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NFL Fines Four Giants a Combined $48,866 for Plays in Week 3 Win Over Titans
Isaiah Likely, Abdul Carter, Shelby Harris and Cam Skattebo were fined for plays in the 12-7 win over Tennessee. The four fines tied Jacksonville for the most in Week 3.
Giants Elevate Jake Haener, Trace Ford for Cardinals Game
Haener and Ford were elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game. Harbaugh has not named Jameis Winston's backup since the J.J. McCarthy trade.
Giants-Cardinals Preview: How to Watch, the Line and a Red-Zone Offense 0 for 4 Under Winston
The Giants host Arizona as 2½-point underdogs with no red-zone touchdowns in four trips under Jameis Winston. How to watch, the line, injuries, weather and keys to the game.
Giants' Final Injury Report Lists No Designations vs. Cardinals; Andrew Thomas Limited
No Giant carries a game designation for Sunday's game against Arizona. Andrew Thomas returned as a limited participant, and Banks and Nubin practiced fully.
Malik Nabers Back From ACL Tear: Snaps and Targets Down, Longest Catch 16 Yards
Three games back from a torn ACL, Malik Nabers' snaps, targets and long catches are down. His yards after the catch are near his early-2025 rate, a 16-catch sample, but below 2024.
Giants' Dennard Wilson Says Coaches Take 'Full Responsibility' for Pass Rush
Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson said the Giants will move players around, push the pocket up the middle and send extra pressure without Brian Burns.
Giants Safety Jevon Holland Named NFC Defensive Player of the Month for September
Jevon Holland's three interceptions, two forced fumbles and fumble recovery in September made him the first Giants player to win the NFC award since Landon Collins in 2016.
Giants Have the NFL's Lowest Pressure Rate, and Brian Burns Had 5 of Their 11 Pressures
Brian Burns had five of the Giants' 11 pressures in three games, and the team's pressure rate was the NFL's lowest with him. Here are the snap counts and who is left before Arizona on Sunday.
Giants Sign Edge Rusher Jihad Ward Off Vikings Practice Squad
The Giants signed edge rusher Jihad Ward off the Vikings' practice squad Thursday, two days after placing Brian Burns on injured reserve. Josh Tupou returned to the practice squad.
Harbaugh Thinks Andrew Thomas Will Be Fine, Calls Tyrone Tracy Jr. Day-to-Day After Both Miss Practice
Andrew Thomas and Tyrone Tracy Jr. missed Giants practice Wednesday. Coach John Harbaugh said he thinks Thomas will be fine and called Tracy day-to-day.
Giants' J.J. McCarthy Contract: $3.8 Million in 2027, Fifth-Year Option Due Before May 3
The Giants owe J.J. McCarthy $3.8 million for 2027. Minnesota keeps his signing-bonus charges, and a 2028 option would be priced at the lowest tier unless he makes this season's Pro Bowl.
New Giants QB J.J. McCarthy Had the Highest Interception Rate of Any Qualifying NFL Passer in 2025
J.J. McCarthy threw an interception on 4.9% of his 2025 passes, the highest rate among 33 NFL qualifiers, then had a 100.4 passer rating in his last four starts.
Scouting the Cardinals: Arizona Allows 8.4 Net Yards per Pass Attempt; Giants' Rush Is Without Burns
Arizona is 1-2 and allows 8.4 net yards per pass attempt. The Giants' pass rush, last in pressure rate, faces Jacoby Brissett's quick release without Brian Burns.
Dart Out for Regular Season, Burns Has Torn ACL: What Injured Reserve Means for the Giants
Jaxson Dart is out for the regular season and Brian Burns has a torn ACL. Injured reserve frees their roster spots, not their salaries. Dart's only way back this season is the playoffs.
Giants Beat Titans 12-7 Without a Touchdown, Their First Such Win Since 2013
The Giants' 12-7 win over the Titans was their first without a touchdown since 2013. Since 2022, NFL teams without one are 17-140 and rarely win unless the opponent scores 10 or fewer.
Giants Release Odell Beckham Jr., Sign Braxton Berrios and Charlie Jones to 53-Man Roster
The Giants released Odell Beckham Jr. after one target and no catches in three games and signed Braxton Berrios and Charlie Jones from the practice squad Tuesday.
Giants' J.J. McCarthy Trade Would Cost $3.8 Million in 2027; 2026 Roster Bonus Unsettled
What the J.J. McCarthy trade would cost the Giants through 2027, where the contract databases disagree, and where the roster, practice squad and 2027 picks stand.
Harbaugh Says Jameis Winston Starts vs. Cardinals, J.J. McCarthy Will Be No. 2 or No. 3 QB
Jameis Winston starts Sunday and J.J. McCarthy will be the No. 2 or No. 3 QB, coach John Harbaugh said Monday. Brian Burns will have surgery on his torn ACL.
Giants Film Review: No Red-Zone Touchdowns, No Defensive Sacks in 12-7 Win Over Titans
The Giants beat Tennessee 12-7 with no touchdowns in two red-zone trips, and their defense had no sacks. Snap counts show a heavier run package and who took the edge snaps after Brian Burns left.
Giants Acquire QB J.J. McCarthy From Vikings, Waive Jake Haener
The Giants acquired QB J.J. McCarthy from Minnesota for a 2027 fifth-round pick, pending a physical, and waived QB Jake Haener on Monday.
Giants' Brian Burns Has Torn ACL, Will Have Surgery
Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns tore his ACL in Sunday's win over Tennessee and will have surgery, coach John Harbaugh said Monday.
Brian Burns to Have MRI on Knee After Leaving Giants' Win Over Titans
Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns hurt his knee in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 12-7 win over Tennessee and will have an MRI, coach John Harbaugh said.
Giants Beat Titans 12-7 on Four Zvada Field Goals, Holland's Late Interception
Dominic Zvada kicked four field goals and Jevón Holland intercepted Cam Ward in the end zone late as the Giants beat the Titans 12-7 to move to 2-1.
Report: Giants Could Add Up to Two QBs as Soon as Monday; Garoppolo, Fields Among Options
The Giants want to add one or two quarterbacks as soon as Monday, Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported. He named Justin Fields and free agent Jimmy Garoppolo as options.
Giants Inactives: Banks, Nubin Out vs. Titans; Burns Active
Deonte Banks and Tyler Nubin are inactive for the Giants against the Titans. Brian Burns is active, and Jake Haener is the backup quarterback.