Locked On Giants - Daily Podcast On The New York Giants

The New York Giants’ first two games could define the direction of the 2026 season. Can John Harbaugh’s team avoid another sluggish start, handle consecutive primetime games, and build early cohesion after limited preseason work?
Patricia Traina also examines whether Joe Schoen deserves a clean slate after stronger draft classes featuring Malik Nabers and the 2026 rookies. Today's Blue Notes include a look at the current state of the salary cap and whether offensive coordinator Matt Nagy should call plays from the sideline or press box.
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Locked On Giants host Patricia Traina is a credentialed member of the New York Giants media who covers Big Blue for Locked On and New York Giants On SI, part of the Sports Illustrated network. She is the author of “The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the New York Giants,” available wherever books are sold.
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The wait is almost over for the Giants, with the John Harbaugh era officially set to begin Sunday night against the Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. This week is all about final preparation, getting Jaxson Dart ready for his first season opener, and establishing what this new-look Giants team will be all about. It’s a division rivalry, it’s primetime, and the expectations are high as Big Blue gets ready for Week One.
Jay Berman, Patricia Traina, and Mark Collins break it all down on the latest edition of the Giants Squad Show.
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Locked On Giants host Patricia Traina is a credentialed member of the New York Giants media who covers Big Blue for Locked On and New York Giants On SI, part of the Sports Illustrated network. She is the author of “The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the New York Giants,” available wherever books are sold.
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Mark Collins is a two-time Super Bowl champion (both with the New York Giants) and a 13-year NFL veteran defensive back. He was a second-round draft pick by the Giants in 1986 out of Cal State Fullerton. Collins also played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks.
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As the New York Giants prepare to enter Week 1, where are the strengths and concerns of their roster? We look at the position units and the individuals who can make or break them.

Plus, what's really the end game with Malik Nabers for Week 1, and key takeaways from GM Joe Schoen's presser and more from the Giants' media sessions.

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Locked On Giants host Patricia Traina is a credentialed member of the New York Giants media who covers Big Blue for Locked On and New York Giants On SI, part of the Sports Illustrated network. She is the author of “The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the New York Giants,” available wherever books are sold.

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The New York Giants’ 53-man roster offers a clear glimpse into John Harbaugh’s blueprint: bigger bodies, a punishing run game, and a defense built to pressure quarterbacks. Patricia Traina examines how Jaxson Dart, Malik Nabers, Malachi Fields, Cam Skattebo, and other young players on rookie contracts form the team’s emerging core.

The discussion breaks down the Giants’ projected depth chart and also evaluates Charlie Jones’ potential impact in the return game, Malik Nabers’ Week 1 outlook against Dallas, and Odell Beckham Jr. reclaiming No. 13.

Link to article referenced: https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/onsi/depth-chart-takeaways-01m1cbv7nx47

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The Giants 53-man roster is mainly set, but there are a few lingering questions for the team to address before its September 13 regular-season opener.

Practice-squad moves add another layer of intrigue. Jake Haener gives New York a developmental third quarterback behind Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston, while Braxton Berrios creates roster gymnastics as a potential punt returner.

Patricia Traina also explains why John Harbaugh kept Jalin Hyatt around and evaluates Evan Neal’s failed Giants tenure.

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Locked On Giants host Patricia Traina is a credentialed member of the New York Giants media who covers Big Blue for Locked On and New York Giants On SI, part of the Sports Illustrated network. She is the author of “The Big 50: The Men and Moments That Made the New York Giants,” available wherever books are sold.

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