The Giants are going to be a running team in 2026.

It is pretty much as simple as that.

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That is the vision John Harbaugh wants for his offense. Utilizing a bruising, pounding ground game is not only a style choice but also a message he wants to convey to anyone who lines up against his team each week.

He wants big bodies that live up to the team name. He did not agree to become the head coach of the New York Football Middleweights. Harbaugh has directed his front office to build his first Giants roster with this in mind.