NFL columnist, Giants beat writer

Pat Leonard

Pat Leonard, the Daily News' NFL columnist and New York Giants beat writer, is in his 14th year at the News and his eighth season covering the Giants and the league. Pat has worked at the Daily News since 2010, including five seasons on the NHL and New York Rangers beat. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2006.

New leaders must step up to fill void on evolving Giants roster entering pivotal 2024 season

May 6, 2024 at 3:18 p.m.

When Saquon Barkley and Xavier McKinney signed in Philadelphia and Green Bay as free agents, respectively, the Giants didn’t just let two of their best players leave. They also lost...

OBJ is taking his talents to South Beach. Former Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins on a one-year contract.

Odell Beckham Jr. takes his talents to South Beach with one-year deal to Miami Dolphins

May 3, 2024 at 2:17 p.m.

OBJ is taking his talents to South Beach. Former Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins on a one-year contract.

There is fire, not just smoke, that Drew Lock could end up playing a lot of football for the Giants this season.

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Daniel Jones’ ability to fend off Drew Lock could hinge on Giants QB’s early fall mobility after torn right ACL

May 2, 2024 at 5:31 p.m.

There is fire, not just smoke, that Drew Lock could end up playing a lot of football for the Giants this season.

The Giants signed veteran corner David Long Jr. on Wednesday to add more competition to their incomplete secondary.

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Giants sign veteran corner David Long Jr. to compete in their secondary

May 1, 2024 at 6:06 p.m.

The Giants signed veteran corner David Long Jr. on Wednesday to add more competition to their incomplete secondary.

The two former Tigers stars are now division rivals, so they are guaranteed to face each other twice a year in the NFC East.

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Giants’ Malik Nabers, Washington’s Jayden Daniels made $10,000 Rookie of the Year bet

April 30, 2024 at 10:58 a.m.

The two former Tigers stars are now division rivals, so they are guaranteed to face each other twice a year in the NFC East.

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Where Giants’ 2024 roster stands after adding 2024 NFL Draft class headed by wide receiver Malik Nabers

April 29, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

Giants GM Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll still can make targeted additions to their roster this spring, summer and fall. But their roster entering spring OTA practices provides...