2020 Giants training camp preview: Special teams

The New York Giants will have many new faces on special teams in 2020, so what can we expect from the unit?

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Return men

A season ago, the Giants used seven different players to return kicks and punts, but three of those — Da’Mari Scott, Cody Latimer and T.J. Jones — are no longer with the team.

Second-year cornerback Corey Ballentine will likely have the opportunity to win the role of kick returner, but he certainly won’t be alone in the quest for that job.

Safety Jabrill Peppers and wide receiver Darius Slayton could also be considered an options, while Peppers may also get a look as a punt returner. Veteran wide receiver Golden Tate could also factor into that role after returning 10 punts for 97 yards a season ago.

Then there is wide receiver Corey Coleman, who is returning from a torn ACL. He led the team with 23 returns for 598 in 2018 and given his speed, is always considered a potential threat.

Other options include undrafted rookie running back Javon Leake, who returned three kickoffs for touchdowns in college, and veteran running back Dion Lewis, who had some special teams success under Judge in New England.