Patricia Traina

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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Here's what readers want to know this week when it comes to Big Blue.

Lucas Oil Stadium, the site of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

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Keep checking this page for updates on who the Giants are meeting with at the combine.

The NFL announced that the 2026 NFL salary cap floor is set.

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The salary cap is set for 2026, but the Giants still have some work to do to get in better cap health.

New York Giants emblem on the side of the team's East Rutherford HQs.

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The Giants didn't grade out so well in several areas according to their players.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; LSU defensive back Mansoor Delane (DB06) speaks to media members during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

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Delane grew up a Ravens fan, where he got to see the very best of Harbaugh's teams. Will he have a chance to play for the head coach who is now with the Giants?

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs (2) leaves the field following the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025. Ohio State lost 24-14.

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Caleb Downs would become the next generation in his family to have a stint with Big Blue if the Giants draft him.

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Monken spent three seasons with John Harbaugh in Baltimore.

Feb 25, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles (LB25) speaks during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center.

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The Giants need linebacker help and Ohio State's Sonny Styles's versatility could be a very appealing trait.

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John Harbaugh is excited over the early work done by his top three offensive assistant coaches.

New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux

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Still, that statement comes with an unspoken caveat.

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen spoke Tuesday morning at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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The Giants general manager covered a variety of different topics to open the 2026 NFL combine media sessions.

Jan 20, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen and head coach John Harbaugh pose after the press conference announcing Harbaugh's hiring at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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Follow along for highlights of what general manager Joe Schoen and head coach John Harbaugh have to say live from the combine.

Patricia Traina

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

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