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New York Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Top five Giants players to watch during training camp 2025
Ahead of the start of training camp, The Post's Paul Schwartz looks at the top five Giants players to watch: QB Russell Wilson Sometimes it is easy to forget this is a 36-year old guy and someone that age must be taken care of by the coaches, trainers and medical staff. Wilson certainly looked frisky in the spring, and his legs and arm looked fresh. Lest we forget, Wilson hurt his calf early in Steelers' training camp last year and the injury lingered, causing him to miss the first six games of the season. TE Theo Johnson Just when Johnson as a rookie was showing signs that he could be a significant weapon in the passing game, he went down on Thanksgiving in a game against the Cowboys with a fifth metatarsal foot fracture, ending his rookie season. Following surgery, Johnson has returned to full health, and the Giants are expecting big things from this 6-foot-6 target. Giants tight end Theo Johnson (84) practices during OTAs in East Rutherford, N.J. Bill Kostroun/New York Post LT Andrew Thomas Andrew Thomas speaking to the media in the locker room at the New York Giants training facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey on January 6, 2025. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post No one is concerned about Thomas when he is on the field — he is a top-tier left tackle and unquestionably the best offensive lineman on the roster. The problem is that Thomas is not on the field often enough. He played in just 10 games in 2023 because of a hamstring strain and made it through the first six games in 2024 before going down with a serious Lisfranc foot injury. He was kept off the field in the spring, and his status will be worth monitoring on a daily basis.
CTV News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
UWindsor Football Camp to Tackle Mental Health, NIL, and On-Field Training
A brand-new football camp is making its debut this weekend at the University of Windsor. Organized by Dom Johnson, the camp promises to give young players a taste of the American game. 'High impact football training,' Johnson explained as young athletes from Ontario and the U.S. ascend on the University of Windsor Saturday and Sunday. He said current and retired CFL and NFL pros are coming to town for the camp including his brother Theo, who plays for the New York Giants and Kayode Awosika of the Detroit Lions. Former NFL'ers like Tyrone Crawford and Dakoda Shepley and many more will also be on hand to pass on their knowledge. Players will learn some valuable football skills, but they'll also be taught some important life lessons, like how to deal with mental health, transitioning through different levels of their football career, financial literacy, and the importance of NIL (Name, Image and Likeness). 'We want to create a really good football experience that teaches them high level impact drills but also talk about some of these important issues and learn how we can solve them and deal with them,' Johnson told CTV News. He said the camp will break for lunch on Saturday and record four 15-minute podcasts. 'Our first speaker is going to be Dr. Pat Smith,' Johnson said. 'We're going to talk about mental health. I struggled with mental health in college and Dr. Smith was actually somebody that I went to when I was struggling.' In June 2021, the NCAA allowed student-athletes to make money from their personal brand. Nick O'Shae will discuss NIL and explain how up to 90 per cent of marketing deals center around social media. 'Create a brand if you like playing video games, start streaming,' said O'Shae. 'If you like working out and start making fitness content it can be anything but start creating a brand around content that you enjoy making.' Sandwich grad Ella Steel-Douglas just completed a decorated high school track and field career and is heading to Costal Carolina on a full-ride scholarship. The 18-year-old said she is aware of the financial rewards of NIL. 'My approach is to honestly get my social media cleaned up,' Steel-Douglas explained. 'I feel like that's the main focus for what I can do for NIL money. I try to keep a clean image for myself and hoping that companies can seek me through that and I'll start posting regularly for it.' Johnson would like to make this camp a yearly experience and expand to include other sports. He would also like to bring it to different communities. 'There's more pressure on the athletes than there's ever been before to balance school, to balance sports so bringing in professional speakers talking about this and teaching what you can do so that the athletes can be successful at the next level. We want to make an impact,' he said.
