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Calvin Austin III Calvin Austin III Carted off with knee injury Tuesday
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 2:16 PM
Austin was carted off the field at Tuesday's practice with an apparent right knee injury, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: It's believed to be a "serious" knee injury for the wideout, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Austin crumbled to the ground in pain at the end of a route in 1-on-1 drills. Signed as a free agent over the offseason, Austin was expected to operate as the Giants' third wideout behind Malik Nabers and either Darnell Mooney or Darius Slayton this season. If Austin is dealing with a significant injury, Odell Beckham's chances of making the roster increase. |
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Najee Harris Najee Harris Listed as co-No. 2 RB
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 12:33 PM
Harris is listed as the Giants' co-No. 2 RB along with Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary behind Cam Skattebo on the team's unofficial depth chart.
Analysis: Harris has been with the organization for only one week, but the torn Achilles he suffered Week 3 of last season hasn't stopped him from practicing since joining New York, and he's now in contention for the direct backup role to Skattebo. The Giants likely will want to see all three of Tracy, Harris and Singletary in their final preseason game Friday against the Jets to solidify the order behind Skattebo and also who among them may be a candidate to get cut. |
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Cam Skattebo Cam Skattebo Listed atop unofficial depth chart
Tue, Aug 25, 2026, 11:46 AM
Skattebo is listed as the Giants' starting running back on the team's unofficial depth chart for the preseason finale versus the Jets, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Skattebo seems to have pulled ahead from the pack as the Giants get their plans in place for the final preseason game. The Giants had previously listed Skattebo as the co-starter with Tyrone Tracy earlier in camp. However, now Skattebo sits unchallenged atop the unofficial depth chart while Tracy, Najee Harris and Devin Singletary are on the next line. |
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Nearing return to practice
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 7:10 PM
Hood (quadriceps) is expected to return to practice this week, Paul Schwartz of New York Post reports.
Analysis: Hood has been dealing with a quadriceps issue at practice over the last week or so, but he now appears to be on the cusp of returning to action. It's unclear if the cornerback will be able to play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Jets, but he is definitely on track to be good to go for Week 1 versus the Cowboys on Sept. 13. |
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Theo Johnson Theo Johnson Exits Monday's practice
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 3:50 PM
Johnson left Monday's practice due to an unspecified issue, Dan Bentonof USA Today reports.
Analysis: Per the report, Johnson went down while blocking, and appeared visibly frustrated as he headed toward the locker room. Per Dan Duggan of The Athletic, coach John Harbaugh noted that the tight end collided with teammate Kayvon Thibodeaux, and at this stage he thinks that Johnson will be okay. |
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Malik Nabers Malik Nabers Out of non-contact jersey
Mon, Aug 24, 2026, 2:16 PM
Nabers (knee) wasn't wearing a non-contact red jersey at Monday's practice, Perry Sook of WPIX reports.
Analysis: Nabers has been taking part in team drills for a little more than one week, but he was wearing the red jersey until Monday's development. This doesn't mean he's been cleared for all activity, but he now is closing in on the final stages of his recovery from the torn ACL that he suffered in his right knee Week 4 of last season. All signs are pointing toward Nabers being available Sunday, Sept. 13 against the Cowboys. |
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Malik Nabers Malik Nabers May ditch red jersey this week
Sun, Aug 23, 2026, 3:32 PM
Giants coach John Harbaugh said Sunday that Nabers (knee) could be out of his red non-contact jersey at some point this week, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Analysis: Harbaugh added that they will see how Nabers feels Monday and that it wasn't a necessity for him to shed the non-contact jersey this week since the regular-season opener is still three weeks away, per Barnes. The 23-year-old returned to team sessions last Monday, but he still sat out joint practices versus the Dolphins ahead of Saturday's 26-3 preseason win. Whether Nabers sheds the non-contact jersey will be a key checkpoint for his Week 1 readiness, but Harbaugh's comments suggest the Giants are still prioritizing his knee recovery timeline. New York will open its regular season versus the Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 13. |
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Braxton Berrios Braxton Berrios Nursing soft-tissue injury
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 8:47 PM
Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters that Berrios did not play in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins due to a soft-tissue issue, Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reports.
