Giants' News & Updates for the Roster: Malik Nabors Breaks History with #1 Jersey

In this live episode of "2 Giants Goofballs: A New York Giants Podcast," Drew and Rob dive into the latest buzz surrounding the New York Giants. The big news of the day is Malik Nabors' announcement of his jersey number. Nabors will wear the iconic #1 jersey, a number that has been retired since 1935 to honor the legendary Ray Flaherty, a seven-time All-Pro end who made history in the NFL. With the Flaherty family's blessing, Nabors will don this historic number, marking a new era for the Giants.

In other news, the Giants face a wave of injuries and roster moves. Isaiah McKenzie is out for the season with a foot injury, raising questions about who will handle return duties with Gunner Olszewski also dealing with a groin injury. Offensive lineman Austin Schlottman and linebackers Dyontae Johnson and Matthew Adams are all placed on IR, putting pressure on the Giants' depth. Head Coach Brian Daboll remains tight-lipped, but the team hopes these players can return after four weeks.

The Giants made some notable additions, including signing safety Anthony Johnson Jr. off waivers from the Packers, and re-signing fullback Jakob Johnson to the main roster. Curtis Bolton, a special teams standout, also joins the team. As the Giants shuffle their roster, fans are eager to see how these changes impact the team’s performance in the NFC East.

We'll also discuss the Giants' practice squad, featuring promising new talent like Art Green and Ty Summers. Plus, we explore rumors about potential new quarterbacks for the Giants, with reports suggesting Jameis Winston might be on the move.

Finally, Drew and Rob tackle the controversy surrounding the Giants' appearance on "Hard Knocks." An anonymous poll of agents by The Athletic criticizes the team’s decision, suggesting it was a mistake that could haunt them. Join us for a packed episode filled with all the latest Giants news, updates, and rumors today.

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