John Harbaugh Leads First Giants Practice, Team Prepares for 2026 NFL Draft
New York Giants coach John Harbaugh led his first practice with the team Tuesday during a three-day voluntary minicamp. The Giants are preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft, which starts Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
New York Giants coach John Harbaugh took the field with his new team for the first time Tuesday, leading a voluntary practice session as part of a three-day minicamp.
The timing is crucial - the 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, on the final day of the voluntary sessions. This allows Harbaugh and his coaching staff to start installing their new schemes before adding draft picks to the roster.
The Giants made a major move recently, trading defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for the No. 10 overall draft pick. This gives the team significant flexibility heading into Thursday's draft.
A key focus for Harbaugh will be developing quarterback Jaxson Dart, whose growth is seen as pivotal for the 2026 season. The offensive line's performance will be crucial in supporting Dart's development.
The Giants will continue practices over the next two days before the draft begins. Additional organized team activities are scheduled for May 19-21, May 27-29, and June 1-4, with mandatory minicamp set for June 8-10.
This marks a new era for the Giants under Harbaugh's leadership. The team recently traded star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to Cincinnati for the No. 10 draft pick, giving them a valuable asset heading into Thursday's draft.
Giants continue minicamp Wednesday and Thursday, then participate in the 2026 NFL Draft starting Thursday at 8 p.m. ET.
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