Impact The tight end is competing for a depth role behind presumptive starter Daniel Bellinger. Stoll spent his first three seasons with the Eagles and caught 19 passes.
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Jack Stoll - Returning to team Stoll (concussion) has been cleared to resume practicing, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Lawrence Cager - Cleared to play Cager (hamstring) is returning to the team Sunday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact The tight end participated in spring activities but was not available once training camp started due to the injury. Cager figures to compete for a depth role behind presumptive starter Daniel Bellinger. The fifth-year pro caught four passes in 11 games for New York last year.
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Drew Lock - Will miss multiple practices Lock (hip) will likely sit out of at least three practices, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.
Impact The backup quarterback suffered a bone contusion and strained oblique during the Giants' preseason game Thursday against the Lions. Fortunately for Lock, the injury will not require surgery and New York is not adding another quarterback at this time, per Dunleavy. Lock's absence, though, should give third-stringer Tommy DeVito more reps in New York's next preseason contest Aug. 17 against the Texans.
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Malik Nabers - Limps off field during practice Nabers exited Sunday's practice early and was seen limping at the end of the the Giants' team drills, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's not yet clear what caused the issue, but Nabers took off his left shoe and limped off the field before practice had ended, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News. Duggan notes that the rookie wideout didn't go to the locker room but was using a band to stretch his left ankle/foot while sitting on the sideline, and he was limping at the end of the practice session. Nabers is primed to be an integral part of New York's offense after the team drafted him sixth overall in the 2024 Draft, so it's likely that the organization won't take any chances with rushing him back during preseason if Nabers is in fact dealing with an injury. Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record notes that Nabers' exit happened late in practice, which makes it less clear if the receiver is dealing with a significant issue since there wasn't much time for him to return to the team's session.
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Daniel Jones - Set to play in second preseason game Giants head coach Brian Daboll said that Jones will likely play in Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.
Impact Jones received full medical clearance ahead of training camp after completing his recovery from November surgery to repair an ACL tear, but the Giants nonetheless chose to hold him out of their 14-3 win over the Lions in the preseason opener Thursday. No. 2 quarterback Drew Lock received the start and suffered a hip injury that will keep him from suiting up against the Texans, so Tommy DeVito now stands to operate as the top backup to Jones on Saturday. Daboll didn't go into specifics regarding how long Jones might stay in the game against the Texans, but the 27-year-old signal-caller should at least get a series or two.
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Dyontae Johnson - Week-to-week Johnson is considered week-to-week due to an ankle injury, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Johnson's injury presumably occurred in Friday's 14-3 preseason victory over the Lions. The undrafted rookie has made a strong impression in training camp and even logged some first-team reps. He had a sack in Friday's game prior to the injury.
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Isaiah Simmons - Listed as CB on initial depth chart Simmons is listed as the No. 2 nickel corner on the Giants' first unofficial depth chart, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
Impact Though the depth chart is subject to change during the preseason, Simmons' initial listing seems to confirm that he is switching positions after he worked as a linebacker last year. The Clemson product's versatility has always been one of his strongest traits, and he has plenty of experience in the defensive backfield having played nearly half of his defensive snaps at corner or safety for Arizona in 2022. Rookie third-round pick Andru Phillips is listed as the No. 1 option at nickel corner on New York's first depth chart, but even if that holds true, Simmons should see the field fairly often and could bounce between the nickel-corner position and linebacker.
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Drew Lock - To miss time, won't need surgery Lock (hip) is expected to miss time due to a bone contusion and strained oblique suffered during Thursday's preseason game against the Lions, but he will not require surgery, Ian R...
Impact Coach Brian Daboll said the Giants could add another quarterback with Lock injured. Though Daboll declined to offer a true estimate of Lock's recovery timetable, per Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports, he did say "it could be longer than a couple days." Tommy DeVito figures to step up and handle the bulk of second-team reps at practice as long as Lock is unable to go. It's possible, depending on the extent of Lock's absence and whether DeVito is able to impress with more opportunities on deck, that a competition for the No. 2 spot behind starter Daniel Jones could materialize.
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Dante Miller - Impressive in preseason opener Miller tallied 63 yards on 12 carries and caught both of his passing targets for seven yards in a preseason win against Detroit on Thursday.
Impact Miller led Giants running backs with 26 offensive snaps in the exhibition contest. That doesn't indicate his place on the depth chart -- in fact, it more likely suggests that he's near the bottom of the pecking order -- but the 25-year-old nonetheless took advantage of the opportunity, leading New York with 63 rushing yards on a healthy 5.3 YPC. Miller impressively ended the third quarter with a nine-yard rush after the Giants had been pinned back at their own four-yard line, and he added a 19-yard carry two plays into the fourth. While Devin Singletary is secure in his starting RB role and both Tyrone Tracy and Eric Gray looked good as the most likely No. 2 and No. 3 options Thursday, Miller could certainly carve out a role for New York this season and give himself a chance to rise up the depth chart with continued strong play.
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Devin Singletary - Observes backups in preseason win Singletary didn't play in the Giants' first preseason game Thursday versus Detroit, and New York's running game produced 155 ground yards and two touchdowns on 27 carries.
