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Jevon Holland: New York Giants' locker room is closest I've been in
The New York Giants' secondary improved significantly during free agency when general manager Joe Schoen signed both cornerback Paulson Adebo and safety Jevon Holland. Holland has quickly become a leader among an extremely young secondary unit. After spending the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins, Holland is shocked at how different and close-knit the Giants' locker room is. "Coming in, I just wanted to get comfortable, you know. I wanted to find that rhythm with the team, get to know the guys (and) wanted to be a part of the group," Holland said on Giants Life. "It's been a pleasant surprise, man. I've been a part of some really close locker rooms. "This is the most 'home boy, my dawg' -- like, dapping each other up, playing pool, laughing. From top to bottom, that is a recipe for success. You have to trust the individual next to you in order to be successful." The Giants' defense has high expectations this season, especially along the defensive line. However, while all the eyes are on Abdul Carter and how the third overall pick fits into the fold, the secondary may also be built for success. The Giants will pair Holland with Tyler Nubin as the safeties in the backfield. Holland has a chance to be a leader in the defensive backfield and in the locker room. It seems that the changes in the offseason have had a significant impact on the team's continuity. It certainly could be the hype around the defensive unit as a whole, or the veteran leadership the Giants brought in at the quarterback position, or a combination of both. Clearly, Holland believes in the culture they have built ahead of the 2025 season. This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Jevon Holland: Giants' locker room is closest I've been in
Toronto Star
29-07-2025
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Giants hope their new-look secondary comes with more interceptions
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll shakes hands with Paulson Adebo (21) during Back Together Weekend at the team's NFL football training camp, Sunday, July 27, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) AH flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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New York Giants named among top defenses primed to break out in 2025
The New York Giants defense spent the offseason adding some new faces in hopes of taking a major step forward during the upcoming season. Not only did New York add some vital pieces to the secondary in free agency, such as cornerback Paulson Adebo and safety Jevon Holland, but they also added a blue-chip prospect to the pass rush when they selected Abdul Carter with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Advertisement When looking at the top defenses primed to break out in 2025, The Athletic's Ted Nguyen included the Giants as a unit to keep an eye on. The Giants finished 28th in DVOA last year, but the tools are there to make a significant jump. However, they have the hardest schedule in the league on paper and they need the offense to help get opponents in passing situations. The only major upgrade on that side was signing quarterback Russell Wilson (the plan is to let first-round pick Jaxson Dart sit and develop). There's potential for a breakout here, but it may not be significant enough to make a major difference in the win/loss column in 2025. Entering the second season under defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, the Giants have a handful of pieces that need to integrate into the scheme rather quickly. With that said, there's clearly an increased level of talent at all three levels. There are a handful of factors that will drive the defense's results, but the entire unit will be based on the backbone of the pass rush, which should feature a quartet of strong assets leading the way. With several question marks facing the Giants this offseason, the defense is one area that seems to have a more positive outlook than other parts of the roster. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants named among top defenses primed to break out in 2025
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01-07-2025
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New York Giants' Dane Belton is being the 'pirate' that Shane Bowen is looking for
The New York Giants have focused on improving their secondary over the past few seasons through both the draft and free agency. They've brought in Deonte Banks, Tyler Nubin, and Dru Phillips in the draft and this offseason, signed Paulson Adebo and Jevon Holland. Advertisement While the team is high on all of those players, it has been one on their roster for years that has been balling out at organized team activities (OTAs). Safety Dane Belton, a fourth-round pick out of Iowa back in 2022, has been standing out in workouts this spring. He is entering the fourth and final season of his rookie contract and appears intent on forcing the Giants to extend him. "Dane has been really good for us here early. Like he's had a really good spring," defensive coordinator Shane Bowen said this week. "Finding ways to get him on the field, what he can do for us to help us." Belton had another interception in practice on Thursday, his third this spring. That had to please Bowen, who earlier in the day outlined his defensive philosophy for the upcoming season. Advertisement "The main thing is emphasizing takeaways. We got to get better at takeaways," Bowen said of his unit, which was 28th overall in the NFL in that category last season. "Somehow got the idea of piracy, violent, attacking to steal possessions or goods, right? You'll hear our guys say it. I say it ad nauseum: 'Be a damn pirate.' We've got to find ways to get the ball. And, again, you get what you emphasize. We're making it a priority this year to make sure we find ways to get the ball." Belton is doing that. The only issue is that he won't be a starter no matter how many picks he has this summer. The second-year Nubin and Holland have sealed those jobs up. But that doesn't mean he will be relegated to the bench. There's always room for playmakers. Last year, Belton felt he should have been given a shot at starting, but was aced out by Nubin and Jason Pinnock, who is no longer with the Giants, replaced by Holland. Belton did get to start six games but only when there was injury to the starters. He made 15 total tackles in the Giants' Week 15 loss to Baltimore and had an interception against Indianapolis in Week 17. This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants' Dane Belton is being the 'pirate' Shane Bowen is looking for
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18-06-2025
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CBS Sports names Paulson Adebo Giants' top offseason move
CBS Sports recently released its list of the best offseason additions for every team in the NFC, and for the New York Giants, it was the addition of veteran cornerback Paulson Adebo. Adebo joins the Giants after four years with the New Orleans Saints, where he developed into a physical, instinctive corner capable of handling outside coverage responsibilities. In New York, he's expected to start opposite Deonte Banks, who is entering his third season and looking to bounce back after a down 2024 campaign. Banks has showed flashes of potential but struggled with consistency, and the hope inside the building is that a more reliable partner across from him will help settle things down. Advertisement The Giants moved on from Adoree' Jackson this offseason, leaving a leadership void in the cornerback room that Adebo is now expected to help fill. His experience, ball skills, and toughness give the Giants something they didn't have last year a proven NFL starter with the ability to hold up against top receivers week in and week out. This is also Year 2 under defensive coordinator Shane Bowen. Bowen's scheme emphasizes communication, versatility, and discipline, areas where the Giants struggled last year, especially on the back end. The addition of Adebo, along with the free-agent signing of safety Jevon Holland, signals a clear commitment to tightening up the secondary. Holland, one of the most consistent safeties in the league during his time in Miami, brings leadership and playmaking range to a safety group that also includes second-year players Tyler Nubin and Andru Phillips, as well as returning veterans Cor'Dale Flott and Dane Belton. Between that young nucleus and the new look at cornerback, the Giants are hoping to put last season's secondary issues behind them. While most of the offseason buzz in New York centered on the quarterback room with the arrivals of Russell Wilson and rookie Jaxson Dart, CBS pointed to Adebo as the most likely newcomer to make an immediate difference on the field. Advertisement It's a fair assessment. Adebo isn't a headline-grabber, but he's steady, experienced, and gives the Giants a ball-hawking cornerback who can handle No. 1 wide receivers. There's still pressure on Banks to improve, and the rest of the secondary remains young, but with Adebo and Holland now in the mix, the Giants should be much-improved in the secondary. If this defense is going to take a step forward, Adebo is going to be a big part of the reason why. More from
