New York Giants Breaking down Giants’ six hardest roster decisions — starting with veteran running back duel By Ryan Dunleavy Published Aug. 28, 2026, 9:50 a.m. ET Giants kicker Dominic Zvada (34) warms up before a preseason game. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect John Harbaugh is not in the dream-crushing business.
But the NFL reality is that the Giants are going to cut 38 players by Sunday to form a 53-man roster.
Harbaugh spent the final days of training camp telling his bubble players, “Your best dream is not too big – matter of fact it might not even be big enough.”
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These were six of the hardest roster decisions left to make entering Friday’s preseason finale against the Jets:
