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Jordan RaananMay 28, 2025, 01:44 PM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Russell Wilson is the New York Giants’ clear-cut starting quarterback at organized team activities. That was apparent by the distribution of reps at Wednesday’s practice, the first such workout open to the media this year. Wilson took most of the first-team snaps, with rookie Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston also sneaking in a few. Tommy DeVito fit in for

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Jordan RaananMay 22, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The reconstruction of the New York Giants‘ roster took place this offseason in free agency and the draft. It was the result of the massive amount of work that needs to be done to reestablish the legitimacy of the franchise.

The Giants added a Super Bowl-winning quarterback and veteran backup with Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston before taking Jaxson Dart

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Jordan RaananMay 15, 2025, 06:00 AM ET

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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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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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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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Jordan RaananMay 6, 2025, 10:24 PM ET

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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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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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Jordan RaananMar 21, 2025, 08:07 PM ET

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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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