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The New York Giants regressed significantly in 2023 and these nine players were among the most disappointing.
The 2023 season was a major downer for the New York Giants. There were a few surprises and glimmers of hope on the defensive side of the ball, but it wasn’t enough to extend the season.
The front office issues plagued the team and resulted in more upheaval with the “parting of ways” with Wink Martindale.
In the wake of the blinders being ripped off around the whole Wink/Brian Daboll fiasco, let’s take a look at nine players (in no particular order) who disappointed the most in 2023.
New York Giants GM Joe Schoen has no regrets over the trade for TE Darren Waller, saying he’d do it again any day of the week.
When the New York Giants traded a third-round pick to the Las Vegas Raiders for former Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller, they felt they had a steal.
The caveat was that Waller had a history of nagging injuries that kept him off the field too often for many teams’ taste.
Unfortunately for the Giants, they learned that the hard way this season when Waller missed the better part of six games with a hamstring issue.
Still, general manager Joe Schoen said on Monday he had no regrets.
“He was still a productive part of our offense when available,” Schoen said. “I would do that again every day of the week.”
Waller finished third on the team in targets (74) and second in receptions (52) and receiving yards (552).
Both Schoen and Waller spoke as if the 6-foot-6 tight end would be returning in 2024.
“We’ll have those conversations with the staff but the expectation is that he’ll be back,” Schoen said.
Waller is under contract through the 2026 season but the Giants have a potential ‘out’ this offseason if they wish to exercise it. It appears they aren’t leaning in that direction, however.
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The New York Giants wrapped up their 2023 season with a 27-10 thumping of the Philadelphia Eagles, finally ending an ugly string of losses.
The New York Giants hosted the defending NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on Sunday afternoon in their 2023 regular season finale.
MetLife was rife with Eagles fans and empty seats. Philly came into the game with a chance to win the NFC East. The Giants were simply there to play the role of spoiler.
Veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard, possibly playing his last game for the Giants, represented the team as one of the game-day captains at midfield before the game.
Here is how things played out…
The New York Giants listed seven players as limited in practice on Thursday and 13 on the total report.
The New York Giants returned to the field on Thursday for their first full practice ahead of a Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Rams — one day removed from a walkthrough.
The injury report was lengthy to open the week and that trend continued 24 hours later.
While everyone practiced on at least a limited basis, several key players remained limited — seven in total with 13 players listed on the official injury report.
The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:
Did not participate: N/A
Limited participant: CB Detone Banks (shoulder), TE Lawrence Cager (groin), NT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), DT A’Shawn Robinson (back), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (knee) P Jamie Gillan (groin/knee), OL Justin Pugh (elbow)
Full participant: RB Saquon Barkley (elbow), OL Ben Bredeson (quad), CB Adoree’ Jackson (ankle), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (quad), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), TE Darren Waller (knee)
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Here’s a look at some potential bargains for daily fantasy from the New York Giants-Los Angeles Rams Week 17 game on Sunday afternoon.
The red-hot Los Angeles Rams (8-7) travel east to the New Jersey Meadowlands on New Year’s Eve afternoon to face the New York Giants (5-10).
Both teams have picked up the effort in the second half of the season, and this game could be filled with fireworks.
That’s good news for fantasy owners and DFS speculators looking for a late-season payday.
Here are three options to consider.
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New York Giants coach Brian Daboll said everyone would participate on Wednesday but five players, including Sexy Dexy, ended up sitting out.
The New York Giants returned to the practice field on Wednesday ahead of a Week 17 game against the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium.
Because the Giants played on Christmas Day and are on a short week, head coach Brian Daboll limited the team to a walkthrough. They will conduct full practices on both Thursday and Friday.
Coming out of Monday’s game, the Giants were relatively healthy despite a few players (Darren Waller, Justin Pugh) getting banged up. Daboll said everyone would participate on at least a limited basis.
“We’re doing a walkthrough today so everybody will be participating in the walkthrough,” Daboll said.
The lie detector test determined that was a lie.
Several players sat out on Wednesday and several more were limited, including punter Jamie Gillan, who suffered a groin injury two weeks ago and a knee injury in the Giants’ loss to Philadelphia.
