EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – As they have for a while, the Giants rotated their first-team guards in practice on Wednesday.
During one team period, Mark Glowinski was at right guard, Ben Bredeson on the left side and Joshua Ezeudu stood behind the offense. After two plays, Ezeudu stepped in at left guard, Bredeson moved to the right side of rookie center John Michael Schmitz and Glowinski trotted off. Two plays later, Glowinski replaced Bredeson.
When the next 11-on-11 period began, Bredeson was the spectator for the first two plays. In the following period, it was Glowinski.
In addition, Glowinski – who started 18 games at right guard last season - has taken reps this week at left guard, while Ezeudu, who most frequently lines up on the left side, has practiced a bit on the right side.
"It's just part of being an interior guy," Bredeson said. "You have to be able to play all three spots (including center). It keeps it interesting for sure, moving that quick, you got to be on top of things. It's something we have gotten used to during camp. We've been doing it for a couple of weeks now."
All three players said the guard shuttle is no big deal.
"It's not new to me," said Ezeudu, a second-year pro. "In college, I played all four (guard and tackle) spots. I would play to the different sides in the same game, the same practice, so I've done this before."
"When I was at the Colts (2017-21), I had a little bit of this even where I was at center," Glowinski said. "So, I kind of have an understanding if there's guys that can be ready for all positions, you got to make sure that you're at least getting those guys warmed up. Because you never know if one guy goes down that maybe there's a shuffle of not just only the inside guys, but I've seen in the past where tackles have to move from one side to the other and then bring another guy in and stuff like that. You have to make sure that everybody is ready and available."
And the coaches want players who can play multiple positions.
"I ask all my guys to have versatility," offensive line coach Bobby Johnson said. "You ask any of my guys, I told them in the room it adds value. If you are not (tackles) Andrew Thomas or Evan Neal, you better be able to play more than one spot. That's just the nature of offensive line throughout the league. If you are not a clear cut, bona fide everyday starter, you have to have versatility because you're going to need that as a group during the season."
Johnson touched on the other reason for the rotation. None of the three has solidified a starting job for the regular season, which begins Sept. 10 vs. Dallas. The Giants conclude their preseason Saturday night vs. the Jets.
"There's competition," Johnson said. "With competition, it all depends on who capitalizes on the opportunity and who accepts the challenge and who comes out on top. I think all the guys that are involved in the competition are really rising to the challenge. They're all putting their best foot forward. I haven't seen anything that would lead me to believe that anybody's falling too far behind, or anybody's really blown away. I think it speaks to the guys' character. They all accepted the challenge and they're all coming out every day on the practice field and putting their best foot forward in the meeting rooms, they're handling themselves like pros."
View the best photos of all the action at the Giants' 2023 training camp.
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24)) strips the balll during a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 9, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99), Rakeem Nunez-Roches (93) Jordon Riley (95) and Dexter Lawrence (97) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (78) talks with Evan Neal (73) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6), CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) and Saquon Barkley (26) celebrate a touchdown catch during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) and Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
CB Deonte Banks (36), WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
RB Saquon Barkley (26), marshawn lynch
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll before training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
WR Sterling Shepard (3), Victor Cruz
QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
P Jamie Gillan (6) fist bumps K Graham Gano ( during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
Eli Manning, Brian Daboll Head Coach
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll talks with Dan Campbell during a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 8, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Cole Beasley (9)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
TE Darren Waller (12)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6)
DL Leonard Williams (99)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, Fivio Foreign
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Parris Campbell (0), CB Darnay Holmes (30)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
RB Matt Breida (31)
OLB Jihad Ward (55)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), WR David Sills V (13)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2)
K Graham Gano (9)
WR Cole Beasley (9)
TE Lawrence Cager (83)
RB Saquon Barkley (26), fivio foreign
TE Tommy Sweeney (89)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
S Xavier McKinney (29), TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
CB Deonte Banks (36), S Dane Belton (24)
TE Darren Waller (12)
RB James Robinson (24)
OLB Jihad Ward (55)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
CB Adoree' Jackson (22)
LB Bobby Okereke (58), RB Saquon Barkley (26)
S Dane Belton (24)
QB Tommy DeVito (5)
CB Amani Oruwariye (20)
G Ben Bredeson (68), C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
RB Matt Breida (31), ILB Micah McFadden (41)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
TE Darren Waller (12)
CB Tre Hawkins III (37), S Jason Pinnock (27)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
Jamison Crowder (80)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
DL Leonard Williams (99)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
TE Tommy Sweeney (89)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
RB Saquon Barkley (26), marshawn lynch
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61), OL Joshua Ezeudu (75), T Andrew Thomas (78), QB Daniel Jones (8), WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
LB Bobby Okereke (58)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
Eli Manning, Brian Daboll Head Coach
WR Collin Johnson (15)
TE Darren Waller (12)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
ILB Darrian Beavers (43)
OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
OLB Azeez Ojulari (51)
