As the United Football League kicked off its 2026 season this past weekend, several familiar faces from the New York Giants’ past are back on the field, chasing another shot at professional glory or simply keeping the dream alive in spring football.
From high-profile first-round picks and speedy playmakers to gritty contributors and defensive standouts, these ex-Giants bring valuable NFL experience, big-play potential, and unfinished business to teams across the league.
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Here’s a look at former Giants currently playing in the UFL and the years they spent in East Rutherford.
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Dallas Cowboys (home, away)
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Dallas Cowboys (home, away)
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponents
Washington Commanders (home, away)
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponents
Philadelphia Eagles (home, away)
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponents
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponents
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponents
Jacksonville Jaguars (home)
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponents
New Orleans Saints (home)
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponents
San Francisco 49ers (home)
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponents
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponents
Indianapolis Colts (road)
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponents
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponents
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New York Giants’ 2026 opponentsBirmingham Stallions
LB Tae Crowder (2020-2022)
LB Dyontae Johnson (2023-2024)
WR Jaydon Mickens (2022-2023)
Columbus Aviators
CB O’Donnell Fortune (2025)
Dallas RenegadesDC Defenders
DE Boogie Basham (2023-2024)
Houston GamblersLouisville KingsOrlando Storm
RB Jashaun Corbin (2023, 2024)
St. Louis BattleHawks
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: 19 ex-New York Giants are playing in the UFL this season