Newsweek
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Giants TE Eager To Bounce Back In Year Two
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Giants tight end Theo Johnson was putting together a solid rookie campaign before suffering a foot injury that prematurely ended his season. "I felt it coming on the more comfortable I got," Johnson said on the Giants Huddle podcast. "Just feeling what it's like to be in my groove, like now having an idea, like I've got this many games under my belt, this is what it's gotta look like. Just as it was like, man, I could really finish on a high note this year, the injury happened, which was super discouraging. But encouraging at the same time, because it was like, now I know I'm going to have a full offseason to kind of prepare and figure things out. I definitely felt like I was catching on at the right time. Unfortunately, the injury kind of put a hold on that." Johnson, a 2024 fourth-round pick, got off to a slow start last season but looked comfortable down the stretch. He eclipsed 35+ receiving yards in each of his last five games before injury, promising production given the QB instability in New York. While preparing to make a bigger impact in his sophomore season, Johnson is applying the lessons he learned from last year. "Huge, huge difference," he said when asked to describe the difference between Year 1 and Year 2. "I know what it's like to be a professional football player now. I was learning as I went week by week [as a rookie]." "The big thing for me this year is I want to play 17 games. That's the number one priority. I've been taking my recovery and my health, what I'm putting in my body and everything, more serious than I ever have. I think that's the biggest goal for me is prioritizing my health and wellness and making sure that I'm available and consistent throughout 17 games." Theo Johnson #84 of the New York Giants in action against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on November 03, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Commanders defeated the Giants 27-22. Theo Johnson #84 of the New York Giants in action against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on November 03, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Commanders defeated the Giants Giants have a significantly improved quarterback situation in 2025, with veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston joining first-round pick Jaxson Dart. Consistency is a key factor in the development of young players, and Johnson is looking forward to getting more work as a pass-catcher. "I think there's a good opportunity for me to do a lot more in the option game this year," Johnson said. "Different things on third downs. All stuff as a tight end you get super excited about, the different concepts and things that really complement my skill set and play style. I think it's gonna be a good mixture of running seams and stuff but working in more intermediate option-type routes, as well." The Giants' tight end room curerntly consists of Theo Johnson, Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz, and Greg Dulcich.
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giants TE Theo Johnson eager to get back in groove after foot surgery
Tight end Theo Johnson didn't make the same kind of instant impact on the Giants offense as fellow 2024 draft picks Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy, but he was showing signs of that kind of production as the year went on. Johnson had three catches for 37 yards in the first four games of the year, but caught 26 balls for 293 yards and a touchdown in the next eight weeks. Any hopes of continuing to build on that hit a wall when Johnson suffered a foot injury that required him to have season-ending surgery. Advertisement Johnson is healthy now and said on the Giants Huddle podcast that he feels a "huge difference" in how prepared he is for the NFL game now. He also said he wants to try to pick up where he left off because he was finding his place in the offense ahead of the injury. "I felt it coming on the more comfortable I got," Johnson said. "Just feeling what it's like to be in my groove, now having an idea like I've got this many games under my belt, this is what it's gotta look like. Just as it was like I could really finish on a high note this year, the injury happened, which was super discouraging. But encouraging at the same time, because it was like, now I know I'm going to have a full offseason to kind of prepare and figure things out. I definitely felt like I was catching on at the right time. Unfortunately, the injury kind of put a hold on that." It remains an open question as to whether the Giants have found the right answer at quarterback, but having Johnson join Nabers and Tracy as a consistent producer would only help the chances that Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, or Jaxson Dart can provide the upgrade the team needs at that spot.
NBC Sports
07-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Giants TE Theo Johnson eager to get back in groove after foot surgery
Tight end Theo Johnson didn't make the same kind of instant impact on the Giants offense as fellow 2024 draft picks Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy, but he was showing signs of that kind of production as the year went on. Johnson had three catches for 37 yards in the first four games of the year, but caught 26 balls for 293 yards and a touchdown in the next eight weeks. Any hopes of continuing to build on that hit a wall when Johnson suffered a foot injury that required him to have season-ending surgery. Johnson is healthy now and said on the Giants Huddle podcast that he feels a 'huge difference' in how prepared he is for the NFL game now. He also said he wants to try to pick up where he left off because he was finding his place in the offense ahead of the injury. 'I felt it coming on the more comfortable I got,' Johnson said. 'Just feeling what it's like to be in my groove, now having an idea like I've got this many games under my belt, this is what it's gotta look like. Just as it was like I could really finish on a high note this year, the injury happened, which was super discouraging. But encouraging at the same time, because it was like, now I know I'm going to have a full offseason to kind of prepare and figure things out. I definitely felt like I was catching on at the right time. Unfortunately, the injury kind of put a hold on that.' It remains an open question as to whether the Giants have found the right answer at quarterback, but having Johnson join Nabers and Tracy as a consistent producer would only help the chances that Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, or Jaxson Dart can provide the upgrade the team needs at that spot.
