New York Giants coach John Harbaugh has made special teams a top offseason priority, signing key specialists including All-Pro punter Jordan Stout to a record contract. The Giants finished 25th in special teams EPA last season, a metric measuring field position impact, and Harbaugh's Baltimore Ravens teams under his leadership consistently ranked among the league's best in this area. Stout's $25 million deal marks the first major move, followed by kicker Jason Sanders and long-snapper Zach Triner. This focus extends beyond free agency, with Harbaugh emphasizing special teams contributions from existing players like safety Elijah Campbell and linebacker Cam Jones, who have strong special teams histories. The Giants' 25th-ranked special teams EPA remains a critical weakness Harbaugh aims to fix, though improving this unit won't guarantee playoff success.

Five of the top 10 special teams teams last season missed the playoffs, highlighting that while important, special teams alone won't determine the Giants' season trajectory.