# 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 call. It names 59 players and teams, each linked to their own record. 53 of 60 have settled so far, averaging 92.5 out of 100, against 81.1 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 - **Trace Ford to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Trace Ford, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 100 out of 100, against 0 for a naive guess - **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 be cut** - 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 land on the practice squad** - 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 land on the practice squad** - 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 be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Elijah Campbell, New York Giants - Verdict: scored 0 out of 100, against 100 for a naive guess - **Caleb Murphy to be cut** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Caleb Murphy, 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 be 2nd on the depth chart** - Kind: Depth Chart Calls · About: Lucas Patrick, 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 - **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 - **Darius Slayton to make the roster** - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Darius Slayton, New York Giants - Verdict: not settled yet ## Who this take is about - Trace Ford — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/trace-ford - New York Giants — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/giants - Paulson Adebo — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/paulson-adebo - 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 - Caleb Murphy — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/caleb-murphy - Lucas Patrick — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/lucas-patrick - Evan Neal — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/evan-neal - C.J. Okoye — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/c-j-okoye - Darius Slayton — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/darius-slayton ## What others said about the same people - Sam Monson on New York Giants: Monson picked every Week 10 game, taking the Giants, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Colts, Texans, Bills, Chiefs, Jaguars, Seahawks, Rams, Cowboys, Bengals and Ravens, and also suggested the Chargers' only likely wins the rest of the way come against the Jets and Dolphins. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f4cb7a1e-1380-4f08-b39b-1432b97db846 (scored 0) - Pete Prisco on New York Giants: Prisco picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 23-14 on Thursday night and the Lions to beat the Patriots 30-24 in Munich. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e142b910-0967-4de9-9429-c342bc079205 (scored 35.71) - Jared Dubin on New York Giants: Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders 20-14 on Thursday night and takes the Packers over the Vikings 17-14 in a low-scoring Week 10 game. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/04562aeb-eccf-4266-be8e-32a3aacfd6fc (scored 42.86) - Jared Dubin on New York Giants: Dubin picks the Giants to beat the Commanders at home on Thursday night, projecting a 20-14 final score. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b6c19276-74df-4775-8a6e-f67c6d94b773 (scored 42.86) - Pete Prisco on New York Giants: Prisco picked the Giants to beat the Commanders at home in the Thursday night Week 10 game, 23-14, citing New York's dominant front seven containing Jayden Daniels. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/07b5aad4-57ad-4195-bc69-66b1abec33a0 (scored 35.71) - Jared Dubin on New York Giants: Dubin predicted final scores for seven Week 10 games, taking the Giants over the Commanders, the Lions, Chiefs, Packers, 49ers, Bengals and Ravens to win their respective matchups. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/08184feb-e542-42cf-8898-8074d73513d7 (scored 42.86) ## More roster spot calls The same kind of call, about other players and teams. - Parker Hurley on Khalid Kareem: Hurley predicts the 49ers will release Khalil Kareem when Nate Hobbs is activated and cut Brandin Cooks when C.J. West returns, while arguing Sebastian Valdez won't be the one let go and no cornerback will be cut. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/5a729417-69ee-493a-9bec-d905fd1a7082 (scored 0) - Jason Harmon on Max Brosmer: Harmon expects the Vikings' quarterback room to stay intact while Kyler Murray is hurt, and predicts Max Brosmer will be released and re-signed to the practice squad since Minnesota won't carry four QBs. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fa393501-3f38-481e-8e75-48125587e911 (scored 0) - Chad Jensen on Jordan Turner: Jensen predicts Daiyan Henley's arrival will cut into Justin Strnad's snaps while Alex Singleton keeps playing virtually every down, and that Denver will return to a three-linebacker rotation after the Week 10 bye. They also expect one of Jordan Turner or Karene Reid — most likely Turner — to be waived to clear a roster spot. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a84d2c6e-5554-46aa-95b1-620858d31e0f (scored 0) - Christian Booher on Anthony Lucas: Booher previews the Lions' Week 9 trip to Miami, predicting Derrick Barnes takes over as the green-dot linebacker in Jack Campbell's absence, Juice Scruggs starts at center, and boldly forecasting Detroit's first defensive touchdown of the season on an Aidan Hutchinson strip-sack recovered and returned by Barnes. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/228a7c0e-608b-4043-a8fa-eb3f8b2c4ce8 (scored 0) - Randy Gurzi on Jordan Hudson: Gurzi predicts the Cowboys' 17-man practice squad, naming each player they expect Dallas to sign, including a surprise addition of released Giants tackle Evan Neal. They also predict Jaydon Blue will be claimed off waivers by another team and that Sam Williams will land elsewhere. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a37588ef-f76e-4f06-a951-a85a563271d5 (scored 0) - David Harrison on Jaden Bradley: Harrison gives their initial 53-man roster projection for the Washington Commanders: three quarterbacks including Ethan Kalyak Manus, three running backs, four tight ends, six receivers (leaving off De'Ami Brown and Jaden Bradley), nine offensive linemen with Matt Goldman at center, and a defense of six linebackers but only four cornerbacks. They also project Tunstall and Newton going to IR on Monday with De'Ami Brown and Dietrich Wise re-signed, plus a corner-heavy practice squad. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1d5b2565-5531-47ac-bff8-ccb9b23a980a (scored 0) --- Accuracy is 0-100 against what actually happened. 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