Reviewing Where Each Giants' Position Unit Stands

As of Monday evening, the New York Giants roster was down to 75, with 22 more moves still to be made to get the roster to the 53-man limit. We at Giants Country put our heads together to make some predictions as well as to comment on what's already transpired, with each writer taking a different position group.

Here are our thoughts.

Quarterbacks

Rostered Players: Daniel Jones, Tyrod Taylor, Tommy DeVito 

The New York Giants' quarterbacks all helped themselves during the preseason. Jones looked more confident and decisive, and he made some big plays. Taylor was efficient and mistake-free, showing he could still be a reliable starter. And DeVito showed a lot of potential, making some impressive throws and showing good mobility.

Daniel Jones only played in one preseason game and looked in midseason form. He completed eight of nine passes for 69 yards and a touchdown to second-year tight end Daniel Bellinger. He showed his command of and poise within this offense, knocked the dust off, and immediately was out of the game without sustaining any injuries. He finished his only preseason action with a 135.6 quarterback rating.

This preseason starkly contrasted with the 2022 preseason, where Jones played more but was nowhere near as impressive. The new $40 million per year man seems comfortable as the unquestioned leader of this offense in 2023. He seems to be ready to continue where he left off last season.

Tyrod Taylor had another consistent preseason. He played sparingly in Weeks 1 and 3 of the preseason this year. Like Jones, his week two performance showed that he has a good command of this offense and will be a valuable team member once again in 2023.

He finished that game against the Panthers, completing nine of his 13 pass attempts for 90 yards and a beautiful touchdown pass to rookie receiver Jaylin Hyatt. He also led all rushers with three carries for 21 yards.

Taylor is a safe and reliable quarterback who won't make many mistakes. He finished the preseason with no turnovers, which is impressive considering he played with second and third-team guys. He is a great option to be the Giants' backup quarterback, and if Jones missed any time due to injury, the offense would be in capable hands.

Tommy DeVito received the majority of the snaps this preseason. He had some mistakes but also flashed some promise as a developmental quarterback. He threw two touchdowns and two interceptions over the three games. He split a touchdown and interception in the first and third games. He completed 43 of his 64 passes and 453 yards.

DeVito's best performance came in the final preseason game against their city rivals, the New York Jets. He led the Giants on several scoring drives and finished with 210 yards passing and 33 rushing yards. DeVito is a raw prospect who still needs a lot of seasoning but has potential. He has a good arm and mobility, which fits in well with the skillsets of the top two quarterbacks.

Roster Projections/Commentary

Overall, the Giants' quarterbacks all helped themselves during the preseason. The organization should feel good about what is in the quarterback room going into the 2023 season.

All three of these quarterbacks will be in play for the Giants this season with Jones as the starter, Taylor as the backup, and DeVito on the practice squad if they can slip him through waivers.--Gene Clemons

Running Backs

Rostered Players: Saquon Barkley, Matt Breida, Eric Gray, Gary Brightwell, Jashaun Corbin

Already Cut: James Robinson

There isn’t a single running back on the roster that helped themselves more than rookie Eric Gray out of Oklahoma did. Gray likely already secured his roster spot because the team spent a draft pick on him this past April - even if it was just a fifth-round pick.

Gray averaged just 2.1 yards per carry this preseason but had 1.88 yards after contact per carry, dealing with a weak Giants depth offensive line on his carries. Like Matt Breida, Gray poses a legitimate threat in the passing game out of the backfield, which he showed throughout his college career and was likely a large reason for being drafted by the Giants.

Jashaun Corbin also made the most of his opportunities behind that offensive line by picking up 3.2 yards per carry with 2.06 yards after contact per carry, but the area that he showed he could bring something to this running back room that the Giants didn’t have previously was in pass-protection.

Corbin was only given nine opportunities in pass protection but didn’t allow pressure on those reps, and on top of that, he did a genuinely good job at picking up blitzes and not giving up space.

Gary Brightwell didn’t participate in the preseason because he was dealing with an injury, and when it comes to the NFL, the best ability is availability. Unfortunately, with Brightwell missing this time, other running backs like Gray and Corbin had time to prove themselves valuable players to keep on the roster.

Roster Projections/Commentary

Barkley is the obvious keep as the superstar, but behind him, four players are competing for likely three remaining roster spots. Matt Breida’s spot is likely solidified as he’s under a relatively inexpensive contract that expires after this coming season and will be RB2 in New York this season.

