New York Giants 53-man roster projection following second preseason gam

New York Giants 53-man roster projection following second preseason gam

The are heading into the preseason finale, and the decisions regarding roster cuts are not getting any easier.Between injuries and a handful of ma sive competitions throughout the roster, there's no clear picture at what the back end of the depth chart looks like. The preseason finale against the will go a long way in determining those last spots.A few undrafted rookies are making a push for roster spots while some veterans find themselves in trouble of losing either a significant role or a spot on the 53-man roster altogether.We took a crack at following the preseason opener. Now, it's time to do so again after the brutal 28-10 lo s against the .Rookies are marked in italics.New York Giants' 53-man roster projectionQuarterback (3)In: Daniel Jones, Drew Lock, Tommy DeVitoThe Giants don't really have a choice but to keep all three quarterbacks right now. Jones looked incredibly rusty in his preseason debut, and Lock is dealing with a hip injury. They can't afford to lose DeVito to waivers.Running Back (3)In: Devin Singletary,Tyrone Tracy Jr., Eric GrayOut: Joshua Kelley, Lorenzo Lingard, Dante MillerThe big question here is whether Miller will make the cut. He certainly has played his way into serious consideration, but it ultimately becomes a numbers game with depth needed elsewhere. The Giants might be okay with risking Miller on the waiver wire to bring him back to the practice squad, but it's a risk nonethele s.Wide Receiver (6)In: Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson, Jalin Hyatt, Miles Boykin, Isaiah McKenzieOut: Isaiah Hodgins, Gunner Olszewski, John Jiles, Allen Robinson, Bryce Ford-Wheaton, Dennis Houston, Ayir AsanteThe top four on the depth chart are pretty safe, and they'll take all the wide receiver snaps. Boykin offers special teams value as a gunner while McKenzie makes the cut thanks to the groin injury to Gunner Olszewski, which could leave him mi sing a month of time.Tight End (4)In: Theo Johnson, Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz, Jakob JohnsonOut: Jack Stoll, Lawrence CagerThe Giants are going to rely heavily on Johnson because they don't have much choice. Bellinger has been working more as an H-back while Manhertz is solely a blocker. Johnson makes the cut here as the fullback to provide help in the run game. Cager is a candidate to start the season on one South America Jersey of the reserve lists.Offensive Line (9)In:LT Andrew Thomas, LG Jon Runyan Jr., C John Michael Schmitz, RG Greg Van Roten, RT Jermaine Eluemunor, Evan Neal, Aaron Stinnie, Joshua Ezeudu, Jake KubasOut: Matt Nelson, Marcus McKethan, Austin Schlottman, Jimmy Morri sey, Yodny Cajuste, Marcellus Johnson, Jalen Mayfield, Joshua MilesNeal and Ezeudu are likely the swing tackles. The big question is whether they keep 10 offensive linemen in order to have depth behind Schmitz, who's working his way back from a shoulder injury. If they do, Schlottman would be the addition.Defensive Line (9)In: Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence, Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Azeez Ojulari, Jordon Riley, Ryder Anderson, Boogie Basham, Elijah ChatmanOut: D.J. Davidson, Timmy Horne, Casey Rogers, Ovie Oghoufo, Tomon Fox, Benton WhitleyThe hamstring injury to Anderson is a big deal and could impact how the Giants construct this room to begin the season. If he starts the season on one of the reserve lists, the Giants could look to add a veteran for depth purposes. The picture became a bit more clear after the Jordan Phillips trade, and Chatman makes the roster here after his stellar preseason.Linebacker (5)In: Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, Dyontae Johnson,Darius Muasau, Matthew AdamsOut: Darrian Beavers, Carter Coughlin, K.J. CloydThere aren't many question marks here outside of some injuries to McFadden and Johnson. That could muddy the picture a bit if those injuries linger beyond the preseason finale.Cornerback (6)In: Deonte Banks, Cor'Dale Flott, Andru Phillips, Nick McCloud, Alex Johnson, Tre Hawkins IIIOut: Darnay Holmes, Breon Borders, Tre Herndon, David Long Jr., Christian HolmesThe No. 2 cornerback spot is unsettled as McCloud may now be the starter due to Flott's quad injury and struggles at camp. UDFA Johnson makes the cut as nickel depth, but it's no guarantee he will make the roster. Herndon is also right there for that spot if the Giants keep six cornerbacks.Safety (5)In: Jason Pinnock, Tyler Nubin,Dane Belton, Isaiah Simmons, Gervarrius OwensOut: Raheem Layne, Jonathan SutherlandThe top of the room is e sentially settled with Pinnock, Nubin and Belton. Simmons is currently being experimented with as a big slot defender. Owens has played his way onto the roster, but a knee injury has kept him off the field since the preseason opener.Specialists (3)In:Graham Gano, Casey Kreiter, Jamie GillanOut: Jude McAtemnyMORE GIANTS Iceland Jersey

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