Evan Barnes

New York

Nets Beat Reporter at Newsday

Giants beat reporter at @NewsdaySports. @uofsandiego/@ladailynews/@memphisnews alum. SoCal native. Music nerd. Numbers = popularity, not quality

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Articles

Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart isn't thrown off his game by intense minicamp

1 week ago | newsday.com | Evan Barnes

Jaxson Dart’s first taste of pro football probably felt like trying a buffet. A lot to digest but overall satisfying. Dart had plenty to absorb during the Giants’ organized team activities that it felt overwhelming at times. But the rookie quarterback and first-round pick came away pleased after the team wrapped up minicamp Wednesday. “I feel like I’ve made tremendous strides, especially from my first day to now,” Dart said. “Just being able to understand the pictures of the offense and what not.
Giants' Wilson needs to carry spring vibes into the fall

1 week ago | newsday.com | Evan Barnes

There's been no shortage of praise surrounding Russell Wilson’s arrival and his subsequent impact on teammates. Giants' coaches and players have admired how he’s been a leader and built instant connections. Yet the intangibles only go so far. Wilson wasn’t signed just for his professionalism. It was to help win games. All the feel-good energy won’t matter if the latter doesn’t happen. Wilson doesn’t feel like there’s pressure to show he’s still got something.
Paulson Adebo buys in to leading Giants young defense

1 week ago | newsday.com | Evan Barnes

If Paulson Adebo could describe himself in one word, it’s aggressive. That’s evident in his 10 career interceptions in his first four seasons with the Saints and being a physical cornerback. So when Adebo was asked what kind of defense the Giants can be this season, the free-agent signee offered a bold prediction. “A really good one,” he said last week.
Giants' Darius Slayton: New contract, new number, same positive attitude

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Evan Barnes

It was just over a year ago that Darius Slayton’s appearance at the Giants’ organized team activities felt like relief. Slayton skipped offseason voluntary workouts before getting his contract adjusted. This year, Slayton was even happier than usual and not just because of his new three-year contract worth $36 million, including $22 million guaranteed. The joy also comes from being around his new teammates, especially quarterback Russell Wilson.
Giants' Russell Wilson draws praise from OC Mike Kafka, receivers

2 weeks ago | newsday.com | Evan Barnes

Russell Wilson dropped back on Thursday and looked down the left side of the Giants’ practice field. He fired a pass toward Darius Slayton, one of the deep moon balls that has been a hallmark of his career, and the ball found Slayton perfectly in stride. It’s a play that Wilson has made numerous times and one that the Giants hope to see more of to elevate an offense that lacked that kind of excitement last season.
Giants OTAs: Fight breaks out as tensions, heat are high

3 weeks ago | newsday.com | Evan Barnes

For fans hoping the Giants show more fight after last year’s 3-14 season, they got their wish Thursday. Except the Giants did it with each other. A fight ended practice early on the sixth day of organized team activities. Linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux and right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor exchanged words before Thibodeaux took Eluemunor's helmet off and hit him with a punch. Left tackle James Hudson rushed in to defend Eluemunor and linebacker Brian Burns went in to back Thibodeaux.
Giants' Bobby Okereke looking for bounce-back season

4 weeks ago | newsday.com | Evan Barnes

If one word describes Bobby Okereke’s hope this offseason, it’s continuity. There’s desire for the Giants linebacker to get back to his 2023 form after struggling at times last season under first-year defensive coordinator Shane Bowen. A disc injury in his back also cut Okereke’s season short after 12 games, the fewest he’s played in his six-year career. “I was feeling some nerve pain.
Jaxson Dart signs rookie contract with Giants

4 weeks ago | newsday.com | Evan Barnes

Jaxson Dart signed his rookie contract on Friday as the Giants locked in their future quarterback following last month’s NFL Draft. Dart, the 25th pick in the first round, inked a four-year deal worth approximately $17 million that includes a nearly $9 million signing bonus, per Over the Cap. The Giants have now signed both first-round picks after signing rookie linebacker Abdul Carter last week.
Giants move Evan Neal inside to offensive guard

1 month ago | newsday.com | Evan Barnes

One of the Giants’ worst kept secrets was finally revealed with OTAs starting this week. Evan Neal will slide from tackle to guard, coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday. It was a no-brainer decision given Neal’s struggles in his first three seasons. The former first-round pick lost his starting job to open last season and regained it only because of injuries to those ahead of him. His long-term future is in doubt after the Giants declined his fifth-year option.
Giants will be on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' series about NFC East

1 month ago | newsday.com | Evan Barnes

The Giants thought they were done with “Hard Knocks” after last season. But the HBO program apparently wasn’t done with them. A year after being featured last summer, the Giants will be back as part of “Hard Knocks: In Season with the NFC East.” The program debuts in December with the Giants featured along withs the Cowboys, Eagles and Commanders. Hard Knocks’ main show returns in August featuring the Bills in training camp. The Giants might be a side character since they travel to Buffalo on Aug.