Dan Duggan

Senior Writer, Giants

Dan Duggan is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the New York Giants. He previously covered the Giants for two years for The Star-Ledger. He has also worked for the Boston Herald.

Giants camp: Can a rookie 'Turbo' charge RB room? Did Dru Phillips already win slot CB job?

UDFA Dante Miller is living up to his "Turbo" nickname as he continues to impress with his speed and quickness.

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If his Giants' rebuild is going to work, GM Joe Schoen needs draft picks to thrive in 2024

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NY Giants training camp: Malik Nabers already looks like focal point of offense

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Giants camp takeaways: Daniel Jones rusty in return; Daboll's dizzying display of creativity

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NY Giants camp: Daboll, Schoen must avoid self-scouting gaffes that helped doom 2023 season

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Giants' 10-step plan revisited: Was splash trade for Brian Burns best use of resources?

Most of the Giants' offseason moves made sense, but did they do enough to fix the offensive line?

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One big question for all 32 NFL teams ahead of training camp: Caleb Williams' debut and more

Between rookie QBs, new faces in new places and position battles, there is plenty to discuss as 2024 NFL training camps open.

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Giants roster breakdown: One thought on Dexter Lawrence and every player on defense

How will Lawrence fare this season without Leonard Williams by his side? Can Bobby Okereke make the Pro Bowl this year?

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Fantasy football breakouts for all 32 NFL teams, led by Bijan Robinson, Jameson Williams

From highly touted draft picks to less heralded veterans to former fantasy stars, these players could take a big leap in 2024.

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Giants roster breakdown: One thought on Daniel Jones and every player on offense

Jones showed an edge this offseason we haven't seen before. Meanwhile, there's plenty to sort out at wide receiver and offensive line.

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Giants' 'Hard Knocks' takeaways: Malik Nabers piques interest at combine in episode 2

The LSU receiver was frank with the team about his competitive fire. Also, more on the Saquon Barkley saga, and Brian Daboll grills QBs.

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Giants 'Hard Knocks' takeaways: Exploring a Saquon Barkley trade and 'not giving up' on Daniel Jones

The Giants explored all scenarios involving Barkley, including using the franchise tag on him and then trading the star RB.

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CeeDee Lamb, Ja’Marr Chase and one player contract worth watching for every NFL team

Whether it's Tua Tagovailoa's deal or finding the right price for Brandon Aiyuk, NFL teams have plenty work to do at the negotiating table.

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If Daniel Jones fails to deliver in prove-it season, what are Giants' QB options in 2025?

Examining the Giants' in-house, free-agent, trade and draft options at quarterback in 2025. Could they really target Dak Prescott?

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John Mara expects Giants O-line to be 'hell of a lot better.' Will he be disappointed (again)?

Maybe Mara gets his wish and sees better O-line play, but there are concerns entering 2024 that can't be ignored after last year's debacle.

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Giants 53-man roster projection: Plenty to be decided but depth chart taking shape

Will the Giants keep three QBs? Is seven receivers excessive? Will they bring in a veteran at cornerback?

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Will a calmer approach help Brian Daboll foster better relationships with Giants assistants?

There was a noticeable change in Daboll’s conduct during practices this offseason.

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With injuries mounting, Giants coach Brian Daboll takes cautious approach to end of minicamp

Despite the lengthy injury report, Daboll is optimistic that every player on the Giants roster will be ready for training camp.

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Scouting reports on New York Giants rookies: Nabers has gamebreaking talent but has room to grow

Nabers has "this raw, animalistic high-level talent. (But) upside is also another way of saying incomplete."

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Giants OTAs: Drew Lock growing more comfortable; Darius Slayton shines in return

After struggling to connect with his receivers last week, Lock's completion percentage took a big jump Thursday.

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Giants OTAs: What does Darius Slayton's late arrival mean? How long is Evan Neal's leash?

Slayton may be justified in seeking a raise, but the Giants have a lot of leverage in this situation.

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Giants OTAs: Daniel Jones has no doubt he'll be ready Week 1; Brian Daboll calling plays

Jones "wasn't fired up" that the Giants explored drafting his replacement, but he's motivated to prove he should remain the franchise QB.

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NY Giants salary cap update: Team is tight on space; how much money Drew Lock can actually earn in 2024

Lock can earn more money in 2024 than was initially reported. Does that mean anything for Daniel Jones?

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Meet the Giants UDFAs: An Irish kicker, a competitive 'freak' and the next Tommy DeVito?

Get to know the Giants' undrafted free agents, including kicker Jude McAtamney, DT Casey Rogers and New Jersey native Ayir Asante.

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New York Giants offseason winners and losers: How fortune favored Daniel Jones

The Giants tried to draft Jones' replacement. Instead, they ended up giving him the best wide receiver of his career.

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