Analysis: The injury is considered a minor one, so Berrios should be able to practice this week and play in the Giants' preseason finale against the Jets on Friday. The veteran wide receiver signed with the Giants in early June after appearing in four regular-season games for the Texans in 2025. If Berrios makes the Giants' 53-man roster for the regular season, then he is expected to see most of his playing time on special teams as a returner on kickoffs and punts. |
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Theo Johnson Theo Johnson One catch in preseason Week 2
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 6:33 PM
Johnson caught his only target for 12 yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Johnson is expected to work as the Giants' No. 2 TE in 2026 behind offseason addition Isaiah Likely, who previously played under new Giants head coach John Harbaugh in Baltimore. As the team's top option at the position in 2025, Johnson caught 45 of 74 targets for 528 yards and five TDs. Likely's career high in any regular season is only 477 receiving yards, though he was stuck behind Mark Andrews during his stint with the Ravens. |
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Darius Slayton Darius Slayton Leading receiver in preseason win
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 6:28 PM
Slayton caught four of six targets for 58 yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Slayton paced the team in receiving yards Saturday, showing a nice rapport with backup QB Jameis Winston. Winston connected with Slayton on his first two passes of the game, picking up gains of six and 29 yards. Starting QB Jaxson Dart was rested Saturday and WR Malik Nabers (knee) has yet to be cleared for game action. Slayton is trying to hold off newcomers Calvin Austin, Darnell Mooney, Malachi Fields and Odell Beckham for a starting spot, even once Nabers returns to claim one of the starting roles on the outside. |
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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Tyrone Tracy Jr. Commits another preseason blunder
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 6:22 PM
Tracy rushed six times for 26 yards, caught all three of his targets for 22 yards and lost a fumble in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Tracy split carries with Devin Singletary in the first half while Cam Skattebo and the newly signed Najee Harris didn't see any action. For the second time in as many preseason games, Tracy made a key mistake. After whiffing on a pass block in the preseason opener, Tracy fumbled in the red zone Saturday. Tracy averages a solid 4.3 yards per carry and 7.7 yards per catch in his regular-season career, so the 2024 fifth-round pick could still be a key part of the Giants' backfield plans in 2026, but he needs to clean up the errors to avoid landing in head coach John Harbaugh's doghouse. |
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Devin Singletary Devin Singletary Outplays Tracy in preseason win
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 6:17 PM
Singletary rushed eight times for 40 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for four yards in Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Singletary was the first running back into the game for the Giants, as neither presumed regular-season starter Cam Skattebo or recently signed Najee Harris saw any utilization. Singletary and Tyrone Tracy alternated work throughout the first half, and the former put forth the better performance. The highlight of Singletary's afternoon was a 13-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter, while Tracy fumbled in the red zone in the first quarter. After rushing for exactly 437 yards in each of his previous two seasons with the Giants, Singletary is looking to secure a role in a crowded backfield, and he helped his case with Saturday's strong outing. |
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Jaxson Dart Jaxson Dart Rested for second preseason game
Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 6:09 PM
Dart didn't suit up for Saturday's 26-3 preseason win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: Backup Jameis Winston got the start as Dart and some other key starters rested for the second preseason game. Dart played two series in the preseason opener, capping that appearance with a touchdown pass. It remains to be seen whether coach John Harbaugh gives the 2025 first-round pick any action in Friday's preseason finale against the Jets before the Giants kick off regular-season play with a Week 1 home game against the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. |
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Leaves joint practice
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:03 PM
Mauigoa (upper body) had to leave Thursday's joint practice with the Dolphins due to a stinger, Dan Benton of USA Today reports.
