NY Giants news: John Harbaugh on Cam Skattebo backflip, Jaxson Dart

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The Giants' knucklehead circus is the NFL's most fascinating powderkeg | SB Nation

As much as there is to love, there are two intentionally absent names who are the most critical elements of a successful campaign in 2026: Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo, the frat-boy wild cards capable of either ushering in a new era of success in East Rutherford or tanking everything through their own foolishness. It's unclear how much their penchant for stupidity is real or played up for the camera, but they are exceedingly good at raising eyebrows.

To mesh that approach to football with two guys running on vibes is a powder keg. It's not just simply that they're willing to hurt themselves, but this loose approach to football is very difficult to manage. Once freedom and personality run supreme, it can be very difficult to pull that all in, and let it fester too long as a team can pull itself apart as everyone is looking out for No. 1 over everything else.

John Harbaugh impressed by Jaxson Dart

John Harbaugh on if he's been surprised about anything after getting to work with #Giants QB Jaxson Dart:

I don't know about surprised, probably just impressed more than anything.

I do think he's obsessed. I believe he really really wants to be good."

(Via Bleav in Giants) pic.twitter.com/WkNrg5ipdG

- The Giants Report (@GiantsReport1) July 21, 2026

Giants leaders aren't just telling Jaxson Dart to run more carefully. They're showing him | Yahoo Sports

So as new Giants staffers settled in, Nagy queued up clips to remind Dart that visits to the blue tent - in the preseason, in his first start and repeatedly through the season - compromise his availability. The goal is not to eliminate Dart's confidence and swagger. But the Giants are working to hone their young quarterback's risk-reward calculus.

You can't just say, Don't run the football here, because you could get hurt' - you have to show him the evidence," said Nagy. " Where did you take the extra hits? Was it necessary?' You have to show them clips."

Previewing the top storylines for 2026 NFL training camps | ESPN.com

Five injuries to monitor. Malik Nabers, WR,New York Giants. No injury has made more offseason headlines than Nabers'. The Giants' star receivertore his right ACLin Week 4 of the 2025 season andunderwent surgeryto repair the ligament, as well as the damage to his meniscus, a month later. But this past spring, Nabers had to undergo asecond procedureon the same knee - a sign that his recovery was likely not going well.

Nabers was a highly impactful rookie: 109 catches on 170 targets for 1,204 yards in only 15 games. His evident ascent to the Giants' No. 1 receiver role was a contributing factor in the team's willingness to letWan'Dale Robinsonleave infree agencyafter a strong 2025 season. For depth, the Giants have added tons ofveteran dart throws-Calvin Austin III,Darnell Mooney,JuJu Smith-Schuster,Braxton Berriosand evenOdell Beckham Jr. - in the hope thatsomeonewill be able to fill Robinson's snaps. If Nabers has to miss regular-season time, the Giants' receiving core might be one of the oldest and least effective in the league.

Assistant coaches who could break out in 2026 for all 32 NFL teams | The Athletic

New York Giants: Charlie Bullen, outside linebackers/run game coordinator. John Harbaugh has always had an eye for coaching talent, and it speaks well of Bullen's potential that he was retained from the previous coaching regime and even got an expanded role as run game coordinator. His position group already featured Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux; the team also drafted versatile defender Arvell Reese in the spring. Bullen will have every opportunity to show his impact on the defense.

Giants Rookie Arvell Reese Named to NFLPA's 2026 Rising Stars List | SI.com

Reese was one of only five defenders named on the NFLPA's 2026Rising Stars list, ranking eighth out of ten rookies; the list also includes ten veterans. The purpose of the list is to provide an early look at the players expected to drive the next wave of consumer demand across licensed products, collectibles and brand partnerships."

Adam Schefter: Real possibility Giants makes the playoffs this year

"If Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, and Malik Nabers are all healthy the Giants are gonna be a playoff team..

I really think they can go to the playoffs"@AdamSchefter#PMSLivepic.twitter.com/qrg2e3YG5h

- Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 21, 2026

Giants to play most turf games in NFL in 2026, fueling grass debate | USAToday.com

The Giants are set to play 15 games on artificial turf fields next season. The Tennessee Titans are the only other team that will play as many games on turf. The Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, and New Orleans Saints will play the second-most games on turf, with 13 each.

From Big Blue View

• John Harbaugh's reaction to Cam Skattebo's failed backflip? Dude, at least stick it'
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