The New York Giants, despite holding the No. 5 spot in waiver priority this week, made zero claims to fortify their defensive line. That’s a head-scratcher, right? But GM Joe Schoen just dropped the news Wednesday that the team is “probably” bringing in another veteran player at the position before their Week 1 clash with the Dallas Cowboys, at least for the practice squad.
The DT Room: Who’s Actually There?
Schoen seemed pretty chill about the defensive line depth, talking up the guys they’ve already got on the roster. He pointed to D.J. Reader, Shelby Harris, C.J. Okoye, and Darius Alexander as current defensive linemen. He even gave a shout-out to Bobby Jamison-Travis, saying he had a “good camp.” So they’ve got some names in the room, but passing on available talent on waivers, then immediately saying you’re still looking for a veteran? It tells you they didn’t see exactly what they needed in that initial pool.
The Practice Squad Playbook: Experience or Potential?
So, where are they looking for this new veteran? Schoen made it clear the practice squad is the play. He mentioned they’ve got a “couple of vets” already stashed there, including 32-year-old nose tackle Josh Tupou, who logged just six games over the past two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, and undrafted rookie Ben Barten. Schoen said they’ll “probably” sign “another one next week,” looking for opportunities to add depth. It’s a clear signal they’re eyeing experienced, readily available options for that crucial defensive front.
The Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys is barreling down on them. Will this mystery veteran defensive tackle be signed and integrated enough to make an impact against a division rival? Schoen feels “good where we are right now,” but also confirmed they’ll “continue” to scan for options. It’s all about shoring up that D-line before kickoff, and it seems like the Giants are taking it down to the wire.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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