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Caleb Downs tops annual most likely Giants draft pick list

Jordan RaananApr 22, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Caution: Beware of the red-hot roller.

For four years straight, the top player on my most likely Giants draft pick list has been selected by the team, starting with Evan Neal in 2022, followed by Deonte Banks, Malik Nabers and then Abdul Carter. For good measure, I hit on Jaxson Dart when New York traded back into the

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Sources: OBJ works out for Giants, takes physical

Jordan RaananApr 20, 2026, 02:15 PM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants had free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in for a workout and physical with the team Monday, sources told ESPN.

While a return to New York remains a possibility, no signing appears imminent, according to a source. It seems likely the Giants will wait to see how the draft pans out later this week.

Beckham, 33, has expressed a desire

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Giants have had ‘productive’ talks with Lawrence

Jordan RaananApr 14, 2026, 04:54 PM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants have had “productive” conversations with standout defensive lineman Dexter Lawerence‘s agent as they try to find a resolution following his recent trade request, general manager Joe Schoen said on Tuesday.

Schoen preempted his annual predraft news conference with an update on the Lawrence situation. The veteran defensive lineman has not been present for the start of the team’s first offseason workout program

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What we’re hearing on the Giants’ draft plans: Dexter Lawrence trade would change Giants draft

Jordan RaananApr 8, 2026, 12:26 PM ET

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The 2026 NFL draft begins on April 23 in Pittsburgh, when the New York Giants will pick at No. 5 overall in Round 1. The draft continues with Rounds 2-3 on April 24 and Rounds 4-7 on April 25 (ESPN, ABC and ESPN the app).

The Giants have seven total picks: Nos. 5, 37, 105, 145, 186, 192, 193. But how will they use them? Which positions need to be

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Lawrence not with Giants; Harbaugh optimistic

Jordan RaananApr 7, 2026, 03:30 PM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Standout defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence II requested a trade recently and didn’t show for the first day of the New York Giants‘ offseason program Tuesday. It doesn’t necessarily mean he will land elsewhere.

Giants coach John Harbaugh expressed optimism during a video call with reporters on Tuesday that the Lawrence situation can eventually get settled, with him remaining in New York. Lawrence has been hoping for

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Why the Giants can’t afford to trade Dexter Lawrence

Jordan RaananApr 7, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It took a while, but Dexter Lawrence II has finally reached his boiling point. The veteran defensive tackle requested a trade Monday, multiple sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

If the New York Giants looked closely at Lawrence over these past few seasons, they could have seen this coming. He appeared unhappy as the Giants limped to a 7-27 record over the past two seasons,

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Sources: OBJ meets with Giants at NFL meetings

Jordan RaananMar 31, 2026, 04:59 PM ET

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PHOENIX — Odell Beckham Jr. came to the Arizona Biltmore during the NFL’s annual meetings and met with New York Giants coach John Harbaugh on Monday about potentially joining the team, sources told ESPN.

Beckham also stated his case to team brass. Multiple sources told ESPN no deal is imminent.

But there is some degree of interest from the Giants, even though Beckham did not play this past season.

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Giants’ Harbaugh open to possible OBJ reunion

Jordan RaananMar 30, 2026, 01:14 PM ET

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PHOENIX — Free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wants to return to the New York Giants. The Giants are at least open to looking into adding Beckham for a second tour with the team.

After Beckham reiterated his desire at a flag football event last week for a reunion with the Giants, his former coach seemed at least open to the possibility.

“The obvious pat answer would be

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How much difference will the Giants’ focus on special teams make?

Jordan RaananMar 28, 2026, 06:00 AM ET

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A punter, a kicker, a long-snapper, a pair of special teams aces. These were some of the listed items this offseason on the New York Giants‘ grocery list.

It’s probably not a coincidence that this was among the focuses for new coach John Harbaugh. Once upon a time, when he was making his name in the NFL as an assistant under Andy Reid, Harbaugh was the

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Skattebo sorry for ‘tasteless joke’ on CTE, asthma

Jordan RaananMar 22, 2026, 09:12 AM ET

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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo apologized for comments during a recent interview in which he downplayed Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and asthma.

Skattebo was asked by the host of the “Bring the Juice” podcast whether he thinks CTE is real.

“No, it’s an excuse,” Skattebo said in the recent episode while shaking his head.

The 24-year-old running back issued an apology Saturday on social media.

“I recently did an interview and had

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