The New York Giants’ 2026 roster is in no way complete. And, what you see below is not a roster projection. Rather, it is a look at what the 53-man roster might look like if there were a game to be played now.
General managers like to put themselves into a position where they enter the NFL Draft feeling comfortable that if there were a game to be played they had adequate coverage at every position. Perhaps not ideal, but adequate. This exercise might give us an idea where the Giants, just more than
five weeks from the draft, have achieved that. And, where they have not.
Tony DelGenio made the case on Monday morning that the Giants’ roster might not be better than it was last season despite all of the free agent activity thus far. This might help you judge for yourself.
Offense (24)
Quarterback (2)
Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston
Right now, the Giants don’t have a third quarterback. There will have to be one or two more quarterbacks on the roster before training camp opens.
Running back (3)
Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, Devin Singletary
OUT: Eric Gray, Dante Miller
Will Jeremiyah Love be joining this group?
Fullback (1)
Patrick Ricard
Yea, I’m old-school (or just old). Regardless, I love having a real fullback on the roster.
Tight end (4)
Isaiah Likely, Theo Johnson, Chris Manhertz, Thomas Fidone
OUT: Tanner Conner
I have Fidone on the roster here. Again, it’s mid-March and there is no third quarterback or full complement of offensive linemen.
Wide receiver (6)
Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, Calvin Austin, Gunner Olszewski, Dalen Cambre
OUT: Isaiah Hodgins, Jalin Hyatt, Beaux Collins, Da’Quan Felton, Xavier Gipson, Courtney Jackson, Ryan Miller
In all honesty, I have no idea how any of this will work out beyond Nabers, Slayton, Mooney, and Austin. I have Olszewski and Cambre making the roster because of special teams value. Miller could figure there. Austin’s presence could make Olszewski unnecessary. Hodgins could be in the mix. A draft pick might change the calculus, too. This will have to sort itself out on the field.
Offensive line (8)
Starters: Andrew Thomas (LT); Jon Runyan Jr. (LG); John Michael Schmitz (C); Aaron Stinnie (RG); Jermaine Eluemunor (RT)
Reserves: Marcus Mbow, Brian Hudson, Jake Kubas
OUT: Evan Neal
I cannot bring myself to put Evan Neal on the 53-man roster. Even in March.
Defense (26)
Defensive line (6)
Dexter Lawrence, Roy Robertson-Harris, Darius Alexander, Elijah Chatman, Marion Tuipulotu, DeMarvin Leal
Yes, something has to be done about that defensive line depth.
Outside linebacker (5)
Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Chauncey Golston, Caleb Murphy
Maybe Golston should be considered a defensive lineman. A look at his snaps played shows most of his usage came last season as a LEO or REO.
Inside linebacker (4)
Tremaine Edmunds, Micah McFadden, Darius Muasau, Zaire Barnes
Sonny Styles, anyone?
Cornerback (6)
Paulson Adebo, Dru Phillips, Greg Newsome, Deonte Banks, Korie Black, Art Green
OUT: Myles Purchase, Jarrick Bernard-Converse, Rico Payton
If the Giants can give Neal another chance, they can also give one to Banks. Besides, he is really good returning kickoffs.
Safety (5)
Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin, Jason Pinnock, Ar’Darius Washington, Elijah Campbell
OUT: T.J. Moore, Patrick McMorris, Beau Brade, Raheem Layne
The Giants are collecting safeties, and that still might not stop them from drafting Caleb Downs.
Special teams (3)
Punter: Jordan Stout
Of course John Harbaugh would give a punter a market-setting contract.
Placekicker: Jason Edwards
The Giants might end up regretting the decision, but if Edwards proves to be healthy I think he wins the job from Ben Sauls.
Long-snapper: TBD
Casey Kreiter moving on to the Arizona Cardinals in free agency was a complication the Giants did not need. The fact that nobody ever noticed Kreiter meant he did his job well.