Breida has experience with Brian Daboll and his offensive scheme, as well as having the coaching staff's trust. His ability as a runner-receiver is important for this Giants offense as well, especially when it comes to keeping Barkley fresh or filling in if Barkley is forced to miss any time.

Gray, being a rookie with the dual-threat ability and is at least a willing, albeit unimpressive, pass protector, should be enough to solidify his spot on the roster. It’s also likely that Gray will take over Breida’s role in 2024 when Breida’s contract expires.

Corbin impressed me this preseason in pass protection on his limited opportunities. It’s not the most exciting thing to watch, but it’s vital in modern football.

Brightwell's injury might very well have done him in as far as a roster spot goes, though it remains to be seen if he makes the initial 53-man roster and then gets moved to injured reserve. -- Brandon Olsen

Tight Ends

Rostered Players: Darren Waller, Daniel Bellinger, Lawrence Cager, Tommy Sweeney,  Ryan Jones

IR: Chris Myarick (hand)

This position is pretty much cut-and-dried and has been since the spring, as far as the first two spots go. Those will, of course, be taken up by Darren Waller and Daniel Bellinger.

Lawrence Cager has had the inside track for this roster's third tight end spot and did very little to prove that he doesn't deserve it. Although his game still lacks in the blocking department, where he gets too easily overpowered by defensive ends if he can figure out a way to get in the way of these bigger opponents, that should do the trick.

Ryan Jones is still relatively new to the position, but the more he's played, the more comfortable he appears to be. He proved to be a willing blocker throughout. But his lack of size makes him a liability when going up against edge defenders. We think the practice squad is in his future, where he can continue learning tricks of the trade to help minimize these flaws.

Tommy Sweeney, who had been in the mix for a possible spot on the practice squad, will likely land on a reserve list (non-football illness, we'd think). Sweeney had an undisclosed "medical event" in the final week of training camp. 

While he is doing much better, logic would dictate that the team and medical professionals will want to be certain that the "event" won't reoccur to where it jeopardizes Sweeney.

Roster Projections/Commentary

This is about as easy a prediction as it gets, as it will be Waller, Bellinger, and Cager. The only question is whether the Giants look to add a tight end to the practice squad who's a little better blocker than Jones. -- Patricia Traina

Wide Receivers

Rostered Players: Cole Beasley, Parris Campbell, Jamison Crowder, Isaiah Hodgins, Jalin Hyatt, Kalil Pimpleton, Wan’Dale Robinson (PUP), Sterling Shepard, David Sills V, Darius Slayton

Already Cut: Collin Johnson, Jaydon Mickens

IR: Bryce Ford-Wheaton (ACL)

The Giants looked to upgrade their wide receiver corps during the offseason and did so with the acquisition of Parris Campbell in free agency and the selection of the electric Jalin Hyatt in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

However, while many of the Giants’ receivers have upside, the only one who’s proven themselves at the NFL level is Sterling Shepard, returning from an ACL tear in 2022.

Campbell, Isaiah Hodgins, and Darius Slayton are all looking to have their breakout seasons, while Hyatt is a rookie whose development is still in progress. There’s also Wan’Dale Robinson, a promising prospect whose rookie season was derailed by an ACL tear. He is currently on the PUP list, but it's believed that he will be coming off PUP by the 4 p.m. deadline on August 29.

Jalin Hyatt has been the talk of the camp on offense, and in a good way. Although Hyatt has, by his own admission, plenty of room to grow and develop further, he has shown in both training camp and preseason that he’s NFL-ready.

The Fred Biletnikoff Award winner has excited coaches, players, and fans with his incredible speed and ability to split defenders. These strengths were on full display in training camp and when he hauled in a 33-yard touchdown pass in a preseason game against Carolina and managed to beat Sauce Gardner of the Jets on a pass that was otherwise poorly thrown.

Sterling Shepard tore his ACL in Week 3 last season, but the Giants chose to bring him back in free agency. Given his age and injury history, a roster spot was far from guaranteed for him, but with the season nearing, Shepard’s rehab has gone smoothly, and he feels ready to go.

His performance at training camp has helped his case, as has the rehab plan the team has had him on to ensure he had no setbacks. Shepard has always been a polished route runner with a knack for finding the soft spots in zone coverage. Although his role will likely be less than in previous years, there is no reason to think he won't make this roster.

