Giants' Dennard Wilson discusses pass rush improvements ahead of matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

New York Giants defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson spoke on October 2 about the team's sack production, which he considers lacking. He noted that players like Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux have not met expectations for the first three games. Wilson emphasized that the coaching staff takes responsibility and plans to adjust player positioning to enhance effectiveness. He mentioned that bringing extra pressure could help increase sack totals and considered Jihad Ward as a versatile option for the upcoming games. Wilson expressed optimism that the team's performance will improve soon, suggesting that success could come this week.
- •Dennard Wilson acknowledges poor sack totals so far this season.
- •Coaching adjustments are planned to enhance pass rush effectiveness.
- •Jihad Ward may play a key role in the defensive lineup.
- •Wilson anticipates significant improvement in the pass rush this week.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — Giants' Dennard Wilson on pass rush: 'Maybe the dam breaks this week'
"New York Giants DC Dennard Wilson says the staff owns the sack totals, and hopes "the dam breaks this week."
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