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NFL second-year breakout candidates: Jaxson Dart, Travis Hunter top contenders in 2026 | NFL.com
AWARD WINNERS: Jaxson Dart, New York Giants · QB. Dart ran the gamut of less-than-ideal circumstances in his rookie season. He sat behind Russell Wilson until Week 4, never played a full game with WR1 Malik Nabers, was in the concussion protocol on multiple occasions and had a substandard interior offensive line. Despite all that, he became just the seventh Round 1 rookie in the common draft era to log a passer rating of 90-plus and a TD-to-INT ratio of 2:1 or better. Two of the other six players to accomplish that feat — Dan Marino and Justin Herbert — topped 5,000 passing yards in Year 2, and Marino won the NFL MVP. Heading into 2026, Dart has gained the assistance of HC John Harbaugh and OC Matt Nagy, as well as TE Isaiah Likely and four new offensive linemen, including 10th overall pick Francis Mauigoa (plus, the returning Nabers). Dart has the tools to break out and could even lead the Giants from worst to first this season, which might make him a sneaky contender for the MVP award.
The Giants draft room leading up to the drafting of offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa
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Predicting the Best Rookie on Every NFL Team in 2026 | SI.com
LB/edge Arvell Reese. The Giants have no shortage of talented pass rushers, and Reese should see snaps off the edge in some capacity. But he also projects as an immediate game-wrecker in the middle of New York’s defense. Reese has the draft’s best blend of speed and physicality, and he’s a rangy defender with quality hands and technique at the point of attack. No matter where the Giants play him, Reese will find ways to make plays.
How remade NY Giants run defense looks now and fits under John Harbaugh | The Record
On paper, the New York Giants’ run defense should be improved.
And yes, it’s clear games are won on the field, not with praise in the offseason. How important of a factor was this in the Giants’ quest to set a new tone under John Harbaugh?
Excitement Meter for Every NFL Team Entering Offseason Activities | Bleacher Report
New York Giants: 9. The potential is undeniable, and there is a huge delta between ceiling and floor for a team that is loaded with intriguing young talent on both sides of the ball and has brought in a Super Bowl-winning head coach.
Initial numbers for the Giants draft picks
NFL projection model ranks all 32 rosters following 2026 draft: Are Rams team to beat? | The Athletic
26. New York Giants. The Giants have a few promising pieces, mainly Malik Nabers and Abdul Carter. They’re both young, play crucial positions and have impressed early in their careers. There are plenty of holes on this roster, however, and the future at quarterback is unclear after Jaxson Dart’s unspectacular rookie season. The Giants’ main problems are on defense, where their interior D-line ranks as the league’s worst, and their cornerbacks room is 30th.
Giants’ Jameis Winston will serve as FIFA World Cup correspondent | USAToday.com
The former Heisman Trophy winner, who still has a year remaining on his contract with Big Blue, will serve as FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup correspondent this summer. This is Winston’s latest foray into media. He served as a digital correspondent during Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans and was a guest commentator on Netflix’s broadcast of MLB’s 2026 opening night game this past March.
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Winston’s World Cup duties will not interfere with his commitment to the Giants. Big Blue breaks for the summer after their mandatory veteran minicamp from June 8-10. The tournament will take place in various North American cities from June 11 to July 19, with the final game taking place at MetLife Stadium.
Giants fans can only dream— grass being installed at MetLife
NFL schedule to be released May 14; View Giants’ 2026 opponents | Giants.com
The New York Giants’ 2026 schedule is set to be released Thursday, May 14 (7:30 p.m. ET) on the Giants’ website, app, and social media channels, In addition to the annual home-and-home series with their three NFC East opponents, the Giants homes games are Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers and the Tennessee Titans; the away games are Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, L.A. Rams and Seattle Seahawks.
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Around the league
Dan Quinn: Commanders rookie minicamp, Sonny Styles, green dot, and Fatman | Hogs Haven
Eagles have one of the top ranked UDFA classes | Bleeding Green Nation
Documentary shows Cowboys originally asked Eagles for third-round pick | Blogging the Boys
Titans OC Brian Daboll: QB Cam Ward picking up offense ‘very quickly’ | NFL.com
Cardinals sign first-round pick Jeremiyah Love | Pro Football Talk
Breece Hall, Jets reportedly agree to 3-year, $45.75 million extension | Yahoo Sports
Vikings sign former 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings to one-year deal | CBSSports.com
Sources: Seahawks sale drawing softer-than-expected interest | ESPN.com
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NFL, referees hammer out 7-year deal, will avoid use of replacements in 2026 season | The Athletic
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