Giants vs. Steelers, Live Updates: Giants’ Preseason Gets Underway

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants get their preseason underway Friday night with a 7 p.m. ET game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Will the Giants take a step forward after an 11-5 season in Ben McAdoo’s first year as head coach, or a step back? While starters will play little, if at all, we get our first real glimpse this evening.

The game will be televised by WNBC in the tri-state area.

The Giants have announced that Josh Johnson will get the start at quarterback.

Who Won’t Play

Coach’s decision

QB Eli Manning
CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
DE Jason Pierre-Paul

Injury

WR Tavarres King (ankle)
S Ryan Murphy
LB Mark Herzlich (stinger)
LB Keenan Robinson (concussion)
WR Kevin Snead (hamstring)
WR Sterling Shepard (ankle)
DT Robert Thomas (lower body soreness)

Helpful Links

• Giants’ Unofficial Depth Chart: Updated With Roster Changes
• Giants vs. Steelers: 10 Things To Watch Friday Night
• Giants vs. Steelers, Preseason Game 1: Game Time, TV Schedule, Live Stream, Odds, More

Follow Along

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Enjoy the game, Giants fans!