Giants list Isaiah Likely as No. 10 most important player for 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:20 PM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Giants list Isaiah Likely as No. 10 most important player for 2026
Summary

The New York Giants included tight end Isaiah Likely as the 10th most important player for the upcoming season. Likely, 26, signed a three-year contract worth $40 million to take on a larger role as a primary target in the passing attack. His performance will be critical, especially with receiver Malik Nabers' availability uncertain. Giants coach John Harbaugh expressed confidence in Likely’s potential impact, citing his ability to create mismatches and contribute to the run game. As the Giants prepare for training camp, Likely's integration into the offensive scheme will be closely monitored.

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  • •Isaiah Likely is the 10th most important Giants player in 2026.
  • •Likely signed a three-year, $40 million contract with $20.5 million guaranteed.
  • •His performance may offset the loss of receiver Wan'Dale Robinson.
  • •John Harbaugh predicts a strong performance from Likely in the Giants' offense.
  • •Malik Nabers' early-season availability adds to Likely's significance.
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  • 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — NY Giants’ top 10 most important players: No. 10 — TE Isaiah Likely
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Likely can have a massive impact for the Giants — if he is as advertised.

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