NY Giants News & Updates: DJ Humphries Visits & Giants vs. Steelers MNF Preview

In this live episode of "2 Giants Goofballs: New York Giants News & Updates," Drew and Rob cover the latest news, rumors, and updates surrounding the Giants as they gear up for a challenging matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. With major roster news, including a potential addition to the offensive line and a key defensive release, there’s a lot for Giants fans to keep up with today.

DJ Humphries Visit
Veteran offensive lineman DJ Humphries, a former first-round pick and Pro Bowler in 2021, visited the Giants as they look to bolster their struggling offensive line. Humphries, who has started all 98 games he’s played for the Cardinals, could be a major upgrade over the current left tackle options like Joshua Ezeudu and Evan Neal. Though not as dominant as Andrew Thomas, if healthy, Humphries could help protect Daniel Jones against the Steelers’ formidable pass rush.

Boogie Basham Released**
The Giants made room on the roster by releasing defensive end Boogie Basham, who had been inactive for most of the season. He may return to the practice squad, but the move clears space for defensive tackle Armon Watts to join the active roster.

Giants vs. Steelers: Offensive Preview
The Giants face one of the NFL’s top defenses, as the Steelers are allowing just 14.4 points per game. Their run defense is particularly stout, ranking second in both yards per carry and rushing yards per game. The Giants will need to keep the threat of the run alive to give their offensive line a chance to protect Jones, who could find favorable matchups against a Steelers secondary missing key players. Wide receivers Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, and Wan’Dale Robinson need to exploit Pittsburgh's vulnerable corners, but the Giants’ offensive line must hold up for these opportunities to develop.

Giants vs. Steelers: Defensive Preview
The Steelers’ offense, led by Russell Wilson, will focus heavily on the run, with Najee Harris posing a consistent threat. While Harris isn’t a big-play runner, the Giants have struggled to stop the run, which could be a major issue. The key in the passing game will be limiting WR George Pickens, who accounts for over a third of the Steelers’ passing yards. With the Giants leading the league in sacks, they have a chance to disrupt Pittsburgh’s shaky offensive line and force Wilson into mistakes.

Final Thoughts
As the Giants prepare for their Week 9 clash with the Steelers, the offense faces a tough task against one of the league’s best defenses. On defense, New York must contain the Steelers’ running game and pressure Russell Wilson to keep the game competitive. Stay tuned for all the latest Giants news, updates, and rumors from today and beyond!

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