New York Giants’ Matthew Adams showed up to team meetings in full pads

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll addressed the media before Monday’s training camp practice — the first one this summer in full pads.

Daboll opened by saying that the day’s drills would center around first and second downs with some one-on-one drills between offensive and defensive linemen thrown in.

One player especially eager for a fully padded practice was linebacker Matthew Adams, who showed up to Monday’s team meetings already in full uniform.

On the first day of full pads, Brian Daboll says “one of our guys came into the team meeting in full pads today” When asked who, says LB Matt Adams, “he had his whole gear on. We made him stand up” #Giants

— Madelyn Burke (@MadelynBurke) July 29, 2024

The coach said Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (illness) will not participate in Monday’s practice.

Jon Runyan Jr., who was signed to fill a vacancy at guard this past offseason, got reps at center on Sunday. Daboll said it was planned and that the ailment to John Michael Schmitz’s shoulder had no bearing.

Schmitz, safety Tyler Nubin (calf), and linebacker Tomon Fox (hamstring) will also not practice on Monday.

The Giants will be in full pads again on Tuesday.

Daboll said the Giants will be in full pads again tomorrow. It’s obvious that they’re making concerted changes from last year’s “country club” camp.

— Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) July 29, 2024