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.

The New York Giants defensive line is going to have a very different look in 2026.

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May 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa (65) speaks during a press conference at rookie minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

Jun 3, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) and running back Devin Singletary (26) during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo

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With John Harbaugh set to lean into 12- and 13-personnel, red-zone production, drops, and in-line blocking stand out as areas the Giants' tight end group must clean up.

New York Giants helmets rest on the grass field during training camp at the Quest Diagnostics Training Facility.

Big Blue reports to The Greenbrier on July 28, with roster battles at running back, cornerback, and inside linebacker headlining a competitive summer.

Jun 3, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh looks on during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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From the logistical evolution of the field goal unit to why New York’s high-priced new head coach won't be receiving a grace period in 2026.

New York Giants center John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61) and left tackle Andrew Thomas.

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Big Blue's offensive line proved it has the talent to protect the passer last season. But it still has a lot of room to grow, especially in these three areas.

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After years of languishing in the division cellar, Big Blue finally has the stable coaching blueprint and homegrown draft foundation to mount a legitimate resurgence.

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Despite last year's top-five finish, New York's backfield has real gains to make this coming season.

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From David Diehl to Brandon Jacobs to Julian Love, the Giants have found real contributors on the draft's third day — but a new "biggest steals" list shows just how rare those hits have become.

Jun 9, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Braxton Berrios (87) waits to run a drill during the minicamp activities at Quest Diagnostics Center.

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From drops on second down to a red-zone unit that ranked near the bottom of the league, New York's wideouts have real work to do this training camp.

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The Giants head coach says Dart's versatility as a runner and passer echoes what he had in Baltimore — and it's shaping how new OC Matt Nagy builds the offense.

Sep 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) looks on before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at MetLife Stadium.

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While head coach John Harbaugh says both offensive cornerstones are "on schedule" to return, can New York rely on having its top targets fully loaded for Week 1?

May 21, 2026; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) speaks at a press conference during organized team activities at Quest Diagnostics Training Center.

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From working under center to fixing his deep-ball accuracy, Dart's sophomore year hinges on how he responds to three specific challenges — part of NY Giants On SI's ongoing series previewing the Giants' most pivotal storylines heading into training camp.

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Despite a rocky 2025, three holdover Giants earned spots on Pro Football Sports Network's Top 100 list.

Patricia Traina

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

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Giants Mailbag: Why Punters Handle the Holds, John Harbaugh’s $20M Expectations, and More

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Three Critical Steps Forward the Giants' O-Line Must Take in 2026

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Why the Giants Are Finally Primed to Break Its Maddening NFC East Trend

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Giants Running Backs Have 3 Things to Improve as Harbaugh's Power Scheme Arrives

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Giants' Day 3 Draft History, Revisited: The Hits Are There, Just Not Enough

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3 Stats That Explain Why Giants Receivers Have to Be Better in 2026

Giants QB Jaxson Dart's Talents Remind John Harbaugh of Lamar Jackson's Game

John Harbaugh Encouraged by Latest Rehab Statuses for Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo

3 Things That Will Define Jaxson Dart's Second Season

Nabers, Thomas, Burns Land on PFSN's Top 100 Players Heading Into 2026