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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
5 New York Giants position battles to watch vs. New York Jets
The New York Giants will face off against their MetLife Stadium co-tenants, the New York Jets, in their annual preseason matchup this Saturday night. The two teams engaged in joint practices this week and now will play a full-contact game that will have roster ramifications on both sides. The Giants, however, still have much to decide before kickoff weekend, and this Saturday's game should settle some of those position battles. Here are five position battles to keep an eye on against the Jets. No. 2 cornerback With Paulson Adebo the clear No. 1 and Dru Phillips the starter in the slot, the Giants would like to get this thing settled. Deonte Banks has been working hard and has looked improved, but still isn't getting his head around some plays. His spatial awareness has to get better. Cor'Dale Flott shook off some earlier nicks and is now practicing in full. The best man will get the job. No. 4 wide receiver This was Jalin Hyatt's spot to lose, and he is in danger of losing it. The Giants have a lot of competition at the backup wideout positions with veterans such as Lil'Jordan Humphery, Ihmir Smith-Maresette, and Zach Pascal, and young players like Montrell Washington and Beaux Collins. Hyatt again is battling some nagging ailments, and his time could be running out here. No. 2 running back With top dog Tyrone Tracy Jr. not likely to see much action, and rookie Cam Skattebo still sidelined with a hamstring issue, the Giants will use Dante Miller, Jonathan Ward, and Devin Singletary in this game. Miller is the hot hand while the other two are more seasoned. Either way, the Giants' post-Barkley era backfield is looking pretty good. It would be nice to see Skattebo get some reps, though. Right guard Greg Van Roten, the only Giant to play 100 percent of the offensive snaps last season, is the starter. But he's 35 and the Giants are seeking longer-term solutions here. Enter a bunch of names, starting with Evan Neal and Jake Kubas. Other possibilities are rookie Marcus Mbow, who has primarily played tackle thus far, and even right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor. This spot is in play. Quarterback It's going to be a topic of conversation until it isn't. Russell Wilson will be the starter in Washington come kickoff weekend. The Giants owe him that much, but if rookie Jaxson Dart continues to ball out, the fans will make their preference known. For Wilson to stave off Dart, he'll have to show he can put up points. That's the goal here. If he can't, Dart will get his shot.
USA Today
13-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
New York Giants' Tyrone Tracy Jr. named to 2025 NFL All-Breakout Team
New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. faced a bit of pressure last season trying to fill the void left behind by the departure of Saquon Barkley. Although the task at hand was an impossible one, Tracy held his own and gave the Giants some light at the end of the tunnel in the post-Barkley era. In the future, they expect the former college wide receiver-turned-running back to be their featured option out of the backfield. Many in the national media see Tracy as an emerging star. This offseason, he was a frequent guest on podcasts and other football-related programs. He is becoming a name, and that has not gone unnoticed by experts who are predicting big things for him. In his latest All-Breakout Team for 2025, Bucky Brooks of NFL Media included Tracy on his list. After rushing for 839 yards as a rookie, the fifth-round running back has an opportunity to surpass the 1,200-yard mark in an offense that features more efficient quarterback play with veteran leader Russell Wilson set to take over from Daniel Jones. The improved passing game will lead to more light boxes (six or fewer defenders) and wider lanes for the former college wide receiver to scoot through on off-tackle runs and designed cut-back plays. With Wilson also expected to target Tracy frequently on swing, screen and option routes in the pass game, the Giants' unheralded RB1 could put up massive scrimmage yard totals as a multi-purpose threat from the backfield Tracy is a versatile back, and he will get first touches out of a promising group that also boasts veteran Devin Singletary and rookie Cam Skattebo. This issue will be Tracy's usage here. Since he is an excellent receiver, the Giants may opt to use him more on third downs and give the early down touches to the others.
