Isaiah Likely comments on changes to New York Giants training camp culture
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely remarked on the shift in training camp intensity under new coach John Harbaugh. Likely, who signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the team this offseason, expressed surprise regarding the lighter workload implemented during previous coaching tenures. Under former coach Brian Daboll, players reportedly never practiced more than three consecutive days. Harbaugh has since instituted a more rigorous schedule, including long-duration practices and exhaustive rehearsals of game-day scenarios. The team looks to transition this focus into its upcoming regular season schedule, starting with a Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Likely joins the roster as a primary target for quarterback Jaxson Dart as the Giants aim to move beyond the results of recent seasons.
- •Isaiah Likely signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the New York Giants.
- •Coach John Harbaugh implemented a daily practice schedule for the current training camp.
- •Previous coach Brian Daboll limited practices to no more than three consecutive days.
- •The Giants open the 2026 season with a game against the Dallas Cowboys.
- •Harbaugh prioritized detailed rehearsals for pregame routines and late-game situations.
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — Pat Leonard: Giant win over Cowboys would validate John Harbaugh’s relentless program
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Giant win over Cowboys would validate John Harbaugh’s relentless program
- 3:24 AMYahoo Sports — Giants news: Isaiah Likely can't believe how NY ran training camp in the past
"The New York Giants welcomed a big addition in the offseason after signing Isaiah Likely to a three-year, $40 million contract. Likely will start a new chapter after spending his first four years with the Baltimore Ravens. The 26-year-old tight end will be a key target for Jaxson Dart, who is expected to be more proficient in his sophomore stint. […] The post Giants news: Isaiah Likely can't believe how NY ran training camp in the past appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Giants tight end Isaiah Likely said this week that “hearing how Giants training camp was in the past was kind of mind-boggling to me.” All Likely knew prior to signing in New York this spring were John Harbaugh’s high annual expectations for the Baltimore Ravens. “If I wake up, I’m putting on cleats,” Likely said, describing how he was conditioned to work in Charm City. Quickly, Likely said ...
"NEW YORK — Giants tight end Isaiah Likely said this week that “hearing how Giants training camp was in the past was kind of mind-boggling to me.” All Likely knew prior to signing in New York this spring were John Harbaugh’s high annual expectations for the Baltimore Ravens. “If I wake up, I’m putting on cleats,” Likely said, describing how he was conditioned to work in Charm City. Quickly, ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 8:51 PMPat Leonard: Giant win over Cowboys would validate John Harbaugh’s relentless program
NEW YORK — Giants tight end Isaiah Likely said this week that “hearing how Giants training camp was in the past was kind of mind-boggling to me.” All Likely knew prior to signing in New York this spring were John Harbaugh’s high annual expectations for the Baltimore Ravens. “If I wake up, I’m putting on cleats,” Likely said, describing how he was conditioned to work in Charm City. Quickly, ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 12:30 PMGiant win over Cowboys would validate John Harbaugh’s relentless program
Giants tight end Isaiah Likely said this week that “hearing how Giants training camp was in the past was kind of mind-boggling to me.” All Likely knew prior to signing in New York this spring were John Harbaugh’s high annual expectations for the Baltimore Ravens. “If I wake up, I’m putting on cleats,” Likely said, describing how he was conditioned to work in Charm City. Quickly, Likely said ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 3:24 AMGiants news: Isaiah Likely can't believe how NY ran training camp in the past
The New York Giants welcomed a big addition in the offseason after signing Isaiah Likely to a three-year, $40 million contract. Likely will start a new chapter after spending his first four years with the Baltimore Ravens. The 26-year-old tight end will be a key target for Jaxson Dart, who is expected to be more proficient in his sophomore stint. […] The post Giants news: Isaiah Likely can't believe how NY ran training camp in the past appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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