Dan Benton

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NFL Site Editor, Giants Wire at USA Today

Co-Host at Giants Wire Podcast

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New York Giants OTAs: Sights and sounds from practice No. 2

1 month ago | giantswire.usatoday.com | Dan Benton

The New York Giants continued organized team activities (OTAs) on Wednesday in East Rutherford with their second practice in as many days. Unlike the day prior, this session was open to members of the media. Head coach Brian Daboll spoke beforehand and provided updates on several injured players and outlined the plan for the team's four quarterbacks, while also touching on a variety of other subjects.
Report: New York Giants' Jalin Hyatt clashed with coaches, upper management

1 month ago | giantswire.usatoday.com | Dan Benton

When the New York Giants selected wide receiver Jalin Hyatt in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft, they expected he would become an immediate field-stretcher who would develop into a complete player over time. Instead, Hyatt has been wildly inconsistent and saw his role almost entirely eliminated a season ago. After catching 23 passes for 373 yards as a rookie, he recorded just eight receptions for 62 yards in 2024. In 33 career games, Hyatt has yet to reach the endzone.
New York Giants begin Phase 3: 9 things to watch during OTAs

1 month ago | giantswire.usatoday.com | Dan Benton

The New York Giants begin Phase 3 of the offseason workout program on Tuesday and open with their first of 10 practices of organized team activities (OTAs). The Giants' full list of OTA dates are as follows:The Giants will allow media access during three of those 10 practices, including May 28, June 5, and June 12. However, the team will also offer unique coverage of each practice through their various online properties and social media channels.
New York Giants legend Michael Strahan: Taylor Swift is great for the NFL

1 month ago | giantswire.usatoday.com | Dan Benton

The New York Giants will host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3 on Monday Night Football and that likely means the presence of pop star Taylor Swift. Taylor regularly attends the games of her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, which has caused a divide among NFL fans. On one hand, traditionalists are bothered by the attention she generates, while the newer generation and music-to-football imports fully support her. Like the fans themselves, current and former NFL players are split.
New York Giants' Abdul Carter heartbroken for ex-teammate over fatal ATV accident

1 month ago | giantswire.usatoday.com | Dan Benton

New York Giants rookie edge rusher Abdul Carter was left heartbroken after learning of a fatal ATV crash involving his former Penn State teammate, Julian Fleming, over the weekend. Fleming, 24, suffered serious injuries while his 23-year-old girlfriend, Alyssa Boyd, was killed in the accident. Fleming and Boyd were riding the ATV along a rural road in Bradford County, Pennsylvania near the New York border when they collided with a deer.
Commanders' Mike Sainristil hilariously pranks Jayden Daniels

1 month ago | larrybrownsports.com | Dan Benton

Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil is up on the TikTok trends, and he recently tried one out on his teammate, quarterback Jayden Daniels, ending in sheer hilarity. Sainristil prank-called Daniels, simply wishing him “goodnight.” Daniel wasn’t feeling it. https://twitter.com/cdbfootball/status/1925295287007838669“I was just calling to say goodnight,” Sainristil said, holding back his laughter. “Bro, what the f–k,” Daniels replied.
Ronald Acuña Jr. returns from torn ACL, homers on first pitch

1 month ago | larrybrownsports.com | Dan Benton

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. returned on Friday night, nearly one year removed from suffering a torn ACL, and he didn’t appear to miss a beat. On the first pitch from San Diego Padres starter Nick Pivetta, Acuña, batting in his customary leadoff spot, turned around a four-seam fastball, sending it 467 feet to center with an exit velocity of 115.5 MPH, which is the hardest hit ball by a Brave this season. RONALD ACUÑA JR.
Max Muncy called for controversial infraction rarely seen in baseball

1 month ago | larrybrownsports.com | Dan Benton

One of the joys of watching Major League Baseball is that you’re likely to see something you’ve never seen before on any given day. That’s precisely what happened on Friday night during a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets, much to the dismay of Max Muncy. The bottom of the fourth inning had already started poorly for Muncy, who allowed Mets designated hitter Starling Marte to reach second on a throwing error following a bunt single, but things got much worse from there.
Embarrassing baserunning blunder costs Braves in stunning loss

1 month ago | larrybrownsports.com | Dan Benton

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eli White would love nothing more than to find a place to hide for a few days, and justifiably so. Following an Alex Verdugo single in the bottom of the ninth inning on Friday night, the Braves, trailing the San Diego Padres, 2-1, sent White in to pinch run. A Sean Murphy bunt quickly positioned him at second base as the tying run. All was going according to plan until Ozzie Albies singled to center. Ideally, that’s exactly what the Braves would want to happen.
Jermaine Eluemunor named New York Giants' most underappreciated player

1 month ago | giantswire.usatoday.com | Dan Benton

Who is the most underappreciated player on the New York Giants? When that question is posed, most minds immediately jump to skill positions or players in key defensive roles. Rarely does anyone consider the offensive line, especially considering its many faults over the past decade. But things have changed, albeit slightly. No longer do the Giants have the worst O-line in football and while it's nothing to write home about, there are some hidden gems.