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NFC East X factors: Wide receivers hold keys to Week 15

Former executive warns Giants about sticking with Brian Daboll, Joe Schoen

Giants make another QB change for Week 15 after injury update

25 NFL all-timers who never won the Super Bowl

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game for each team' quiz

NFL News / Eagles Wire / October 20

National reaction to Saquon Barkley lowering the boom on Giants DB Dane Belton

Saquon Barkley said all the right things about this first matchup against the Giants, not being personal, but the Eagles star running back looked intense during pregame warmups and ran the football with a purpose during the first quarter.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / September 6

Giants get positive injury update on starting linebacker and safety

The New York Giants received a positive injury update on Friday ahead of their season opener on Sunday, as every player has been cleared to play Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings.

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The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?

The 'QB's taken in the 2024 NFL Draft' quiz

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The 'Most touchdown passes in an NFL season' quiz

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / September 4

Giants’ Injury Update: Several starters listed as ‘limited’

The New York Giants are quickly approaching their Week 1 opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon and are working hard to get healthy with just a few days of practice remaining.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / August 19

Giants’ rookie safety is surging up the depth chart

While the Giants never explicitly stated it, second-round rookie defensive back Tyler Nubin was always anticipated to become the primary starter at free safety.

NFL Draft News

Steelers come to record-breaking deal with undrafted free agent after 2025 NFL Draft

Biggest reaches from Day 3 of NFL Draft: Did teams get too aggressive with RBs?

Raiders complete NFL Draft by addressing areas of concern

Patriots select Mr. Irrelevant in 2025 NFL Draft

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / August 8

Giants’ 3rd-year safety can establish himself as Week 1 starter with strong preseason

As the New York Giants gear up for the upcoming NFL season, the safety position has become a focal point of discussion following the departure of star safety Xavier McKinney in free agency this offseason.

NFL News / Giants Wire / August 5

See it: Giants, Lions engage in massive fight during joint practices

The New York Giants and Detroit Lions saw tempers flare during their joint practices a year ago but managed to avoid any punches being thrown. The same could be said for their first joint practice on Monday morning.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / August 1

Shane Bowen Says Giants' Vacant Safety Job is Dane Belton’s to Lose

The old saying is that the best ability is availability, and certainly in the case of New York Giants safety Dane Belton, that rings true. Belton, a 2022

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / August 1

Giants’ former 4th-round safety has a chance to secure a starting job

The New York Giants utilized their second-round draft pick to select top safety prospect Tyler Nubin from Minnesota. Nubin, known for his solid ball-tracking abilities and leadership skills during his collegiate career, faced a setback with a calf injury that has sidelined him for the majority of training camp.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / July 29

Giants’ 3rd-year ballhawk gunning for starting safety job

While the New York Giants wait on rookie second-round pick Tyler Nubin to return to the practice field, another young safety has impressed while stepping into a larger role.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / July 27

Giants' Dane Belton feels like he deserves starting job

New York Giants third-year safety Dane Belton was in line for more work after stater Xavier McKinney left for Green Bay via free agency this March. Then the Giants signed veteran Jalen Mills in free agency and selected Tyler Nubin in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / June 2

Dane Belton has been a ballhawk for the New York Giants

Third-year safety again appears ticketed for backup safety role Dane Belton has been a part-time safety with a nose for the football in two seasons since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.

Iowa Hawkeyes News / Black Heart Gold Pants / January 4, 2024

Hawks in the NFL - Week 17

Dane Belton and Geno Stone both came up big in week 17. Sorry - Iowa playing on Monday and getting smoked sucked up all available oxygen for me on Monday, and then Iowa kicked us all in the nuts again with the loss in Madison (thank GOD for Caitlin Clark).

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / January 2, 2024

Baldy Breakdown: Giants' Dane Belton a defensive star in Week 17

New York Giants safety Dane Belton was thrust into unexpected action against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17 after Jason Pinnock left the game with an injury.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 1, 2024

Dane Belton Steps Up for Giants vs. Rams

New York Giants safety Dane Belton hasn't had many opportunities to shine, but when his number was called during the team's 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Belton was right there to step in a big way. Belton entered the game after starter Jason Pinnock suffered a foot injury.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / December 31, 2023

Giants vs. Rams Player of the Game: Dane Belton

The New York Giants fell to the Los Angeles Rams, 26-25, on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This was a nail-biter and the Giants had several opportunities to win this game but fell short several times in the last couple of minutes.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / May 24, 2023

Second-year Giants DB in play for starting role

Second-year Giants DB could capture starting role in 2023

Second-year Giants DB Dane Belton could potentially earn a starting role in the defensive backfield with a strong run-up to the start of the 2023 season.

Giants owner 'disappointed' by NFL's controversial rule change

Reporter shares why Saquon Barkley unlikely to participate in spring workouts

The best small-school quarterbacks in NFL history

The '2022 NFL rushing leaders' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2022