NFL roster cuts 2021: Final 53-man roster, depth chart for the Giants

The New York Giants have added key pieces to both their offense and defense this offseason.

Daniel Jones now has an actual number one wide receiver after the Giants landed Kenny Golladay. On the defensive side of football, the team added cornerback Adoree Jackson and held on to Leonard Williams.

Additionally, the New York Giants will welcome back their star running back Saquon Barkley, who missed the entire 2020-21 season with a torn ACL. According to multiple reports, Barkley will be ready to go in Week 1.

The Giants are entering the upcoming season with the intention of winning the NFC East and making the playoffs.

With the 2021-22 NFL season set to kick off next Thursday, here's a look at the New York Giants' 53-man roster and depth chart.

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2021-22 New York Giants 53-Man Roster

Saquon Barkley's return is the key to the New York Giants making a playoff run.

Offense

Quarterback (2): Daniel Jones, Mike Glennon

Running Back (5): Saquon Barkley, Devontae Booker, Gary Brightwell, Cullen Gillaspia, Eli Penny

Wide Receivers (7): C.J. Board, Kenny Golladay, Dante Pettis, John Ross, Sterling Shepherd, Darius Slayton, Kadarius Toney

Tight Ends (3): Evan Engram, Kyle Rudolph, Kaden Smith

Offensive Linemen (8): Ben Bredeson, Nick Gates, Will Hernandez, Shane Lemieux, Matt Peart, Billy Price, Nate Soldier, Andrew Thomas

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Defense/Special Teams

Defensive Linemen (5): Austin Johnson, Raymond Johnson III, Dexter Lawrence II, Danny Shelton, Leonard Williams

Linebackers (10): Cam Brown, Lorenzo Carter, Carter Coughlin, Tae Crowder, Trent Harris, Blake Martinez, Azeez Ojulari, Reggie Ragland, Elerson Smith, Oshane Ximines

Defensive Backs (11): Sam Beal, James Bradberry, Keion Crossen, Darnay Holmes, Adoree' Jackson, Josh Jackson, Julian Love, Xavier McKinney, Jabrill Peppers, Logan Ryan, Rodarius Williams

Special Teams (2): Riley Dixon, Graham Gano

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2021-22 New York Giants Depth Chart

New York Giants HC Joe Judge is hoping to take his team to the playoffs in 2021.

Offensive Depth Chart

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
Quarterback	Daniel Jones	Mike Glennon
Running Back	Saquon Barkley	Devontae Booker	Gary Brightwell
Wide Receiver	Kenny Golladay	Kadarius Toney	John Ross
Wide Receiver	Sterling Shepherd	CJ Board	Austin Mack
Wide Receiver	Darius Slayton	Collin Johnson
Tight End	Evan Engram	Kyle Rudolph	Kaden Smith	Levin Toilolo
Fullback	Elijhaa Penny	Cullen Gillaspia
Left Tackle	Andrew Thomas	Nate Soldier
Left Guard	Shane Lemieux	Kyle Murphy
Center	Nick Gates	Billy Price
Right Guard	Will Hernandez	Ben Bredeson	Ted Larsen
Right Tackle	Matt Peart

Defensive/Special Teams Depth Chart

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
Left Defensive End	Dexter Lawrence
Nose Tackle	Austin Johnson	Danny Shelton
Right Defensive End	Leonard Williams	Raymond Johnson III
Weakside Linebacker	Lorenzo Carter	Cam Brown
Left Inside Linebacker	Tae Crowder	TJ Brunson
Right Inside Linebacker	Blake Martinez	Reggie Ragland	Carter Coughlin
Strongside Linebacker	Oshane Ximines	Azeez Ojulari	Elerson Smith
Left Cornerback	James Bradberry	Josh Jackson	Sam Beal	Aaron Robinson
Strong Safety	Jabrill Peppers	Julian Love	Quincy Wilson
Free Safety	Logan Ryan	Xavier McKinney	Joshua Kalu
Right Cornerback	Adoree' Jackson	Darnay Holmes	Keion Crossen	Rodarius Williams
Place Kicker	Graham Gano
Punter/Holder	Riley Dixon
Long Snapper	Casey Kreiter

The 2021-22 season will likely be a make-or-break campaign for Daniel Jones. If the New York Giants miss the playoffs, they could draft the 24-year-old's replacement.

It will certainly be interesting to see how the New York Giants' season will play out.

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