Commanders undrafted RB Robert Henry had one kickoff and one punt return in Washington’s preseason opener. Henry said he’s been handling return specialist duties since his days in high school.
The New York Giants were one of the NFL's worst teams at stopping the run last season, and there is no evidence they should be better in 2026. But if they are, Darius Alexander will have to be a huge presence, which is why he was named the team's breakout player to watch by ESPN's Ben Solak.
Ending the struggle starts with the stars and their play on the field, but there are plenty more Giants who can make a significant impact this season.
How many of the active NFL wide receivers to rush for a touchdown can you name in seven minutes?
The New York Giants struggled in 2025, but their rookie class gave fans plenty to be excited about. One of those rookies was third-round pick defensive lineman Darius Alexander. After a rather quiet training camp and preseason, the versatile interior defender was able to carve out a substantial role for himself on the defense.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
In recent seasons, the New York Giants defensive line has been among the team’s strengths. Such, however, wasn’t the case in 2025, even though general manager Joe Schoen added resources to the unit in both free agency (Roy Robertson-Harris) and the draft (Darius Alexander).
There was initially some hope that rookie defensive tackle Darius Alexander could help fix the New York Giants run defense this season. Still, it is obvious now how unreasonable it was to put that burden on his shoulders.
Adjusting to the NFL can be difficult for rookies, but each season, a few stand out almost immediately. Here are five who stood out in Week 12.
New York Giants defensive lineman Darius Alexander is not a bust. So says 21-year NFL coaching veteran and current Giants defensive line coach Andre Patterson, the man who developed the likes of Linval Joseph, Danielle Hunter, Everson Griffen, and Dexter Lawrence II, among others, into the league’s finest defensive linemen.
With all the hype surrounding New York Giants outside linebacker Abdul Carter and quarterback Jaxson Dart, it’s sometimes easy to forget about the other members of the very promising 2025 Giants rookie draft class. Like defensive lineman Darius Alexander.
The New York Giants might have a very strong case for having the best defensive line in the NFL this season. Despite already having outside linebackers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux on the edge with Dexter Lawrence, the best nose tackle on the planet, the Giants went out and accumulated even more talent.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Many fan bases have the privilege of brushing off preseason games. Their squads have already built a successful culture and are well-positioned for the 2025 NFL campaign, but the New York Giants do not have that luxury.
The youth movement is sweeping the New York Giants. In an offseason where much of the emphasis was on finding a veteran quarterback and adding pieces to quickly improve the team, this franchise's long-term health will be shaped by its young talent.
The New York Giants were one of the consensus winners of the 2025 NFL Draft, adding a blue-chip prospect, a potential franchise quarterback, and two potential starters before the end of Round 4.
The New York Giants signed third-round DT Darius Alexander to a four-year rookie contract, the team announced Monday. That leaves just fourth-round RB
Coming off a 3-14 record, one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the New York Giants have plenty to look forward to after an impressive NFL Draft.
Pewter Report analyzes the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft with its position previews. Scott Reynolds continues the previews at the defensive tackle position, offering a comprehensive look at what the Bucs have and what they need on the interior of the defensive line.
CINCINNATI – Add another defensive lineman to the list of pre-draft visits for the Cincinnati Bengals. Per a report from The Draft Network, University of Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander had at least 10 pre-draft visits, including a stop at Paycor Stadium.
The Dallas Cowboys continue to face questions about how they will address their roster needs leading up to the NFL Draft. The Cowboys have several needs to address, and aside from finding their No.
The Bucs continue to bring in draft prospects for official 30 visits in preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. And to no one’s surprise, it’s another defensive player that Pewter Report has learned about.
Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, plenty of defensive line prospect are going to be linked to the Chicago Bears. It’s both a testament to how deep the 2025 class is at the position, and how much defensive line is a need for the Bears.
From a Colorado two-way star to a Texas Tech running back, here are five players we are tracking.
As the NFL turns its attention to the pre-draft process, an unlikely college football program might be on the verge of producing a breakout defensive star for the second year in a row.
The week down in Mobile is still going strong, and the physicality isn't going away at any time at this year's Senior Bowl. It was a sloppier day for the American team in the later practice, but the National team showed tons of intensity early on, even with only the top pads on.
Height: 6035 (verified) Weight: 304lbs (verified) Year: Sixth-Year Senior Pro Comparison: Ruke Orhorhoro Toledo Rockets defensive tackle Darius Alexander is a rocked-up, twitchy defender who boasts loads of potential in a variety of defensive schemes.
The Senior Bowl is in full swing, featuring several big names in the 2025 NFL Draft. The event is also an excellent way for unheralded prospects to make a name for themselves.
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