Giants face crucial roster battles ahead of final preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The New York Giants approach their final preseason game against the Jets, as roster cuts loom on August 30. Key position battles have intensified, particularly at center, wide receiver, inside linebacker, and running back. Lucas Patrick is competing to back up John Michael Schmitz amid health concerns, while a crowded wide receiver group includes Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney, and Odell Beckham Jr. Inside linebacker Darius Muasau may lose his spot to Zaire Barnes, who has excelled on special teams. The Giants' running back situation is complicated by Najee Harris's arrival. Decisions made over the weekend could significantly reshape the roster.
- •Final preseason game against the Jets is Friday.
- •Roster cuts deadline is August 30 at 6 p.m.
- •Lucas Patrick and Bryan Hudson compete at center.
- •Darius Slayton, Odell Beckham Jr., and others vie for WR roles.
- •Zaire Barnes challenging Darius Muasau for linebacker spot.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — These Giants face pressure in position battles as roster cuts loom
"As NFL-mandated roster cutdown approaches, NY Giants position battles are heating up entering final week of preseason in advance of Friday's finale
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