Less than four months ago, they heard their names called by Roger Goodell and thus began their NFL careers and delivered hope for the future of three downtrodden franchises – two of them who share MetLife Stadium.
Giants and Jets fans will get an early read on Saquon Barkley and Sam Darnold, and will also check in on Baker Mayfield as the preseason kicks off Thursday and Friday. Barkley is set to make his debut for the Giants against the Browns on Thursday, as Mayfield makes his first NFL appearance for the Browns, albeit as a backup to Tyrod Taylor.