Brian Daboll Head Coach
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), S Xavier McKinney (29)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
WR Jaydon Mickens (88)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
WR Collin Johnson (15)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
CB Deonte Banks (36), TE Darren Waller (12)
Eli Manning, Brian Daboll Head Coach
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), S Xavier McKinney (29)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84), QB Daniel Jones (8)
Brian Daboll Head Coach
RB Saquon Barkley (26), QB Daniel Jones (8)
CB Nick McCloud (44)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
RB Saquon Barkley (26), QB Daniel Jones (8)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, QB Daniel Jones (8)
S Jason Pinnock (27)
LB Bobby Okereke (58)
QB Daniel Jones (8), RB Saquon Barkley (26)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84)
CB Deonte Banks (36)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
T Andrew Thomas (78)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
P Jamie Gillan (6), K Graham Gano (9)
WR Cole Beasley (9)
WR Collin Johnson (15)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6), CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
CB Gemon Green (34), CB Tre Hawkins III (37)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), RB Matt Breida (31)
TE Darren Waller (12)
CB Adoree' Jackson (22), WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
WR Jeff Smith (19)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
TE Lawrence Cager (83)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82), S Xavier McKinney (29)
TE Darren Waller (12)
TE Darren Waller (12)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2)
QB Tommy DeVito (5)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
Brian Daboll Head Coach, RB Saquon Barkley (26)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
DL Dexter Lawrence II (97), DL Leonard Williams (99)
Bill Cowher talks with New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
DL Leonard Williams (99)
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) talks with Bill Cowher during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 1, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jamison Crowder (80) during training camp practice on July 30, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll talks to his team during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) and Mike Kafka during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 14,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
T Evan Neal (73) during training camp practice on August 1, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants place kicker Graham Gano (9) fist bumps punter Jamie Gillan (6) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84) and CB Gemon Green (34) during training camp practice on August 1, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18) during training camp practice on August 1, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
CB Adoree' Jackson (22) high fives fans following training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants players huddle before training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
Defensive coordinator Don Wink Martindale high fives fans following training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants punter Jamie Gillan (6) during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on July 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82) and TE Tommy Sweeney (89) during training camp practice on July 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants tight end Tommy Sweeney (89) during training camp practice on August 14,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
RB Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
T Evan Neal (73) during training camp practice on July 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll before training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants safety Dane Belton (24) high fives cornerback Adoree' Jackson (22) during training camp practice on August 14,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks (36) talks with cornerback Adoree' Jackson (22) during training camp practice on August 14,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 8, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
RB Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on July 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Cole Beasley (9) during training camp practice on July 31, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (93) during training camp practice on August 14,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
TE Darren Waller (12) makes a touchdown catch during training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) walks out to training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll talks with QB Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on July 30, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
RB Saquon Barkley (26) shakes hands with S Xavier McKinney (29) during training camp practice on July 30, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
Jessie Armstead talks with DL Leonard Williams (99) and DL Dexter Lawrence II (97) during training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
T Evan Neal (73) walks out to training camp practice on July 30, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84) during training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell (0) during a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 8, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) thanks the fans after training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jaydon Mickens (88) during training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) talks with Barry Sanders following a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 8, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
CB Adoree' Jackson (22) during training camp practice on August 4, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll jokes with WR Cole Beasley (9) during training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
TE Darren Waller (12) works out during training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on July 28, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during a joint training camp practice with the Detroit Lions on August 8, 2023 in Allen Park, Michigan (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
TE Darren Waller (12) makes a catch during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
DL Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
T Evan Neal (73) works out during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
RB Saquon Barkley (26) works out during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
