The crazy stretch of the NFL offseason is finally over. The 2026 NFL Draft is done. The undrafted free agent frenzy is kaput. The schedule release has been calendar'd. And general manager Joe Schoen has finished doing some last-minute veteran free agent bargain shopping.
The theoretical, shorts-and-t-shirts portion of the New York Giants' offseason is officially history. Now, the real work begins as new head coach John Harbaugh prepares to separate the 53-man roster locks from the others.
To give you the ultimate roadmap for the summer, I'm launching my most ambitious project yet: the comprehensive Giants 90-man roster breakdown. Below is the complete positional look at the squad right now. Moving forward, this page is your live offseason hub -- I will routinely update this master list with direct links to individual, one-page breakout profiles for every single player currently on the team.
Without further ado, let the 90-man roster breakdown begin!
- The quarterback room
- Running (it) backs
- The flight crew
- Blue-collar wideouts
- Jaxson Dart's security detail
- The space eaters
- Quarterback hunters
- Green-dot group
- Erasers
- No-fly zone
- Leg day (and long snappers)
- Injured reserve
The quarterback room
There is zero mystery at the top of the depth chart. Jaxson Dart is firmly entrenched as QB1 after starting the bulk of last season, and Jameis Winston is locked in as the high-end backup this team needs.
The only real offseason movement here is the addition of veteran Brandon Allen, who fills out the depth chart and brings extensive system familiarity with new quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan from their time together in Cincinnati and Tennessee.
- Jaxson Dart
- Jameis Winston
- Brandon Allen
Running (it) backs
The G-Men are betting big on continuity by rolling out the exact same core from last season. The undisputed headliner here is Cam Skattebo. After taking over the lead duties as a rookie and running with unhinged physicality, a brutal Week 8 ankle injury cut his breakout short.
He just handed the fan base a massive win by announcing he will be 100% full-go for Week 1. Behind him, Tyrone Tracy Jr. steps back into his dynamic change-of-pace role after keeping the ship afloat last year, while highly paid veteran Devin Singletary remains a luxury insurance policy at RB3.
Also, shoutout to Patrick "Pancake Pat" Ricard for just being a massive dude who's here to help pummel defenders into other galaxies.
- Cam Skattebo
- Tyrone Tracy Jr.
- Devin Singletary
- Patrick Ricard
- Dante "Turbo" Miller
- Eric Gray
- Damon Bankston (R)
The flight crew
The WR room is overflowing with both dynamic potential and intense urgency heading into OTAs. While Wan'Dale Robinson departed for big money in Tennessee, Schoen aggressively rebuilt the depth behind Malik Nabers. All eyes are on the superstar (and I guess Darius Slayton) as they work their way back from offseason surgeries, opening up massive first-team reps for newcomers Darnell Mooney and a sizeable opportunity for Calvin Austin III.
Meanwhile, the G-Men traded up in the third round to grab massive Notre Dame wideout Malachi Fields, immediately putting pressure on Jalin Hyatt and Isaiah Hodgins in a crowded bottom-of-the-roster dogfight.
- Malik Nabers
- Darnell Mooney
- Darius Slayton
- Odell Beckham Jr.
- JuJu Smith-Schuster
- Malachi Fields (R)
- Calvin Austin III
- Isaiah Hodgins
- Gunner Olszewski
- Ryan Miller
- Jalin Hyatt
- Xavier Gipson
- Beaux Collins
- Dalen Cambre
- Braxton Berrios
Blue-collar wideouts
The tight end room underwent a complete philosophy shift to mirror John Harbaugh’s vision of playing physical football. Big Blue let Daniel Bellinger walk in free agency to Tennessee, paving the way for a brand-new landscape. Schoen made a massive splash by signing playmaker Isaiah Likely to a multi-year deal to become the undisputed TE1.
But Theo Johnson is right on his tail after a breakout '25 season, while 2025 seventh-round draft pick Thomas Fidone II returns from a season-ending foot injury looking to carve out a role as a vertical seam-busting depth piece. Bruising veteran Chris Manhertz anchors the room as a heavy-package blocking specialist because this is the way.
Harbs has been on record saying this is the most talented TE room in the league, so let's put some money where some mouths are.
- Isaiah Likely
- Theo Johnson
- Chris Manhertz
- Thomas Fidone II
- Tanner Conner
Jaxson Dart's security detail
After years of being the ultimate punching bag, the offensive line took major steps forward last season. Schoen and Harby aren't celebrating yet, though. Rebuilding the trenches is still arguably the highest priority, and they completely weaponized the 2026 Draft to address it.
The bookends are locked down with Andrew Thomas and Jermaine Eluemunor at the tackle spots, but the interior is seeing a pretty big, much-needed shake-up. New York hit the draft lottery by landing foundational standout Francis "Sisi" Mauigoa at No. 10 overall, and they plan on kicking the former Miami Hurricanes star inside to instantly upgrade right guard. Combine him with free-agent addition Daniel Faalele, and the heat is officially turned up on returning starters John Michael Schmitz Jr. and Jon Runyan to preserve their roles under the new staff.
- Andrew Thomas
- Jon Runyan
- John Michael Schmitz
- Francis Mauigoa (R)
- Jermaine Eluemunor
- Marcus Mbow
- J.C. Davis (R)
- Daniel Faalele
- Evan Neal
- Joshua Ezeudu
- Lucas Patrick
- Aaron Stinnie
- Jake Kubas
- Bryan Hudson
- Reid Holskey
- Ryan Schernecke (R)
The space eaters
On the interior, the plan is to overwhelm with numbers and sheer mass. The entire line was completely revamped this offseason following the blockbuster trade of defensive centerpiece Dexter Lawrence. To fortify a run defense that desperately needed anyone to step up and help out, New York aggressively imported a wall of veteran space-eaters including marquee additions DJ Reader, Shelby Harris, along with Leki Fotu, Sam Roberts, and Zacch Pickens.
