The New York Giants will feature a plethora of new faces across the roster during the 2026 season.
New York established one of the top rookie classes in the league following last weekend’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The Giants selected Ohio State standout Arvell Reese with the fifth overall pick and Miami offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa at No. 10.
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The team also has several unrestricted free agents awaiting re-signing this offseason. Most notably, quarterback Russell Wilson and offensive guard Greg Van Roten each played key starting roles on the Giants’ offense at the beginning of the 2025 season.
The Giants have not asked either Wilson or Van Roten to re-sign this offseason, which comes as no surprise. Linebackers Neville Hewitt, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, and Victor Dimukeje also appear headed elsewhere, as New York is expected to let them walk before the 2026 campaign.
Wilson struggled significantly during his time with the Giants. The former quarterback delivered a standout performance of 450 yards and three touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, but he was ultimately replaced by Jaxon Dart against the Chargers in Week 4.
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Van Roten proved to be an extremely reliable lineman, starting all 17 games for the Giants last season. The veteran should have no trouble finding a role with a new team this offseason, as he would make an excellent depth option elsewhere.
The Giants could continue making moves in free agency as the offseason progresses. Each of the players listed above is unlikely to return to the team in 2026, and New York has added significant upgrades at their respective positions.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: 5 New York Giants free agents not asked to re-sign
