The pads are finally on. The fans are finally witnessing an offseason's worth of work. And the 2025 New York Giants are finally giving us something to talk about.
We’re one week into training camp, and things are starting to take shape in East Rutherford.
The vibe around this team feels completely different from last year. Russell Wilson has stepped in and taken command of the offense and the locker room. The rookies are active and involved right away. The front office’s bold moves over the last two drafts are showing signs of hitting, and that alone makes this camp worth following.
But it’s not all sunshine and Abdul Carter highlights. There’s been some roster clarity, a few early injury scares, and a couple of training camp battles that are already heating up. Here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers from the first full week of Giants training camp.
3 winners and 1 loser of Giants training camp Week 1
Winner: Evan Neal's career arc
Typically, this space is reserved for Evan Neal–sized criticism, but not today. Neal transitioned to guard earlier this offseason, and to say the move has paid off quickly might be underselling it. The 24-year-old has been a revelation since moving inside.
Neal’s massive 6-foot-7, 340-pound frame is tailor-made for an oversized guard. He’s impossible to move. His early dominance in camp has been praised by Giants legends, and his ability to seal off running lanes has been just as impressive. It’s taken three-plus years for the former seventh-overall pick to finally figure it out, but don’t look now, if he keeps this trajectory going, he’s coming away with a starting spot and a sky-high ceiling.
Winner: The rookies
Joe Schoen has seemingly done it again. After a strong 2024 rookie class headlined by Malik Nabers, Tyler Nubin, Dru Phillips, and Tyrone Tracy Jr., the perpetually hot-seat–sitting GM may have added even more talent in 2025.
Carter has been making his presence felt everywhere. He’s constantly in the backfield and lining up just about anywhere. Jaxson Dart has had his rookie moments, but he’s also made some incredible plays and already looks like he’s settling in. Then there’s Cam Skattebo, who’s already pushing for Tracy Jr.’s reps, and Marcus Mbow quietly lurking in the shadows, ready to pounce on any opportunity that opens up on the offensive line.
Even seventh-round tight end Thomas Fidone has had moments in camp. It’s starting to feel like the true beginning of something real in East Rutherford with this group leading the charge.
Winner: Pretty much all the wide receivers
Hey, here’s an ice-cold take: having Wilson, Dart, and Jameis Winston as the quarterbacks has helped the wide receivers immensely. Malik Nabers has been unstoppable, and his connection with Wilson has been head-turning. The pair looks ready to take over the league.
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But unlike last year, it looks like the 21-year-old will actually have some help. Darius Slayton has made several incredible plays, including a one-handed sideline grab. Wan’Dale Robinson had the play of the day in one practice with an electric diving catch in the end zone. Even the undrafted guys are getting in on the action, with Dalen Cambre flashing often and Beaux Collins using every inch of his 6-foot-3 frame to impress fans, teammates, and staff.
Pretty much, if you’re a wide receiver wearing Giants blue, the QB overhaul was all you needed to shine.
Loser: ...excluding Bryce Ford-Wheaton
Not much explanation needed here. BFW has (knocks on wood) been the only Giant to suffer a major injury this training camp. His season ended before it even began after suffering a non-contact injury, later reported as a torn Achilles.
Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time he’s lost a full season. His rookie year was wiped out by a torn ACL. All of it’s a major bummer, especially considering the injury comes after a strong special-teams–driven season in 2024. We’ll see how he bounces back in 2026, but through no fault of his own, he’s the clear loser of camp, by default.