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6 players on the NY Giantsā roster bubble after offseason additions
TL;DR
The New York Giants face tough roster decisions after offseason changes, with six players at risk of being cut. Key players on the bubble include Deonte Banks, Micah McFadden, and Ben Sauls, among others.
Key points
- Giants signed veteran nose tackle D.J. Reader.
- Deonte Banks may rely on kickoff return skills to stay on the roster.
- Ben Sauls faces competition from Jason Sanders and Dominic Zvada.
- Jalin Hyatt and Isaiah Hodgins struggle due to special teams limitations.
- Aaron Stinnie is at risk due to a crowded offensive line.
New York Giants
**CB Deonte Banks**
I keep getting asked whether I think a return to a more aggressive approach in the secondary will help Banks, drafted to play in Wink Martindaleās system, recapture the promise he showed as a rookie. The truth is, I think Banksā emergence as a home run threat on kickoff returns last season might be the only thing that saves him a roster spot. The Giants can say what they want about how good Banks looks this spring, but I canāt really imagine John Harbaugh wanting to rely on a player who has a) played poorly at times over three seasons and b) shown such a poor on-field attitude when things have gone badly. Entering his fourth season, Banks has yet to show real progress in grasping the nuances of cornerback play. He is still just an athlete running around out there, hoping his athleticism is enough. It hasnāt been.
**LBs Micah McFadden/Darius Muasau**
The Giants selected Arvell Reese No. 5 in the draft and immediately announced he would be a starting inside linebacker next to Tremaine Edmunds. Then, they drafted Jack Kelly in Round 6. That might set up a competition between McFadden and Muasau for one spot as a backup linebacker/special teamer.
**PK Ben Sauls**
Sauls was a great story last year, a left-footed rookie who finally settled the Giantsā placekicking situation after nearly three years of week-in and week-out questions due mostly to Graham Ganoās inability to stay healthy and the Giantsā lack of foresight in failing to move on from him quickly enough. It really wasnāt a massive surprise when the Giants signed an accomplished veteran placekicker, , in free agency. It might be considered surprising, though, that the Giants added undrafted free agent placekicker Dominic Zvada after the 2026 NFL Draft. Best guess is that Sanders wins the job if he is healthy, Zvada lands on the practice squad if he shows enough in training camp and the preseason, and Sauls continues the nomadic life of a placekicker looking for a new job.
Q&A
Which players are on the NY Giants' roster bubble for 2026?
The players on the roster bubble include Deonte Banks, Micah McFadden, Darius Muasau, Ben Sauls, Jalin Hyatt, Isaiah Hodgins, Aaron Stinnie, and Elijah Chatman.
What impact do offseason additions have on the Giants' roster decisions?
Offseason additions, such as D.J. Reader and draft picks, have created competition for roster spots, making it more challenging for some players to secure their positions.
How does the signing of Jason Sanders affect Ben Sauls' chances?
The signing of veteran placekicker Jason Sanders significantly reduces Ben Sauls' chances of making the roster, as Sanders is expected to win the job if healthy.
What challenges do Jalin Hyatt and Isaiah Hodgins face in making the Giants' roster?
Jalin Hyatt and Isaiah Hodgins face challenges due to their lack of special teams contributions and increased competition from newly drafted players like Malachi Fields.