Gene Clemons

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Gene "Coach" Clemons has been involved with the game of football for 30 years as a player, coach, evaluator, and journalist. Clemons has spent time writing for the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, Bridgton News, Urbana Daily Citizen, Macon Telegraph and Football Gameplan. He is the host of "A Giant Issue" podcast appearing on the New York Giants On SI YouTube channel.

Nov 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (92) warms up prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium.

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As the Giants open training camp at The Greenbrier, these five players are playing for more than a roster spot. They're playing for their next contract.

Jun 3, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (3) talks with media after organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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With four roster spots locked and two more spoken for, an old friend could steal the last seat in New York's receiver room.

May 21, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) speaks at a press conference during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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The offensive tackle position for the Giants is the most stable and secure position on the team.

Aug 4, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) throws a pass during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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Five tiers, 89 players, one big question: who's actually building this team's future — and who's just here to survive camp?

Aug 30, 2025; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; Boston College Eagles long snapper Ben Mann (45) warms up before a game against the Fordham Rams at Alumni Stadium.

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After waiving veteran Zach Triner in June, the Giants are entering training camp with undrafted rookie Ben Mann as their only long snapper on the roster.

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Can the former Australian rugby player show enough growth and promise to go with his size throughout training camp to be considered a developmental piece on the practice squad?

Place kicker Dominic Zvada (96) attempts an extra point against Washington during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

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Will Zvada be the weapon that the Giants have been looking for in the kicking game to bring stability and consistency back to the special teams?

Bengals defensive tackle Josh Tupou during training camp at the practice facility outside of Paul Brown Stadium Friday, August 6, 2021. Tupou is back with the Bengals after opting out in 2020 because of the pandemic.

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The veteran run-stuffer brings experience with John Harbaugh from Baltimore, but a lack of pass-rush production and a deep interior line make his roster spot anything but guaranteed.

Jun 3, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (8) participates in drills during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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Signed to a veteran-minimum deal, the 9-year veteran offers New York elite positional flexibility and run-blocking utility when the receiving room needs it most.

New York Giants guard Aaron Stinnie (64) prepares for the game, Sunday, December 14, 2025.

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The versatile offensive lineman returns on a one-year deal, but a crowded guard room with Evan Neal and Daniel Faalele could make his path to the roster tougher than ever.

Aug 24, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; A New York Giants helmet on the field before the first half against the Chicago Bears at Metlife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

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The 6-foot-7, 320-pound tackle out of Kutztown was a Gene Upshaw Award finalist and now gets a shot to prove his size and power translate against NFL competition.

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Sam Roberts flashed for five games in Atlanta before a season-ending injury — now a low-risk, no-guarantees deal with New York is his last shot to become the interior pass-rusher the Giants are missing.

Gene Clemons

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

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