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Giants’ Joe Schoen addresses 2022 NFL draft class

New York Giants GM Joe Schoen offers brief commentary on all 11 players from the 2022 NFL draft class, which was his first-ever as GM.

The New York Giants wrapped up the 2022 season on Monday with year-end press conferences from general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll.

Multiple topics were discussed throughout the dual presser, including Schoen’s take on the 2022 NFL draft class — an 11-player group that contributed heavily throughout the year.

As a reminder, here’s a look at each of those picks:

  • Round 1: No. 5 – Kayvon Thibodeaux, DE, Oregon
  • Round 1: No. 7 (from CHI) – Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
  • Round 2: No. 43 (from ATL) – Wan’Dale Robinson, WR, Kentucky
  • Round 3: No. 67  – Joshua Ezeudu, G, North Carolina
  • Round 3: No. 81 (from MIA) – Cor’Dale Flott, CB, LSU
  • Round 4: No. 112 (from CHI) – Daniel Bellinger, TE, San Diego State
  • Round 4: No. 114 – Dane Belton, S, Iowa
  • Round 5: No. 146 (from NYJ) – Micah McFadden, LB, Indiana
  • Round 5: No. 147 – D.J. Davidson, DT, Arizona State
  • Round 5: No. 173 (from KC via BAL) – Marcus McKethan, G, North Carolina
  • Round 6: No. 182 – Darrian Beavers, LB, Cincinnati

Although many of these rookies played significant roles, injuries were the theme. All missed time over the course of the 17-game season with the exception of linebacker Micah McFadden.

Some missed the entire season.

Here’s what Schoen had to say about each member of his first-ever draft class.

Giants vs. Vikings: 3 reasons for optimism in Wild Card Round

The New York Giants visit the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon in the Wild Card Playoffs, and here are three reasons for optimism.

The New York Giants (9-7-1) will play the Minnesota Vikings (13-4) in an NFC Wild Card matchup this Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Here are three reasons for optimism entering the game.

Giants injury report: Darius Slayton comes down with illness

New York Giants WR Darius Slayton was a projected non-participant in practice on Thursday after coming down with an illness.

The New York Giants did not practice on Thursday after giving the players a day off. The schedule change comes as the result of a Thanksgiving Day game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 12.

On Friday, the team will return to their normal regular season schedule and conduct their final practice ahead of Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders.

The Giants did reveal that cornerback Cor’Dale Flott has cleared concussion protocol, but wide receiver Darius Slayton now has an illness.

The Giants’ (projected) Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: OL Joshua Ezeudu (neck), CB Adoree’ Jackson (knee), OL Shane Lemieux (toe), WR Darius Slayton (illness)

Limited participant: TE Daniel Bellinger (eye), S Dane Belton (clavicle), LB Carter Coughlin (thigh), OL Jon Feliciano (neck) (concussion), CB Darnay Holmes (shoulder), DL Leonard Williams (neck), CB Fabian Moreau (oblique), OL Evan Neal (knee), OL Tyre Phillips (knee), RB Gary Brightwell (illness), WR Richie James (knee)

Full participant: CB Cor’Dale Flott

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Giants struggle in second half, fall to Cowboys, 28-20, on Thanksgiving

The New York Giants were the turkeys on Thanksgiving, falling to the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, 28-20.

The New York Giants provided little for fans to be thankful for on Thursday, falling to the Dallas Cowboys, 28-20, in Arlington.

Although Big Blue started off strong, taking a 13-7 lead into halftime, it was they who faltered over the final two quarters. Penalties, missed assignments and sloppy play were once again the contributing factors.

With the loss, the Giants, who started the season 6-1, fall to 7-4 and are at risk of falling out of the playoff picture if their struggles persist.

Giants’ Daniel Bellinger out, Evan Neal doubtful vs. Lions

The New York Giants have ruled Daniel Bellinger out and Evan Neal doubtful, and five others as questionable.

The New York Giants will host the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday but will do so shorthanded.

As expected, right tackle Evan Neal and tight end Daniel Bellinger are not ready to return. Bellinger is out and Neal is doubtful. The Giants may also be without several other players, including some that were added to the injury report this week.

Full injury reports for both the Giants and Lions can be found below:

Giants injury report: Wan’Dale Robinson misses practice

The New York Giants saw several players miss practice on Thursday, including WR Wan’Dale Robinson (hamstring).

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Thursday and did so with fewer players than the day prior.

Wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson and guard Joshua Ezeudu were added (or downgraded) on a growing injury list. The rookies are dealing with hamstring and neck issues, respectively.

In addition to Robinson and Ezeudu, tight end Daniel Bellinger continued to sit out following eye surgery.

Both nose tackle Dexter Lawrence and linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux returned to practice.

The Giants’ Thursday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: TE Daniel Bellinger (eye), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (hamstring), OL Joshua Ezeudu (neck)

Limited participant: S Dane Belton (clavicle), OL Evan Neal (knee), WR Kenny Golladay (hamstring), LB Jihad Ward (thumb), NT Dexter Lawrence (back), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (illness)

Full participant: N/A

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Giants injury report: Evan Neal returns to practice, Kayvon Thibodeaux sits

New York Giants RT Evan Neal returned to practice on a limited basis on Wednesday, while LB Kayvon Thibodeaux sat out due to an illness.

The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday ahead of a Week 11 game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium.

Following a Week 10 matchup with the Houston Texans, head coach Brian Daboll said his team came out relatively healthy. There were no significant injuries at the time, but safety Dane Belton and wide receiver Kenny Golladay were added to this week’s injury report.

On the plus side, rookie right tackle Evan Neal returned and did a little work, but he’s not expected back until a Thanksgiving Day game against the Dallas Cowboys at the earliest.

Meanwhile, defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence was given a veteran rest day.

The Giants’ Wednesday injury report can be found below:

Did not participate: TE Daniel Bellinger (eye), NT Dexter Lawrence (back/rest), LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (illness)

Limited participant: S Dane Belton (clavicle), OL Evan Neal (knee), WR Kenny Golladay (hamstring), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (hamstring), LB Jihad Ward (thumb)

Full participant: N/A

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What we learned from Giants’ 24-16 win over Texans

The New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans, 24-16, in Week 10 and here’s some of what we learned from that win.

The New York Giants improved to 7-2 on the season with a 24-16 victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Here are a few things we learned in Week 10.

Giants defeat Texans: Winners, losers and those in between

The New York Giants defeated the Texans, 24-16, in Week 10 and here’s a look at our winners and losers (and those in between) from the game.

The New York Giants defeated the Houston Texans, 24-16, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon to lift their record to 7-2 on the season.

Here are some winners. losers and in-betweens from the game.

Giants vs. Texans: 6 keys to victory in Week 10

6 keys to victory for the New York Giants as they host the Houston Texans in Week 10 at MetLife Stadium.

The New York Giants are fresh off of their bye heading into Week 10 and host the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium.

Houston’s lackluster start to the season doesn’t mean much as the Giants lost a key defensive player this week in Xavier McKinney. Texans rookie running back Dameon Pierce is turning heads, and Lovie Smith is doing his best to turn the Texans around after finally escaping the Deshaun Watson’s very public legal battle.

So, the Giants have a few things to do on Sunday in order to secure the win.