Giants legend Leonard Marshall endorses John Harbaugh as season opener approaches

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Giants legend Leonard Marshall endorses John Harbaugh as season opener approaches
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Former New York Giants defensive standout Leonard Marshall has publicly endorsed head coach John Harbaugh’s early efforts to rebuild the team’s physical identity. Marshall, who spent his career anchoring the Giants’ defense, praised the team's grueling training camp and the acquisition of new defensive personnel. He highlighted the signings of Tremaine Edmunds and Arvell Reese, noting these moves align with the franchise's historical focus on a dominant front line. Marshall plans to attend the team’s season opener against the Dallas Cowboys in September, as well as an October ceremony honoring the 1986 championship team. Outside of team activities, Marshall recently hosted his third annual Bag the Violence Golf Classic in New Jersey. The event raised approximately $120,000 to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and the Bag the Violence Foundation.

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  • Leonard Marshall attended his third annual Bag the Violence Golf Classic on Tuesday.
  • The golf tournament raised about $120,000 for charitable organizations.
  • Marshall will attend the Giants’ season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
  • The Giants will honor the 1986 championship team during an October home game against the Arizona Cardinals.
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  • 1:48 PMYahoo SportsGiants legend Leonard Marshall gets behind Big Blue resurgence and good cause
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The great No. 70 approves of John Harbaugh’s Giants’ start. Leonard Marshall sees the grueling training camp Harbaugh put his team through in West Virginia and New Jersey. He sees big-bodied linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and Arvell Reese added to the middle of the defense. And it’s starting to look like ‘Big Blue’ to Marshall again. “The only way to do it is to return back to the principles ...

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