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Odell Beckham Jr. • WR • Giants

Giants Not Looking to Sign Odell Beckham Jr. Right Now

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh said the team remains in contact with free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. about a reunion, but that the Giants will "play it out over the next month and into training camp" before making a decision, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. The 33-year-old former 12th overall pick by the Giants in 2014 out of LSU worked out with the team last month and "looked good," according to Harbaugh. OBJ is interested in returning to the Big Apple, but Harbaugh said it has to make sense for both sides. The G-Men lost Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency this offseason, but they added Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III in free agency and drafted impressive rookie Malachi Fields. They also have Malik Nabers (knee) and Darius Slayton (abdomen), who are both recovering from injuries. Beckham sat out all of the 2025 season and had just nine catches for 55 yards with the Miami Dolphins in 2024. The veteran wideout broke his leg with the Giants and has suffered a torn ACL twice, making him a long shot to make a big impact in the NFL again with the Giants or any other team.

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Malachi Fields • WR • Giants

Malachi Fields Could be "Power Forward" at Wide Receiver

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said that rookie third-round wide receiver Malachi Fields, who stands at 6-foot-4 and 223 pounds, can be the team's "power forward" in the WR room in 2026, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. The Giants lost Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency this offseason, and Darius Slayton (abdomen) will be out until July after core-muscle surgery, so the 22-year-old Fields could see plenty of offensive snaps for the G-Men in his first year in the NFL next to Malik Nabers (knee) and offseason acquisition Darnell Mooney after the Giants traded up to select him in the third round. Fields spent the first four years in college at Virginia before finishing his career at Notre Dame in 2025, where he caught 36 passes for 630 yards (17.5 yards per catch) and five touchdowns in 12 games played. Fields is a big-play threat that could really complement Nabers well in an offense led by rising young QB Jaxson Dart. There's plenty to like about Fields long-term in dynasty/keeper leagues, but he'll probably go undrafted in redraft leagues later this year.

7 days ago

Tyrone Tracy Jr. • RB • Giants

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Can Maintain Fantasy Relevance When Teammate Returns

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. may fall back into the No. 2 role on the depth chart this season, but that won't necessarily prevent him from remaining a relevant option in fantasy football. All signs point to Cam Skattebo (ankle) reclaiming the lead-back role by Week 1, but Tracy's strong second half of the 2025 season should be enough to earn him a healthy share of touches behind Skattebo in 2026. That's especially true as we see more NFL teams shift to a shared backfield dynamic with two impactful ball-carries. Tracy was the overall RB12 in half-PPR leagues from Week 11-18 last year, so even if he handles ~40% of the snaps and volume in New York, he should still offer value as a weekly RB3/flex option. Plus, with Skattebo coming off an injury, rostering his handcuff is certainly not a bad idea. This Giants offense is trending up with Jaxson Dart leading the way, and Tracy stands to benefit as a result.

7 days ago

Francis Mauigoa • OL • Giants

Giants "Comfortable" With Francis Mauigoa's Back

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said the team is "comfortable" with former University of Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa's back, according to Dan Duggan of The Athletic. "Right now, he's fine," Schoen said. The Giants didn't have the same concerns about Mauigoa's back that other teams reportedly did leading into this year's NFL draft, which is why they took him 10th overall in the first round. A herniated disc was discovered in his back at the scouting combine in February that some teams believed would require surgery. The Giants are aware that surgery could eventually be necessary, but they don't think it's a certainty. If Mauigoa's back bothers him in 2026 during his rookie season in the NFL, he could get surgery next offseason. The 20-year-old stands at 6-foot-6 and 329 pounds, and as long as his back doesn't deteriorate, he could be New York's starting right tackle for years to come. If not for his back injury, Mauigoa could have been in consideration as a top-10 pick. The Giants have Jermaine Eluemunor at right tackle right now, so they'll have the luxury of easing Mauigoa in.

May 2

Deonte Banks • CB • Giants

Giants Decline to Pick Up Deonte Banks' Fifth-Year Option

The New York Giants declined to pick up cornerback Deonte Banks' fifth-year option, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. The option would have put Banks under contract through the 2027 season for $12.633 million. Instead, Banks will fight for playing time in 2026 with second-rounder Colton Hood and free-agent signing Greg Newsome. The 25-year-old former 24th overall pick in 2023 out of Maryland had only 31 tackles (24 solo), two tackles for loss, and five pass breakups in 16 games (six starts) in 2025 in his third year in the league. He's recorded a total of 147 tackles (116 solo), five tackles for loss, two interceptions, 28 pass breakups, and a forced fumble in 45 games (35 starts) in his three years in the league. Banks just has not lived up to the expectations that the G-Men had for him when they took him in the first round three years ago.

