LB J.T. THOMASLast week, Thomas saw his first game action since last Sept. 11, when he tore his ACL in the season opener in Dallas. He's fighting for a spot on the team with some moving pieces at the position.

DT DALVIN TOMLINSONThe question was never if the Alabama product could become a starter; it was a matter of when. That process may have sped up with a knee injury to Jay Bromley.

DE AVERY MOSSCoach Ben McAdoo talked to the fifth-round draft pick the other day about "just letting it rip." The rookie responded and grabbed an interception in practice.

CB DONTE DEAYONComing off his 36-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Jets, Deayon followed up with a pair of strong practices. He deflected a pass that was intercepted by a teammate on Monday and grabbed another pick of his own on Tuesday.

KICKERS ALDRICK ROSAS AND MIKE NUGENT    The Giants have a heck of a kicking competition going on in the preseason. Veteran Mike Nugent is 5-for-5, including successful attempts from 54 and 50 yards last week against the Jets. Aldrick Rosas, meanwhile, is 4-for-4 with a long of 52 yards.