Bryce Ford-Wheaton looked like he might be a surprise roster addition for his special teams play alone. However, he tore his ACL in the preseason finale against the Jets and will miss the upcoming season.

Cole Beasley was added at the start of camp, presumably as insurance if Shepard and Robinson weren't ready to go. Being a 34-year-old veteran who came out of retirement, Beasley has dealt with injuries during camp (while Sterling Shepard was recovering) and only played in the first preseason game against Detroit.

Although Beasley was once a productive wide receiver with the Cowboys and Bills (being coached by Brian Daboll on the latter), he’s no longer that player. Perhaps he could be on the practice squad for depth purposes, but given that he came out of retirement to play for a roster spot, he’d probably go back into retirement if he doesn’t get the spot.

Roster Projections/Commentary

Slayton, Hodgins, Campbell, and Hyatt) are effectively guaranteed spots. Shepard should also find himself with a spot, and if Robinson does indeed come off PUP, he will get the nod over Beasley, who again will likely be offered a spot on the practice squad. -- Joe Najarian

Offensive Line

Rostered Players: Andrew Thomas, Evan Neal, Tyre Phillips, Matt Peart, Marcus McKethan, Ben Bredeson, Mark Glowinski, Josh Ezeudu, Shane Lemieux, Sean Harlow, John Michael Schmitz

Waived: Jack Anderson (injured)

Contract Terminated: Korey Cunningham, Julien Davenport

The Giants' offensive line has been a questionable position group for the Giants for multiple seasons. Luckily, they’ve locked down one area with star left tackle Andrew Thomas. Outside of Thomas, the rest of the unit is still very well up in the air.

Second-year right tackle Evan Neal is certainly going to start at right tackle, but he needs to show that he improved after a rocky rookie season in 2022. Neal showed more aggression, displaying his new technique during the preseason. He’s still improving, but the Giants are hoping Neal can take the next step, similar to how Andrew Thomas did in his second year.

As for the rest of the positions, the interior of the offensive line is where the biggest question marks lie. At center, the Giants will likely start rookie John Michael Schmitz. Schmitz was regarded as the best center coming out of the draft in April and fell into the Giants’ laps in the second round.

Schmitz has looked good during preseason, allowing just one total pressure and zero sacks in 66 offensive snaps. An underrated aspect that’s overlooked is that there have been no problems with Schmitz’s snap to the quarterbacks. He came in using a deadball snap, and there have been no issues thus far.

Schmitz will likely have rookie struggles, but going up against teammates Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams every day in practice will surely prepare him for the tough defensive fronts ahead.

This summer's big competition was at left guard between Ben Bredeson and Josh Ezeudu.

Bredeson was the team’s primary left guard last season until he was injured in Week 7. He eventually came back in Week 15 and appeared in the rest of the Giants’ games. Bredeson allowed one sack in 62 offensive snaps this preseason but looked solid in pass-blocking. Bredeson could be the starting left guard once again come Week 1.

As for 2022 third-round pick Josh Ezeudu, he’s trying to prove that he belongs with the starting group. Ezeudu appeared in every game for 11 weeks, then missed the rest of the season due to a neck injury. Ezeudu allowed three pressures and one quarterback hit in 64 snaps this preseason and certainly helped himself toward possibly starting this season.

Mark Glowinski started every game at right guard last season but allowed five sacks and 34 pressures in over 1,000 offensive snaps. Glowinski played sparingly in preseason, appearing in 30 snaps and allowing two pressures. He received a few snaps late this summer at left guard but is not projected to be in the mix for that job.

Backup tackle is a bigger issue for the Giants. Tyre Phillips projects as the backup guard/tackle, but he's been dealing with a quad injury for most of the summer.

Matt Peart, the Giants’ third-round pick in 2020, had a rough preseason, allowing two sacks, eight pressures, and committing four penalties in 148 offensive snaps. He has the size and strength to become the Giants’ swing tackle, and his run blocking wasn't that bad. However, his pass blocking was atrocious, particularly in the preseason finale against the Jets.

Peart will likely make the roster as it's unlikely anyone better will likely shake free from another team, but if someone should, expect the Giants to pounce.

