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  • New York Giants Awarded No Players on Waivers

    New York Giants Awarded No Players on Waivers

    The New York Giants did not acquire any players on waivers Monday as NFL teams claimed players released Sunday to finalize their 53-man regular-season rosters.

    The Giants held the fifth position in the waiver-wire priority order but made no additions. The Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans had higher priority.

    Waiver Claims Ahead of the Giants

    The Raiders claimed defensive back Darrell Luter, while the Jets added kicker Blake Grupe and linebacker Trevin Wallace.

    The Titans claimed three players: linebacker Owen Pappoe, defensive back Melvin Smith and defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse.

    Former Giants Linebacker Claimed by Patriots

    Former Giants linebacker Darius Muasau, a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, was claimed by the New England Patriots. Former Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen is a member of the Patriots’ defensive staff.

    The Miami Dolphins, who held the 11th position in the waiver-claim order, were awarded seven players.

    Source: www.bigblueview.com

  • Odell Beckham Jr. Fans Question His Appearance in Viral New York Giants Clip

    Odell Beckham Jr. Fans Question His Appearance in Viral New York Giants Clip

    Odell Beckham Jr. is discussing his pursuit of a championship with the New York Giants, but much of the online attention is focused on his appearance.

    Video of the 33-year-old wide receiver speaking to reporters is circulating online, with viewers concentrating on Beckham’s face rather than his comments about chasing a title.

    Source: www.tmz.com

  • Darius Slayton’s $36 Million Contract May Not Save Him as Giants Face Brutal Decision After Seven Years

    Darius Slayton’s $36 Million Contract May Not Save Him as Giants Face Brutal Decision After Seven Years

    After seven seasons of adapting to new quarterbacks, coaches, losing seasons, playoff football and roster battles, Darius Slayton may be nearing the end of his New York Giants career.

    The 29-year-old wide receiver is reportedly among the players the Giants are seriously considering releasing as they reduce their roster to 53 players before Sunday’s 6 p.m. ET deadline.

    Darius Slayton’s Giants future in doubt

    Slayton’s status became more uncertain after Friday night’s preseason finale against the New York Jets. While head coach John Harbaugh rested most players whose roster positions appeared secure, Slayton started and remained on the field well into the game.

    He played 33 offensive snaps, including time after Jameis Winston was replaced by third-string quarterback Brandon Allen. Slayton finished the game without a reception or a target.

    That outcome would have been difficult to predict last year, when Slayton signed a three-year, $36 million contract to remain with the Giants. However, the financial commitment may not protect him from being released.

    Slayton is due more than $12 million in salary this season, including $9.75 million that is fully guaranteed. Releasing him would leave New York with approximately $12.75 million in dead money for 2026 while creating only about $3.2 million in cap space.

    The receiver underwent sports hernia surgery after recording 37 catches in 14 games last season and has not consistently displayed his previous form this summer. He showed signs of improvement against Miami, catching four passes for 58 yards in a performance Harbaugh said he “needed to see.”

    One week later, however, Slayton played extensively against the Jets and did not appear on the stat sheet.

    Odell Beckham Jr. adds to crowded receiver competition

    Odell Beckham Jr. also played 33 snaps against the Jets, but he caught three passes for 53 yards and strengthened his case to remain on the roster.

    After the game, Harbaugh said Beckham had done enough to make “an NFL roster,” but he stopped short of guaranteeing that the roster would be New York’s.

    The season-ending ACL injury suffered by Calvin Austin III created another opening in an increasingly complicated Giants wide receiver group. Even so, the roster change may not be enough to secure Slayton’s place.

    The Giants selected Slayton in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has since played 106 games and made 78 starts for New York, more than any other player currently on the roster. Yet less than 18 months after receiving a new three-year, $36 million contract, Slayton is waiting to learn whether his time with the Giants is over.

    New York must make its decision by Sunday evening.

  • Giants Release 8 Players Ahead of 53-Man Roster Deadline

    Giants Release 8 Players Ahead of 53-Man Roster Deadline

    The New York Giants released eight players ahead of Sunday’s 53-man roster deadline, following the team’s 23-6 preseason victory over the New York Jets.

    Giants release eight players

    • CB Ugo Amadi
    • RB Damon Bankston
    • TE Josiah Deguara
    • DL Leki Fotu
    • WR Isaiah Hodgins
    • OL Brenden Jaimes
    • LB Anfernee Orji
    • WR Kobe Prentice

    NFL teams must reduce their rosters to an initial 53 players by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, cutting down from the current limit of 90 players.

    The waiver-claiming period for players released during the roster reduction ends at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31. The Giants hold the fifth position in the claiming order.

    After the deadline, teams can form a 17-player practice squad, provided at least one player qualifies as and is designated an international player.

    The Giants will open the regular season at home on Sept. 13 with a Sunday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.

    Source: www.giants.com

  • NYT Connections Sports Edition: Hints and Answers for August 25, 2026

    NYT Connections Sports Edition: Hints and Answers for August 25, 2026

    Today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle may be easier if you follow European soccer. This sports-focused version of Connections, the popular New York Times word game, challenges fans to find the “common threads between words.”

    Like Wordle, Connections: Sports Edition resets at midnight, with a new puzzle becoming progressively more challenging. Use the hints and tips below to work through today’s game, or skip to the end for the complete solution.

    SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

    What is Connections: Sports Edition?

    The NYT’s daily sports word game launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property covering sports. Connections: Sports Edition is available in web browsers and on mobile devices. Players must sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a shared connection.

    The categories can include anything from book titles and software to country names and sports teams. Several words may appear to fit together, but each puzzle has only one correct solution.

    Correctly identifying all four words in a group removes them from the board. An incorrect guess counts as a mistake, and players can make up to four mistakes before the game ends.

    You can rearrange and shuffle the board to make connections easier to spot. Each group also has a color-coded difficulty level: yellow is the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. As with Wordle, you can share your results with friends on social media.

    SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.

    Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition categories

    Want a hint without revealing the categories? Try these clues:

    • Yellow: AFC North
    • Green: Host cities
    • Blue: European champions
    • Purple: Football Giants

    Today’s Connections: Sports Edition categories

    Need more help? Today’s groups fall into these categories:

    • Yellow: An AFC North Player
    • Green: European Cities to Host Olympics, Since 2000
    • Blue: Champions League Winners
    • Purple: New York Giants

    Looking for Wordle today? Here’s the answer to today’s Wordle.

    Today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers

    This is your final chance to solve the puzzle before seeing the answers.

    Drumroll, please! The solution to today’s Connections: Sports Edition #701 is:

    • An AFC North Player: BENGAL, BROWN, RAVEN, STEELER
    • European Cities to Host Olympics, Since 2000: LONDON, MILAN, PARIS, TURIN
    • Champions League Winners: AJAX, JUVENTUS, PORTO, REAL MADRID
    • New York Giants: BURNS, DART, HOLLAND, LIKELY

    Don’t feel discouraged if you couldn’t solve today’s puzzle. A new sports edition of Connections will be available tomorrow, along with more hints and answers.

    Are you also playing NYT Strands? See the hints and answers for today’s Strands.

    Looking for more puzzles? Mashable’s games hub features Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more.

    Not looking for today’s puzzle? Here’s the solution to the latest Connections game.

    Source: mashable.com