Preview Of Giants Vs Lions Preseason Showdown & the Latest New York Giants News

During the first joint practices between the Giants and Lions, many fights broke out. Last year, the Giants were seen as soft compared to the Lions, so this newfound aggression is a welcome change. 

The Giants have released their first unofficial depth chart of 2024. On offense, Daniel Jones is listed as the starting quarterback, followed by Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito. At running back, Devin Singletary leads, with Eric Gray, Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Dante “Turbo” Miller following, while Jashaun Corbin and Jacob Saylors share the fifth spot. The first-team wide receivers include Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson, Jalin Hyatt, and Darius Slayton. The second team has Miles Boykin, Isaiah McKenzie, and Isaiah Hodgins, with Dennis Houston, Gunner Olszewski, and Allen Robinson II on the third team. Ayir Assante and Bryce Ford-Wheaton are on the fourth team, and Jon Jiles is listed on the fifth team by himself. At tight end, Daniel Bellinger is the starter, followed by Lawrence Cager, Chris Manhertz, Theo Johnson, and Jack Stoll & Tyree Jackson on the fifth team. Andrew Thomas is the starting left tackle, with Yodny Cajuste and Matt Nelson as backups. Jon Runyan Jr. starts at left guard, with Jalen Mayfield and Marcellus Johnson behind him. John Michael Schmitz is the starting center, followed by Jimmy Morrissey and Austin Schlottman. Aaron Stinnie starts at right guard, with Greg Van Roten, Jake Kubas, and Marcus McKethan as backups. Jermaine Eluemenor is the starting right tackle, with Joshua Ezeudu and Joshua Miles as backups.

On defense, Brian Burns is the starting defensive end, with Boogie Basham and Ovie Oghoufo as backups. Dexter Lawrence starts at nose tackle, followed by Jordan Riley, DJ Davidson, and Timmy Horner. Rakeem Nunez-Rochez is the starting defensive tackle, with Ryder Anderson, Jordan Phillips, Elijah Chatman, and Casey Rogers behind him. Kayvon Thibodeaux starts at outside linebacker, followed by Azeez Ojulari, Tomon Fox, and Benton Whitley. Bobby Okereke and Micah McFadden are the starting inside linebackers, with Carter Coughlin & Dyontae Johnson, Matthew Adams & Darrius Muasau, and Darrian Beavers as backups. Deonte Banks and Cor’Dale Flott are the starting cornerbacks, with Tre Hawkins III & Darnay Holmes, and David Long Jr. & Breon Borders as backups. Dane Belton and Jason Pinnock are the starting safeties, followed by Tyler Nubin & Elijah Riley, Gervarrius Owens & Kaleb Hayes, and Alex Johnson.

On special teams, Casey Kreiter is the long snapper, Jamie Gillan is both the holder and punter, and Graham Gano is the kicker, with Jade McAtamney as backup. Gunner Olszewski, Isaiah McKenzie, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson, Ayir Assante, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. are listed for kickoffs and punt returns.

The Giants signed cornerback Christian Holmes, who was released by the Commanders. 

The Giants waived running back Jashaun Corbin, an undrafted rookie free agent in 2022 from Florida State who started his college career at Texas A&M. 

In the Giants vs. Lions preseason Week 1 preview, it's uncertain if the starters will play much, if at all, due to the joint practices.

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