Analysis: After the session, Giants coach John Harbaugh told reporters that the first-round pick was ok. Mauigoa is expected to start at guard in his first season with Big Blue. |
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Najee Harris Najee Harris Looks good at practice
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 10:37 AM
Harris (Achilles) is participating in live drills Thursday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Harris hasn't played since Week 3 of the 2025 season due to a torn Achilles. He signed a one-year contract with the Giants on Tuesday and looked good physically while participating in practice Thursday, per Raanan. It's a positive sign that Harris is already working in live drills with his new team, but he will still need to earn a roster spot in a backfield that also includes Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary. |
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Malik Nabers Malik Nabers Sitting out joint practices this week
Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 9:12 AM
Head coach John Harbaugh said that Nabers (knee) won't participate in the Giants' joint practices with the Dolphins this week, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The news doesn't come as a major surprise, as Harbaugh previously indicated that Nabers first needed to take contact in a more controlled team practice session rather than in a joint practice, where the reps more closely mimic the ones a player would handle during a game. Nabers made his return to team drills Monday, but the Giants appear content to let him build up his workload with a red no-contact jersey until at least next week, at which point he could absorb contact for the first time since tearing the ACL and meniscus in his right knee last October. While Nabers remains unlikely to see any preseason action, he still appears on pace to be ready for the Giants' Week 1 game against the Cowboys. |
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Malik Nabers Malik Nabers Needs to take contact before game action
Wed, Aug 19, 2026, 9:13 AM
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said after Tuesday's practice that Nabers (knee) will need to take contact before getting cleared to play Week 1 against the Cowboys, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports. "He won't go through the rest of the summer in a red [no-contact] jersey," Harbaugh said. "He's going to have to get bumped around and hit and fronted up. You just have to feel that and know how to deal with it to protect yourself."
Analysis: Nabers cleared a major hurdle in his recovery from a torn ACL by taking part in team portions of practice Monday and Tuesday, though he donned the red jersey on both days. Harbaugh noted that Nabers responded well to increasing his overall number of reps from Monday to Tuesday, and the third-year wideout should see his workload gradually increase as the start of the regular season draws closer. The Giants are unlikely to clear Nabers to play in either of their final two preseason games, but assuming he ditches the no-contact jersey at some point during Week 1 prep (or before then), he's expected to be available for the regular-season opener. |
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Devin Singletary Devin Singletary Could be squeezed for snaps
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 11:08 PM
Singletary could face an uphill battle to make the Giants' Week 1 roster after the team signed Najee Harris on Tuesday, as reported by Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
Analysis: New York already seemed to be leaning towards a backfield committee with Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy and Singletary all working with the offensive starters during the team's preseason opener last Saturday, but Harris potentially adds another running back to the mix once he proves he's fully recovered from an Achilles tear. Singletary was third on the depth chart prior to the signing, and a healthy Harris can handle any role he can, but with a much higher ceiling. Singletary signed a re-worked deal for 2026 in March to stay with the team, but that won't guarantee him a significant role in the offense. |
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Tyrone Tracy Jr. Tyrone Tracy Jr. More competition in backfield
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 11:07 PM
Tracy will face more competition for snaps and touches after the Giants signed Najee Harris on Tuesday, as reported by Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
Analysis: New York already seemed to be leaning towards a backfield committee with Cam Skattebo, Tracy and Devin Singletary all working with the offensive starters during the team's preseason opener last Saturday, but Harris potentially adds another running back to the mix once he proves he's fully recovered from an Achilles tear. Tracy seems to have a clear path to a passing-down role, but Harris has a three-down resume from his time in Pittsburgh, including a 74-catch season in 2021 as a rookie, so he'll be a threat to all three incumbents. Tracy has produced a 74-572-3 line on 101 targets over his first 32 regular-season NFL games. |
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Cam Skattebo Cam Skattebo Backfield getting crowded
Tue, Aug 18, 2026, 11:06 PM
Skattebo gained more competition for snaps and touches Tuesday when the Giants signed Najee Harris, as reported by Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.
Analysis: New York already seemed to be leaning toward a backfield committee with Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary all working with the offensive starters during the team's preseason opener last Saturday, but Harris potentially adds another running back to the mix once he proves he's fully recovered from an Achilles tear. Skattebo remains at the top of the depth chart, but given his own health concerns after his rookie season was cut short by an ankle injury that required surgery, his workload could be scaled back from 20.8 touches per game he averaged in the five weeks before getting hurt. |
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