The 2026 NFL training camps have kicked off around the league, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The New York Giants camp is taking place at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and Giants reporter Jordan Raanan has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and, of course, the quarterbacks room.
What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at Giants camp. We will update this file often. How will the Giants handle increased expectations and a new coach? Who are the breakout players to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?
Dive in to all the updates and be sure to check back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins Aug. 13.
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Tuesday, Aug. 4
In his quest to make the roster, Tuesday was an important practice for Odell Beckham Jr. For the first time this summer he worked with the first-team offense for most of the day.
Beckham caught a pair of passes and had another would've-been touchdown grab in a strong performance.
Beckham worked alongside Darnell Mooney and Braxton Berrios on a day when Darius Slayton and Malachi Fields seemed to have their workloads limited. Malik Nabers continues to participate in individual drills but mostly stands around and watches when the team breaks into live periods.
"Just probably worked out that way [Tuesday]," coach John Harbaugh said of Beckham working with the first team. "He ... I don't know, worked out that way."
Regardless, Beckham continues to get open consistently. He might not look like Prime Odell, but he still can play and create separation.
More observations:
Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster sat out practice with knee swelling, according to Harbaugh. Smith-Schuster is also fighting for a roster spot. Look out for wide receiver Dalen Cambre. He had another strong day with three catches in live drills, including a touchdown from Jameis Winston on a rub route at the goal line. Cambre worked his way onto the Giants' roster in the second half of last season and played well on special teams.
The penalties that plagued the Giants on Monday were again a problem early in Tuesday's practice. They committed five more penalties in the second padded practice of the summer, including four in the first few live drills.
Rookie guard Francis Mauigoa had his ups and downs in one-on-ones. He got the better of Abdul Carter on their first matchup but was spun around after they immediately ran it back. Mauigoa did recover. Still, Carter beat him cleanly at the onset.
A look at Odell Beckham Jr. (3) running some routes: https://t.co/0ww4KElzb9 pic.twitter.com/HdsZSbC8Pg
— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 4, 2026
Monday, Aug. 3
It was a rough day for the Giants' offense in pouring rain on the first day in full pads. The performance was really an extension of the early part of training camp for Jaxson Dart & Co.
A lot of penalties. Too many mental mistakes. Not enough positive plays.
Dart threw an interception into the hands of safety Jevon Holland when the ball slipped out of the quarterback's hand while throwing. The Giants failed to score a touchdown on any of their drives and committed nine offensive penalties, everything from delay of games to endless false starts to holding by a wide receiver.
"I think two things," coach John Harbaugh said. "I mean, I think you've got the elements a little bit, and you've got the first day in pads. So, it's not really unexpected, but we'll be working on it."
Harbaugh added that he generally believes the offense is ahead of the defense early in camp. That seems not to be the case with his sloppy Giants as they digest new schemes.
Other observations:
It was another strong practice from first-round pick Arvell Reese. The rookie linebacker had a run stop early in practice and later a sack when he beat left tackle Andrew Thomas. "The rookie has been impressive. Kid has a real chance to be special," veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader said.
Cornerback Deonte Banks is flashing early this summer. The former first-round pick has provided sticky coverage on receivers throughout camp. Monday's practice was no different. He tipped a pass that resulted in an interception by linebacker Micah McFadden. Banks later had Darius Slayton blanketed but dropped an interception that hit him in the chest. After some struggles, maybe Banks has it figured out?
Saturday, Aug. 1
It has been a quiet start to training camp from Odell Beckham Jr.
Until Saturday.
On the day when the Giants had their largest crowd of the summer at The Greenbrier in West Virginia, Beckham made the biggest play of the day. And received the biggest ovation of the summer to date.
The veteran receiver made a leaping grab over a defender in the back of the end zone for a touchdown from quarterback Jameis Winston during 11-on-11 drills. It sent the crowd of approximately 2,000 fans into a frenzy and served as a reminder of what used to be.
It was a big play for Beckham, who is battling for a roster spot with several other veterans. Braxton Berrios has stood out the most of the group this camp, until Saturday.
"There's a lot of really good football players in our room right now," wide receiver Darius Slayton said. "From a competition-level standpoint, it's ... raised the competition level."
