# Patricia Traina: Traina projects the Giants' initial 53-man roster position by position, naming who makes the team and who lands on the practice squad, including keeping Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Evan Neal (with a possible trade), Dalen Cambre over Braxton Berrios, Lucas Patrick as backup center, and Dominic Zvada as the kicker. **Claimed:** Aug 29, 2026 **Pundit:** Patricia Traina — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/patricia-traina **Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated **How it reached us:** published in writing **Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/onsi/giants-53-man-roster-projection-final-cuts-01m16xdh8sqp 60 checkable claims — 58 roster spot calls and 2 depth chart calls — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet. It names 59 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 52 of 60 have settled so far, averaging 92.3 out of 100, against 82.7 for a naive guess at the same calls. > Cutting him after a bad couple of games would be shortsighted. *(their words, quoted for attribution)* ## The claims - **Paulson Adebo to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Paulson Adebo, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Deonte Banks to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Deonte Banks, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Najee Harris to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Najee Harris, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Andrew Thomas to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Andrew Thomas, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Francis Mauigoa to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Francis Mauigoa, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jon Runyan to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jon Runyan, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Darius Alexander to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Darius Alexander, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **John Michael Schmitz to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: John Michael Schmitz, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Zaire Barnes to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Zaire Barnes, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Aaron Stinnie to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Aaron Stinnie, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ar'Darius Washington to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ar'Darius Washington, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tremaine Edmunds to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tremaine Edmunds, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Malachi Fields to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Malachi Fields, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Darnell Mooney to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Darnell Mooney, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Devin Singletary to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Devin Singletary, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chris Manhertz to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chris Manhertz, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Isaiah Likely to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Isaiah Likely, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Greg Newsome II to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Greg Newsome II, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Micah McFadden to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Micah McFadden, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Cam Skattebo to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Cam Skattebo, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Patrick Ricard to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Patrick Ricard, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jevon Holland to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jevon Holland, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **J.C. Davis to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: J.C. Davis, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Jordan Stout to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jordan Stout, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyrone Tracy Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Andru Phillips to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Andru Phillips, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Malik Nabers to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Malik Nabers, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Nic Jones to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Nic Jones, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jack Kelly to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jack Kelly, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Arvell Reese to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Arvell Reese, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Brian Burns to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Brian Burns, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Chauncey Golston to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Chauncey Golston, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Odell Beckham Jr. to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Odell Beckham Jr., New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Dominic Zvada to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dominic Zvada, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Shelby Harris to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Shelby Harris, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Tyler Nubin to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Tyler Nubin, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Marcus Mbow to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Marcus Mbow, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Colton Hood to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Colton Hood, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **Abdul Carter to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Abdul Carter, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jameis Winston to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jameis Winston, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jason Pinnock to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jason Pinnock, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Ben Mann to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Ben Mann, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **DJ Reader to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: DJ Reader, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Dalen Cambre to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Dalen Cambre, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Kayvon Thibodeaux to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Kayvon Thibodeaux, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jermaine Eluemunor to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jermaine Eluemunor, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Jaxson Dart to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Jaxson Dart, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Theo Johnson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Theo Johnson, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Thomas Fidone II to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Thomas Fidone II, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Bryan Hudson to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bryan Hudson, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Bobby Jamison-Travis to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Bobby Jamison-Travis, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Elijah Campbell to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Elijah Campbell, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Darius Slayton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Darius Slayton, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **Lucas Patrick to be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Lucas Patrick, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **Trace Ford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trace Ford, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **Evan Neal to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Evan Neal, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **Dominic Zvada to be 1st on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Dominic Zvada, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **Lucas Patrick to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Lucas Patrick, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **C.J. Okoye to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: C.J. Okoye, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet - **Caleb Murphy to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Caleb Murphy, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Paulson Adebo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/paulson-adebo - New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants - Deonte Banks — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/deonte-banks - Najee Harris — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/najee-harris - Andrew Thomas — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/andrew-thomas - Francis Mauigoa — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/francis-mauigoa - Jon Runyan — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jon-runyan - Darius Alexander — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/darius-alexander - John Michael Schmitz — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/john-michael-schmitz - Zaire Barnes — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/zaire-barnes - Aaron Stinnie — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/aaron-stinnie - Ar'Darius Washington — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ar-darius-washington - Tremaine Edmunds — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tremaine-edmunds - Malachi Fields — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malachi-fields - Darnell Mooney — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/darnell-mooney - Devin Singletary — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/devin-singletary - Chris Manhertz — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chris-manhertz - Isaiah Likely — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/isaiah-likely - Greg Newsome II — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/greg-newsome-ii - Micah McFadden — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/micah-mcfadden - Cam Skattebo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/cam-skattebo - Patrick Ricard — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/patrick-ricard - Jevon Holland — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jevon-holland - J.C. Davis — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/j-c-davis - Jordan Stout — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jordan-stout - Tyrone Tracy Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyrone-tracy-jr - Andru Phillips — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/andru-phillips - Malik Nabers — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/malik-nabers - Nic Jones — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/nic-jones - Jack Kelly — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jack-kelly - Arvell Reese — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/arvell-reese - Brian Burns — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/brian-burns - Chauncey Golston — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/chauncey-golston - Odell Beckham Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/odell-beckham-jr - Dominic Zvada — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dominic-zvada - Shelby Harris — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/shelby-harris - Tyler Nubin — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/tyler-nubin - Marcus Mbow — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/marcus-mbow - Colton Hood — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/colton-hood - Abdul Carter — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/abdul-carter - Jameis Winston — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jameis-winston - Jason Pinnock — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jason-pinnock - Ben Mann — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ben-mann - DJ Reader — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dj-reader - Dalen Cambre — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/dalen-cambre - Kayvon Thibodeaux — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/kayvon-thibodeaux - Jermaine Eluemunor — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jermaine-eluemunor - Jaxson Dart — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/jaxson-dart - Theo Johnson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/theo-johnson - Thomas Fidone II — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/thomas-fidone-ii - Bryan Hudson — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bryan-hudson - Bobby Jamison-Travis — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/bobby-jamison-travis - Elijah Campbell — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/elijah-campbell - Darius Slayton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/darius-slayton - Lucas Patrick — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/lucas-patrick - Trace Ford — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trace-ford - Evan Neal — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/evan-neal - C.J. Okoye — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/c-j-okoye - Caleb Murphy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/caleb-murphy ## What others said about the same people - Chris Simms on New York Giants: Simms went through the entire Week 3 slate with straight-up winners and predicted final scores, taking Jacksonville, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle, the Giants, Baltimore, New Orleans, Minnesota, San Francisco, Denver and Philadelphia. He also expected Zay Flowers and Puka Nacua to sit, Kyler Murray to play, and said Marvin Harrison Jr. projects as no better than a good No. 2 or high-end No. 3 receiver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/662b7ba3-1bf6-4ad0-9f93-9f2ab83143fd (scored 97.62) - Connor Rogers on New York Giants: Rogers picked Detroit, Houston, Carolina, Kansas City, Seattle and the Giants to win their Week 3 games, saying the Chiefs win by two touchdowns and the Giants by a field goal. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/83d1e88b-95a0-45ba-83d3-f86297170c6c (scored 100) - Richard Sherman on New York Giants: Sherman picked winners and several exact scores across the Week 3 slate, favoring Seattle, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Detroit, Green Bay, Carolina, New Orleans, Baltimore, the Rams, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Kansas City, Minnesota, the Giants, Jacksonville and Houston, and named Kenneth Walker his MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c2102f61-711d-4041-af08-065e95ccaf03 (scored 100) - Tom Pelissero on New York Giants: Pelissero said the Giants' upcoming schedule (home vs. Tennessee, Washington, home vs. Arizona) offers three winnable games even with a backup quarterback, and that Washington's Jayden Daniels likely won't be back for that stretch. He also expects the winless Commanders to fall to 0-3 against Seattle. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e93f2f8d-ec24-4e3f-b158-dd1a518f9445 (scored 100) - Pete Prisco on New York Giants: Prisco picks every Week 3 game with exact scores, highlighting upsets by Tampa Bay over Minnesota and Cleveland over Carolina, and expects the Giants to rally behind Jameis Winston. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3eb02dfa-79dd-43a1-87d8-db7e5140af6c (scored 90.48) - John Breech on New York Giants: Breech predicts the Dolphins will miss the playoffs and may go winless, and picks every Week 3 game with scores, including Texans over Colts, a Buccaneers upset of Minnesota, Ravens over Cowboys in Brazil, Saints over Raiders and Broncos over Rams. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c21157cd-927c-43dc-98a2-60f4224ba22e (scored 97.62) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Jeff Kerr on Zach Ertz: Kerr expects Zach Ertz to be elevated from the practice squad and play in the Eagles' Week 3 Monday night game against the Bears, and to serve as Philadelphia's clear TE1 with Dallas Goedert out. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7e4fa8de-f88c-4d45-b568-49992a356539 (scored 0) - Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: Kerr ranks the Eagles' eight undrafted free agents by their chances of making the initial 53-man roster, with Kapena Gushiken the most likely and predicts at least one UDFA makes the 53. He also forecasts practice squad spots for Zion Wilson, Deontae Lawson and Maximus Pulley, and a release for long snapper Rocco Underwood. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6ec1d507-c7b6-4873-a0a2-76817706e297 (scored 100) - Carter Bahns on Jeshaun Jones: A CBS Sports piece expects suspended Vikings receiver Jeshaun Jones to lose his roster battle and be cut by the Aug. 30 deadline, given Minnesota's established receiver group. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/98c7155f-d05c-43cb-8c03-4f50d43211a8 (scored 0) - Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: Kerr's third Eagles 53-man roster projection names the players he expects to make the team at each position, with Cole Payton, Elijah Moore, Johnny Wilson, Gabe Hall and Rocco Underwood left off; he also predicts Underwood is exposed to waivers and returns to the practice squad, Deontae Lawson lands on the practice squad, and Eli Stowers is the TE3. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2120c4ea-7113-4ebf-9ebc-0d4a62d83c3a (scored 100) - Jeff Kerr on Chance Campbell: Kerr's updated 53-man roster projection for the Eagles after eight training camp practices, naming which players make the team at each position plus depth-chart placements like Wicks as WR2, Mundt as TE2, Kendall as third guard, Bell as third tackle, and Epps/Carter battling to start at safety. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/328a952b-d6b4-4065-aac9-0029421fb50f (scored 100) - Ralph Ventre on Christian Benford: Ventre expects Christian Benford's toe injury to sideline him for at least the Week 4 game against New England, and believes the Bills will have to add a cornerback to the 53-man roster this week — likely by moving Benford to injured reserve — with practice squad rookie Kani Walker the most likely player elevated. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/94b844fe-bb22-4517-81f5-6263eb0213f1 (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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