The COVID-19 pandemic has “turned the world upside down” as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a letter to the fans on Monday.
That means that team will be sticking to what they know. There will be fewer chances for undrafted free agents and long-shots to make NFL rosters this summer as there are no preseason games and camp rosters will be reduced to a maximum of 80 players by August 16. The Giants will keep 90, opting for a split-squad model so they can get a long look at everyone.
That aside, there is still pressure on many veterans this summer to fend off rookies and such to keep their jobs and their careers going. Here are six players that need to have solid training camps for the Giants in August.
Nate Solder, left tackle
The heat is on the 10-year veteran to show that he can rebound from a dismal season in which he led the league in allowing QB pressures. With Andrew Thomas, Matt Peart and veteran Cam Fleming in camp this year, Solder will have to display that he can handle the speed rush and seal the edge for the running game. If not, he could end up at right tackle or even the bench.