Much of John Harbaugh’s first month as Giants head coach has been spent assembling his coaching staff. With that arduous process mostly finished, Harbaugh can now turn his focus to the players. In the interest of helping Harbaugh get familiar with his new team’s roster, here’s one thought on every member of the offense:

Quarterbacks

Jaxson Dart: There was surprisingly little comparison between the rookie seasons of Dart and Daniel Jones. Perhaps that’s because Giants fans were eager to turn the page on the Jones era after six largely unsuccessful seasons — or maybe it’s because the quarterbacks are so different in personality and playing style.

But on the surface, they have a lot in common. They were both first-round picks, arriving with skepticism about their draft status. Both joined losing teams with coaches and general managers on the hot seat.

The plan for each quarterback was to apprentice behind a veteran Super Bowl champion, and in both instances those plans were scrapped almost immediately. Both showed tantalizing promise as rookies while team success was elusive and their head coaches got fired. And in a convenient bit of symmetry, each started 12 games as a rookie to allow for a direct comparison of their debut campaigns.

Jameis Winston: Winston’s two starts last season reinforced why he’s an ideal backup QB. The 32-year-old can still sling it, throwing for 366 yards and two touchdowns in an overtime loss to the Lions in Week 12. Winston’s $5 million cap hit for 2026 makes him a bargain, especially when accounting for his leadership.

Russell Wilson: It’s hard to understand why Wilson wants to keep playing. The 37-year-old has been on four teams in the past five seasons, and he’ll be looking for another new home in 2026. Wilson looked like a shell of himself last season before getting benched in Week 4. He has a borderline Hall of Fame résumé, which will only be damaged by hanging on. He has made $316 million during his 14-year career. He clearly enjoys the spotlight, but he can fill that need for attention by sliding into a job as a television analyst.

Running backs

Cam Skattebo: Skattebo overcame a hamstring injury to seize the lead running back role in Week 2 of his rookie season. The fourth-round pick made a palpable impact with his battering-ram style and his nose for the end zone. He was tied for fourth in the NFL with seven touchdowns in eight games before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8. Skattebo averaged 4.1 yards per carry and his longest run only gained 24 yards. He is expected to fully recover from his ankle injury, but he still needs to prove he can be a true No. 1 back. Worst case, he’ll be a valuable piece in a backfield committee.

Tyrone Tracy: Tracy’s second season got off to a slow start before he dislocated his shoulder in Week 3. That opened the door for Skattebo to take over as the top back, as Tracy only had 50 carries for 177 yards and 13 catches for 87 yards through Week 9. Tracy finished strong when he reclaimed his lead role after Skattebo’s injury. Tracy had 126 carries for 563 yards and 23 catches for 201 yards in the final eight games of the season. Importantly, Tracy only had one fumble all season after coughing up the ball five times as a rookie. Tracy should be the lightning to Skattebo’s thunder in the backfield.

Devin Singletary: Singletary remains a serviceable pro, but he’s a luxury on a team with two cheap, young backs. The Giants will create $5.3 million in cap savings by cutting Singletary this offseason. That’s a no-brainer, especially with the team demonstrating in the past two years that capable running backs can be found on Day 3 of the draft.

Eric Gray: Gray tore his meniscus in the spring, which landed him on the physically unable to perform list until Week 12. He played only a handful of snaps in the final six games and didn’t record a single carry. He’ll stick around on a cheap contract and compete for a roster spot, but the 2023 fifth-round pick likely has reached the end of the line with the Giants.

Wide receivers

Malik Nabers: Nabers again looked like a game-changer during his second season, breaking out with nine catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns in an overtime loss to the Cowboys in Week 2. But a torn ACL (and meniscus) in Week 4 ended his season. Expect Nabers’ recovery timeline to become a prominent offseason storyline. He sat out the offseason program in the spring and much of training camp with a variety of nagging injuries last year. Now he’s dealing with a significant injury that will require extensive rehab. Nabers has declined to set a target date, saying he won’t return until his body feels right. History suggests a Nabers watch will be part of the experience this summer.

Wan’Dale Robinson: Robinson had 19 catches for 16-plus yards last season. He had 20 such receptions in his first three seasons combined. Robinson’s development as a receiver capable of running more than option routes short of the sticks was well-timed, as the 25-year-old is set to hit free agency after setting a career high with 1,014 receiving yards.

Nabers’ absence has to be factored into Robinson’s breakout. Robinson benefited from being the Giants’ top receiving option last season, which wouldn’t have been the case if targets were funneled to Nabers. But Robinson’s production is undeniable and he’s a good fit in new offensive coordinator Matt Nagy’s scheme. The question is: Are the Giants willing to meet an asking price that figures to be north of $15 million per year?

