NY Giants final 53-man roster projections: Cut day has arrived for Joe Schoen

Joe Schoen will finalize his 53-man roster by the end of the day

Aug 26, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll (right) and
Aug 26, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll (right) and | Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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NY Giants safeties

In: Xavier McKinney, Jason Pinnock, Dane Belton, Gervarrius Owens, Nick McCloud Out: Alex Cook, Bobby McCain

McKinney, Pinnock, and Belton have established themselves as one, two, and three on the depth chart. Owens has shown a lot this summer and could see meaningful snaps. McCloud has been battling a groin injury, but will steal a roster spot if healthy. McCloud's versatility to play both safety and corner and his elite special team abilities lock in his place.

Cook, an undrafted rookie out of Washington, impressed this summer and should find his way to the practice squad. McCain was destroyed by Jets wideout Randall Cobb on a borderline illegal hit on Saturday night and suffered a concussion. He could be on the outside looking in for the final roster.

NY Giants specialists 

In: Graham Gano (K), Jamie Gillan (P), Casey Kreiter (LS) Out: Cameron Lyons (LS)

Gano nailed a 57-yard and 56-yard field goal without breaking a sweat Saturday. This begs the question, is Justin Tucker the only NFL kicker better than Gano? He was 3-for-3 on the night. Gillan and Kreiter round things out for the specialists.

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