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Giants reach full injury settlement with Aaron Robinson

The New York Giants and CB Aaron Robinson have reached agreement on an unusual and rarely seen full injury settlement.

The New York Giants and cornerback Aaron Robinson have reached an injury settlement agreement.

The Athletic’s Dan Duggan first reported the news on Wednesday.

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As Duggan notes, the Giants will take a $1.36 million cap hit in 2024, Robinson’s full salary amount. This is unusual as injury settlements are almost always only a portion of the player’s salary. The portion a player receives is determined by his contract and the current CBA.

But, as Duggan outlines, Robinson was eligible for the Injury Protection Benefit, which covers a player with a severe injury who can’t pass a physical. Receiving that pay decreases the chances that an injured player leaves for another team because that would end the IPB payments.

The Giants paying out his full salary amount allows Robinson to seek out another team without risking losing any money. Plus, if he signs somewhere else, it will offset what the Giants owe him.

Robinson was drafted by the Giants in 2021 but was sidelined with an appendectomy in 2022 and then he landed on injured reserve (IR) with a partially torn ACL and torn MCL that kept him out of the entire 2023 season.

Robinson appeared in 11 games for the Giants and recorded 32 tackles (21 solo) and four passes defensed. He is currently a free agent looking for a spot.

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Giants sign OL Greg Van Roten, release CB Aaron Robinson

The New York Giants have signed veteran guard Greg Van Roten and released cornerback Aaron Robinson.

The New York Giants continued bolstering their offensive line on Tuesday, signing veteran guard Greg Van Roten.

The 34-year-old Van Roten is no stranger to the Giants, having played under offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo with the Las Vegas Raiders last season.

Van Roten, who was All-State at Chaminade High School in Mineola, New York, originally signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted rookie free agent out of Penn in 2012. A journeyman, he’s also made stops with the Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Toronto Argonauts of the CFL.

The 6-foot-3, 305-pound Van Roten earned an overall Pro Football Focus grade of 75.3 in 2023, the highest grade of his career.

The addition of Van Roten could be an indicator that right tackle Evan Neal, who the Giants list as “day-to-day,” may not be close to returning. In his absence, Jermaine Eluemunor has seen action on the outside.

After confirming the signing, head coach Brian Daboll revealed that cornerback Aaron Robinson has been released in a corresponding move.

Robinson was a third-round pick of the Giants in the 2021 NFL draft but injuries have held him back. He missed much of his rookie season after starting the year on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, then had an emergency appendectomy in 2022 followed by a partially torn ACL and MCL that landed him on season-ending injured reserve and cost him the entirely of the 2023 season.

In total, Robinson appeared in 11 games (four starts) and recorded 32 tackles, one QB hit, and four passes defensed.

Linebacker Azeez Ojulari is the last player remaining from the Giants’ 2021 draft class.

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Giants place Evan Neal on PUP list as training camp begins

The New York Giants placed right tackle Evan Neal on PUP Tuesday as the teams reported for their annual training camp.

The New York Giants placed right tackle Evan Neal on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list as the team reported for their 2024 training camp.

Neal missed the final half of last season with an ankle fracture and the team is taking no chances as the former first-rounder attempts to jumpstart his sagging career.

Cornerback Aaron Robinson, a 2021 third-round pick who has played in just 11 games as a Giant, was also placed on PUP.

Defensive backs Jalen Mills and Stanley Thomas-Oliver were placed on the NFI, or non-football injury list.

Quarterback Daniel Jones, who missed the second half of last season with a torn ACL, was cleared for camp.

The Giants are prepared for a prolonged absence from Neal, signing Jermaine Eluemunor in free agency and have Joshua Ezeude returning healthy from an injury-riddled 2023.

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Former third-round pick named a Giants cut candidate

A former third-round pick who has been plagued by injuries during his young career has been named a New York Giants cut candidate.

Cutdown day in the NFL is always a difficult time for players and organizations alike. Dozens of hard-working young men and veterans nearing the end of their careers are waived, cut, or outright released.