Darius Slayton: It seemed like the Slayton-Giants partnership would come to an end after six years last offseason, but then they surprisingly made a three-year, $36 million commitment. It’s a decision both sides must regret. Slayton’s drops issue snowballed into a case of the yips as the season progressed. Even Slayton’s catches late in the season looked uncomfortable. There’s no benefit to cutting Slayton — $15.7 million in dead money with just $161,775 in cap savings. He remains a solid locker room presence, but the Giants can’t count on the 29-year-old after such a rough season.

Isaiah Hodgins: Hodgins re-joined the Giants in Week 11 and had seven catches on 12 targets for 99 yards and a touchdown in his first two games, with Winston at quarterback. He had just three catches on seven targets for 16 yards and no touchdowns in the final five games after Dart returned. Hodgins certainly has limitations, but those splits illustrate areas of improvement necessary for Dart. Hodgins doesn’t have game-breaking skills, so his production comes from quarterbacks trusting he’ll be in the right spots. Hodgins had instant chemistry with Winston because the veteran gunslinger rips passes with anticipation. Dart is still in the early stages of reading NFL defenses, so he lacked that same timing with Hodgins. The Giants should bring Hodgins back knowing he’s a quality depth receiver, while aiming to upgrade at the position. He’s an ideal practice-squad stash so the Giants don’t end up in a situation like last season again where they’re scrambling to sign someone like Hodgins to fill a gaping hole.

Gunner Olszewski: Olszewski is a gamer who produced eight catches for 102 yards when given a rare opportunity at receiver in the regular-season finale. That shouldn’t create any illusions about what the 29-year-old is going to be after recording 15 catches in his first five seasons. But Olszewski’s receiving ability makes him more valuable than the typical return specialist.

Jalin Hyatt: Hyatt should get a last gasp with a new coaching staff, if for no other reason than he’s cheap ($1.8 million cap hit). But there has been nothing to indicate the 2023 third-round pick is capable of turning around his career. Hyatt has had prime opportunities to step into enhanced roles the past two seasons and he has totaled just 13 catches for 97 yards in 24 games.

Dalen Cambre: Cambre appeared in seven games during his rookie season. That’s quite a longshot story considering he only had 10 career catches in five seasons at Louisiana. Cambre got his foot in the door as an undrafted rookie due to his special-teams prowess, and that got him on the roster as the season progressed. Harbaugh’s emphasis on special teams could boost Cambre’s odds of sticking around.

Beaux Collins: Collins was a nice training-camp story as an impressive undrafted free agent. But he had costly rookie errors that resulted in him losing his role on offense early in the season. A neck injury and concussion ended his season in Week 9. The 6-foot-3, 206-pounder has tools worth developing, but he shouldn’t be counted on like he was last year.

Xavier Gipson: Gipson was briefly on the roster early in the season before being re-signed to the practice squad in Week 15. He was signed to the active roster for the regular-season finale, but he was only put back to return two kicks. Gipson clearly has a fan in the organization, so it’s worth bringing him back to compete for the returner job.

Ryan Miller: Miller was a curious waiver claim in Week 15. He didn’t play a snap in the final four games despite the Giants being shorthanded at receiver. The 25-year-old is an exclusive rights free agent, so the Giants can bring him back on a minimum salary to compete for a roster spot.

Tight ends

Theo Johnson: Johnson is the tight end version of Slayton, or this era’s version of Evan Engram. Johnson has tantalizing physical tools, but he has been plagued by inconsistency and untimely drops. The question as Johnson enters his third season is if he can become a more refined receiver or if he’ll continue on his trajectory as a talented athlete with frustrating shortcomings.

Daniel Bellinger: Bellinger was everything a team could hope for from a fourth-round pick during his rookie contract. He falls somewhere between a No. 2 and No. 3 tight end, with reliable hands and solid blocking skills. Bellinger’s upside is limited, but he has value due to his high floor. A player like Bellinger could get lost in the shuffle during a regime change, but there would be value in keeping a solid locker room presence as depth.

Chris Manhertz: It was funny when general manager Joe Schoen griped that “nobody talks about Chris Manhertz” during a contentious bye-week news conference. Tight ends with 30 catches in 10 seasons don’t tend to generate much discussion, but to Schoen’s point, Manhertz is a consummate professional who provides a great example for young players. He’s the type of player worth keeping around as a young roster grows.

