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The good, bad news about Giants defense: Last hurrah for Leonard Williams?

The Giants‘ defense has a ton of potential entering its second season under coordinator Wink Martindale’s watch. But there are also various question marks that loom large.

Here is the good and bad news at each position group for Martindale’s unit entering 2023.

Defensive line

Good news. Starters Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams were on the field for 82% and 75%, respectively, of the team’s defensive snaps last year. Those marks are way too high. Lawrence and Williams are great assets on the defensive line but the Giants would’ve benefited from keeping them fresh to maximize their production.