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Giants Sign Second Cornerback in Two Days as Injury Report Lists Three Regulars Banged Up
The Giants signed CB Nikko Reed off the Chargers' practice squad after Thursday's injury report listed three cornerbacks banged up ahead of Monday night at the Rams.
Rams Place Myles Garrett on Injured Reserve
The Rams officially placed Myles Garrett on injured reserve after McVay confirmed the move Monday. He'll miss at least four games, including Monday's game against the Giants.
What 11, 12, 21 and 22 Personnel Mean, and How Often NFL Teams Use Each
What each two-digit personnel code means, how often NFL offenses use each grouping through Week 1 of 2026, and why the Giants rank 30th of 32 in the league's most common package.
Jon Runyan has the Giants' worst offensive line grade through Week 1
Aaron Donald's Week 2 status remains unresolved, but Harbaugh says the Giants are preparing as if he'll play. Their interior linemen carry a Week 1 gap of two blocks in 36 pass snaps.
Giants Post Sights and Sounds From the Week 1 Win Over the Cowboys
The Giants released their Week 1 Sights and Sounds, a behind-the-scenes cut from the 28-20 win over the Cowboys in John Harbaugh's first game.
Harbaugh explains Najee Harris's Week 1 inactive status
Giants coach John Harbaugh explained why Najee Harris was inactive Week 1 — an Achilles injury with the Chargers. Jason Pinnock's absence remains unexplained.
Giants add cornerback Jaden Robinson to practice squad; Adebo out of Wednesday's session
The Giants signed CB Jaden Robinson to the practice squad as Paulson Adebo sat out Wednesday's walkthrough, with Deonte Banks and Greg Newsome II both still working through Week 1 injury exits.
The Rams Still Have Not Decided Whether Aaron Donald Plays Against the Giants on Monday
As of Wednesday morning the Rams had not said whether Aaron Donald plays the Giants on Monday, two days after McVay said no decision was made. Donald has not played since returning Aug. 30.
Harbaugh Says Moving Thibodeaux and Golston Inside Makes the Giants' Stunts More Effective
Harbaugh gave the scheme reason for rushing Thibodeaux and Golston from the interior against Dallas, and described which rusher penetrates first on two kinds of stunt.
Giants Used Two Running Backs on 51 Percent of Snaps in Week 1, Four Times the League Rate
Sharp Football Analysis charted the Giants using two backs on 51% of Week 1 snaps against a 12% league average. Their two-tight-end rate was 35%, one point above average.
Interior Linemen and Cornerbacks Had the Giants' Worst PFF Grades in Week 1
All five of the Giants' lowest-graded defenders in Week 1 were interior linemen or cornerbacks. Both safeties graded far above every cornerback who played.
Rams Say Garrett Missed Most of Training Camp With a Knee Injury
McVay said Garrett missed most of Rams training camp with knee swelling and that the team's belief it was manageable proved wrong. He is set for surgery and injured reserve.
Giants Work Out Four Running Backs, Sign Phil Mafah to Practice Squad
The Giants worked out four running backs Monday and signed Phil Mafah to the practice squad. Tracy, listed second on the depth chart, played two offensive snaps Sunday.
Giants Waive Dalen Cambre, Sign Phil Mafah to Practice Squad
The Giants waived receiver Dalen Cambre on Monday, two days after promoting him and one day after he was inactive, and signed running back Phil Mafah to the practice squad.
Harbaugh Says Giants' Four Fumbles Are Not Close to Acceptable
Harbaugh said Monday the Giants' four fumbles in the season opener were not close to acceptable. They recovered three. Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s was the one Dallas got.
Mauigoa's 36 Pass Blocks Without Allowing a Pressure Are the Most by a Rookie in a Week 1 Game Since 2018
Mauigoa played all 69 offensive snaps in his first NFL start and did not allow a pressure. Next Gen Stats, via Calvin Watkins, made it the most pass blocks by a rookie without one since 2018.
McVay Says Garrett Is Having Knee Surgery and Going on Injured Reserve, Ruling Him Out Against the Giants
McVay confirmed Garrett's surgery and IR move Monday and would not set a return date. The Rams have since placed him on injured reserve. Aaron Donald's Week 2 status is undecided.
Giants Create $5.84 Million in Cap Space by Restructuring Jevon Holland's Contract
The Giants converted $11.685 million of Jevon Holland's salary to a signing bonus before Sunday night's win, creating $5.84 million in 2026 space. With no void years, the charge lands in 2027.
Giants Held Prescott to 5.1 Yards an Attempt Without a Sack
Prescott averaged 5.1 yards an attempt with no completion longer than 17 yards and the Giants had no sacks. Carter and Golston had four pressures each, Thibodeaux three and Burns one.
Giants 28, Cowboys 20: Dart Throws Three TDs as Harbaugh's Debut Ends a Week 1 Home Drought Dating to 2010
Dart threw three touchdowns, Likely caught two, and the Giants held the ball 36:40 in a 28-20 win over Dallas in John Harbaugh's debut, their first Week 1 home win since 2010.
Nabers Made the Call in a Pregame Workout, Played 36 of 69 Snaps and Says the Recovery 'Is Not Done'
Malik Nabers decided to play after a pregame workout, played 36 of 69 snaps and caught six passes for 69 yards in the Giants' 28-20 win over Dallas. Harbaugh: "It was his call."
Rams' Myles Garrett Headed to IR Before Week 2 vs. Giants, Rapoport Reports
Myles Garrett will have arthroscopic knee surgery and go on injured reserve, per Ian Rapoport, ruling him out of the Rams' Week 2 game vs. the Giants and at least three more.
Nabers Is Active for Giants-Cowboys; Najee Harris and Jason Pinnock Are Inactive
Malik Nabers is active for the Giants' opener against the Cowboys. Running back Najee Harris and safety Jason Pinnock, neither on the injury report, are among the Giants' seven inactives.
Giants Think Nabers Will Play, Glazer Reports; Decision Waits on Pregame Workout
Jay Glazer reported Sunday the Giants think Malik Nabers will play against the Cowboys but will work him out about three hours before kickoff, then decide. Inactives are due at 6:50 p.m. ET.
Prescott Is 14-3 Against the Giants. Dennard Wilson's 'No Free Access' Defense Faces Him for the First Time.
Dak Prescott is 14-3 vs. the Giants. Sunday night he faces Dennard Wilson's press-coverage defense for the first time, with Malik Nabers still questionable.