The Giants have added the third overall pick to the mix in linebacker Abdul Carter, another big-time pass-rushing threat. They also boosted the back end with a couple of vets, safety Jevon Holland and cornerback Paulson Adebo. So is this defense coming together? Holland had a telling statement tucked inside his answer.

Brian Burns dominated the Giants’ second joint practice with Jets and said he’s “trying to take my game to a level it’s never been”

The Jets wrapped up their joint practices with the Giants on Wednesday morning in East Rutherford, but their best player wasn’t on the field. Cornerback Sauce Gardner missed practice and Jets coach Aaron Glenn explained why.