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Giants Kick Off Camp, Sign Likely, Add Beckham

7/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

John Harbaugh (Giants head coach) opened Giants training camp at The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia on Wednesday.
Malik Nabers, who is not on the PUP list, will rehab and aims to be ready for the September 13 opener versus the Cowboys.
The Giants signed tight end Isaiah Likely to a three-year, $40 million deal and Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year contract, with Beckham set to compete for a roster spot.

History

Historical Context

The NFL’s modern unrestricted free-agency system began on March 1 1993, ending the earlier “Plan B” era and allowing players with four accrued seasons to sign anywhere. That change helped the Dallas Cowboys build a championship roster that won Super Bowl XXVIII that season. The 2024 Giants’ aggressive signings echo the 1993 free-agency surge, showing how the league’s player-movement rules continue to shape roster strategies.

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Story summary

John Harbaugh (Giants head coach) opened Giants training camp at The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia on Wednesday.
Malik Nabers, who is not on the PUP list, will rehab and aims to be ready for the September 13 opener versus the Cowboys.
The Giants signed tight end Isaiah Likely to a three-year, $40 million deal and Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year contract, with Beckham set to compete for a roster spot.

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