We knew the 2025 season was going to challenge the New York Giants, and it will right out of the gates against NFC East foes on the road.

Saquon Barkley will be featured heavily in prime time in 2025. The Giants wait to see if they’ll be so fortunate.

The NBA draft lottery once again produced straight-up drama and intrigue this week, with the Dallas Mavericks defying astronomical odds to land the No. 1 overall pick. That got us thinking about the NFL’s draft system that simply rewards the league’s worst teams without any wrinkles.

In 2024, the NFL draft went offensive-heavy and the defense took a back seat. The 2025 NFL was a switch and loaded on defense with a huge number of playmakers. So many so, there are eight players who are 15/1 or better odds to be the Defensive Rookie of the Year and 10 who are at least 20/1 odds or better. This is according to Fan Duel Sportsbook.

The New York Giants signed multiple undrafted free agents following the 2025 NFL Draft, including some players with a real shot to compete for a roster spot. At their rookie minicamp, they invited a few players to try out,

The New York Giants traded up to draft Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft after signing both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston in free agency.

The New York Giants may have found strong value on Day 3 due to intentionally targeting a prospect with an injury history.