The New York Giants are about to enter the dog days of training camp, and there is a lot of talk. Criticism of Jaxson Dart, camp battles that will be must-watch during the preseason, and plenty of developments in the early goings of camp.

But before things get real, let’s take a look at what we learned from Week 1 and simulate the 53-man roster and starting lineup after training camp.

Simulated New York Giants 53-man roster and projected starting lineup after the first week of 2026 training camp

This is a synthesis of recent projections and reporting (Giants Wire post-Week 1 update, Big Blue View Week 1 locks/bubbles, NorthJersey early-camp projection, and related camp notes). Training camp is underway at The Greenbrier in West Virginia. Final cuts are still weeks away (after the preseason), so this reflects early camp hierarchy, competitions, and special-teams value emphasis. Numbers can shift with injuries, preseason performance, or scheme fit.

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Projected 53-Man Roster

Offense (~25)

• QB (2): Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston (Brandon Allen projected out/practice squad.)
• RB (3–4): Cam Skattebo, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Devin Singletary (+ Patrick Ricard as FB/TE hybrid in many counts) (Dante Miller is a strong bubble candidate for special teams/versatility; Eric Gray and Damon Bankston more likely out or practice squad.)
• WR (6–7): Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Calvin Austin III, Darnell Mooney, Malachi Fields, Odell Beckham Jr. (+ Braxton Berrios in several Week 1 updates for return ability) (JuJu Smith-Schuster, Isaiah Hodgins, and others more bubble/long-shot.)
• TE (3): Isaiah Likely, Theo Johnson, Chris Manhertz (Tanner Conner is a bubble; Thomas Fidone II still working back from injury issues.)
• OL (9): Andrew Thomas, Jon Runyan Jr., John Michael Schmitz, Francis “Sisi” Mauigoa, Jermaine Eluemunor, Marcus Mbow, Daniel Faalele, Lucas Patrick, J.C. Davis (Aaron Stinnie and others more bubble.)

Defense (~25)

• DL (5–6): D.J. Reader, Darius Alexander, Shelby Harris, Leki Fotu, Bobby Jamison-Travis (Chauncey Golston often counted here or with edge; Sam Roberts a bubble after coming off PUP)
• OLB/Edge (4): Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Chauncey Golston
• ILB (4–5): Tremaine Edmunds, Arvell Reese, Micah McFadden, Jack Kelly (Darius Muasau or Zaire Barnes competing for the last spot; special-teams value key)
• CB (6): Paulson Adebo, Greg Newsome II, Dru Phillips (nickel), Deonte Banks, Colton Hood, Art Green
• S (4–5): Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin, Ar’Darius Washington, Jason Pinnock (Elijah Campbell competing; some projections trim to 4)

Special Teams (3):

• K: Dominic Zvada (edge over Ben Sauls in most early projections, though competition ongoing)
• P: Jordan Stout
• LS: Ben Mann

Approximate totals: Offense 25 / Defense 25 / ST 3 = 53. Exact distribution varies slightly by source (e.g., 4 RBs including Ricard, 5–6 DL, 4–5 ILB, 6–7 WR). Bubble players with strong special-teams value (Miller, Berrios, certain DBs/LBs) have the best chance to flip spots.

Projected Starting Lineup (base 11s / early camp consensus)

Offense

• QB: Jaxson Dart
• RB: Cam Skattebo (Tracy as complementary/all-purpose; Singletary as change-of-pace)
• WR: Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Calvin Austin III (Mooney/Fields/Beckham rotate; Nabers’ workload is still being managed after knee issues but he has been progressive and is expected to be ready or close for the season)
• TE: Isaiah Likely (or Theo Johnson; Manhertz/Ricard in heavier run sets)
• LT: Andrew Thomas
• LG: Jon Runyan Jr.
• C: John Michael Schmitz
• RG: Francis Mauigoa
• RT: Jermaine Eluemunor

Defense (3-4 base lean under Harbaugh/Dennard Wilson influences)

• DL: D.J. Reader, Darius Alexander, Shelby Harris (rotation with Fotu/Jamison-Travis)
• OLB: Brian Burns, Abdul Carter (Thibodeaux rotates heavily; Golston depth)
• ILB: Tremaine Edmunds, Arvell Reese (McFadden as third starter/key sub)
• CB: Paulson Adebo, Greg Newsome II (Hood or Banks competing; Phillips in nickel)
• S: Jevon Holland, Tyler Nubin (Washington seeing significant snaps)

Notes from first week of camp

• Dart is the clear starter (under-center emphasis in the new scheme; mixed early results with some deep-ball upside and interceptions/penalties in the rain). Winston is the reliable veteran backup.
• Skattebo is healthy and leading the backfield after last year’s injury. Nabers has been limited initially but progressive and looking better than feared.
• Offensive line starters appear settled (Thomas–Runyan–Schmitz–Mauigoa–Eluemunor). Edge group (Burns/Carter/Thibodeaux) is a clear strength.
• Defensive line and interior linebacker are still sorting depth and run-stopping roles. Corner opposite Adebo and returner/special-teams spots remain competitive. Kicker is not fully locked.
• Harbaugh’s emphasis on competition, special teams, and execution is already visible; padded practices will clarify more.

This is an early-camp simulation based on public reporting and projections—not official. Preseason games (starting mid-August) and further practices will drive the real decisions.