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New York Times
4 days ago
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- New York Times
Giants training camp takeaways: Sloppy offense and a scary collision highlight Day 3
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants wrapped up their first week of training camp Friday, hitting the field for their third practice before they're slated to take a quick breather Saturday. Here's everything you need to know about Friday's session: Friday brought a notable appearance from LT Andrew Thomas, who spent time working out on the sidelines at the beginning of practice. Thomas, who is recovering from a Lisfranc injury, was added to the PUP list ahead of camp but Giants general manager Joe Schoen said he 'anticipates' Thomas will be ready for the opener. Advertisement The other two players who missed the first two days of practice were again absent: RB Eric Gray (knee) and OLB Victor Dimukeje (pec). Both entered camp with injuries. We had our first really scary moment of camp when outside linebacker Brian Burns and wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson collided at full speed, producing a very audible impact. The two ran into one another near the end of a play that saw tight end Greg Dulcich running down the sidelines after hauling in a long pass from quarterback Russell Wilson. Both Burns and Robinson stayed down on the ground for a few minutes getting attention from trainers before later walking off the field. 'I was right there, and it was loud,' safety Jevón Holland said. 'I saw it just like y'all saw it. You just run into somebody. You don't see somebody, they T-bone you in the car.' While wide receiver Jalin Hyatt was at Friday's practice, he didn't partake in team reps. Late in Thursday's practice, Hyatt had to have his left leg stretched after cramping up. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart finished Friday's practice on a high note, hitting fellow rookie Cam Skattebo for a touchdown on a corner route during 11-on-11s. The throw to the running back came on the final play of a situational period. While veteran QB Jameis Winston handled most of the second-team reps that series, Dart came in for the final two plays. Rookie connection! Jaxson Dart to Cam Skattebo TD to end a very hot practice #giants — Charlotte Carroll (@charlottecrrll) July 25, 2025 On Thursday, Dart had taken every second-team offense rep, but it was a nearly even split in those reps on Friday: Winston took 12, and Dart got 11. Both also took two reps with the third team. In team periods, Dart completed 6-of-8 passes, while Winston went 9-for-10. Winston's lone incompletion came in the situational period on an end-zone throw wide receiver Zach Pascal just couldn't get to. Advertisement Wilson finished 9-of-14 passing in team periods, though those numbers somewhat conceal a sloppy day featuring multiple snap issues. As my beat partner Dan Duggan noted, center John Michael Schmitz airmailed one snap. Another Schmitz snap came in high and sailed through Wilson's hands, while another snap caught Wilson by surprise, which led to busted play. Schmitz doesn't have a history of errant snaps, but this is something to keep an eye on as camp progresses. Wilson also didn't seem to be at his sharpest, as the veteran QB held onto the ball longer than he had in the first two practice of camp. Again, it's nothing to be concerned about now, but it's something to remember as we get further into camp. Deonte Banks and Cor'Dale Flott continued to split reps for the CB2 spot with the starters. Banks notched a notable pass breakup in the end zone on a deep shot to wide receiver Darius Slayton from Wilson. Caught the tail end of CB Deonte Banks coverage and PBU on WR Darius Slayton #giants — Charlotte Carroll (@charlottecrrll) July 25, 2025 Over at right guard, there has been a continued rotation with Evan Neal and Greg Van Roten splitting time with the starters during 11-on-11 periods. Neal, who's making the transition inside from tackle, will face his first true test at guard when the pads come on in Monday's practice. Former Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh attended Friday's practice to announce his official retirement from the NFL. A 2013 first-round selection by the Giants, Pugh spent five seasons in New York before signing with the Arizona Cardinals in 2018. Pugh returned to New York during the 2023 season, signing with the Giants amid a flurry of injuries at the position. Coming off a torn ACL that ended his 2022 season, Pugh returned to the Giants in 2023 and quickly created a viral moment when instead of saying the college he attended during a Sunday Night Football broadcast, he instead said he came to the Giants 'straight off the couch.' Advertisement Pugh did not play last season. On the very next play following the Burns-Robinson collision, Wilson connected with wide receiver Malik Nabers for a deep touchdown. Cornerback Paulson Adebo appeared to trip while in coverage, but Nabers still had the edge on Adebo and made the play. It was the first time this camp we've seen Wilson air it out to Nabers, and the result was as good as any Giant fan could have hoped for. Between Wilson peppering Nabers with targets on Day 1 and their touchdown here, the pair seem to be building a quick connection. Moonball to Leek. Easy. ☄️ — New York Giants (@Giants) July 25, 2025 'Heat is heat. It's hotter in Florida. It's closer to the equator, so it's science.' – Holland on Friday's extreme heat Saturday is the Giants' first off day of camp. The Giants will conduct their fourth training camp practice at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday. The session is open to fans.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
