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New York Giants

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AI Summary

The Giants enter 2026 under new head coach John Harbaugh, hired on a five-year deal after Brian Daboll was fired in November 2025 following a 2-8 start to what became a 4-13, last-place finish in the NFC East. Rookie-turned-starter Jaxson Dart is the undisputed QB1 in camp, backed up by Jameis Winston after Russell Wilson departed in free agency and did not sign elsewhere. New York is counting on a healthy return from ACL/meniscus-rehabbing WR Malik Nabers, a reunion with Odell Beckham Jr., and a wide-open, retooled secondary to climb out of the division cellar, with oddsmakers setting the team's 2026 win total around 7.5 games.

Researched by Team Research Desk · last updated August 20, 2026

Key Storylines

  • New head coach John Harbaugh (5-year deal) takes over after Brian Daboll was fired in November 2025 following a 2-8 start to a 4-13 season
  • Jaxson Dart enters camp as the undisputed starting QB after seizing the job as a rookie in 2025; Jameis Winston is the backup and Russell Wilson left in free agency without signing elsewhere
  • WR Malik Nabers, rehabbing a torn ACL/meniscus suffered in Week 4 of 2025, opened camp off the PUP list and has progressed to full-speed team drills as the Giants target a possible Week 1 return
  • Odell Beckham Jr. returned to the Giants on a one-year deal, earning first-team reps alongside Darnell Mooney and Calvin Austin
  • Wide-open cornerback competition among incumbent Paulson Adebo, 2023 first-rounder Deonte Banks, free-agent addition Greg Newsome II, and rookie Colton Hood

Injury Report

  • Malik Nabers · WR

    Recovering

    Rehabbing a torn ACL and meniscus suffered in Week 4 of the 2025 season; opened camp off the PUP list and has advanced to full-speed team drills, with a possible Week 1 return targeted.

  • Jaxson Dart · QB

    Limited/Day-to-Day

    Dealt with an ankle issue during camp but has continued practicing.

  • Abdul Carter · OLB/Edge

    Limited/Day-to-Day

    Sprained his ankle in June and later dealt with a hand injury during camp; has continued to practice through both.