Giants news, 5/27: Arvell Reese key to defense, Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart

Good morning, New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Is Arvell Reese key to the NY Giants defense in 2026? Better or worse? Abdul Carter key to how good Giants will be on the edge NY Giants work out veteran defensive tackle Eddie Goldman Now that we know Jaxson Dart’s politics, let’s just focus

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Most underappreciated NFL players: Top candidate for each NFC team in 2026 season | NFL.com

RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. I get why folks went gaga for Cam Skattebo, who ferociously outplayed his draft slot, running with the same charisma that made him a college star. His zeal was irresistible — until he went down with a dislocated ankle in October. Meanwhile, Tracy churned out another 1,000 yards from scrimmage, becoming the first Giants player since Saquon Barkley to hit that mark in back-to-back seasons, and just the fifth to do it since 2010. Skattebo’s unrestrained

style pairs well with Jaxson Dart, and it’s reasonable to assume Skattebo will continue to draw eyeballs. He’s also coming off a catastrophic injury. No matter what happens, there figures to be plenty of work for Tracy, who made nearly as much magic catching passes from Dart (20 receptions on 26 targets for 115 yards, two TDs and a 110.3 passer rating) as Skattebo did (14 receptions on 19 targets for 120 yards, two TDs and a 124.9 passer rating). So, maybe you won’t find Tracy on WWE, but he did end his engagement trip early to see John Harbaugh’s first press conference as Giants head coach, which is kind of extreme in its own way.

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BYU’s Kalani Sitake: Jack Kelly is ‘perfect fit’ for Giants | Giants.com

Getting drafted to any of the 32 teams is a point of pride for players and coaches alike. But why was the college head coach relieved to see his former captain head to the Giants in their first year with John Harbaugh?

“Well, I know the personnel there,” Sitake said. “I know the coaches and I know the brand and I know what the expectations are. I know the fans and what they want, and they’re going to get it from him. Maybe they don’t know enough about him, but if you go watch the film and you go see his personality and you see what he’s all about, he’s a perfect fit for New York. It’s going to be a great partnership. And then I think more than anything, he’s going to give everything he has and that’s what you and the fans want there and the high expectations of tradition. He’ll come in here and then he’ll make a splash, but he’s not a high-maintenance kid, man. He’ll work hard and you’re going to get your return on investment, definitely for sure.”

Every NFL Team’s Most Exciting 2026 Undrafted Free-Agent Addition | Bleacher Report

PK Dominic Zvada. The pick here would have been cornerback Thaddeus Dixon. But in what the Giants had better hope is not the beginning of a theme this year, Dixon tore his Achilles during a team workout—his rookie season has ended about as early as one can.

That means the most interesting UDFA this year for Big Blue is likely Zvada, who was the 2024 Bakken-Andersen Big Ten Kicker of the Year before his accuracy backslid a bit a year ago. He’s the first kicker in Michigan history to hit from 50-plus four times in a single season. Ben Sauls was OK for the Giants last year, but Zvada has a bigger leg. Jason Sanders was signed to be a steady veteran starter, but he also missed the entire 2025 season with a hip injury. Zvada doesn’t just have a legitimate chance to make New York’s 53-man roster; he could also start as a rookie.