“We’ll see tomorrow but trending in the right direction,” Daboll said of Gillan.
The Giants’ full (projected) Wednesday injury report can be found below:
Did not participate: CB Detone Banks (shoulder), TE Lawrence Cager (groin), NT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), DT A’Shawn Robinson (back), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (knee)
Limited participant: RB Saquon Barkley (elbow), OL Ben Bredeson (quad), P Jamie Gillan (groin/knee), CB Adoree’ Jackson (ankle), OL Justin Pugh (elbow), WR Wan’Dale Robinson (quad), OL John Michael Schmitz (shoulder), TE Darren Waller (knee)
Full participant: N/A
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Here’s a look at the studs and duds (and studly duds) from a 33-25 loss for the New York Giants against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16.
The New York Giants had their Christmas celebration spoiled by the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Monday afternoon.
The Eagles, with an assist from NFL officials, walked away with a much-needed 33-25 victory, holding the Giants at bay as time expired.
With the loss, the Giants fall to 5-10 on the season and are officially eliminated from playoff contention.
Here is a look at some of the studs and duds (and studly duds) from the Week 16 defeat.
The New York Giants failed to deliver a Christmas miracle on Monday, benching QB Tommy DeVito in a 33-25 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
The New York Giants failed to deliver a Christmas Day miracle on Monday afternoon, falling to the Philadelphia Eagles, 33-25, at Lincoln Financial Field.
The loss officially eliminates the Giants from the playoffs, effectively ending another disastrous season for the organization. And in the process, head coach Brian Daboll benched quarterback Tommy DeVito, who had been the toast of the town.
However, to their credit, the Giants fought and clawed for four full quarters but could not overcome both the Eagles and NFL officials, who were atrocious throughout the game.
With the loss, the Giants fall to 5-10 on the season.
New York Giants NT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring) was a projected non-participant in practice on Friday and was joined by three others.
The New York Giants enjoyed an off day on Friday with their final practice scheduled for Saturday ahead of a Christmas Day game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
With most players away from team facilities, that meant little change in terms of injury status. However, the Giants still moved forward with a projected injury report.
Nose tackle Dexter Lawrence was a projected non-participant due to a hamstring issue that has plagued him for several weeks.
“He’s still working through his hamstring,” head coach Brian Daboll told reporters this week.
Even with an extra day off this week, Sexy Dexy seems unlikely to suit up on Monday afternoon against the Eagles.
The Giants’ full (projected) Friday injury report can be found below:
Did not participate: NT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (knee), OL Evan Neal (ankle), TE Lawrence Cager (groin)
Limited participant: DT A’Shawn Robinson (back), RB Matt Breida (hamstring), LB Carter Coughlin (neck), P Jamie Gillan (groin), S Xavier McKinney (illness)
Full participant: OL Justin Pugh (calf/neck), TE Darren Waller (hamstring), RB Gary Brightwell (hamstring), OL Matt Peart (shoulder)
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The New York Giants have released their official Thursday injury report.
The New York Giants were back on the practice field Thursday ahead of a scheduled day off and were down a starter.
Kicker Randy Bullock has been placed on season-ending injured reserve (IR) with a hamstring issue. He will be replaced by fellow kicker Cade York, who is currently on the practice squad, for the remainder of the season.
Meanwhile, all eyes were on the Giants’ trio of defensive tackles — Dexter Lawrence, A’Shawn Robinson, and Rakeem Nunez-Roches, all of whom are banged up.
Lawrence and Nunez-Roches continued to sit out while Robinson was limited.
The Giants’ full Thursday injury report can be found below:
Did not participate: NT Dexter Lawrence (hamstring), S Xavier McKinney (illness) DT Rakeem Nunez-Roches (knee), OL Evan Neal (ankle), TE Lawrence Cager (groin)
Limited participant: DT A’Shawn Robinson (back), RB Matt Breida (hamstring), LB Carter Coughlin (neck), P Jamie Gillan (groin)
Full participant: OL Justin Pugh (calf/neck), TE Darren Waller (hamstring), RB Gary Brightwell (hamstring), OL Matt Peart (shoulder)
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