Lives are forever changed.

But it’s a necessary evil as teams are forced to trim their rosters from 90 men to the standard 53-man group entering the regular season.

The New York Giants will be faced with several tough decisions of their own and Dakota Randall of Pro Football Network believes one of the players destined to receive bad news is 2021 third-round pick Aaron Robinson.

Aaron Robinson hasn’t been able to carve a large role since being drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He also missed all of 2023 due to injuries and finds himself on New York’s roster bubble.

Robinson hasn’t been able to carve out a large role almost exclusively due to injuries. He missed much of his rookie season after starting the year on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, then had an emergency appendectomy in 2022 followed by a partially torn ACL and MCL that landed him on season-ending injured reserve and cost him the entirely of the 2023 season.

In total, Robinson has appeared in 11 games (four starts) and recorded 32 tackles, one QB hit, and four passes defensed.

The Giants are thin at cornerback and would love nothing more than for a healthy Robinson to make his mark or at the very least, perform well enough to push some of the other cornerbacks.

Robinson is entering the final year of his rookie contract and would save the Giants roughly $1.36 million against the cap if cut, leaving behind a dead cap hit of $275,144 (pre-June 1).

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Giants get ugly marks in 2021 NFL draft re-grade

After receiving positive grades initially, the New York Giants earned very low marks in a 2021 NFL draft re-grade.

The New York Giants’ 2021 draft class — the last one selected by former general manager Dave Gettleman — drew positive grades from critics in the days and weeks afterward.

Three years later, it’s not looking so good. The Giants made six selections. Only three of those players are still with them and none have made — or are making — significant impacts.

CBS Sports draft analyst Pete Prisco gave the Giants a B+ grade after the draft. In a recent re-draft, however, he lowered that grade to a D, and deservedly so.

They had six picks in the draft, including three in the first 71, and not one will go into the 2024 season as a starter. They whiffed on first-round receiver Kadarius Toney, who was traded to the Chiefs after just 30 catches for the Giants in five starts over two seasons. Second-round pass rusher Azeez Ojulari has 25 starts in three seasons with 16 sacks, but he will be a rotational player with Brian Burns coming over in a trade. The other backups on the roster are third-round corner Aaron Robinson and sixth-round running back Gary Brightwell. Robinson has played 11 games — none last season — as injuries have limited him.

Giant fans will recall the first-round trade between their two rivals — Dallas and Philadelphia that edged them out of their top target, Alabama wide receiver Devonta Smith.

Dallas held the 10th pick, the Giants the 11th, and Eagles the 12th. Dallas and Philly swapped picks, allowing the Eagles to poach Smith away from the Giants. Gettleman then traded back to No. 20 with Chicago, who took quarterback Justin Fields. Dallas immediately snatched up Linebacker Micah Parsons.

Gettleman chose Toney at No. 20 and then traded back in Round 2 from No. 42 to No. 50, grabbing more picks while still landing Ojulari. In the third round, the Giants moved up from 76 to 71 and selected Robinson.

Two of the three other picks in that draft — linebacker Elerson Smith and cornerback Rodarius Williams — are no longer with the team and running back Gary Brightwell is in the final year of his contract.

More from Prisco:

I loved the pick of Ojulari, who I said could be a major steal. He hasn’t been that, but he’s been solid. I did question taking Robinson in the third, but medicals make that a tough evaluation now. I said I liked the way the Giants moved down and took Toney and still got a first the next year. That pick is starting right tackle Evan Neal, taken seventh overall. He hasn’t played up to expectations, but injuries have hurt his growth.

Let’s not forget the other players the Giants would take with the picks Gettleman got in those draft day deals. New general manager Joe Schoen selected cornerback Cor’Dale Flott and tight end Daniel Bellinger. He had also traded a fifth-round pick from the draft for defense lineman Leonard Williams.

