New York Giants 53-man roster projection after Week 2 of training camp
Positional competitions are heating up, and a pecking order is being established. Fringe players have just a few weeks to stake their claim to a 53-man roster spot or risk being cut loose. Every day matters.
Here's a look at a 53-man roster projection from Giants Wire with two weeks of camp in the books.
Quarterbacks (3)
Starter: Russell Wilson
Reserves: Jameis Winston, Jaxson Dart
There is no change here. Unless there is an unexpected injury, Tommy DeVito will likely be headed to the practice squad.
Running backs (3)
Starter: Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Reserves: Devin Singletary, Cam Skattebo
Like the quarterback position, there is no change here. Eric Gray remains on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, and the big three, despite Skattebo's recent setback, have continued to practice at a high level. However, Dante Miller is worth keeping an eye on. He may sneak onto the roster.
Wide receivers (7)
Starters: Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson
Reserves: Jalin Hyatt, Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Beaux Collins, Dalen Cambre
Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) has been lost for the season, opening the door for other youngsters. And while Lil'Jordan Humphrey has played well, we've removed both from the 53-man roster and replaced them with Collins and Cambre, a pair of undrafted rookies.
Tight ends (4)
Starter: Theo Johnson
Reserves: Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz, Thomas Fidone II
This is a position that could be adjusted to three players in the event of a numbers crunch. For now, we have the Giants keeping four tight ends with Greg Dulcich as the odd man out.
Offensive linemen (10)
Starters: Andrew Thomas (LT), Jon Runyan Jr. (LG), John Michael Schmitz (C), Evan Neal (RG), Jermaine Eluemunor (RT)
Reserves: Greg Van Roten, James Hudson, Joshua Ezeudu, Marcus Mbow, Jake Kubas
The most notable change here isn't Joshua Ezeudu taking a spot from Aaron Stinnie, but Neal starting over Van Roten. The former first-round pick who busted at tackle has played unexpectedly well at guard and taken an abundance of first-team reps in Van Roten's absence. It makes you wonder why general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll waited so long to make the change.
Defensive linemen (5)
Starters: Dexter Lawrence (NT), Rakeen Nunez-Roches (DE), Roy Robertson-Harris (DE)
Reserves: Darius Alexander, Elijah Chatman
Chatman is back on the roster this time around and has even been taking some reps at fullback.
Outside linebackers (4)
Starters: Brian Burns, Abdul Carter
Reserves: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Chauncey Golston
The only change here is Carter starting over Thibodeaux. The rookie has been utterly dominant in camp and is playing at a significantly higher level than Thibodeaux (which isn't a knock on Thibs).
Inside linebackers (4)
Starters: Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden
Reserves: Chris Board, Darius Muasau
There is no change here. Okereke and McFadden are locked in, and Muasau is a core special teams player and sneaky good defender. Board is also a core special teamer. The Giants may add a fifth here if they want to stash another player for special teams.
Cornerbacks (6)
Starters: Paulson Adebo, Deonte Banks, Dru Phillips
Reserves: Cor'Dale Flott, Tre Hawkins, Korie Black
Banks and Flott are still battling it out for the CB2 spot, but Banks appears to be taking the lead. There is no change at this position.
Safeties (4)
Starters: Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin
Reserves: Dane Belton, K'Von Wallace
In our last 53-man roster projection, we wrote, "The outlier here is that the team's fourth safety entering Week 1 likely isn't on the current roster." That turned out to be quite accurate. Anthony Johnson is out, and Wallace is in.
Special teams (3)
Starters: Graham Gano (K), Jamie Gillan (P), Casey Kreiter (LS)
This doesn't really require any sort of explanation, does it?
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants 53-man roster projection after Week 2 of training camp
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