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New York Giants Could Dump $17 Million Weapon in Favor of UDFA
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The New York Giants have a rather intriguing backfield situation heading into the 2026 NFL campaign.
We know that Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy will be the top two guys on the depth chart, especially with Skattebo recovering nicely from that gruesome ankle injury he suffered midway through last season.
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Nevertheless, there are questions about how Skattebo will respond to live-game action, and if he proves to be compromised in any way, the Giants' running back room could be in some trouble.
Tracy would certainly be able to fill in as the featured back. He actually has breakout potential for New York. But beyond Skattebo and Tracy, things get spooky.
The Giants signed Devin Singletary to a three-year, $16.5 million contract back in March 2024, but he has not delivered, finishing with 437 rushing yards in each of his first two seasons in the Big Apple.
Most had Singletary pegged as a cut candidate going into the offseason, but New York instead decided to restructure the final year of his deal.
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That doesn't necessarily mean that Singletary is safe, though.
The Giants will probably keep four running backs on their 53-man roster, but remember that one of them will be fullback Patrick Ricard. That means they will likely only retain three halfbacks, which could put Singletary in some trouble.
New York Giants running back Devin Singletary. Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images.
Why? Because of undrafted rookie Damon Bankston, who is easily one of Big Blue's more compelling UDFAs thus far.
Bankston played his collegiate football at both Weber State and New Mexico, establishing himself as an impressive all-purpose weapon.
The 5-foot-10 speedster can run the football, he can catch passes and he can return kicks, and his special teams prowess could ultimately result in him carving out a role on the Giants next season.
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Should New York decide to place Bankston on the roster, it could mean the end for Singletary, who the Giants could release without much financial stress.
And honestly, based on how little Singletary has shown in New York, it might be a good idea to cut ties with him in favor of the younger Bankston.
Yes, the Giants are hoping to contend for a playoff spot in the fall, but let's be honest: this team is still in rebuilding mode and should be aiming to accumulate as much young talent as possible.
New York could attempt to place Bankston on the practice squad, but then you are putting him at risk of being snapped up by another team. And trust me: there would be other squads interested in the 23-year-old.
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The Giants would be wise to give Bankston a chance, and that would probably mean having to say goodbye to Singletary, which is perfectly fine.
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