The Giants owe J.J. McCarthy $3.8 million for 2027. Minnesota keeps his signing-bonus charges, and a 2028 option would be priced at the lowest tier unless he makes this season's Pro Bowl.
The Giants released Odell Beckham Jr. after one target and no catches in three games and signed Braxton Berrios and Charlie Jones from the practice squad Tuesday.
The Giants beat Tennessee 12-7 with no touchdowns in two red-zone trips, and their defense had no sacks. Snap counts show a heavier run package and who took the edge snaps after Brian Burns left.
The Giants scored six points on nine drives after Jaxson Dart's knee injury. Jameis Winston went 11 of 27 with an interception, and the Giants were 3 of 14 on third down.
Sharp Football Analysis charted the Giants using two backs on 51% of Week 1 snaps against a 12% league average. Their two-tight-end rate was 35%, one point above average.