Impact That Singletary didn't play in the team's initial preseason matchup further emphasizes what was already a given, which is that he'll take over the lead-back role for the Giants with Saquon Barkley now in Philadelphia. The extent to which Singletary serves as a workhorse, though, could depend on how effectively the team's other ball carriers perform. If Thursday was any indication, second-year back Eric Gray could earn a healthy workload, as he gained 52 yards and scored twice on just four carries while adding 46 receiving yards on four catches versus Detroit. Tyrone Tracy, who has been the early leader in training camp for the No. 2 role, did well too with 26 yards on five rushes, and Dante Miller -- who has opened eyes in camp -- added 63 ground yards on 12 carries along with seven receiving yards on two catches. Singletary's role as the No. 1 back is secure, but it isn't yet known how work will be distributed among the team's ball-carrier corps with Barkley out of the picture.
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Micah McFadden - Slated for big role in 2024 McFadden is listed as a starter at inside linebacker on the Giants' initial unofficial depth chart, per Dan Salomone of the team's official site.
Impact After making seven starts over 17 games in his rookie campaign, McFadden started 14 of his 16 contests last season. However, the two games in which he didn't start came late in the campaign (Week 16 and 17), with Isaiah Simmons taking his place in the lineup for those matchups. Simmons is undergoing a position change, though, as he's listed a a nickel corner on New York's initial depth chart. That should open the door for McFadden to hang onto a starting role, and he makes for a potential target in IDP leagues after notching 101 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) and an interception last season.
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Bryce Ford-Wheaton - Clear of knee injury Ford-Wheaton (knee) played 26 offensive snaps in Thursday's preseason win over the Lions, catching one of two targets for six yards.
Impact Ford-Wheaton hyperextended his knee during practice last Friday, but he recovered from the injury quickly and was able to lead New York's wideouts with 26 snaps on offense against Detroit. His lone catch came in the third quarter on a short pass, though he did draw a defensive pass-interference penalty on another play. Ford-Wheaton is attempting to secure a spot as a depth receiver on the 53-man roster after missing all of last season due to a torn ACL.
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Jalin Hyatt - Minimal action in preseason opener Hyatt caught his only target for no gain in Thursday's 14-3 preseason win over the Lions.
Impact Hyatt's lone target came from Drew Lock (hip) on the opening drive. Rookie sixth overall pick Malik Nabers wasn't targeted at all on his 12 snaps in the game, so neither of the young speedsters made much of an impact Thursday. Hyatt's coming off a 373-yard rookie season, and the 2023 third-round draft pick is trying to carve out a larger role in 2024. The Giants' second preseason game will be next Saturday in Houston.
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Daniel Bellinger - One catch in preseason opener Bellinger caught one of two targets for seven yards in Thursday's 14-3 preseason win over the Lions.
Impact Bellinger wasn't heavily involved but neither was rookie fourth-round pick Theo Johnson, who wasn't targeted Thursday. Tyree Jackson was the Giants' most productive tight end Thursday with two catches for 34 yards, but Bellinger and Johnson have been splitting first-team reps in practice and remain on track to lead the position come the regular season. New York's next preseason game will be in Houston next Saturday.
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Eric Gray - Racks up 98 yards, two TDs Gray rushed four times for 52 yards and two touchdowns while catching all four of his targets for 46 yards in Thursday's 14-3 preseason win over the Lions.
Impact Gray has reportedly been running slightly behind rookie fifth-round pick Tyrone Tracy (five carries for 26 yards) in the battle for the top backup role behind Devin Singletary, but Thursday's performance could help Gray flip the script. The second-year pro's top highlight was a 48-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, on which Gray wrong-footed a Detroit defender with a nice cut in the open field. He added a one-yard rushing TD later in the first half and also showcased his playmaking ability as a pass catcher. Gray will look to build on this strong performance in the Giants' second preseason game against the Texans next Saturday.
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Tyrone Tracy Jr. - Outplayed by Gray on Thursday Tracy rushed five times for 26 yards and wasn't targeted in Thursday's 14-3 preseason win over the Lions.
Impact Tracy got the start at running back with veteran Devin Singletary sitting out, and the rookie fifth-round pick looked spry in limited action. His first career carry went for five yards, and Tracy added a 12-yard burst later in the first quarter. Tracy's competing for the backup role against Eric Gray, who exploded for 98 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns on eight first-half touches. While Tracy wasn't targeted in this game, he has substantial upside as a pass catcher, having played wide receiver in college before converting to running back for the last two years at Purdue. Tracy and Gray will likely continue to jostle for depth chart positioning in the second preseason game against the Texans next Saturday.
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Detroit Lions vs. New York Giants | 2024 Preseason Week 1 Game Highlights
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Tommy DeVito - Plays most of preseason opener DeVito completed eight of 15 passes for 92 yards without a touchdown or interception in Thursday's 14-3 preseason win over the Lions. He added four rushing attempts for two yards.
Impact Daniel Jones didn't suit up and Drew Lock exited late in the first quarter due to a hip injury, leaving DeVito to play the remainder of the game. DeVito proceeded to lead two touchdown drives in the second quarter, both of which were capped by Eric Gray rushing scores. While DeVito started six games as a rookie and looked marginally sharper than Lock on Thursday, the second-year quarterback is still expected to open the season third on the depth chart behind Jones and Lock. DeVito will likely see significant playing time in next Saturday's preseason game against the Texans.
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