New York Giants overhaul linebacker corps ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
On June 28, 2026, the New York Giants announced significant changes to their linebacker room in preparation for the upcoming NFL season. After a disappointing 2025 season marked by weak run defense, the team signed veteran Tremaine Edmunds and drafted first-round pick Arvell Reese. The new roster aims to address last year's deficiencies, with Edmunds expected to provide stability and Reese potentially emerging as a standout rookie. The Giants also retain returning players such as McFadden and Muasau, enhancing their depth at the position as training camp approaches.
- •Giants linebacker corps failed in 2025 but sees major changes for 2026.
- •Tremaine Edmunds, a two-time Pro Bowler, joins via free agency.
- •First-round pick Arvell Reese expected to contribute significantly.
- •McFadden and Muasau return, adding depth to the lineup.
- •Training camp for the Giants begins soon.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Massive Transformation: How the New York Giants succeeded overhauling position room that held the defense back last year
"The New York Giants linebacker room failed to deliver in 2025. But with the changes the team made this offseason, this year's unit should look completely different. Here's a breakdown of the linebacker room.
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