New York Giants training camp: 6 takeaways from Day 3
The New York Giants battled each other and the oppressive heat at Day 3 of their 2025 training camp out at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in New Jersey on Friday. Here are some takeaways from the workout. Burns, Robinson collide in team drills Linebacker Brian Burns and wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson collided in practice and were assisted off the field. Although it's a non-contact practice, you can see the competitiveness of the roster so far in camp. As of the end of practice, there was no word on the condition of either player. Hyatt sits out practice Third-year wideout Jalin Hyatt, whose practice ended early on Thursday with leg cramps, was held out on Friday as a precaution. Hyatt, who is vying for more targets and playing time this season, needs to be on the field a much as possible this summer, so this is not helping his cause. Daboll on Abdul Carter: 'He can get better' Head coach Brian Daboll was asked what he saw from rookie linebacker Abdul Carter on Thursday. "I saw a lot of good plays, and I saw some plays that he can certainly get better at. When you're taking a player that high, you expect that from that player," he said. Carter has been lined up in multiple roles so far, and one can just see that he's not your run-of-the-mill player. He's special. Theo, Tracy bigger, better, quicker, smarter Two second-year players the Giants are hoping will elevate to star status are tight end Theo Johnson and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. On Friday, Daboll had some positive things to say about both. Dart, Skattebo becoming BFFs Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and fellow rookie running back Cam Skattebo came out on the field wearing one another's jerseys on Friday. The two have formed a friendship that is spilling out into drills. Skattebo is not only a tough inside runner, but he is a solid receiver, as he displayed once again at camp. JMS struggling It was a rough day for center John Michael Schmitz, who had multiple bad snaps on Friday -- several leading to some chaos. In total, JMS had four bad snaps, which is a legitimate concern if it persists into the season. This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Giants training camp: 6 takeaways from Day 3
New York Post
4 days ago
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- New York Post
Giants' Brian Burns, Wan'Dale Robinson shaken up after scary collision at training camp
Brian Burns and Wan'Dale Robinson headed to the locker room at Giants training camp Friday after a big collision during practice. Trainers rushed onto the field to tend to the two players, The Post's Ryan Dunleavy reported. The injury scare happened when Burns, the two-time Pro-Bowl linebacker, and Robinson, a wide receiver entering his fourth NFL season, collided during a play. Both players walked off the field and into the facility following the big hit. Robinson got up first, with his hand on his lower back. Brian Burns at Giants training camp on July 23. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Wan'Dale Robinson with the Giants at training camp on July 24. AP Both Burns and Robinson figure to be starters and key cogs for the Giants this season, who are looking to bounce back after last year's 3-14 campaign. Check back later for more on this developing story
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
See it: New York Giants' Brian Burns, Wan'Dale Robinson violently collide at practice
A scary moment played out at New York Giants training camp on Friday that led many to hold their breath. During a drill shortly after a pre-planned water break, wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson and linebacker Brian Burns collided at full speed with a loud thud. Robinson was attempting to side-step a defender as Burns chased the play down from behind. Neither player saw the other until it was too late. A Giants Nation Podcast video shows the moment of the collision. An SNY video from the field failed to catch the actual collision, but did record audio of the hit and subsequent reaction. After the thud, coaches, players, and fans gasp as trainers rushed onto the field. Both players were shaken up and remained on the ground for several moments. Eventually, trainers escorted Robinson to the sideline and Burns to the locker room. More to come... This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: See it: Giants' Brian Burns, Wan'Dale Robinson collide at practice
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
WATCH: Giants' Abdul Carter in action at 2025 training camp
New York Giants football is back. Officially. Big Blue opened their 2025 training camp on Wednesday, and we're already getting our first glimpse at rookie first-round pick Abdul Carter in action. Check it out: The Giants selected Carter with the third overall pick, and he's expected to emerge as the team's best pass rusher on a defense that already includes Brian Burns, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Dexter Lawrence. Carter and fellow first-round pick, Jaxson Dart, will be the primary focus of New York Giants fans who attend training camp practices. And while it may take some time before Dart cracks the starting lineup, it'll be all gas and no brakes for Carter from Week 1. MORE NEW YORK GIANTS COVERAGE
