New York Giants Conclude Grueling 2026 West Virginia Training Camp

The New York Giants finished a 10-practice, 11-day camp at The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia and returned to East Rutherford to prepare for a preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 15. The camp featured a new offensive scheme, extensive competition at multiple positions, and standout performances that have shaped the emerging 53-man roster.

8 biggest winners from Giants’ grueling training camp

John Harbaugh entered his first season as head coach, installing an offense that blends concepts from former Baltimore coach Jim Harbaugh, former Chiefs coach Matt Nagy, and modern West Coast ideas from Brian Callahan. Quarterback Jaxson Dart is being asked to operate more frequently under center and adjust his footwork to fit the hybrid system. Defensively, the Giants added tall, physical linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and No. 5 overall draft pick Arvell Reese to reinforce the middle of the field.

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• Abdul Carter (OLB, 22) – Showed a “new species” of pass-rushing moves and speed, positioning himself for a breakout sophomore year.

8 biggest winners from Giants’ grueling training camp

• Deonte Banks (CB, 25) – Earned first-team reps over Paulson Adebo, signaling a resurgence in the secondary.

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• Dominic Zvada (K, 22, undrafted) – Converted 34 of 38 attempts, out-kicking incumbent Ben Sauls (29 of 36).

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• Isaiah Likely (TE, 6-ft-4, $40 M contract) – Dominated red-zone drills, reinforcing his role as a primary safety-valve for Dart.

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• Malik Nabers (WR) – Returned to full-speed drills after a 2025 ACL tear, suggesting a possible Week 1 contribution.

8 biggest winners from Giants’ grueling training camp

• Braxton Berrios (WR/Returner, 31) – Leveraged special-teams experience to secure valuable first-team reps.

Giants’ training camp has given Braxton Berrios a chance to crash the depth chart

• Dalen Cambre (WR, undrafted 2025) – Consistently contested catches and contributed on special teams.

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• Arvell Reese (ILB, No. 5 overall) – Demonstrated power and tackling ability, quickly becoming a defensive focal point.

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• Kicking battle: Zvada made 34 of 38 attempts; Sauls hit 29 of 36.

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• Defensive depth: Edmunds and Reese each stand at 6-ft-4, providing height against interior passes.

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• Receiver competition: Beckham Jr., Berrios, and Cambre are vying for the final wide-receiver spot.

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The coaching staff highlighted the defensive line’s performance against top-tier offensive tackles and the offense’s adaptation to new cadence and technique.

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Practice observations noted Nabers back on the field in “indys” and the defense’s vocal support for new signee JT Woods during his pre-practice slide. Reporters described five full-pad sessions in the final six days testing both mental and physical stamina. The linebacker room was reshaped, moving a former Ohio State star into an off-ball role, while the secondary saw increased rotation among cornerbacks.

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• “Still, his production can’t be ignored,” — The Athletic’s Dan Duggan

Giants’ training camp has given Braxton Berrios a chance to crash the depth chart

• “Well, I think we got a lot better. That's probably what we got out of it,” — John Harbaugh, head coach

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The Giants will host the Minnesota Vikings in their preseason opener on Saturday, August 15, at MetLife Stadium. The game will serve as the final evaluation platform for players on the roster bubble before the regular-season roster is set.

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