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Panthers signed former Buccaneers wide receiver Deven Thompkins, who spent the past two seasons with the Buccaneers, where he was with Carolina HC Dave Canales.

Related Players: Ihmir Smith-Marsette, David Moore, Terrace Marshall

Thompkins could have a long road to make the team after being released by the Buccaneers earlier this offseason. The former Utah State Aggie was taken as a UDFA in 2022, and has 35 total targets through his first two seasons.

New York Giants starting quarterback Daniel Jones expects to be full-go at training camp next week. He underwent surgery on a torn ACL in November and was not fully cleared in the spring.

The story went on to say the Giants veterans report to training camp on Tuesday. Their first practice is scheduled for Wednesday. Jones, who was throwing and playing without any limitations with 500 kids at his first official football camp, did not suffer any setbacks this summer that would keep him from being ready for Day 1 of training camp. The Giants had him following a plan this spring with their sights set on full clearance by late July. Jones is not expected to start on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, the story added.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. spent a good portion of 11/11 drills today with the 1s. The rookie is already making a push to be the Giants back on passing downs. Pass pro this summer, as always, will be the final test.

Related Players: Devin Singletary, Eric Gray

Tracy has been climbing up rookie draft boards for two months now, with his best ball ADP making a similar ascension. There isn't a lot of talent in the Giants backfield —or elsewhere for that matter— so Tracy could garner a far bigger role than his fifth-round NFL Draft capital would make us believe.

Daniel Bellinger will slide back into his pre- DarrenWaller role, and it appears more will be expected from Theo Johnson and former wide receiver Lawrence Cager in the pass-catching tight end role. Johnson and Cager are among the players who have received first-team offense opportunities this spring.

Bellinger was having a decent rookie season in 2022 before a freak injury forced him to miss some time. He then played second-fiddle to Waller last year but looks to be in the lead for pass-catching duties ahead of '24.

This will come at the expense of rookie Theo Johnson, who is nothing more than a deep flier in Giants stacks.

New York Giants tight end Darren Waller is likely to make a decision by next week's mandatory minicamp about his playing future, and people in and around the team expect that he's going to retire, multiple sources told ESPN. Those close to him believe he's leaning in that direction.

Related Players: Daniel Bellinger, Theo Johnson

It seems more likely by the day that Waller is going to retire. This would make Bellinger a streaming option throughout the season, while Johnson would get quite the boost in Dynasty leagues.

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is already back on the field practicing during OTAs and has no doubt he will be ready for Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings, despite tearing the ACL in his right knee late last year.

Jones showed no ill effects while participating in individual and 7-on-7 drills Thursday, just six months after injuring that knee in a November loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Related Players: Drew Lock, Tommy DeVito

Jones -and the entire Giants offense- had an incredibly disappointing 2023. Of five complete games in which he attempted at least 20 pass attempts, he threw a touchdown in only one. Though he did show his ceiling in Week 2 when he threw his two '23 touchdowns and scored 30+ fantasy points. He is an interesting deep SuperFlex option with a bona fide WR1 (Malik Nabers) on the roster.

Daboll said WR Darius Slayton (wants new contract) and TE Darren Waller (mulling retirement) haven’t been attending the voluntary program. No word on when he expects either to join the team.

Related Players: Daniel Bellinger, Theo Johnson

It seems more likely by the day that Waller is going to retire. This would make Bellinger a streaming option throughout the season, while Johnson would get quite the boost in Dynasty leagues.

The Giants have signed veteran WR Allen Robinson.

Related Players: Jalin Hyatt, Malik Nabers, Wan'Dale Robinson, Isaiah Hodgins

Allen Robinson has been one of the least efficient full-time receivers in the league over the last few seasons, notching 1.13, 0.93, and 0.70 yards per route run with the Bears, Rams, and Steelers. His role is most likely to put a dent in Wan'Dale Robinson's usage, rendering both Robinsons obsolete in fantasy.

The Giants and Texans RB Devin Singletary have reached an agreement for him to go to NYG, after a career-high 898 yards.

Related Players: Eric Gray

Singletary did his job in Houston, which was to push sophomore Dameon Pierce, before eventually taking his job. Singletary will assuredly not fill the Saquon Barkley role in his new home, and will be involved in a heavily split backfield with Eric Gray, a likely rookie, and others.

Tyrod Taylor will start vs the Rams, per Brian Daboll

Related Players: Tommy DeVito

Taylor will find himself in a very positive matchup against the Ram's secondary, but the Giant's skill position group is lacking, providing him with little ceiling. He should be kept off starting lineups in all but the deepest of 2QB leagues.