Marcus McKethan, the Giants’ fifth-round pick in 2022, missed his rookie year due to a torn ACL. With this being considered McKethan’s rookie year, he’ll make the roster likely as a depth piece at guard and tackle. He played just 20 preseason snaps, allowing no pressures, quarterback hits, or sacks. The Giants hope McKethan can continue to grow and be a serviceable option along the interior of the offensive line.

Roster Projections/Commentary

I believe the Giants will keep nine to start (Andrew Thomas, Evan Neal, Matt Peart, Tyre Phillips, John Michael Schmitz, Ben Bredeson, Mark Glowinski, Josh Ezeudu, and Marcus McKethan) but will look to add a tenth player on this unit, depending on what becomes available via waiver. --Andrew Parsaud

Defensive Line

Rostered Players: Dexter Lawrence III, Leonard Williams, A’Shawn Robinson, Rakeem Nuñez-Roches, D.J. Davidson, Ryder Anderson, Kobe Smith, Jordon Riley.

Already Cut: Brandin Bryant, Kevin Atkins, Donovan Jeter

The New York Giants prioritized addressing their defensive line in the off-season, adding run-stopping help to a unit that finished 27th last season. But despite all the depth additions made, injuries, particularly to the interior depth, put this group on a detour, one that should not start to gain clarity with the initial big-ticket signings like Rakeen Nunez-Roches and A'Shawn Robinson healthy again.

A surprise at this position was the quick development of seventh-round pick Jordon Riley. Riley illustrated sparks of his potential throughout the preseason. Riley, who finished fifth in defensive snaps played over the Giants in three preseason games (96), had five tackles (4 solo) and four stops, most of which (tackles and stops) he secured in the Giants preseason game against the Panthers.

Though his output was better in the second and third preseason games, Riley is unlikely to get snaps ahead of veterans Nunez-Roches and Robinson. Riley also doesn't give the Giants special teams snaps, which could make for a problem in personnel planning. But the rookie has played well enough to warrant a roster spot.

Kobe Smith finished second with the most defensive snaps played this summer, recording seven combined tackles (five solo), three stops, and two pressures. During these last three-plus weeks, the South Carolina prospect showed potential to where he could be headed for a spot on the practice squad.

Second-year man D.J. Davidson, a fifth-round draft pick last year, tore his ACL in Week 5 of the regular-season last year, opened camp on the PUP list, as expected, and was only recently activated. He didn't see any preseason action, and he's probably destined for the practice squad, where he can continue ramping up and refining his craft.

Roster Projection/Commentary 

Due to injuries, Davidson and Anderson did not receive any playing time over the preseason. But the coaches are thought to like both players, so Davidson could land on the practice squad while Anderson, depending on where he is in rehab from a triceps injury, could start the year on IR. Otherwise, I'm predicting Dexter Lawrence III, Leonard Williams, A’Shawn Robinson. Rakeem Nuñez-Roches, Jordon Riley, and Ryder Anderson to make the initial 53-man roster. -- Olivier Dumont

Inside Linebackers

Rostered Players: Bobby Okereke, Isaiah Simmons, Micah McFadden, Darrian Beavers, Carter Coughlin, Cam Brown, Dyontae Johnson, Ray Wilborn

Carter Coughlin was the player that helped himself the most in this linebacker room. Coughlin at off-ball/inside linebacker was always going to be a process as he played off the edge in college with Minnesota. Still, he’s made improvements and showed value with his versatility.

Of his 81 defensive snaps this preseason, Coughlin played 16 off the edge, with the remaining 65 off-ball. That positional versatility could allow the Giants to keep Coughlin as a depth piece for the outside and inside linebackers room, freeing up a roster spot elsewhere.

Dyontae Johnson was another player who showed his skillset during the preseason. Johnson has always been a great athlete who is a bit of a special teams ace with his athleticism and aggressiveness, but where he impressed was in run defense.

Against the run, Johnson had nine tackles with one run stop for a gain of three or less while not missing any tackles. Johnson consistently filled his gap responsibility outside of statistics to limit cutback opportunities.

Cam Brown was the inside linebacker that failed to impress. Brown is a special teams value, but with updated special teams rules, those aces are less valuable than they previously were, so being unreliable on defense but reliable on special teams isn’t a strong enough case anymore.

This preseason was important for Brown because it is the last year of his rookie contract, and he failed to impress defensively in his one game against the Lions. Add him missing time due to an injury that kept him out of the final two preseason games, and it’s hard to think of how this preseason could’ve gone worse for Brown.

