Overview
- Tracy missed a pass-protection assignment that led to a hard hit on quarterback Jaxson Dart in the preseason opener on Aug. 15, a play that coach John Harbaugh publicly criticized for being a basic responsibility.
- A week later, Tracy fumbled at the Miami 10-yard line during the Aug. 22 preseason game, reopening concerns about his ball security after a rookie-year history of multiple fumbles.
- The Giants signed veteran Najee Harris after the opener and have given meaningful reps to Cam Skattebo, Devin Singletary and Eric Gray, compressing the backfield and leaving limited room for Tracy.
- Harbaugh said Tracy has shown positives in camp but is visibly upset about the errors, and reporting indicates the team is more likely to explore a trade than an outright release if they decide he does not fit.
- Tracy’s two straight 1,000-plus scrimmage-yard seasons preserve his market value, so the Giants could recoup a late-round pick by moving him before final roster cuts, a decision that will shape his short-term career and the club’s depth insurance.