New York Giants 53-man roster predictions loom after Thursday’s preseason finale, signaling a complete facelift at quarterback and a sharpened, depth-rich offensive corps. Russell Wilson anchors a revamped QB room with Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston behind him, while Tommy DeVito faces potential release or a return to the practice squad. The backfield features Devin Singletary and a full four-man committee with Tyrone Tracy Jr., Cam Skattebo and Dante Miller adding yac, return prowess, and early-season insurance for health concerns.

Receivers are stacked with Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, Wan’Dale Robinson, Beaux Collins, Jalin Hyatt, Lil’ Jordan Humphrey and Ihmir Smith-Marsette locking down the outside and the slot—though competition for Robinson persists. Tight ends Theo Johnson, Chris Manhertz, Daniel Bellinger and rookie Thomas Fidone II form a versatile, matchup-conscious group. Up front, the line features Thomas, Eluemunor, James Hudson III and rookies Marcus Mbow and other hopefuls jockeying for openings as the Giants navigate 53-man cuts.

Defensive alignment leans on Kayvon Thibodeaux and Dexter Lawrence II, with veteran Bobby Okereke and emerging pieces in the middle and at corner and safety. Special teams bring Graham Gano, Jamie Gillan and Casey Kreiter as anchors, while Schoen weighs practice-squad options for depth. The result is a roster built to evolve through Week 1, with late signings and trades still open as Schoen evaluates every potential improvement.

Abdul Carter is making waves early in his Giants career as part of a fierce New York rival narrative with the Jets. In the latest preseason tilt, a viral clip of Stone Smartt’s chip block on the Giants rookie overshadowed the action, but Carter answered with a stout all-around showing that included a tackle on Breece Hall and a push in the backfield as New York’s defense clamped down on New York’s starting offense. The 31-13 win reinforced a developing Giants front that pairs Carter with Dexter Lawrence II, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux in a plan to pressure opposing QBs from the outset. Carter is set to debut in September against Washington, a test for the rookie’s ability to translate college impact to the NFL stage.

Joint practices between the New York Jets and New York Giants offered a sharp yardstick for the Jets’ offensive line against a formidable edge trio. Kayvon Thibodeaux pressed relentlessly, while Abdul Carter and Brian Burns also spun in with speed, repeatedly forcing Justin Fields to reset and improvise.

On the Jets’ side, Armand Membou and Olu Fashanu held up in several reps, and both stacked wins in pass-rush drills. The Giants’ depth-stacked edge group appears to be a real force, setting up a high-stakes test for Fields and the Jets’ line when games count.

Thibodeaux’s candid comments afterward—Fields had to run because of the rush—added spice to the dynamic, underscoring a weekend where the edge pressure was real and the line still a work in progress. Fantasy managers will watch how this shapes Fields’ rushing floor and the Giants’ sack upside.

New York Giants front seven hype is real: Dexter Lawrence anchors the middle, while Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Carter pace a ferocious edge rush, forming a trio that ESPN slotted as the NFL’s 2nd-best rush unit behind Pittsburgh. The setup leans on balance—Lawrence clogging lines, and the youngsters teeing off from the outside and sometimes interior spots. Training camp and preseason have shown flashes of that potential, including dominant pressure in joint sessions with the Jets.

With the regular season approaching, the Giants plan to keep all three busy, mixing stunts and creative alignments to maximize sack opportunities. Yet the rest of the roster drew mixed reviews, especially at wide receiver, giving this defense a clear mission: lead the team while the offense finds its footing. For fantasy fans, the edge rush could be a cornerstone of sack-heavy scoring and defensive production in 2025, even if other units lag behind.

Brian Burns is chasing elite status in 2025 after a strong 8.5-sack debut with the Giants. He’s refining technique with Dexter Lawrence, focusing on using length and power to pair with his speed, not just finesse. The front seven also features Kayvon Thibodeaux and the rookie Abdul Carter, creating a volatile edge rush. A Jets joint session offered another glimpse at his growth and the potential for big pass-rush nights as the unit gels.

With Burns aiming higher and a surrounding group of interior disruptors and edge talent, New York’s defense could ascend to among the league’s top units in 2025. For fantasy, Burns’ uptick carries upside in sacks and IDP scoring, especially if the Giants sustain multiple-man pressure looks and Dexter Lawrence creates the opportunities Burns needs to attack.