What We’ve Learned About The New York Giants In Free Agency

The New York Giants have been one of the most active teams in free agency as they’ve made significant additions to the roster. On paper, they’re much better than the team that finished 4-13 in 2025. Head coach John Harbaugh , general manager Joe Schoen , and senior vice president of football operations Dawn Aponte deserve credit for addressing several key needs and how they maneuvered the salary cap.

The franchise is moving in a different direction under this new regime, and we’re beginning to see what the team will look like in 2026. Here are five things we’ve learned so far about the Giants during free agency. Related: 5 NFL Trades We’d Love to See in March Building a Running Game To Wear Out Opponents Isaiah J.

Downing-Imagn Images New York had the fifth-best rushing game in the league last year, averaging 129. 1 yards per game. Both Tyrone Tracy Jr and Cam Skattebo averaged over four yards per carry, and now they’ll have fullback Patrick Ricard paving the running lanes.

The addition of the 6-foot-3, 300-pound Ricard will give the ground game an intimidating presence that will wear out defenses. The Giants’ running game will be even more potent in 2026, and Tracy and Skattebo should have the most productive seasons of their young careers. Special Teams Emphasis Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Given his special teams background and knowing how New York’s special teams have struggled over the last few seasons, the 63-year-old head coach made an emphasis on upgrading this weakness.