Roster Projection/Commentary

The starting inside linebacker duo will be Okereke and Simmons once Simmons picks up the entire defensive playbook, which could be done by Week 1. The trade for Simmons could be one of the best moves for the Giants' 2023 season, as giving up a seventh-round pick for a starting-caliber player is a trade anybody would make.

Before trading for Simmons, the starting competition next to Okereke was between McFadden and Beavers. Martindale had said that McFadden was leading in that competition just two weeks ago; of course, things changed when Simmons was added to the room, but it would still be surprising if either of those guys suddenly went from “competing for the starting spot” to “not making the final roster.”

Coughlin’s versatility on defense and special teams is good enough to earn him a spot here. Johnson will wind up on the practice squad and could be a quick promotion if there’s an injury to the linebacker room or special teams coverage team.

Unfortunately, Brown and Wilborn will likely be cut from the roster. Johnson, we think, goes to the practice squad. -- Brandon Olsen

Outside Linebackers

Rostered Players: Habakkuk Baldonado, Tomon Fox, Azeez Ojulari, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Jihad Ward, Oshane Ximines, Isaiah Simmons

Contract Terminated: Tashawn Bower

The New York Giants outside linebacker group was not very impressive in the preseason. The two starting outside linebackers, Azeez Ojulari and Kayvon Thibodeaux, only played sparingly in the Giants' second preseason game. The backups had an opportunity to leave their impression of the team, but they left questions about the position's depth.

Jihad Ward only tallied one tackle in preseason games. As the most veteran backup on the team, he should have been able to dominate, but was solid out there.

Oshane Ximines had a rather uneventful preseason outside of a tackle and a couple of hits on the quarterback. More than Ward, Ximines needed a better showing when the lights were on in his fight for a spot on the roster against younger teammates. Last season, he barely made the roster and could be in the same position this season.

Tomon Fox has been the most impressive of all the outside linebackers who appeared at the position during preseason. Fox has looked explosive, and his motor has also been good. His five tackles and a sack were the most production from guys who saw minutes last season, but those small numbers point to the lack of overall production from the unit.

Habakkuk Baldonado has shown some promise this preseason. He has been disruptive when given opportunities to shine and has even brought the quarterback to the ground, which was a rare feat this preseason.

Tashawn Bower didn't show much during his time on the field that would have given the coaches, front office, or the fans hope that he could be a veteran option to improve the depth. He was subsequently one of the first players cut from the 90-man roster.

Roster Projection/Commentary

Kayvon Thibodeaux and Azeez Ojulari will be the starters, two players that will be the explosive element for defensive coordinator Wink Martindale off the edge be the starters on this unit. The key to unlocking this attacking-style defense is the edge pressure.

We're projecting the backups as Jihad Ward, Oshane Ximines, and Tomon Fox. This is the section of the unit that will need to produce. There is a chance that this is not the same group of backups that the Giants will have by the end of the season, and this group will likely change before the Giants open up their seasons against the Cowboys.

The front office could be searching the waiver wire for talented edges to bring in and bolster the depth at that position.

We think Habakkuk Baldonado will land on the practice squad.

We have Isaiah Simmons as a potential edge option. Simmons is more explosive than Thibodeaux and Ojulari. During the final preseason game, he lined up outside on one snap, blew by the tackle, and got pressure on the quarterback.

The defensive brain trust must be salivating over the possibilities that Simmons brings, but as an outside linebacker, he would be able to provide the most immediate assistance. He could be a wildcard in this group. -- Gene Clemons

Safeties

Currently Rostered: Xavier McKinney, Jason Pinnock, Dane Belton, Nick McCloud, Gervarrius Owens, Bobby McCain, Alex Cook

McKinney was the only member of the position who was all but guaranteed to start at one of the two spots. The fight for the second safety spot lasted most of the offseason, but one player stood out against the Detroit Lions in the preseason opener.

Jason Pinnock earned the second safety spot after an excellent offseason during training camp but hauled in an interception on the game's first play against the Lions. Pinnock also added a pass-breakup on a Lions 4th-and-1 and a tackle for loss. He was simply everywhere on his limited number of drives.

Dane Belton also recorded an interception with a 47-yard return against the Lions and has shown signs of improvement from last year. However, the hard-hitting safety falls short of Pinnock’s success but should hopefully earn some snaps this season. His viral forced fumble in the Giants’ joint practice against the Lions is another reason he’ll earn some reps.

