The New York Giants secondary faces significant changes with a new coordinator and coaching staff. Key questions arise as they prepare for training camp in July.
Key points
New coordinator Dennard Wilson for the Giants secondary
Two new coaches: Donald DāAlesio and Addison Lynch
Significant player changes in the secondary
Different strategies expected in the upcoming season
Training camp begins in July
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5 questions facing the New York Giants secondary
Take everything you think you know about the New York Giantsā secondary and toss it in the trash.
The unit has a new coordinator, Dennard Wilson, two new coaches, Donald DāAlesio and Addison Lynch, and a slew of new faces among the player ranks. Things will be different in the John Harbaugh era.
Here are five quick questions regarding the secondary to ponder before training camp in July.
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (65) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Stephon Johnson (80) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Damon Bankston (37) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Q&A
What changes are happening in the New York Giants secondary?
The New York Giants secondary is undergoing changes with a new coordinator, Dennard Wilson, and two new coaches, Donald DāAlesio and Addison Lynch.
Who are the new coaches for the Giants secondary?
The new coaches for the Giants secondary are Donald DāAlesio and Addison Lynch.
What should fans expect from the Giants secondary this season?
Fans can expect a different approach in the Giants secondary due to the new coaching staff and player changes.
When does training camp start for the New York Giants?
Training camp for the New York Giants is set to begin in July.
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May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Keagan Johnson (9) looks on during a drill at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Keagan Johnson (9) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Miles Davis (27) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants tight end Johncarlos Miller (82) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants tight end Johncarlos Miller (82) blocks tight end Josiah Deguara (47) during in a drill at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Grant Finley (45) blocks tight end Johncarlos Miller (82) during a drill at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Keagan Johnson (9) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants tight end Josiah Deguara (47) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese (52) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Sawyer Robertson (5) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants safety Lento Smith (20) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (65) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Jim Harbaugh talks with running back Grant Finley (45) during in a drill at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Michael Jackson (17) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants cornerback Colton Hood (12) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (65) looks on during a drill at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Michael Jackson (17) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese (52) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Miles Davis (27) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese (52) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Kevorian Barnes (25) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants rookies Arvell Reese (52), Colton Hood (12), Malachi Fields (0) and Francis Mauigoa (65) walk off the field after rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese (52) looks on after a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) awaits a press conference after rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) and cornerback Colton Hood (12) chat after rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese (52) speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (65) speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants cornerback Colton Hood (12) speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (65) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (65) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Stephon Johnson (80) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Damon Bankston (37) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Keagan Johnson (9) looks on during a drill at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Keagan Johnson (9) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Miles Davis (27) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants tight end Johncarlos Miller (82) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants tight end Johncarlos Miller (82) blocks tight end Josiah Deguara (47) during in a drill at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Grant Finley (45) blocks tight end Johncarlos Miller (82) during a drill at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Keagan Johnson (9) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants tight end Josiah Deguara (47) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese (52) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Sawyer Robertson (5) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants safety Lento Smith (20) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (65) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Jim Harbaugh talks with running back Grant Finley (45) during in a drill at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Michael Jackson (17) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants cornerback Colton Hood (12) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (65) looks on during a drill at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Michael Jackson (17) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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Giants' Malachi Fields takes pride in run blocking, going over the middle
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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John Harbaugh praises Arvell Reese for quick start with New York Giants
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese (52) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Miles Davis (27) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese (52) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants emphasize instruction over competition at rookie minicamp
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Kevorian Barnes (25) participates in a drill during rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants rookies Arvell Reese (52), Colton Hood (12), Malachi Fields (0) and Francis Mauigoa (65) walk off the field after rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese (52) looks on after a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) awaits a press conference after rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New era for New York Giants as culture change drives 2026 hopes
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malachi Fields (0) and cornerback Colton Hood (12) chat after rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants linebacker Arvell Reese (52) speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie Francis Mauigoa 'can't wait to move people'
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (65) speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
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New York Giants rookie minicamp: Photos from Day 2
May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants cornerback Colton Hood (12) speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
John Harbaugh has come in and declared that every player on the roster will be given a clean slate. That begins with Banks, the Giantsā 2023 first-round pick who played his way out of the starting lineup the past two years.