RB Saquon Barkley (26) works out during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) during training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on August 6, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 6, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
CB Deonte Banks (36) works out during training camp practice on July 27, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during training camp practice on August 5, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Darius Slayton (86) and TE Daniel Bellinger (82) celebrate during training camp practice on August 4, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
P Jamie Gillan (6) during training camp practice on August 4, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and Phil Simms during training camp practice on August 15,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and cornerback Deonte Banks (36) dance during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (13) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive tackle Brandin Bryant (69) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
DL Leonard Williams (99) high fives fans before training camp practice on July 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Darrian Beavers (43) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84) catches a touchdown pass during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants tight end Lawrence Cager (83) during training camp practice on August 16,2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
WR Jalin Hyatt (84) catches a touchdown pass during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
DL Rakeem Nuñez-Roches (93) during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
LB Bobby Okereke (58) during training camp practice on August 3, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) and Jihad Ward (55) hug during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), S Xavier McKinney (29), DB Adoree' Jackson (22)
RB Eric Gray (20-O)
LB Bobby Okereke (58)
QB Daniel Jones (8), QB Tyrod Taylor (2)
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
QB Daniel Jones (8),Offensive Coordinator Mike Kafka
OL Mark Glowinski (64), OL Evan Neal (73)
P Jamie Gillan (6)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
Brian Daboll Head Coach
TE Daniel Bellinger (82)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
QB Daniel Jones (8), LB Jihad Ward (55)
S Xavier McKinney (29)
DL Leonard Williams (99), OL Evan Neal (73)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
DB Tre Hawkins III (37-)
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
RB Saquon Barkley (26), QB Daniel Jones (8)
DB Tre Hawkins III (37-), WR Darius Slayton (86)
RB Matt Breida (31)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
G Shane Lemieux (66)
DB Adoree' Jackson (22)
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches Sr (93)
OL Evan Neal (73)
TE Darren Waller (12)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
TE Darren Waller (12)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
OL Joshua Ezeudu (75)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
TE Darren Waller (12)
during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2), QB Daniel Jones (8)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
P Jamie Gillan (6)
C John Michael Schmitz Jr. (61)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2)
TE Darren Waller (12)
RB Saquon Barkley (26)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Darius Slayton (86)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
WR Parris Campbell (0)
WR Isaiah Hodgins (18)
WR Sterling Shepard (3)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Tyrod Taylor (2)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) breaks up a pass during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (5) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
QB Daniel Jones (8)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) and Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (84) and cornerback Adoree' Jackson (22) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton (6) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants running back Eric Gray (20) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell (0) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (84) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (84) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (5) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell (0) during training camp practice on August 22, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) and Saquon Barkley (26) celebrate a touchdown catch during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) and Saquon Barkley (26) and Daniel Jones (8) celebrate a touchdown catch during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (84) and cornerback Darren Evans (35) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (13) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins (18) and cornerback Deonte Banks (36) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver David Sills V (13) during training camp practice on August 23, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) breaks up a pass during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants wide receiver Parris Campbell (0) during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) stands in the huddle during training camp practice on August 21, 2023 in East Rutherford, NJ (Evan Pinkus/New York Giants)
The three contenders have various levels of experience. Glowinski is a nine-year pro who has started 97 regular-season and postseason games - 79 at right guard and 18 at left guard. A four-year veteran, Bredeson has nine career starts at left guard, including eight last year for the Giants. He started the first seven games before a knee injury sent him to injured reserve for six games. Ezeudu was a third-round draft choice in 2022, when he played in 10 games with two starts at left guard before a neck injury suffered in Dallas on Thanksgiving sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
Bredeson has taken numerous reps in camp at center, where Schmitz has all but secured the starting job.
"(Bredeson has) good position flex," said coach Brian Daboll. "He's done a nice job really at all three spots of the snaps that he's had, which have been quite a few. He's got good leadership, so he's done a good job with the things we have asked him to do. … One thing that is valuable for a guy like Ben is that he's played all three spots. He hasn't just been at one spot. He can play all three spots, he's worked in camp at all three spots, in OTAs. Again, that flexibility is important I'd say particularly at that position."
Although all three linemen said they're comfortable at either guard spot, they confessed to sometimes reminding themselves where they are when they take their stance.