Thomas Fidone: Fidone’s highlights were limited to the preseason, as the seventh-round pick played just 14 snaps on offense before going on injured reserve in Week 12 with a foot injury that required surgery. Fidone will be starting at square one in his second season.

Offensive linemen

Andrew Thomas: Thomas provided a reminder of his dominance after returning in Week 3 from a Lisfranc foot injury suffered during the 2024 season. His elite play has a major impact on the rest of the offense. He missed the final two games of 2025 with a hamstring injury, but it was encouraging that he made it through the season without any setbacks with his foot or ankle.

Jon Runyan: The Giants have gotten what they paid for when they gave Runyan a three-year, $30 million contract during the 2024 offseason. He has been a solid left guard for two seasons. The Giants could create $9.3 million in cap savings with just $2.5 million in dead money if they cut Runyan this offseason. That would likely be more of a consideration if the offensive line was more settled and they had a cheap, young player waiting in the wings. As it stands, the Giants figure to roll with Runyan to maintain continuity on the left side of the line.

John Michael Schmitz: Schmitz doesn’t have an extensive injury history, but he’s never played a full season. He missed four games last season, which provided backup Austin Schlottmann four starts. That there wasn’t a noticeable drop-off at the pivot during that stretch doesn’t reflect well on Schmitz’s prospects for a lucrative second contract. Beyond that concern, the 2023 second-round pick could face an immediate threat for his starting job if Harbaugh tries to reunite with Ravens free agent Tyler Linderbaum, the top center on the market.

Greg Van Roten: The Giants and Van Roten have been a good fit for the past two seasons. They have needed solid play at right guard, and the Long Island native has provided that while playing close to home. The 35-year-old wants to keep playing, so there’s no reason to end this partnership. Van Roten signed a one-year, $3.3 million contract last offseason. A similar deal seems like a no-brainer to keep him in the mix, while the Giants aim for a long-term upgrade at right guard.

Jermaine Eluemunor: Eluemunor has been Schoen’s best value signing, solidifying the right tackle spot on a two-year, $14 million contract the past two seasons. That price is going to go up as the 31-year-old hits free agency. The question is how much considering the booming right tackle market: Atlanta’s Kaleb McGary (two years, $30 million), Cleveland’s Jack Conklin (three years, $45 million) and San Francisco’s Colton McKivitz (three years, $45 million) are all right tackles who, at 29 or older, signed contracts worth $15 million annually over the past year. That seems like a reasonable value for Eluemunor to target.

Marcus Mbow: The Giants’ faith in Mbow could impact their decision on Eluemunor. If the team believes Mbow is ready to take over at right tackle, it could let Eluemunor walk. Mbow showed promise in three starts as a rookie, but it would be a major leap of faith to entrust the fifth-round pick to take over as right tackle. If the Giants do re-sign Eluemunor (or make another significant investment at right tackle), they’ll need to decide if Mbow is a better fit at an interior spot.

Austin Schlottmann: Schlottmann was perfectly cast as a backup. When Schmitz missed four games with injuries, Schlottmann was plugged in and the offense didn’t miss a beat. Re-signing the 30-year-old, who just finished a two-year, $2.8 million contract, should be an easy decision as the Giants try to maintain their O-line depth.

Evan Neal: It’s remarkable that Neal remained on the roster for the entire season despite the coaching staff having no intention of playing him. He was a healthy scratch nine times before mysteriously landing on IR with a hamstring injury in Week 11. He was designated to return to practice in Week 16 and was promptly sidelined by a neck injury for the rest of the season. The No. 7 pick in the 2022 draft will need to revive his career elsewhere after four wildly disappointing seasons in New York.

James Hudson: Dollar for dollar, Hudson’s two-year, $12 million contract may be Schoen’s worst signing. Hudson’s lack of discipline was evident immediately, as he got into a fight during a non-padded OTA practice last spring. That was a precursor to Hudson’s four-penalty meltdown on the opening drive in Week 2 while filling in for Thomas at left tackle. Hudson played one offensive snap the rest of the season after that and was a healthy scratch six times. The Giants can create $5.4 million in cap savings if they cut Hudson this offseason.

Aaron Stinnie: Stinnie has hung around as an experienced backup for the past two seasons. His lone start at left guard last season featured three penalties. The Giants should look for a younger alternative to the 31-year-old for depth.

Bryan Hudson: Hudson stuck on the practice squad all season before getting signed to the active roster in Week 17. The 25-year-old is an exclusive rights free agent, so the Giants can bring him back to compete for a roster spot. Hudson’s ability to play center adds value in his quest for a backup role.