# GIANTS SQUAD SHOW: DJ Reader: Defense Rebuilt? Rookie Camp & Roster Bubble

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Podcast: [Locked On Giants - Daily Podcast On The New York Giants](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-giants-daily-podcast-on-the-new-york-giants-219676)
Published: 2026-05-07T18:20:30+00:00
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## Resource

The New York Giants continue rebuilding the defensive front, signing veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader to a two-year deal after making it clear the position was a major priority following the NFL Draft. Have the Giants finally done enough to fill the void left by Dexter Lawrence? With additions like Reader, Shelby Harris, Leki Fotu, Zacch Pickens, and rookie Bobby Jamison-Travis, the trenches are getting a complete overhaul. How much better can this defense be in 2026? We also discuss Arvell Reese being named a Top 5 Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate, what he can learn from Abdul Carter’s rookie season, and which players are currently on the roster bubble heading into rookie camp. Plus, what remaining holes still need to be addressed, and what the NFLRA’s upcoming CBA vote could mean for replacement officials this season. Jay Berman, Patricia Traina, and Mark Collins break it all down on the latest edition of the Giants Squad Show.

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