May 2

Cam Skattebo • RB • Giants

Cam Skattebo's Role Survives the NFL Draft

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo doesn't face any additional competition following the NFL Draft. There had been some speculation that the Giants could be a landing spot for Jeremiyah Love or another top running back prospect, but that never came to fruition. It appears that New York remains satisfied with a backfield of Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary. Now, the big question is whether Skattebo will be able to establish himself as the lead back in this offense. He looked like the future of the Giants' backfield in the first half of his rookie campaign last year, but a season-ending ankle injury changed the narrative. Tracy had a very strong second half of the season in his absence, and now, Skattebo will likely need to compete in camp to win the starting job over Tracy. Even if that happens, both backs will be heavily involved, so Skattebo will need to capitalize on all the touches he gets. Fortunately, he's both a physical runner and a capable receiver, so he can earn snaps on any down. After averaging 16.0 fantasy points (PPR) per game when healthy last season, Skattebo now finds himself as the RB22 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.

May 1

Malik Nabers • WR • Giants

Malik Nabers Has Top-Tier Upside When Healthy

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee), who is recovering from an ACL tear, could push to be among the top tier of fantasy receivers during the 2026 season. Nabers exploded as a rookie two years ago, ranking as the overall WR6 in PPR leagues with 109 catches, 1,204 yards, and seven touchdowns. He posted those results despite missing two games and catching passes from a mix of Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito, and Tim Boyle. Going forward, he's expected to be ready for Week 1, and he'll have the best quarterback situation of his career with Jaxson Dart under center. Plus, there's not a ton of competition for targets; New York has Darius Slayton and Darnell Mooney, but they said goodbye to Wan'Dale Robinson in free agency. This Giants offense could be sneaky good in 2026, and we expect Dart to throw the ball a lot. As long as Dart and Nabers stay healthy for most of the season, the latter could be a top-tier receiver in fantasy football. We wouldn't be surprised to see him finish the season with as many fantasy points as players like Ja'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Amon-Ra St. Brown. Similarly, he has overall WR1 upside in dynasty fantasy football.

May 1

Darius Slayton • WR • Giants

Darius Slayton Undergoes Core-Muscle Surgery, Expected to be Ready for Camp

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (abdomen) recently had core-muscle surgery, sources told Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Slayton will miss spring workouts, but he's expected to be a full-go for training camp this summer. Barring a setback in his recovery, Slayton should be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 regular season this fall. Top wideout Malik Nabers (knee) is also recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered early last season, so there are some definite question marks for New York's receiving room heading into the upcoming campaign. Wan'Dale Robinson departed in free agency, but the G-Men added Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III in free agency, and drafted Malachi Fields in the third round. The 29-year-old Slayton has seven years of experience in the NFL (all with the Giants), but he's never cleared 770 receiving yards, and he hasn't had more than four touchdowns in a single season since his rookie year, when he had eight. Slayton's roster spot in New York should be secure, but he'll be battling for targets with Mooney, Austin, and Fields, and he won't be a very intriguing late-round flier in standard 12-team fantasy leagues going into his eighth year in the league.

Apr 30

Darius Slayton • WR • Giants

Darius Slayton's Dynasty Value Fading After Busy Giants Offseason

New York wide receiver Darius Slayton has become a bit of a forgotten man amidst a busy Giants' offseason, and that is reflected in his dynasty value, as he has fallen to RotoBaller's WR122. At times, out of necessity in 2025, Slayton operated as the team's primary boundary receiver, but he converted the opportunity into only 538 yards and one touchdown on 37 receptions. For reference, Malik Nabers finished the year with 18 catches, 271 yards, and two touchdowns after an early-season ACL tear limited him to parts of only four games. With Nabers expected back for the start of the 2026 season, he'll be looking to recreate his historic 2024 rookie season, in which he caught 109 of 165 targets. Wan'Dale Robinson, who led the team with 131 targets in 2025 before signing a four-year deal with the Titans, will see much of his vacated workload picked up by free agent acquisitions Isaiah Likely and Darnell Mooney, as well as the recently drafted Malachi Fields. With the Giants' depth chart suddenly crowded, Slayton is projected to settle back into a more natural complementary role, and dynasty managers who were unable to sell on the strength of his opportunistic workload are stuck holding a depreciating asset.

