The Giants began building a strong foundation in 2020, but how do they take the next step in 2021?
That question drives the new season of "Giants Life: The Next Step", which premiered Friday on the New York Giants' YouTube Channel, Giants.com, the Giants official mobile app, and the GiantsTV App.
The premiere of "Giants Life: The Next Step" is presented by Van Heusen and takes viewers behind the scenes at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center, and the organization's aggressive approach to free agency. The haul of players addressed pressing needs on the roster, allowing the front office to focus on value in the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.
Among the topics covered in the premiere episode of "Giants Life: The Next Step" presented by Van Heusen":
- Exclusive interviews: Dave Gettleman (General Manager), Kevin Abrams (Vice President of Football Operations/Assistant General Manager), Chris Pettit (Director of College Scouting), Leonard Williams (defensive tackle who signed new multi-year deal), Kenny Golladay (free agent wide receiver), Kyle Rudolph (free agent tight end), Adoree' Jackson (free agent cornerback), John Ross (free agent wide receiver), Danny Shelton (free agent defensive tackle), Logan Ryan (veteran defensive back)
- How Coach Judge's staff collaborates with personnel department to "paint a picture" of what they want
- Why Leonard Williams re-signed with Giants
- Logan Ryan becoming a major recruiter for free agents
- How scouting department handled the evaluation process for the draft with pandemic restrictions
- Exclusive footage of pro day visits
Provided below are select quotes from the premiere episode:
"You're always looking to upgrade every position, doesn't make a difference. Whether it's wide receiver, tackle, whatever. You're always looking to upgrade." – Dave Gettleman, General Manager
"We started off with not a lot of cap room, but a static look at the salary cap on a particular day doesn't really give you a great sense of what a team's current cap position really is. We did some things this year because we were given the green light to be aggressive that we wouldn't normally choose to do." – Kevin Abrams, Vice President of Football Operations/Assistant General Manager
"I made it clear to the fanbase, I made it clear to the coaches at the end of the year that I wanted to be a key recruiter and wanted to help bring huge players to New York." – DB Logan Ryan
"I wanted to go to a team that I could help and that could also help me, and I think the Giants were the best fit. You're going to get somebody who's going to step on that field and give you everything he's got each and every down – a straight competitor, a real dog. … The whole mindset of just winning, [Judge] is not going to let you slack off at all. I can see that now, and I haven't even stepped on the practice field with him." – WR Kenny Golladay
"I was able to speak to Coach Judge and [Offensive Coordinator Jason] Garrett on the phone, and when I hung up the phone with them, I knew this was exactly where I needed to be. … [Judge] said a quote to me about overachievers don't accept mediocrity. When your head coach aligns perfectly with your view and your mindset of not settling for mediocrity, it's somebody that you want to go to work for and you want to go to work with." – TE Kyle Rudolph
"It's been a long process, a long journey, and everything happened for a reason. I wish [you] could feel what I'm feeling right now, the energy I've got, the emotion I go because I've been through a lot. I'm just thankful and grateful." – CB Adoree' Jackson
"The college season was extremely difficult for us evaluators. Our whole job is to be there on campus, spend days and hours in tape rooms, meeting with people, being at practices, really getting things that you can't get from just watching film. Scouts worked their butts off to find new ways of gathering information as the season opened up and draft season started." – Chris Pettit, Director of College Scouting
With training camp here, view photos of every move made by the Giants this offseason.


DT Leonard Williams - Signed to three-year contract

WR Kenny Golladay - Free Agent Signing

CB Adoree' Jackson - Free Agent Signing

TE Kyle Rudolph - Free Agent Signing

WR John Ross - Free Agent Signing

DT Danny Shelton - Free Agent Signing

LB Reggie Ragland - Free Agent Signing

DE Ifeadi Odenigbo - Free Agent Signing

WR Kadarius Toney - Selected with 20th pick in 2021 NFL Draft

WR Kadarius Toney - Selection List Signing

LB Azeez Ojulari - Selected with 50th pick in 2021 NFL Draft

LB Azeez Ojulari - Selection List Signing

CB Aaron Robinson - Selected with 71st pick in 2021 NFL Draft

CB Aaron Robinson - Selection List Signing

LB Elerson Smith - Selected with 116th pick in 2021 NFL Draft

LB Elerson Smith - Selection List Signing

RB Gary Brightwell - Selected with 196th pick in 2021 NFL Draft

RB Gary Brightwell - Selection List Signing

CB Rodarius WIlliams - Selected with 201st pick in 2021 NFL Draft

CB Rodarius Williams - Selection List Signing

RB Saquon Barkley - Fifth-year option picked up

RB Devontae Booker - Free Agent Signing

QB Mike Glennon - Free Agent Signing

OLB Ryan Anderson - Free Agent Signing

OL Zach Fulton - Free Agent Signing

OL Jonotthan Harrison - Free Agent Signing

OL Joe Looney - Free Agent Signing

WR Damion Willis - Free Agent Signing

RB Corey Clement - Free Agent Signing

C Brett Heggie - Undrafted Free Agent Signing

G Jake Burton - Undrafted Free Agent Signing

DE Raymond Johnson - Undrafted Free Agent Signing

DT Austin Johnson - Signed to new contract with Giants

WR C.J. Board

LS Casey Kreiter - Signed to new contract with Giants

LB Devante Downs - Free Agent Signing

FB Cullen Gillaspia - Free Agent Signing

DB Joshua Kalu - Free Agent Signing

TE Cole Hikutini - Free Agent Signing

DB Chris Milton

RB Mike Weber - Free Agent Signing

DB Jordyn Peters - Free Agent Signing

WR Alex Bachman - Signed to a reserve/future deal

LB Trent Harris - Signed to a reserve/future deal

DB Montre Hartage - Signed to a reserve/future deal

TE Rysen John - Signed to a reserve/future deal

DT David Moa - Signed to a reserve/future deal

G Chad Slade - Signed to a reserve/future deal

QB Clayton Thorson - Signed to a reserve/future deal

LS Carson Tinker - Signed to a reserve/future deal

G Kenny Wiggins - Signed to a reserve/future deal

DB Jarren Williams - Signed to a reserve/future deal

DB Quincy Wilson - Signed to a reserve/future deal

OT Jackson Barton - Signed, Renegotiated Contract: Exclusive Rights

DB Madre Harper - Signed, Renegotiated Contract: Exclusive Rights

WR Derrick Dillon - Signed to a reserve/future deal

WR David Sills - Signed, Renegotiated Contract: Exclusive Rights

TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart - Signed to a reserve/future deal

LB Cale Garrett - Signed to a reserve/future deal

P Ryan Santoso - Signed to a reserve/future deal

G Kevin Zeitler - Released

WR Golden Tate - Released

RB Devonta Freeman - Waived, from Reserve/Injured

WR Da'Mari Scott - Waived, No Recall

DB Shakial Taylor - Waived, No Recall

LB David Mayo - Released

WR Cody Core - Released

CB Ryan Lewis - Waived
