‘You need a reality show for that room:’ How the Giants’ quarterback room developed

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Forty-eight hours before one of the worst seasons in New York Giants history officially came to a close, general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll sat down for a meeting with owner John Mara that lasted several hours. They had to explain what went wrong and how they were going to move forward, particularly at the quarterback position.

It was on that final Friday of

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Giants top draft pick Carter picks jersey No. 51

Jordan RaananMay 9, 2025, 09:56 AM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Abdul Carter split the difference, choosing to wear No. 51 with the New York Giants after flirting with the possibilities of the retired numbers of legends Lawrence Taylor and Phil Simms.

Carter asked Taylor to wear his famed No. 56 after being selected third overall in the NFL draft last month. He was rebuffed. He then contemplated Simms’ No. 11, before that door was

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Sources: Giants’ edge rusher Dimukeje tears pec

Jordan RaananMay 8, 2025, 05:13 PM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Edge rusher Victor Dimukeje tore a pectoral muscle last month during offseason workouts with the New York Giants, sources told ESPN. He will miss significant time as a result, potentially even part of this season.

A torn pec generally comes with a four-to-six-month timeline following surgery. That would likely push Dimukeje’s timetable to return at least through the summer.

The Giants signed Dimukeje to a

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Thibodeaux excited for Carter’s impact on Giants

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NEW YORK — Edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux said he is “super excited” about the New York Giants‘ top draft pick, even if he plays the same position and could have a similar role.

The Giants took Abdul Carter with the third pick in this year’s draft, adding him to a talented outside linebackers room that includes Thibodeaux, the No. 5 pick in 2022, and Pro Bowler

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Jameis Winston signing sets up Giants’ next — and more significant — QB move

Jordan RaananMar 21, 2025, 10:00 PM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants are signing Jameis Winston. He’s a notable name with a well-traveled résumé who will hold the seat warm for the next guy. Likely nothing more, nothing less.

Winston could have played his way into a starting job with the New Orleans Saints or Cleveland Browns in his past stops, but that didn’t happen. Instead, he was

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Sources: Winston joining Giants for 2 years, $8M

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston announced Friday that he has agreed to sign with the New York Giants.

The deal is for two years and $8 million, sources told ESPN, confirming a report by Fox Sports.

“Start spreading the neWs,” Winston posted on his X account Friday, confirming his excitement over his new football home with an apple emoji.

Start spreading the neWs 🍎

— Jameis Winston (@Jaboowins)

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New York waits on long shot Aaron Rodgers — who else could end up as the Giants’ veteran QB?

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The wait goes on. It’s Aaron Rodgers‘ world and the New York Giants are just one of the teams now living in his orbit.

The Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers are at an impasse when it comes to their quarterback position. They have standing offers out to Rodgers and are waiting, for a response. In the meantime, the Steelers signed Mason

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Safety Pinnock joining 49ers on 1-year contract

Jordan RaananMar 11, 2025, 08:32 PM ET

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Safety Jason Pinnock will be signing with the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year deal, he confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.

A converted cornerback, Pinnock started 32 games at safety for the New York Giants over the past two seasons.

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Pinnock, who played in college at Pittsburgh, finished with 85 tackles, 3 sacks and 4 tackles for loss this past season for the Giants. He played

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QB1 & only: Giants ink DeVito, lone QB on roster

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants re-signed quarterback Tommy DeVito on Saturday. He was an exclusive rights free agent.

DeVito gets a one-year deal worth $1.03 million, the minimum salary for a player with his experience. There is no guaranteed money.

DeVito is the only quarterback currently under contract for the Giants, who are expected to add a veteran in free agency and likely the draft. <a

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Giants free agent primer: QB, CB and right guard atop the wish list

Jordan RaananMar 7, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Everything is on the line these next few months for New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen. There is little wiggle room in free agency for any missteps.

It’s Year 4 and the roster Schoen has assembled, to date, hasn’t been good enough. Even owner John Mara conceded that back in January when he decided to retain Schoen and coach Brian Daboll despite a 3-14 record

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