Apr 29

Isaiah Likely • TE • Giants

Isaiah Likely Remains Well-Positioned for Mid-Career Breakout Following NFL Draft

After spending the first four years of his NFL career with the Baltimore Ravens, tight end Isaiah Likely landed a three-year, $40 million deal with the New York Giants in free agency. Likely flashed upside throughout his time with Baltimore, but his path to consistently fantasy-relevant production was often blocked by the presence of veteran Ravens tight end Mark Andrews. In New York, Likely could find himself in another timeshare for tight end snaps with incumbent Giants tight end Theo Johnson. Johnson had a solid year in 2025, recording 45 receptions for 528 yards and five touchdowns on 74 targets across 15 games. However, given the financial investment the Giants made in Likely and the fact that he's following former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh from Baltimore to New York, it wouldn't be shocking to see Likely open the year as the clear TE1. The Giants also do not have an obvious second option in the passing game behind star wideout Malik Nabers (knee), which could further open the door for a breakout year from Likely. A significant jump in production for Likely is not guaranteed, but his dynasty value is in a better spot after his move to New York.

Apr 28

Darnell Mooney • WR • Giants

Darnell Mooney Carries Deep-League Buy-Low Upside into 2026

New York Giants wide receiver Darnell Mooney battled through a disastrous season with the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, recording just 32 receptions for 443 yards and a touchdown on 72 targets across 15 games. The 28-year-old was released by Atlanta at the end of the year and will now try to resurrect his NFL career on a one-year, $3 million deal with the Giants. Provided he makes it back to full strength from the knee injury that ended his 2025 season, wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) should dominate targets in New York. Behind Nabers, Mooney figures to be fighting with veteran wideouts Darius Slayton and Calvin Austin III for the Giants' WR2 role. New York also added Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields with a third-round pick in the 2026 Draft, further muddying the team's depth chart at the position. Mooney remains in a decent position for a bounce-back season. However, there are also enough quality options around him in New York that he's not a lock for any playing time at all if he struggles to produce.

Apr 27

Theo Johnson • TE • Giants

Theo Johnson a Dynasty Faller After Busy Giants Offseason

As a second-year player in 2025, New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson trailed only Wan'Dale Robinson in team targets and receptions, but even with Robinson departing in free agency, dynasty managers may have already seen Johnson's ceiling. Tight end Isaiah Likely was one of the team's first free agent acquisitions, reuniting him with new Giants head coach John Harbaugh. Darnell Mooney, who saw 100 targets as recently as 2024, was brought in as the most direct replacement to Robinson, and New York spent a third-round pick on Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields to further bolster the room. The biggest barrier to volume for Johnson and all other Giants pass catchers, though, is the expected return to health of Malik Nabers, who tore his ACL only four weeks into the 2025 season. Nabers set an NFL rookie record with 170 targets in 2024, while his 109 receptions broke a team record, and with him back in the lineup, the quintet of Johnson, Likely, Mooney, Fields, and Darius Slayton could legitimately be working with less than 70% of Jaxson Dart's available targets.

Apr 26

Jaxson Dart • QB • Giants

The Arrow is Pointing Way Up for Jaxson Dart Ahead of Second Season

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart brought a spark to the team as soon as he took over as the starter in Week 4, and while his fantasy-friendly play style as a rookie bordered on reckless at times, the team has taken strides to protect and build around their young signal caller. The Giants spent the 10th pick of the 2026 NFL Draft on Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa, who could make an immediate impact at guard or eventually develop into one of the best tackles from this class. They traded into the top of the third round to add Notre Dame's outside field-stretcher Malachi Fields, who will give Dart another downfield weapon after the free agent acquisition of Darnell Mooney. No move, though, will have a larger impact on Dart's year two growth than the return to health of 2024 first-round pick Malik Nabers. Nabers tore his ACL in Dart's first career start, so the two never had a chance to develop chemistry, but his 109 receptions as a rookie were a Giants single-season record. Dart is RotoBaller's dynasty QB10, but if he can learn to protect himself and make it through a full season, there's no reason he can't threaten for a top-five ranking as early as 2026.

Apr 26

Malachi Fields • WR • Giants

Giants Trade Up to Pick 74, Select Malachi Fields

The New York Giants have traded up to pick 74 in the 2026 NFL Draft to select University of Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, New York sent the Cleveland Browns picks 105 and 145, along with a 2027 fourth-round selection, in exchange for pick 74. Fields spent the first four seasons of his collegiate career at the University of Virginia before transferring to Notre Dame for his fifth year. Across 12 games with the Fighting Irish in 2025, he recorded 36 receptions for 630 yards and five touchdowns. Early in his NFL career, Fields will likely be battling with veteran wideouts Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin III for playing time with the Giants. If it all comes together for Fields, he could be a dangerous downfield threat in the NFL.

