Giants GM Schoen Confident in Roster Ahead of Roster Cuts

As the New York Giants prepare for the upcoming 2025 NFL season, general manager Joe Schoen expressed confidence in the state of the team's roster. With four offseasons to draft, sign, and trade for players, Schoen has had ample time to assemble the current 90-man roster.

However, the upcoming roster cuts will present some difficult decisions for the Giants. By the Tuesday, August 22nd deadline, the team must trim their roster from 90 to 53 players. Schoen and his staff will have to carefully evaluate each position group and make tough choices about who to keep.

One area of particular intrigue is the backup quarterback position. Rookie Dart has served as the No. 2 QB throughout the preseason and has performed well, but the Giants also have the more experienced Winston available. The team may opt to carry both players, at least initially, given their recent injury history at the position.

The Giants' wealth of draft capital could also play a role in their roster decisions. With three sixth-round picks in the 2026 draft, the team has valuable currency to acquire depth pieces through trades. The recent league-wide flurry of late-round pick swaps demonstrates the value of having such draft capital.

As the Giants finalize their 53-man roster, fans can expect to see some familiar faces depart, as well as the emergence of new depth players who could make an impact this season and beyond.