Bobby McCain was projected to be Julian Love’s starting replacement when he signed with the Giants this offseason. However, he’s been less than impressive, and his concussion against the New York Jets in Saturday’s preseason finale doesn’t help his case. Fellow safeties Gervarrius Owens and Nick McCloud are also dealing with injuries, but their flashes throughout training camp give them the edge over McCain.

Roster Projection/Commentary

Alex Cook and Bobby McCain (who has a concussion) will probably miss the cut, so we think the Giants will roll with youth at this spot which will include McKinney, Pinnock, Belton, Owens, and McCloud. – Hunter De Siver

Cornerbacks

Rostered Players: Deonte Banks, Cor’Dale Flott, Zion Gilbert, Gemon Green, Tre Hawkins III, Darnay Holmes, Adoree Jackson, Nick McCloud, Amani Oruwariye, Aaron Robinson (PUP)

Already Waived: Darren Evans, Zyon Gilbert (waived/injured)

From the onset of training camp, the cornerback position was slated to be one of the most competitive yet highly scrutinized units on the New York Giants preseason roster. With seven players returning to the team, including the sole veteran in Adoree Jackson, the floor had been opened to a potential upheaval of the depth chart and a situation where the Giants could roll out a secondary flanked with very young talent this fall.

Moreover, the position became a heavier focal point when defensive coordinator Wink Martindale elected to experiment with a new look for his deepest level of protection. That layout saw Jackson shift inside to the slot cornerback spot, paving the way for the defense to feature two rookie corners, Deonte Banks and Tre Hawkins III, on the outside.

While it remains to be seen if that coverage will be implemented in two weeks from now, the Giants need the best candidates on the field to make it work. They have reached the end of the evaluation period for their ballhawks with a mix of positive and negative performances.

Tre Hawkins III, a sixth-round pick this past April, has been the biggest surprise of camp.

Since competing in his first few professional contests with the Giants, Hawkins has shown he can make plays at this level. Seeing 61 snaps in his first two stints, he notched five tackles and allowed just 7.5 yards per reception on six targets. That improvement was evident in the Panthers game when his coverage was superb to where no ball was thrown in his direction.

Cor’Dale Flott was another player who showed some promise in the preseason. A rookie last fall, the 22-year-old out of LSU appeared in 10 games and saw his reps heighten late in the year as injuries took their toll during the Giants playoff chase. He saw 335 snaps, most of which came in coverage at the outside corner spot, and was occasionally charged with tracing the top receiving threats on the field.

Holding that responsibility was rough at times for Flott, as he allowed a 66.7% opponent reception rate and was often the culprit of getting beat over the top of routes by experienced receivers that would tear up the deep field. His tackling was also an issue, leading to soiled late down stops and double-digit conversions that kept the defense on the field longer than desired.

Fast forward to this summer, Flott has improved in the yardage per reception department but still needs work in practice to solve his other woes. It’s important to take note of his limited snaps in the three contests, but he cut the opponents’ number to 7.6 yards and a long catch of 12 yards. His missed tackles also went down a bit, and with more reps and fundamental work, there’s always potential to strengthen that skill.

Darnay Holmes once again, is a player whose name has come up with question marks. Every year since he's been drafted, it seems the team has been trying to replace him, but to no avail. This year is no different, but the good news is that Holmes, who had a hefty $2.7 million cap hit, agreed to a pay cut believed to be down to the minimum base salary ($1.08 million) that will allow him to stay with the team to provide depth. 

Gemon Green was the worst tackler in the position group. No effort showed that more clearly than his reps against the Jets on Saturday night, as he whiffed on a few open field tackles near the sidelines that could have stifled drives, particularly in the fourth quarter. He also struggled to stick to the routes and break up incoming passes, allowing a unit-high 90% opponent reception percentage.

Roster Projection/Commentary

Deonte Banks, Cor’Dale Flott, Tre Hawkins III, Adoree Jackson, Darnay Holmes 

Holmes's agreeing to take a salary cut saves him from the Turk. The Giants might very well look to add depth to this group--they had worked out veteran William Jackson earlier in the month, but no deal was reached. For now though, figure it will be Banks, Flott, Hawkins, Jackson and Holmes, with Aaron Robinson starting the year on the PUP list. -- Stephen Lebitsch

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