The Giants will be back on the field for practice on Tuesday afternoon and fans should get a first look at the team that will be on the field for Week 1 in less than two weeks. Big Blue is in the process of cutting its roster down to 53 players before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline.
The 48 hours leading up to the final cuts are not a fun time for anyone as speculation of who will make the team and who won’t run rampant.
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“It’s tough, but you know it’s a part of the game,” Oshane Ximines told amNewYork after Sunday’s preseason finale. “It’s getting to a point where this part of the season is not fun for no NFL team, no NFL player. It sucks, but you know we worked hard and I got a lot of respect for all the guys on the team. Wherever anybody ends up.”
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Giants cuts Monday (8/29)
- Wide receiver Keelan Doss was cut on Monday after signing with the Giants in June. He had stints with the Las Vegas Raiders and on the New York Jets practice squad. Doss’ best play of came when he made a one-handed catch against the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Wide receiver Travis Toivone had been cut back on July 26 only to be brought back in order to bolster the wide receiver group for the final week of the preseason.
- Guard Josh Rivas was cut for the second time on Monday after being dropped when the team trimmed from 90 players to 85. After getting a second shot due to an offensive line plagued by injuries, the undrafted rookie found himself back on the unfortunate side of the business of football.
- Defensive back Olaijah Griffin saw his time with the Giants come to an end after a very short stay. He was claimed on waivers after getting cut by the Buffalo Bills following the first preseason game and was a long shot to make the Giants after making his way to East Rutherford.
- Defensive back Yusuf Corker had been making a case to make the 53-man roster, but the former Kentucky Wildcat defensive back just didn’t show enough to warrant him staying.
- Offensive lineman Eric Smith had been added to the Giants training camp roster in August and had bounced around with stops with both the Jets and Giants under his belt.
- kicker Ryan Santoso had been brought in for the final week of the preseason after starting kicker Graham Gano was placed in concussion protocol. The move likely signals that Gano will be ready for Week 1.
Tuesday (8/30)
- Wide receiver Jaylon Moore was cut on Tuesday morning after the Giants claimed him off waivers on Aug. 24 after the Giants receiver group suffered the loss of Calvin Johnson for the season. (Dan Duggan, The Athletic)
- Wide receiver Alex Bachman had made a name for himself during training camp, especially during the comeback win against the Bengals in Week 2 of the preseason. Still, with David Sills V. making a strong push at camp for a roster spot, keeping Bachman would have been tough. (Art Stapleton, NorthJersey.com)
- Running back Jashaun Corbin had a good showing for the Giants in camp and had some noticeable rushes during the preseason. While he won’t make the 53-man squad, he should earn a practice squad spot. (Pat Leonard, NY Daily News)
- Offensive lineman Jamil Douglas found himself on the chopping block. He was on the field for Sunday’s preseason finale, but it wasn’t enough for the Giants to keep him on the team. He also missed time on the practice field during camp. (Jordan Raanan, ESPN)
- Cornerback Darren Evans was among the group competing for a job behind the first stringers Adoree Jackson, Aaron Robinson and Darnay Holmes. (Aaron Wilson, Pro Football Network)
- wide receiver/kick returner C.J. Board suffered a rib injury during the preseason. He was expected to return this week and still could find himself on the practice squad when all is said and done. (Jordan Raanan, ESPN)
- Defensive lineman Ryder Anderson was among Tuesday’s final cuts. (Art Stapleton, NorthJersey.com)
- Offensive lineman Garrett McGhin is another practice squad candidate after he found himself on the chopping block on cut day. (Dan Duggan, The Athletic)
- Linebacker Quincy Roche contributed last season for the Giants after he was claimed off waivers, but this time around he found himself cut from the final roster. Ximines made it tough for Roche to remain on the roster, however, with Ximmes being a more athletic option for the Giants. (Ian Rapoport, NFL Network)
- Quarterback Davis Webb had a standout training camp and preseason, but it wasn’t enough to convince the Giants to carry three QBs. He went 60-of-81 passing for three touchdowns, but New York will roll with just Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor going into the season. (Jordan Raanan, ESPN)
- Defensive lineman David Moa stint with the Giants came to an end after playing four games with them last season. (Jordan Raanan, ESPN)
- Cornerback Zyon Gilbert was another player competing for a spot behind the first-string corners. (Dan Duggan, The Athletic)
- Tight end Austin Allen had 40 receiving yards in the preseason finale, but he fell short of making the squad this season. He could be another practice squad candidate. Allen had been part of a tight end group that had been weak, even by Daboll’s own admission. (Pat Leonard, NY Daily News)