Apr 24

Kayvon Thibodeaux • OLB • Giants

Saints Among the Teams Showing Interest in Kayvon Thibodeaux

The New York Giants have engaged in trade talks surrounding defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, and the New Orleans Saints are among the teams showing "strong interest," sources told Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. If a deal goes down for Thibodeaux, it could come as early as Friday night during the second and third rounds of the 2026 NFL draft. Even though the Giants recently dealt defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for a first-rounder in this year's draft, they are open to moving Thibodeaux as well and continue to listen to offers. The Saints could use some more edge rushers, but they chose to address their offense in the first round on Thursday night by taking receiver Jordyn Tyson with the eighth overall pick. Thibodeaux, 25, was a former fifth overall pick in 2022 out of Oregon. He played in a career-low 10 games in 2025 and had a career-low 2.5 sacks, but NFL teams could be looking to buy low on him after he recorded 23.5 sacks in his first four NFL seasons. New York's selection of edge rusher Arvell Reese at fifth overall on Thursday night made Thibodeaux more expendable.

Apr 24

Francis Mauigoa • OL • Giants

Francis Mauigoa Selected 10th Overall by Giants

With their second top-10 selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Giants have selected Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa. The 20-year-old earned All-American honors as a junior at Miami in 2025 and helped the Hurricanes reach the National Championship game. With Andrew Thomas locked in at left tackle for the Giants, Mauigoa projects as the team's right tackle of the future. His presence should make life easier for both Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo (ankle). With Mauigoa and edge rusher Arvell Reese, the Giants are building through the trenches early in the 2026 Draft.

Apr 23

Arvell Reese • LB • Giants

Giants Select Arvell Reese with Fifth Overall Pick

The New York Giants have selected Ohio State edge rusher/linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Reese has spent his entire three-year college career with the Ohio State Buckeyes and won a National Championship with them during the 2024 season. After playing a limited role in his first year, Reese would gradually find a role for them over the past two campaigns. In 2024, Reese would log 0.5 sacks with 18 solo tackles. In 2025, Reese would take another step forward, totaling 6.5 sacks with 34 solo tackles and 10.0 tackles for loss. He would be named consensus All-American at the conclusion of this season. Per scouting reports, Reese is credited for not shying away from contact and having strong instincts to track down ball carriers. Reese will join a New York defense that allowed a high 25.8 PPG last season and totaled 39.0 total sacks.

Apr 23

Kayvon Thibodeaux • OLB • Giants

Kayvon Thibodeaux Now Unlikely to be Dealt

The NFL Network reports that New York Giants pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) is "more unlikely" to be traded now that the Giants recently traded defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in this year's NFL draft. However, the possibility of Thibodeaux also hasn't been ruled out, with head coach John Harbaugh saying weeks ago that "everyone is tradable." The G-Men have fielded trade offers for Thibodeaux dating back to last year, but even with Abdul Carter and Brian Burns looking like the team's starting edge duo, they have been hesitant to trade Thibodeaux. He counts for $14.75 million against this year's salary cap and is entering his walk year on a fifth-year option. The Giants have reportedly been asking for at least a third-rounder in exchange for Thibodeaux, but no teams are currently willing to meet that asking price. It doesn't help that he missed the last seven games in 2025 with a shoulder injury. Thibodeaux has just eight sacks in his last 22 games after he broke out with 11.5 sacks in 2023.

Apr 20

Odell Beckham Jr. • WR • Giants

Odell Beckham Jr. Works Out for Giants on Monday

Former New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. worked out for his old team, the Giants, on Monday, according to Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Rapoport writes that a "reunion seems possible." A lot has changed in New York since OBJ last played with the G-Men in 2018, but the three-time Pro Bowler does have experience playing for new Giants head coach John Harbaugh, who coached OBJ in 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens. New York took Beckham with the 12th overall pick in 2014 out of LSU, and he had four 1,000-yard seasons with the team in his five years with the organization. Since OBJ's last 1,000-yard campaign in 2019 with the Browns, he's fallen off a cliff in terms of production, and he'll likely be a long shot for any kind of stable fantasy relevance in 2026 if he returns to the Big Apple. He had just nine catches for 55 yards and no touchdowns in nine games for the Dolphins in 2024 and a 35-565-3 line in 14 games (six starts) with Harbaugh in Baltimore in 2023.

Apr 20

Sonny Styles • LB • Giants

Sonny Styles One of the Top Targets for Giants at No. 5 in NFL Draft

ESPN's Jordan Raanan writes that Ohio State middle linebacker Sonny Styles is "believed to be one of the top targets" for the New York Giants in next week's NFL draft if they stay at No. 5 overall. Styles is considered one of the safest and cleanest prospects in the 2026 class, given his combination of production in college and athletic skills. The Giants didn't have a pre-draft visit with Styles, but they showed significant interest in him throughout the pre-draft process, including meeting him before and after his pro day. Styles is such a coveted early-round prospect in this year's draft that he might not even be available before the G-Men pick at fifth overall. There has been significant buzz about the Tennessee Titans potentially taking him at No. 4 overall, with some sources thinking Styles is a more likely option for the Titans at that spot than Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love. The Giants are also enamored with Love if he's available to No. 5 overall next Thursday night.

Apr 19

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