"I think playing center helps a lot, because then you understand what the whole concept of the play is," Bredeson said. "But yeah, you have to remind yourself what side of the ball you're playing on and your responsibilities on every play. It keeps you on your toes."
"Especially when you first go out there, there's a reset mindset," Glowinski said. "You're like, 'I'm on the left side and everything's going to be this way.' It's pretty simple how our scheme is to figure out. And everybody knows their left and the right, for the most part. It's just making sure knowing where you are and maybe your up foot and back foot change."
Though they are competing for playing time, the three guards have a camaraderie among them. Veterans Glowinski and Bredeson are constantly tutoring the younger Ezeudu.
"It's extremely helpful," Ezeudu said. "I can ask them anything, I can pick their mind and they will help me in any type of way, too."
Glowinski played 1,046 offensive snaps in 2022, which was 92.2% of the unit's total and second on the unit to Thomas' 1,050. Bredeson played 541 snaps (47.7%) and Ezeudu played 290 (25.6%). But Glowinski has no quarrel with the coaches' decisions.
"The way I look at it is whatever plays that I'm in for I'm going to try to execute those plays and do them to the best of my ability," Glowinski said. "I'm not really worried about the outside noises with the outcomes that I don't know yet or things like that. It's just me making sure that I'm focusing on the details, fundamentals, all the things that we're doing in practice so that I can carry over, and when it becomes game time, that I can just go out there and execute what I need to do.
"I love the group that we have because we're always making sure that we're holding each other accountable and we're also enjoying our time together. We're just trying to make one another better because at any point, somebody can get hurt or some circumstance can happen. What's most important to our group of guys is the team. We do whatever we can to make sure that our group carries over to the other guys as well, making sure we're on the same page and we're communicating. At the end of the day, we're competing, but we're also friends outside the building, too. So, we're just trying to enjoy one another and trying to make each other better."
*Tight end Tommy Sweeney, who missed last week's game and hadn't practiced this week, was on a side field with teammates rehabilitating injuries when he had a medical event during practice. The Giants released a statement saying, "He is under the care of medical professionals in the Giants' athletic training room. He is stable, alert and conversant."
*Defensive lineman Leonard Williams and wide receiver Sterling Shepard returned after they had veteran rest days. Safety Jason Pinnock and wide receiver Cole Beasley also returned to practice but were limited.
*Players not practicing included tight end Darren Waller, wide receiver Parris Campbell, offensive lineman Markus McKenthan, defensive lineman A'Shawn Robinson and linebacker Darrian Beavers.
*The Giants Foundation will host a 5K race and kids run, presented by Quest, on Sunday, October 8th at 9:00 a.m. at MetLife Stadium. Net proceeds from the event will benefit The Giants Foundation. After the race, runners will enjoy a post-race festival with appearances by Giants Legends and a live DJ. Registration is now open at Giants.com/5K.
View photos of the New York Giants' 2023 roster as it currently stands.
NT Dexter Lawrence II (97), OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5)
CB Deonte Banks
RB Saquon Barkley
OLB Boogie Basham
LB Darrian Beavers
TE Daniel Bellinger
S Dane Belton
OL Ben Bredeson
RB Matt Breida
ILB Cam Brown
WR Parris Campbell
RB Jashaun Corbin
ILB Carter Coughlin
DL D.J. Davidson
QB Tommy DeVito
QB Jacob Eason
CB Cor'Dale Flott
P Jamie Gillan
G Mark Glowinski
RB Eric Gray
OL Sean Harlow
CB Tre Hawkins III
WR Isaiah Hodgins
CB Darnay Holmes
DL Timmy Horne
WR Jalin Hyatt
CB Adoree' Jackson
TE Tyree Jackson
LS Casey Kreiter
DL Dexter Lawrence
CB Nick McCloud
ILB Micah McFadden
OL Marcus McKethan
S Xavier McKinney
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches
OLB Azeez Ojulari
ILB Bobby Okereke
WR Gunner Olszewski
S Gervarrius Owens
OL Justin Pugh
DL Jordon Riley
DL A'Shawn Robinson
OT Matt Peart
WR Wan'Dale Robinson
C John Michael Schmitz Jr.
WR Sterling Shepard
S/ILB Isaiah Simmons
WR Darius Slayton
QB Tyrod Taylor
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux
OT Andrew Thomas
TE Darren Waller
OLB Jihad Ward
OLB Benton Whitley
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