Giants address center position concerns heading into training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:55 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
As the New York Giants prepare for training camp this month, center remains their most pressing roster issue. Despite attempts to sign free-agent Tyler Linderbaum, the team shifted focus to 2023 draft pick John Michael Schmitz, who struggled last season with five sacks and 23 QB pressures. With limited competition on the roster, Schmitz must demonstrate significant improvement to secure his future with the team under head coach John Harbaugh's new system.
- •Giants aimed to upgrade at center but failed to sign Linderbaum.
- •John Michael Schmitz is projected to start despite past struggles.
- •Only minimal competition exists for the center role on the roster.
- •Training camp begins this month, focusing on roster evaluations.
- •A strong showing is needed from Schmitz to extend his contract.
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — What is the New York Giants' biggest remaining roster issue?
"The New York Giants sought to upgrade at specific position this past offseason but fell short.
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