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The New York Giants special teams unit as a whole has been enjoying one of its finest seasons in quite some time, and a big reason for that has been the play of guys like safety Dane Belton.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / August 12

How the NY Giants Can Unlock Safety Dane Belton's Best

It's become practically a recurring bit now where New York Giants safety Dane Belton has a strong spring that leads into summer hype. 2025 is no different, as Belton consistently made plays on the ball in spring , and while it’s just spring, he seemed mentally ahead of the rest of the defense as far as ball-hawking goes.

NFL News / New York Giants on SI / July 16

New York Giants 2025 Training Camp Preview: Safeties

The New York Giants made an unexpected free agency signing by bringing in Jevon Holland on a three-year contract worth $45.3M with $27.4M fully guaranteed.

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New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / July 9

NY Giants' Safety Dane Belton Praised for Offseason Showing

An aggressive New York Giants offseason has resulted in the addition of multiple established playmakers and buzz-worthy names to the roster. In addition

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

New York Giants News / A to Z Sports / July 6

Shocking member of the New York Giants named biggest surprise player from OTAs and might land a bigger role than many expected

The New York Giants were active throughout the offseason, whether in free agency or the 2025 NFL Draft. One of the areas they focused heavily on in free agency was their secondary, with the team landing CB Paulson Adebo and S Jevon Holland.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / June 16

Can Safety Anthony Johnson Jr. Hang On to His NY Giants Roster Spot?

The New York Giants safety room returns both Tyler Nubin and Dane Belton from the 2024 roster as two of the top three on the roster. With the addition of Jevon Holland from the Miami Dolphins this past offseason, the Giants now have one of the more respectable and promising safety rooms in the NFL.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / June 6

Giants’ fourth-year safety can’t stop making plays at OTAs

The New York Giants are a little over halfway done with OTAs. These crucial spring practices have given the coaching staff an early look at the roster as they prepare for training camp in July.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / June 2

Jalin Hyatt, Dane Belton Early OTA Standouts for Giants

There’s nothing like a little competition to bring out the best in an athlete, and for two members of the New York Giants in particular, who are facing make-or-break seasons, it's fair to say that it's been so far, so good.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / May 25

Giants’ fourth-year safety fighting for a role in crowded secondary this season

The New York Giants made some major upgrades to their secondary this offseason. One of their marquee additions was the signing of safety Jevon Holland.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 13, 2024

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

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NFL News / Eagles Wire / October 20, 2024

National reaction to Saquon Barkley lowering the boom on Giants DB Dane Belton

Saquon Barkley said all the right things about this first matchup against the Giants, not being personal, but the Eagles star running back looked intense during pregame warmups and ran the football with a purpose during the first quarter.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / September 6, 2024

Giants get positive injury update on starting linebacker and safety

The New York Giants received a positive injury update on Friday ahead of their season opener on Sunday, as every player has been cleared to play Week 1 against the Minnesota Vikings.

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New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / September 4, 2024

Giants’ Injury Update: Several starters listed as ‘limited’

The New York Giants are quickly approaching their Week 1 opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon and are working hard to get healthy with just a few days of practice remaining.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / August 19, 2024

Giants’ rookie safety is surging up the depth chart

While the Giants never explicitly stated it, second-round rookie defensive back Tyler Nubin was always anticipated to become the primary starter at free safety.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / August 8, 2024

Giants’ 3rd-year safety can establish himself as Week 1 starter with strong preseason

As the New York Giants gear up for the upcoming NFL season, the safety position has become a focal point of discussion following the departure of star safety Xavier McKinney in free agency this offseason.

NFL News / Giants Wire / August 5, 2024

See it: Giants, Lions engage in massive fight during joint practices

The New York Giants and Detroit Lions saw tempers flare during their joint practices a year ago but managed to avoid any punches being thrown. The same could be said for their first joint practice on Monday morning.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / August 1, 2024

Shane Bowen Says Giants' Vacant Safety Job is Dane Belton’s to Lose

The old saying is that the best ability is availability, and certainly in the case of New York Giants safety Dane Belton, that rings true. Belton, a 2022

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / August 1, 2024

Giants’ former 4th-round safety has a chance to secure a starting job

The New York Giants utilized their second-round draft pick to select top safety prospect Tyler Nubin from Minnesota. Nubin, known for his solid ball-tracking abilities and leadership skills during his collegiate career, faced a setback with a calf injury that has sidelined him for the majority of training camp.

New York Giants News / Empire Sports Media / July 29, 2024

Giants’ 3rd-year ballhawk gunning for starting safety job

While the New York Giants wait on rookie second-round pick Tyler Nubin to return to the practice field, another young safety has impressed while stepping into a larger role.

New York Giants News / Big Blue View / June 2, 2024

Dane Belton has been a ballhawk for the New York Giants

Third-year safety again appears ticketed for backup safety role Dane Belton has been a part-time safety with a nose for the football in two seasons since being drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / January 2, 2024

Baldy Breakdown: Giants' Dane Belton a defensive star in Week 17

New York Giants safety Dane Belton was thrust into unexpected action against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17 after Jason Pinnock left the game with an injury.

New York Giants News / New York Giants on SI / January 1, 2024

Dane Belton Steps Up for Giants vs. Rams

New York Giants safety Dane Belton hasn't had many opportunities to shine, but when his number was called during the team's 26-25 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Belton was right there to step in a big way. Belton entered the game after starter Jason Pinnock suffered a foot injury.

New York Giants News / Giants Wire / December 31, 2023

Giants vs. Rams Player of the Game: Dane Belton

The New York Giants fell to the Los Angeles Rams, 26-25, on Sunday afternoon at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This was a nail-biter and the Giants had several opportunities to win this game but fell short several times in the last couple of minutes.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / May 24, 2023

Second-year Giants DB in play for starting role

Second-year Giants DB could capture starting role in 2023

Second-year Giants DB Dane Belton could potentially earn a starting role in the defensive backfield with a strong run-up to the start of the 2023 season.

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