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5 players who may be playing their final down with the New York Giants during the 2025 season

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Kyle Crabbs | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 5:34 PM ET

The New York Giants are a team facing plenty of questions for the months ahead.

New York has ample pressure to win, with head coach Brian Daboll's seat plenty warm after two disappointing seasons in a row. General manager Joe Schoen's seat hasn't cooled since the world got to see the terms of Saquon Barkley's departure on HBO. But who are the players who are joining them on the bubble in 2025?

Here are five prominent Giants players on expiring contracts in 2025 who may be playing their final games in New York this season.

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Russell Wilson, Quarterback

Wilson 's contract in New York was a one-year deal worth $10.5 million. The Giants subsequently traded up to acquire quarterback Jaxson Dart in the 2025 NFL Draft, which leaves little doubt about the future of the position with the Giants.

It's hard to image a world where Wilson, who is looking for opportunities to keep starting, is open to coming back with New York after the 2025 season. By the end of this year, Dart figures to be entrenched as the starter — meaning Wilson is all but certain to be one-and-done.

Daniel Bellinger, Tight End

Bellinger saw his hold on the tight end position in New York fade away in 2024 after starting 24 games and playing over 1,200 snaps across his first two seasons with the team in 2022-2023. Entering into the final year of his rookie contract, Bellinger will turn 25 years old in September; he's got plenty of football left in him.

But his opportunities to do so in New York appear to be dwindling amid the ongoing emergence of Theo Johnson, a rookie from last season — plus the team's additions in the tight end room. Rookie Thomas Fidone II and veteran Greg Dulcich both being added don't paint a favorable picture for Bellinger's outlook in a contract year.

Jermaine Eluemunor, Offensive Line

Eluemunor is on a pretty incredible stretch. He started as many games for the Giants in 2024 (14) than he did in his first five NFL seasons combined. This is a late bloomer who is hitting his stride — and he's now set to enter into a contract year with the Giants in 2025.

Eluemunor came to New York on a two-year, $14 million contract ahead of 2024 after finally emerging as a starter with the Raiders in 2022. He played over 300 snaps at left tackle last season after starting the year at right tackle, showcasing positional versatility. He's played meaningful snaps inside at guard in his career, too.

The cost of interior blockers and tackles alike are rising across the league, which begs the question of what kind of market Eluemunor can find for himself as a position-flexible starter with experience all over the line. If New York wants a more long-term answer (he turns 31 in December), they may choose to go in a different direction after the season.

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Micah McFadden, Linebacker

McFadden has played a lot of football in his three seasons with the Giants, including 28 starts in 30 appearances over the last two seasons. But he's now entering into a contract year in the fourth year of his rookie contract and may be looking to cash in amid his expanding role with the Giants' defense.

New York is already paying Bobby Okereke handsomely and he's under contract through 2026. Would New York pay McFadden market value as a starter? Or would they stash the money and find a replacement to keep the second starting linebacker role on the team economically friendly?

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CorDale Flott, Cornerback

Flott has played more snaps in three consecutive seasons since becoming a surprise top-100 draft choice for New York back in 2022. But New York appears to have big aspirations for a new-look secondary. Former first-rounder Deonte Banks is hoping to make a big leap and New York paid up in free agency for Paulson Adebo to take the spot opposite him.

That leaves Flott as a potential answer in the nickel, which he primarily played in 2023. But paying a nickel on top of paying an outside corner, plus safety Jevon Holland? That's a lot of coin to wrap into the secondary unless Flott accepts a role as a depth player and is willing to be paid accordingly.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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