Observations from the Giants’ first training camp practice on Wednesday.
Gift of grabs
The best two catches of the day belonged to one on each side, both out of QB Drew Lock’s hand: TE Lawrence Cager made a streaking touchdown catch to the front corner.
But DE Boogie Basham intercepted a pass that was tipped in the air by DT Jordan Phillips.
Dink and dunk
QB Daniel Jones completed 8 of 13 passes in his first time doing 11-on-11 practice drills since he tore his ACL last Nov. 5.
The problem is most were of the 5-yard-or-less variety, either by design or because of a lack of separation before the pocket collapsed. He also airmailed a couple.
Caught my eye
Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen is getting a feel for his personnel.
In addition to lining up former linebacker Isaiah Simmons as a slot cornerback, he rotated DT Elijah Chatman — an undrafted rookie — and LB Darrian Beavers through with the first-team defense.
Injury report
Jermaine Eluemunor didn’t make it through his first practice as the starting right tackle, suffering a left-side injury, though later tweeted “I’m good.”
RT Evan Neal, who could bump a healthy Eluemunor back to left guard, is “not far off” from returning to practice, general manager Joe Schoen said.