EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants open the 2021 NFL regular season against the Denver Broncos on Sept. 12 at MetLife Stadium. The Giants finished the 2020 season 6-10, which was almost good enough, but not enough, to win the NFC East.
Looking ahead, the Giants have some tough decisions at running back, wide receiver and outside linebacker. Veteran running back Corey Clement failed to make this 53-man roster projection. So did wide receiver and preseason star David Sills V, despite his consistent production throughout the summer. Think special teams, special teams, special teams in this version.
The roster will be cut to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Here is a projection:
QUARTERBACK (2): Daniel Jones, Mike Glennon
There really isn't another realistic option. Everything is riding on Jones, who is entering his third year this season.
RUNNING BACK (3): Saquon Barkley, Devontae Booker, Gary Brightwell
Three might seem light (especially with Brightwell primarily a special-teamer), but fullback Elijhaa Penny is also in the mix to handle some of this workload. Clement becomes expendable if the Giants go this route.