Wilson believes Banks can get back on track. He just needs to be broken down and re-taught.
āI know Banks. I remember evaluating him coming out. He's a Maryland Terp, and I'm a Maryland Terp," Wilson said last month at the beginning of the Giantsā offseason workout program. āI had just a little bit of background with him. He's a talented player. He's big. He can run. He brings an element of physicality, but he's had an up-and-down career thus far.ā
"For us, itās coming in with a clean slate. That's everybody on this defense. No matter what has been done in the past, where they were drafted, how they were acquired, we're coming in here as a clean slate, weāre trying to evaluate the players, see what they do well, and we're trying to teach them our way of football.
"In terms of Banks, I think we have two great DB coaches in (defensive pass coordinator/secondary coach) Donald (DāAlesio) and (defensive backs coach) Addison (Lynch) that does an excellent job in teaching DB play, footwork, technique, eyes. I think it's going to be beneficial to all of them.
"Tae will have the opportunity to go out there and get better. We're going to put things on his plate, try to make things as simple as they can be in terms of conceptual teaching, and that's for everybody.
I was raised, my dad always told me, keep it simple. We have ways to kind of simplify things to make it all fit no matter what the call or the structure is.ā
Will Colton Hood start right out of the gate?
Hood was a first-round talent the Giants lucked into in the second round. He is immensely talented and can play just about any style of defense asked of him. He is best as a press corner, something the Giants have sorely needed the past few seasons.
Hood can play his way right into the starting lineup with a strong summer. Heās already off to a solid start, popping some eyes this past weekend at rookie minicamp.
The Giants arenāt particularly deep at boundary cornerback. Only two players stand in Hoodās way at the moment, unless Banks has a sudden turnaround.
Paulson Adebo, a big-ticket free agent last offseason, is one starter. Heāll be two years removed from knee surgery, so the team is hopeful heāll fare better this season. Greg Newsome II, a former first-round pick of the Cleveland Browns who played for Jacksonville last year, was signed to a one-year, $8 million deal, so heāll get a chance at a job.
Where do the free agents fit?
General manager Joe Schoen has had a busy offseason, but did not really address the depth in the secondary to the satisfaction of many people. Newsome was the big name he brought in, and he will get a shot at one corner, but will have Hood breathing down his neck.
Then there were three safeties signed: Former Giant starter Jason Pinnock, AāDarius Washington, and Elijah Campbell.
All have NFL experience and will challenge for roster roles. The Giants are hoping the depth signings will elevate the play of the rest of the secondary, most notably safeties Jevon Holland and Tyler Nubin.
Are we in for a Nubin breakout?
The 2024 second-round pick out of Minnesota has had flashes in his first two seasons, which both saw him land on season-ending injured reserve (IR). In 2024, Nubin was having a solid rookie campaign that was derailed by a high ankle sprain that required surgery. Last year, it was a neck injury in Week 16 that ended Nubinās season.
The Giants are still high on Nubin, but the injury history has forced them to seek depth at safety. He will get his chance, but will be asked to do different things under Wilson. He could get back to the aggressive style he played as a rookie under coordinator Wink Martindale. That is, providing he can stay healthy and fend off the slew of veterans Schoen has brought in to challenge him.
Who will be the biggest surprise?
If the Giants can get Banks righted, that would surely be a huge lift for the Giants. Same thing with Newsome. With two underachieving former first-rounders, you have to figure they can get something out of at least one of them.
Washington is familiar with the defense, coming in from Baltimore, and could end up playing a larger role than expected.
As for long shots, Thaddeus Dixon, an undrafted rookie free agent out of North Carolina, could make some noise in camp.