offensive line players Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan Jr., John Michael Schmitz, Francis Mauigoa, Jermaine Eluemunor, Marcus Mbow, Aaron Stinnie, J.C. Davis, and Bryan Hudson were retained, while Daniel Faalele, Josh Ezeudu, Lucas Patrick, Evan Neal, Jake Kubas, Ryan Schernecke, Jarrod Gray, and Brenden Jaimes were cut.
Defensive line players D.J. Reader, Darius Alexander, Shelby Harris, Leki Fotu, and Bobby Jamison-Travis were retained, with Josh Tupou, Zacch Pickens, Marlon Davidson, and Anquin Barnes Jr. being cut. Outside linebackers Tremaine Edmunds, Arvell Reese, Micah McFadden, and Jack Kelly remained, while Darius Muasau, Anfernee Orji, and Zaire Barnes were cut.
Cornerbacks Paulson Adebo, Greg Newsome II, Dru Phillips, Deonte Banks, Colton Hood, and Art Green remained, with Korie Black and Nic Jones being cut. Safeties Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin, Ar Darius Washington, Jason Pinnock, and Beau Brade were retained, with Raheem Layne, Elijah Campbell, JT Woods, and Ugochukwu Amadi being cut.
Finally, Dominic Zvada, Jordan Stout, and Ben Mann kept their specialist roles, while Ben Sauls was waived.
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