Giants staring down roster upheaval with a dozen players possibly playing final game with team
The end is near.The Giants’ miserable 3-13 season concludes Sunday against the Eagles, but 18 of their 22 starters (when healthy) remain under contract in 2025.Whether that’s a good thing or not — upgrades are needed — remains to be seen.Here are 12 Giants who could be in uniform for the final time in Week 18 — for one reason or another:WR Darius SlaytonThe Giants’ leading receiver in four of the last six seasons had a great rapport with Daniel Jones — one of the reasons that he re-signed to a two-year deal in 2023 — so he is starting over with a new quarterback whether he stays or goes.
Part of Slayton’s value is his command of Daboll’s complex offense and translating it to younger players such as Malik Nabers.S Jason PinnockOne of the early strengths of this front-office regime was finding contributors on waivers.None more significant than Pinnock, who has started 36 games over the last three seasons.
He has 6.5 sacks as a weapon on blitzes, three forced fumbles and two interceptions during that span, but Schoen has let three better safeties leave as free agents because of his positional-value beliefs.RG Greg Van RotenSigned during training camp when it was clear that versatile Jermaine Eluemunor was needed at tackle, Van Roten is the only player on either side of the ball to play every snap.He is the No.
30-ranked guard in the NFL by Pro Football Focus.Whether the Long Island native returns could depend on his willingness to sign another one-year deal and compete to start.QB Drew LockAbout to make his fifth start of the season, Lock had one of the best single-game performances in Giants’ history last week after previously throwing more pick-sixes (three) than touchdowns (one) since replacing the released Daniel Jones.
The quarterback depth chart is due for a full overhaul.Lock will land as a proven No.
2 option somewhere.Will he want to mentor a rookie here?QB Tommy DeVitoThe fan favorite will suit up, but DeVito might have already “p...