Zaire Barnes' roster spot with Giants under John Harbaugh hangs in the balance
By
Brandon Olsen
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
The article discusses the New York Giants' linebacker room under new head coach John Harbaugh, focusing on roster changes including the release of veteran Bobby Okereke, the signing of Tremaine Edmunds from the Chicago Bears, and the drafting of BYU linebacker Jack Kelly. It specifically examines Zaire Barnes' precarious roster position, noting his special teams value gives him a slight edge but his limited defensive upside makes him a borderline roster candidate.
Key quotes
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The New York Giants' linebacker room was abysmal for much of the 2025 season, but under the John Harbaugh regime, there have already been quite a few changes to upgrade the room.
The Giants made an early splash in free agency by signing Tremaine Edmunds from the Chicago Bears, who actually has been in the NFL for one more year than Okereke, but is a year younger.
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