The focal point of this transformation, however, relies heavily on youth. Former Toledo star Darius Alexander is perfectly set up for a massive breakout Year 2 after flashing some pass-rushing juice late as a rookie. To fully address the 340-pound void left behind by Dex, Big Blue also brought in three rookies -- one drafted and two undrafted -- headlined by sixth-round pick Bobby Jamison-Travis out of Auburn.
- DJ Reader
- Shelby Harris
- Roy Robertson-Harris
- Darius Alexander
- Leki Fotu
- Josh Tupou
- Zacch Pickens
- Sam Roberts
- Bobby Jamison-Travis (R)
- Anquin Barnes Jr. (R)
- Ben Barten (R)
Quarterback hunters
If Defensive Coordinator Dennard Wilson wants to unlock a truly aggressive defense, it starts and ends with this edge-rushing room.
The top of the food chain features a terrifying three-headed monster: superstar Brian Burns, homegrown, "we're still waiting on him to breakout" Kayvon Thibodeaux, and sophomore phenom Abdul Carter. Carter is the undisputed wildcard here -- the 2025 No. 3 overall pick is coming off an up-and-down rookie season, showing glimpses of becoming one of the league's most promising young pass-rushers in the league.
Behind them, a high-stakes bubble battle is brewing for rotational relief. Versatile defender Chauncey Golston and veteran Khalid Kareem provide experienced depth, while high-motor returnee Caleb Murphy and second-year pro Trace Ford will have to fight for their roster lives on special teams.
- Brian Burns
- Abdul Carter
- Kayvon Thibodeaux
- Chauncey Golston
- Khalid Kareem
- Trace Ford
- Caleb Murphy
Green-dot group
The biggest question hanging over this position group starts right at the top of the youth movement: Is Arvell Reese more of an off-ball linebacker or a pass rusher? While his elite athletic traits allow him to flash on the edge, the coaching staff is grooming the prized rookie to be a physical, sideline-to-sideline menace on the inside.
He enters a highly competitive room anchored by prized free agent Tremaine Edmunds, who comes in to command the defense and wear the green dot. Behind Edmunds, a fascinating battle is brewing for the starting spot next to him.
Always a bridesmaid, never the bride Micah McFadden enters Year 5 after suffering a season-ending injury suffered in Week 1, and will have to fend off a surging wave of depth pieces, including third-year backer Darius Muasau, rookie sixth-round pick Jack Kelly, and Zaire Barnes and Cam Jones.
- Tremaine Edmunds
- Arvell Reese (R)
- Micah McFadden
- Darius Muasau
- Jack Kelly (R)
- Zaire Barnes
- Cam Jones
Erasers
The safety position is under a massive microscope as the new-look defense will need the unit to perform much better than last year. No room on the roster has a larger gap between expensive expectations and on-field reality.
Jevón Holland is looking to drastically rebound from a criticized, underwhelming 2025 campaign that didn't match the three-year, $45 million contract he signed in free agency. Life isn't any easier for third-year safety Tyler Nubin After a promising rookie year, he hit a massive sophomore slump.
Fortunately, Harbaugh and Wilson have declared a clean slate for this secondary. That open invitation sets up an incredibly interesting offseason dogfight as we welcome back Jason Pinnock -- surprise. We also get a fascinating Harby reunion with Ar'Darius Washington, a versatile defender who could also turn out to be a great special teams addition.
- Jevón Holland
- Tyler Nubin
- Jason Pinnock
- Ar'Darius Washington
- Beau Brade
- Elijah Campbell
- Raheem Layne
No-fly zone
Big Bue isn't exactly rolling out an elite cornerback room, but they have injected the room with some much-needed stability. Paulson Adebo returns for his second year after signing a $54 million deal last offseason (it's time to live up to that $$$), and he’ll likely be paired on the outside with free-agent addition Greg Newsome II.
But don't you dare relegate rookie Colton Hood to a footnote here. The second-round pick out of Tennessee has the fan base and coaches buzzing after stealing the show at rookie minicamp with a spectacular pick-six, and he is fully expected to challenge the vets immediately for significant snaps. The numbers game puts immense heat on Deonte Banks, who is officially fighting for his roster life under the new staff after having his fifth-year option declined.
It sets up a backend squabble for the final roster spots, leaving guys like Rico Payton, Nic Jones, and Art Green to battle it out against guys like Jarrick Bernard-Converse and Korie Black.
- Paulson Adebo
- Greg Newsome II
- Dru Phillips
- Colton Hood (R)
- Deonte Banks
- Rico Payton
- Nic Jones
- Art Green
- Korie Black
- Jarrick Bernard-Converse
Leg day (and long snappers)
If you want to understand Harby's obsession with special teams, look at the madness he brought to the kicking competition. To end years of kicking nightmares, the Giants blew up the room.
The headliner is punter Jordan Stout, who followed Harbs to North Jersey by signing a market-resetting three-year, $12.3 million deal to become the highest-paid punter in NFL history. Meanwhile, a training camp heavyweight fight is brewing at kicker. Ben "Better call Sauls" Sauls was electric last year, but Dominic Zvada and his booming leg are coming in with something to say.
- Ben Sauls
- Dominic Zvada (R)
- Jordan Stout
- Ben Mann (R)
Injured reserve
Accidents happen. You hate to see them this early on, but nonetheless, here we are.
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