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Giants Launch First Training Camp Under John Harbaugh at West Virginia’s Greenbrier
7/28/2026, 2:13:13 AM
Core Event: Harbaugh-Era Camp Opens at the Greenbrier
The New York Giants reported to the Greenbrier Resort Sports Performance Center in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, on July 28 for the first practice of their 2026 training camp. It is the franchise’s inaugural camp under head coach John Harbaugh and the first time the team has held camp away from its New Jersey facility since 2012. The schedule runs from July 29 through Saturday, Aug. 8, with eleven practices planned in the first twelve days, including a six-day consecutive stretch beginning August 3.
Background & Context
The Giants moved camp because the FIFA World Cup will occupy MetLife Stadium and construction continues at the East Rutherford training complex. The venue change was approved before Harbaugh’s hiring, so it is unrelated to the new coaching staff.
Timeline
- May 18 – Harbaugh addresses fans at a Giants town-hall.
- July 28 – First day of camp at the Greenbrier.
- July 29 – Camp officially opens; practices begin.
- July 30 – First public practice; fans may attend without tickets, subject to security screening.
- July 31 – Second public practice.
- August 3–8 – Six consecutive practices, the longest daily stretch in recent years.
- Aug. 8 – Final camp practice before the team returns to New Jersey.
Data & Statistics
- Practice intensity: 11 of the first 12 camp days will feature on-field drills, up from a maximum of three consecutive practice days last year.
- Conditioning record: From 2020-2025 the Giants were outscored 64-169 in first-half play and surrendered an average of 47.29 penalty yards per game, the league’s second-highest total.
- Injury risk: Rotowire lists the Giants with the third-highest injury risk index (62.0) entering the 2026 season.
- PUP list: Defensive linemen Roy Robertson-Harris and Sam Roberts, plus tight end Thomas Fidone II, began camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
- Receiver health: Wide receiver Malik Nabers avoided the PUP list and will be phased into full-speed drills.
Why It Matters
Harbaugh’s reputation for rigorous conditioning suggests the Giants aim to reduce late-game fatigue that contributed to multiple fourth-quarter losses last season.
Official Statements & Responses
- Harbaugh said the team’s mentality is “really, really good,” and players “want to win.”
- Giants operations staff clarified that public practice attendance requires security screening, with unassigned bleacher seats offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I think every time that you're learning a new system, there's a lot of things that you have experienced from a terminology standpoint, especially when you're in the NFL, and you're able to learn at a faster rate,” — Jaxson Dart
On-the-Ground Reports
Fans can attend open practices without tickets, though they must pass security and may be limited to standing-room or unassigned bleacher sections. Parking is provided via shuttle from an off-site lot; no on-site public parking exists. In inclement weather, practices will be closed to the public.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The precise timeline for Malik Nabers’ full integration into offensive drills remains unclear. The Giants have indicated he will “gradually participate,” but no specific schedule has been released.
What’s Next
The Giants will conclude camp on Aug. 8 and then travel back to New Jersey to finalize the 53-man roster ahead of a preseason that begins in mid-August. The outcomes of the conditioning program will be evaluated throughout the preseason and early regular-season games.