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Giants injury update: D.J. Davidson activated from PUP

The New York Giants have activated DT D.J. Davidson from PUP and offered updates on several other injured players, including Collin Johnson.

Prior to practice on Monday, New York Giants defensive lineman D.J. Davidson passed his physical and was activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

Davidson joins a suddenly deep group of interior defensive linemen, including rookie Jordon Riley, who played well in his NFL preseason debut.

Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) and cornerback Aaron Robinson (knee) remain on PUP with no timetable for return, although general manager Joe Schoen previously implied that Robinson could be activated this week.

The news on wide receiver Collin Johnson, who suffered a knee injury against the Detroit Lions, was also somewhat positive. His issue does not appear to be long-term.

“I don’t think it’s long-term, but I’m not a doctor, either,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters.

Johnson will not practice on Monday but right tackle Evan Neal (concussion) will take a step forward. He will participate in the non-contact portion of practice as he works his way back. However, Neal remains in concussion protocol.

Meanwhile, offensive linemen Devery Hamilton (leg) and Tyre Phillips (unknown), running back Gary Brightwell (ankle), linebacker Cam Crown (unknown), defensive lineman Ryder Anderson (triceps), and defensive back Nick McCloud (stomach) will not practice.

Finally, cornerback Cor’Dale Flott (abdominal) will practice after leaving Friday night’s preseason game against the Lions early. Nose tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (groin) will also practice.

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9 Giants players who need a strong training camp

These nine New York Giants players need to shine during training camp or risk being buried on the depth chart or worse.

The New York Giants will soon return to the Quest Diagnostics Training Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey for their 2023 training camp.

For many players, the impression made on coaches and front-office executives over the summer will determine their future with the organization. Even some of the established veterans and recent signees will have something to prove as they convene to lay the foundation for the second season under general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll.

Some will look to prove they’ve made progress since they joined the team. Others will look to prove they’re better than the rookies brought in at their respective positions. Training camp will ultimately paint a clear picture of the best players.

Here are nine Giants players who need to have a strong training camp for one reason or another.

4 Giants players who could lose their job to rookies in 2023

There are four veteran players on the New York Giants’ roster who could lose their jobs to rookies in 2023.

The New York Giants are a young team that is just getting younger. They do have some veterans they still rely on to get the job done but it’s only a matter of time before those vets are moved out in favor of some younger players.

Here are four veterans (or non-rookies) who could be challenged this season by rookies on the depth chart.

3 Giants could start training camp on PUP list

Three New York Giants could begin training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

The official start of training camp is still several months away but speculation over who will be available for the New York Giants has already begun.

Dan Duggan of The Athletic suggests that three players — wide receivers Sterling Shepard and Wan’Dale Robinson, and cornerback Aaron Robinson — will all start camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.

Shepard suffered a torn ACL in a Week 3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys last season. He underwent surgery about a month later and of the three, is likely the closest to returning.

Aaron Robinson suffered a partially torn ACL and MCL in a Week 4 victory over the Chicago Bears and underwent surgery in November. At the time, he was given a nine-month window for recovery which puts his expected date of return sometime in August.

Finally, Wan’Dale Robinson also suffered a torn ACL with his coming in a Week 11 loss to the Detroit Lions. He underwent surgery in early December and while he’ll likely miss much of camp, he expects to be ready by Week 1 of the regular season.

All three could potentially be available to start the season but Wan’Dale, despite his confidence, seems like a long shot.

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5 moves Giants need to make to get back to the playoffs

If the New York Giants want to return to the playoffs in 2023, here are five things they’re going to need to settle this offseason.

The New York Giants made significant strides in 2022 under first-year general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, logging a winning record for the first time in six years and winning their first postseason game since Super Bowl XLVI in 2012.

They face a crucial offseason if they plan to continue their climb in the NFC hierarchy, however. Much still needs to be done for them to sustain success and remain contenders for years to come.

Here are five things that they can do in the next few months that can help them get back to the playoffs in 2023.