Giants projected 53-man roster announced ahead of deadline
Analyst projects the New York Giants’ initial 53-player roster, detailing which players are expected to make the team and who will be placed on the practice squad.
The New York Giants must finalize their 53-man roster by 6 p.m. Sunday, and an analyst has released a full projection of the expected lineup. At quarterback, Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston are slated to stay, with Brandon Allen likely moving to the practice squad. The running back group is projected to include Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy, Devin Singletary and Najee Harris, while Eric Gray is expected to be cut. Patrick Ricard is the sole fullback on the roster, with undrafted Grant Finley assigned to the practice squad. Tight ends Isaiah Likely, Theo Johnson and Chris Manhertz are projected to make the team, and Thomas Fidone is listed for the practice squad.
Wide receiver selections feature Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, Malachi Fields, Braxton Berrios, Odell Beckham Jr. and Dalen Cambre, with Calvin Austin placed on injured reserve. Xavier Gipson, Isaiah Hodgins and Jalin Hyatt are expected to be released, and Hodgins is slated for the practice squad. The offensive line is projected to consist of Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan, John Michael Schmitz, Francis Mauigoa, Jermaine Eluemunor, Marcus Mbow, Aaron Stinnie, J.C. Davis and Lucas Patrick, with Bryan Hudson, Evan Neal, Ryan Schernecke, Jake Kubas, Jarrod Gray and Brendan Jaimes moving to the practice squad.
On defense, the line includes D.J. Reader, Darius Alexander, Shelby Harris, Chauncey Golston, Leki Fotu and Bobby Jamison-Travis, with Josh Tupou placed on the practice squad. Linebackers Arvell Reese, Tremaine Edmunds, Micah McFadden, Jack Kelly and Zaire Barnes are projected to stay, while Darius Muasau is expected to be cut. Edge defenders Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux make the roster, with Caleb Murphy and Trace Ford on the practice squad. Cornerbacks Paulson Adebo, Greg Newsome II, Colton Hood, Dru Phillips, Deonte Banks and Art Green are listed, with Korie Black assigned to the practice squad. Safeties Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin, Ar’Darius Washington and Jason Pinnock are projected to stay, and Elijah Campbell is expected to join the practice squad.
Special teams retain punter Jordan Stout, placekicker Dominic Zvada and long-snapper Ben Mann, with Ben Sauls moving to the practice squad.