Other observations:
Malik Nabers was back on the practice field after a day of rest Friday. He looked good running routes. This is a positive sign as he recovers from a serious knee injury that required multiple surgeries."[Saturday] seemed like a good day from what I can tell," coach John Harbaugh said.
Jaxson Dart and the offense have struggled the past few days. Saturday was an up-and-down practice for the second-year quarterback learning a new offense. It began with a feathery deep ball down the left sideline to Malachi Fields. Two plays later, Dart had a pass tipped by linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and intercepted by Paulson Adebo. Later, he had a bad interception to Edmunds and hit tight end Theo Johnson on a deep ball. Overall, Dart went 22-of-33 in live drills.
The Giants have the day off Sunday and return Monday for the first full practice with pads, which is the closest to real football we'll see before the preseason. Harbaugh said the Giants won't tackle to the ground. It will be "wrap and release," but it will be more physical. "It's almost that time," outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux said.
Friday, July 31
Second-year linebacker Abdul Carter has enjoyed a strong start to training camp. It has him thinking big.
His goal: "Be Defensive Player of the Year, for sure."
Can it be this year?
"Absolutely," he said.
Why?
"Just my process. I know who I can be and the belief in myself. I know what I'm capable of and I know if I put the work in and believe in myself, trust in myself, trust in my teammates, trust in my coaches, I can be whoever I want to be."
Lofty goal after 4.0 sacks as a rookie. But Carter feels he learned a lot from last year, when he was benched twice for missing and being late to meetings. He thinks he hit his stride late in the season and can carry it into the next year.
Other observations:
Second-year defensive lineman Darius Alexander ended practice with a leaping interception of Jaxson Dart near the line of scrimmage. The Giants were in field goal range at the time and it ended a sloppy practice that was filled with penalties on both sides of the ball.
Kicking update: It was Ben Sauls' turn Friday and he made eight of his 10 field goal attempts.
Thursday, July 30
Pass rusher Abdul Carter reminded everyone why he was the No. 3 overall pick last year. He was a menace in the second practice of the summer, constantly in the backfield and even getting credited with some sacks. Even more promising (though it was without pads) was that some of his best rushes came against standout left tackle Andrew Thomas. That is going to be a battle to watch throughout the summer.
New coach John Harbaugh has liked what he's seen from Carter this offseason. He thinks it's just a matter of "consistency" with the young edge rusher who was benched on multiple occasions during his rookie year.
Wide receiver Malik Nabers said he has "felt great" but doesn't want to put a timeline on his return. "When I'm ready, I'm ready," he said. It was also interesting that Nabers said he's been running routes for weeks and the reported timeline for his second surgery was incorrect. Bottom line: He still confirmed he had the second surgery.
Edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux had a tipped-pass interception that he returned for a touchdown. It's early but he has looked really good. Expect to hear his name a lot this summer going against the second-team offensive line.
Daily kicking update: Only one field goal was attempted during Thursday's practice and Dominic Zvada nailed a 57-yarder with room to spare. A good bounceback from the undrafted rookie.
Wednesday, July 29
The big news out of West Virginia was that star wide receiver Malik Nabers was back practicing with his teammates for the first time. But he wasn't on the field with the offense during team drills.
Even without him, quarterback Jaxson Dart and the offense were the story. They looked good. Dart went 17-of-24, which included three spikes and a drop by tight end Theo Johnson. It was a promising sign for a unit that struggled a bit in the spring learning a new offense.
"Offense played at a really high level," Dart said about the first training camp practice of the summer.
It still wasn't Dart or Nabers who were the biggest standouts on the day. It was Braxton Berrios. He caught five passes in live drills, including a long touchdown from Jameis Winston; it was a good start for Berrios as he competes for a roster spot as a wide receiver/returner.
Other observations:
The kicking battle began with rookie Dominic Zvada making four of his six field goal attempts. Second-year kicker Ben Sauls made five of seven, with his final attempt of 61 yards having the distance but just missing wide right.
Odell Beckham Jr. didn't catch a pass during live drills. Beckham looked good running routes early in practice and received praise from coach John Harbaugh -- it just didn't lead to any catches. All eyes are on the veteran as he tries to make the team at a crowded position.