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Better or worse? Giants defensive line

The defensive line was the best part of the New York Giants’ defense in 2020. Can this year’s group, minus one key player from a year ago, still be as good or better than its predecessor?

As we position-by-position through the Giants’ roster asking if each spot is better or worse than a year ago, the defensive line is up next. So, let’s get to it.

Key losses: Dalvin Tomlinson
Key additions: Danny Shelton, Ifeadi Odenigbo

Why the Giants might be better

The idea that this year’s defensive line might be better than the 2020 version starts with accepting two premises.